Fatty Daddy Taco

The best empanadas and delicious happy hour drinks. Alexa was fantastic! Will definitely be coming…read moreback!

Chela is one of the best Mexican restaurants that I've been to and I'm incredibly lucky that it's…read moreclose to home and has an extremely friendly and welcoming staff. Everyone that works there is super attentive and for how busy they are they always make sure to check up on your table. Their tacos are extremely delicious, they don't hold back with make sure each taco is full of any kind of meat that you get! Full of flavor and just looking at them reminds you why they're the best. Some other notable things that you should get is the quesadillas and the nachos they have. I'll have to keep coming back to try other things. Great place for sporting events as well as I was here with a group to watch Brazil vs Morocco and stayed to watch the Knicks win right after and become champions!

Fresh Made Guacamole

Queso Fundido

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Chavela's

3.9(1.4k reviews)

1.6 mi•Crown Heights

Came for cinco de mayo and it was a little hectic outside but the wait wasn't too long…read more They had a little margarita stand that you could order from outside and I thought that was so cool. The waiter was very nice and service was good. Good was yummy- the guacamole was very creamy. Lots of seating inside with cool decor.

Great place for brunch! I stopped in on a Sunday with friends. We didn't have reservations but they…read morewere able to seat the four of us quickly. Great food and service was also very good. We shared the guacamole with smoked trout. Delicious. My garlic shrimp with toast was perfect as was my margarita. We sat at the back area which was perfect. Air conditioning was a relief after the 90 degree temperature.

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September 7, 2024; Flautas ($15).

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January 14, 2023; Shrimp ceviche ($14).

Taqueria Milear

4.2(345 reviews)

1.9 mi•Crown Heights

Stumbled here by accident and I will say the food here is phenomenal!…read moreProbably the best Mexican food in the area. I ordered steak quesadilla with chips and guac and let me you this thing was delicious, the steak was perfectly prepared, it came with Oaxacan cheese, avocado, all kinds of fresh veggies, it was slamming! I will definitely come back here if and when I'm in the area. Definitely give them a shot if your in the area, you won't be disappointed!

Great service, food is great, drinks are great, and great atmosphere would come againread more

Valentine's Day and Mother's Day Decorations

August 24, 2024; Flautas ($11.50).

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August 24, 2024; Pork Mound.

Taqueria Ramirez

4.5(368 reviews)

4.3 mi•Greenpoint

Four years after my first visit and Taqueria Ramirez still lives as my go-to CDMX taco place in all…read moreof NYC. I've tried all the other hot places that have shown up in the last 5+ years to much acclaim, and none of them top the Campechano taco at Ramirez. Their Al Pastor is also great, but the Campechano is really where they shine - just the perfect mix of the savory suadero and the spicy minced longanisa sausage. Service is always super fast and super nice, shepherding a shocking amount of people through. Perfect cool vibe mixing a great CDMX taqueria and chic Greenpoint. It takes me 10-15 minutes to go here, and every time I find myself with 30 extra minutes at lunch, Taqueria Ramirez comes to mind. It's that good. If you haven't tried it yet, it's a must!

There's a reason this place is so popular - the tacos are fire!! The carne asada was my favorite…read more Loved all the toppings you could add to the tacos as well. The line was long but don't get discouraged - it moves fast

3.4 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

Restaurante.

Pastor & Campechano

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De Mole

4.4(350 reviews)

$18 for two tacos. A little steep in price. They were quality though and tasty. I wish I had…read moreplanned this not so much as a stop for a little bite but as a huge restaurant stop. You could have a great meal here. The service is super nice. They brought my dog a water bowl. They made us feel very special and prioritized.

I chose to give it a five because it really was an excellent meal. From the excellent service, to…read morethe presentation, to the taste of the food. The extremely attentive waiter understood his menu so well and even how each meal was prepared. The truffle cornbread was an excellent starter, prepared by their baker who now has his own bakery called Masa Madre in Queens. Next time. My wife decided on the chicken mole, which was comparable to the last time she had it in Mexico City. Excellent preparation and a very large portion. I chose the shrimp fajitas which were typical in appearance and flavor except for one thing. I'm not sure how they exactly prepared their peppers that accompanied the shrimp fajitas (the waiter mentioned that they cook it alongside the meat which added more flavor), but all I can tell you is that the sweetness of those peppers was so incredibly rich and accented the entire dish so wonderfully. We didn't have room for dessert. But we'll be back.

