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    4.8 (53 reviews)
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    Carne Asada burrito and guacamole chips
    Brooke B.

    Okay Jo's!!! If you're near Union square and looking for a quick bite, this might be just the thing! They have burritos, quesadillas, tacos. Very delicious. Minimal seating inside but good for a small group or solo eats. You order at the counter and food comes quickly.

    Birria Taco y Quesadilla de pollo con chipotle mayo
    A'Yanna E.

    Hands down the best quesadilla I've had maybe ever!!! The ladies were smiley, so warm, and fast. I was nervous there were no seats here but I snapped a pic for future patrons awareness - there are 3 tables and a mini bar for 3. The birria taco with consume dip was really good. Back to the quesadillas though lol she served it with spicy green sauce. I asked did she have regular salsa instead. Her answer was no but she said they have chipotle mayo. Listeeenn the quesadillas are flavorful & juicy you don't need sauce but the chipotle mayo every for every two bites was niiiice. If I'm in the area again I'd absolutely come here!!! Affordable, suitable, & delicioso! Go, enjoy!!!

    2 Asada
    Elise S.

    Food was fast and fresh and delicious!!! So glad I walked over for a quick lunch. Took a seat inside and was welcomed with kindness. Service was great. Ambiance was small but welcoming.

    Birria tacos and consommé
    Kevin L.

    Geez, we've been sleeping on this place. I had no idea that Jo's was so close to my apartment. It's a tiny space, but the food is bomb! Their birria tacos definitely rank in my top three around the city. Sadly, our fave, Kuxé, closed awhile back. As a close runner-up, Jo's satisfies, plus it's a lot closer to home. I'm not sure I'll ever understand the whole selling-the-consommé-as-a-separate-item thing, mostly because I feel like birria tacos are just a delivery device for the broth, but... I don't run the business. I just think it's a crime to order the tacos sans concomitant elixir. And the chicken quesadilla was easily one of the most jam-packed, delightful renditions of this dish I can recall having in the past year. It was bursting at the seams with fillings, and made for a great backup birria consommé sponge after we'd finished the tacos. Will definitely be back -- just have to time it so that we can score some seating; I'm skeptical that this grub would travel well.

    Chips and guac
    Taylor H.

    Best Mexican food in Manhattan. Not even close. Tacos and guac are perfect. Small hole in the wall take out style restaurant. Great service.

    Burrito Carne Asada burrito 2 Birria tacos Jarritos

    First off, immediately when walking in, you feel surrounded; but in a familiar way. Not suffocating and stressful, but like walking into your favorite childhood Mexican food spot. Service was quick, efficient, and straight to the point. However I saw a care in this employee's eyes that I never quite got from Tacobell or hell even Chick Fil-A. I see passion. A real Mexican food spot with real people. I ordered a carne asade burrito and my friend ordered Birria tacos. We both thoroughly devoured our servings and also had assorted flavors of Jarritos to accompany the savory flavors. Great place, great people, a great familiar feeling.

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    Jennifer S.

    I have nothing but good things to say about Jo's. It's a cute, very small restaurant near Union Square. It seats about 5 people total at a time but the food is impeccable. Some of the best Mexican food I've had in a while. The quesadilla and tacos were so flavorful and authentic. The staff were incredibly friendly and answered a lot of questions that we had. I definitely will be going back and I hope you guys show the small business some love!

    Al pastor burrito
    Charles Z.

    Amazing and authentic taco spot!! The staff was super friendly, the service was relatively quick, and the food was so good. Honestly one of the best Mexican spots in the east village! I got this Al pastor burrito, which was great, and my buddy got the tacos. He said they were the best he's had in a while. Don't hesitate to try this spot it's phenomenal!

    Tacos al pastor and shrimp tacos.
    David L.

    Some of the best tacos I've ever had! Definitely top 5, might even be #2...and I'm from Southern California. The Al pastor was incredible! Definitely worth the money.

    Mexaburger
    Franklin G.

    Good was great! I had their mexaburger and chorizo quesadilla which were very filling. The service by the staff was excellent they were friendly and quick with bringing out the food

    Chorizo quesadilla with a side of fries and a jarrito!!