3.2 mi•Williamsburg - South Side

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Xixa

4.4(724 reviews)

•$$$

I was honestly shocked by how much I loved this place! We did the tasting menu, which was $65 per…read moreperson, and I also ordered the passion fruit cocktail. It was fab! Most of all, what I really appreciated with every bite is that I wanted more and that it was so unique compared to anything else that I had ever tried. I thought the tasting menu was a really good deal, but you should also consider booking just a la carte because everything was so solid. You can tell when the chips served alongside the guacamole are so delicious and so unique that the rest of the meal is going to be incredible. I will say that it did seem slightly understaffed. Our waiters did the best they could, but dinner took longer than expected. It was still a great experience for both those on dates and those there with friends!

4.5 stars, 5 for food and 4 for service…read more Food was delish! My favorites were the gem salad elote and the guac. We also got the crispy snapper taco and the duck to share. I loved all the sauces that they give to each table that I couldn't decide which one I liked more. The drinks were very good as well. We got the deconstructed margarita and I really enjoyed it as well as the pina colada cocktail. Service was a bit on the slower side but to be fair, there weren't many people working the tables. Also one of our dishes got served to the wrong table and then never came :( definitely wanna come back to try the tuna tartare which was the dish that didn't get delivered.

0.3 mi•South Slope, Park Slope

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Casa Azul

4.3(197 reviews)

Loved this place. Cute blue decor. Amazing food they had some unreal chilaquiles and enchiladas…read more Good date spot and drinks were great, esp the pear/ cucumber/ spicy marg. Service was also great.

I had a tlayuda oaxaquena, which came with beans, cheese, and a variety of vegetables on top of a…read moretortilla. I felt like it needed a bit of salsa to brighten things up, but otherwise the flavors were nice. It was around $26 before tip, and the portion size was reasonable.

1.3 mi•Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill

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Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine

4.3(57 reviews)

Family-owned & operated

Private events

Would definitely not recommend the fish tacos, they were honestly very lackluster. It felt like the…read morefish was fried a while ago and then served to me later. The slaw was also just okay. Pretty disappointing all in all. My friend enjoyed her Chicken Mole dish so perhaps the move here would be select the entrees and stay away from the tacos. I did like the Orale and think it would be fine to come here just for the happy hour drink special.

We were walking along Smith St. looking for a new dining spot when Ruta Oaxaca caught our eye. A…read morecozy little neighborhood place with tacos and margaritas - perfect! We're glad we stopped in. We caught them during Happy Hour and their $10 classic margaritas (A-Wevos on the drink menu) were absolutely delicious (and not light on the tequila! ;-) We ordered Tacos Mixtos, choosing Birria, Chicken and Shrimp. Fresh ingredients all around, great sauces on them. The shrimp popped with flavor in your mouth, the chicken was super tender and flavorful, and the beef birria was ok, a little too chewy. The Churros Rellenos were a very hot, crispy and fun way to end the meal. Our server Jim was very friendly and helpful as well. There was so much more on the menu we want to explore, so we can't wait to go back!

1.1 mi•Cobble Hill, Gowanus

Fresh Ceviche

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Purepecha

4.3(110 reviews)

This is a real bang for your buck place!! The food was great and the tacos were loaded! The…read moremargaritas are fantastic! Service was prompt and so kind. Ambiance was great for a laid back summer lunch ! Not crowded at all and they have a big window that opens up in the front on nice days!

Came here to celebrate a friend's new job promotion. We came for happy hour and didn't leave until…read morewell into the night. A time was definitely had. We drank passion fruit margaritas all night and they were super delicious. We also ordered elote, loaded fries and loaded nachos with chicken. Nice local business with kind employees. Service was also good and super fast considering there weren't a lot of wait staff. The bathroom facilities were also well kept and clean.

3.7 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

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Mezacalita. Tasty. Strong.

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Raspberry Margarita & Peach Margarita - Happy Hour ($9)

Santa Fe BK

4.5(170 reviews)

So glad I tried this spot! The burger was really delicious and the fries were so nice when it first…read morecame to our table. The chicken flautas was also so good in that there were different textures and it was refreshing to have so much lettuce. We had a lovely experience with the bar tender and helped us decide what we should order. Great date spot at night I must come here again for their famous breakfast burritos.

I think I can say this is the best breakfast burrito I've had in New York!…read more Starting off, their signature Hatch chilies are delicious, with just the right amount of kick, and they provide a great spicy, fresh bite. The eggs are cooked perfectly, soft and fluffy, and the tater tots add a nice crunch, although I would not mind if they were even a little crunchier. They're already better than most places I've been. The sausage was nice and flavorful, although I do wish there was a little more, as I felt like it got a little lost in the rest of the burrito. Overall, this is a very cohesive burrito with all the components working very well together. I like their take-out system. It's very fast and efficient, and I was greeted by the owner, who is very friendly and full of personality. I highly recommend this place!

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Complimentary dessert served with honey.

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Compact menu but definitely enough choices.

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Ani O.

261

171

11 years ago

This is my favorite Mexican joint in Brooklyn and one of my favorite in NYC . My favorite item on the menu is the quesadilla. Perfect balance of cheese and chicken. Other menu items are fantastic as well. In short, if you're looking for authentic taste, go here. The space is nice, cozy and always clean. Not ideal for eating in, as it is quite small, and a little difficult to eat with the plastic silver. It gets a little crowded as well since they are always busy. However, their quality service, speed and efficiency more than compensates for the small space. Price is perfect. Very reasonable. Roughly $10 per meal per person. I usually go for the delivery and I get same food delivery real fast. I'll continue to frequent here as long as food quality and service remains in tact with their rising customer base. read more

Jessica W.

132

11 years ago

Good tacos but not worth the terrible customer service. I placed an order via Seamless (on 02/22/16) at 7:07pm and was told my order would arrive an hour later at 8:05pm. I received a text at 8:00pm that the food was on its way to me, but no food arrives. At 8:30pm when I called Fatty Daddy's to inquire about my missing order, I was told the order had been sent out and I would receive it in the next few minutes. When I called back at 9:00pm they then told me the order never actually "printed" from Seamless (??) and they would make it right then -- which means they lied the first time I called. We finally received the order at 9:15pm, more than two hours after placing the order. read more

Jess K.

4 years ago

First, the most important point: the tacos are delicious. I've visited enough to where I'm 90ish percent sure that I have tried all the different meat options, and I've definitely had the cactus too which is quite tasty. My favorite item by a small margin though are the Birria tacos. These you actually have to order in a set of three, but they're so good that this shouldn't be a problem for most people (plus it's sharing-friendly). Definitely get the broth with the Birria and soak it up! read more

Jeanette G.

7 years ago

If I could give 0 stars I would. The skinny hispanic woman with a nasty attitude spit in my food and it was so obvious. She was annoyed with my dog and decided to do such a despicable thing. My dog did nothing wrong to her for her to be so DISGUSTING. Who owns this place? He/she should make better decisions when employing people. read more

Christine R.

8 years ago

My favorite lunch spot!! Come here way too often! Food is on point, always fast and tasty. Service is excellent, the girls are always so sweet and accommodating. My go to almost every lunch break. Food comes out fast with a smile and a thank you, always. read more

Dereck Y.

8 years ago

They do something special with there tacos because they are literally amazing... You cant go wrong with the steak it is too delicious. There is always something great when you can find that little spot with great tasting food... I will be a regular. read more

Aaron S.

4 years ago

The food is good and the prices are understandable.I had one of the large bean and cheese burritoes and it arrived very hot/warm and very filling/satisfying. I did enjoy the amount of filling and it seemed to be fresh. read more

Scott C.

7 years ago

I love everything about this restaurant other than the name LOL no need for reminders. In all seriousness the food is phenomenal that steak taco is the best and will continue my monthly visits read more

Matt J.

11 years ago

Great place to grab a quick casual lunch. The tacos are the best! There's not a lot of seating, most people order take out. But that makes it great for eating solo read more

Seth S.

12 years ago

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Daneshka P.

11 years ago

If you want your traditional Mexican food this is definitely the place to go, a little on the pricey side but you definitely get a nice amount of food. read more

Kari O.

123

10 years ago

I love the food and the prices are not bad but the place is very small. I only eating inside once and since then have always taken my food to go. read more

Jeffry H.

7 years ago

I ordered a fish burrito as it was unique. It was delicious, and the fish tasted fresh. Their delivery is very very fast too, a huge plus. read more

Nick D.

11 years ago

Excellent fresh burritos! Cash only. The meat is always to perfection. AL Pasteur burrito is the way to go! ! The fresh juices are great! read more

Jeremy M.

8 years ago

One of the worst places in Brooklyn! Extremely Poor Service and the Manager doesn't take accountability. Do not go or waste your money.

Katherine E.

174

8 years ago

First time getting this & it was very good! Super fresh, pretty big portions & delicious! I will definitely order again!

Elisa P.

Elite 17

110

106

12 years ago

Decent, tasty tacos and the price is pretty good. The place is clean and people are nice. Good place for a quick bite.

Oliver Q.

12 years ago

The Beef burrito is amazing! The only down fall is its a bit pricey. But beside that the food is pretty good.

Frankito C.

13 years ago

The best taco ever have !!!! Fantastic thank you guy's to bring tacos to park slope !!!!

Linda G.

13 years ago

Great food and great service. Burrito was huge and the flavor was over the top.

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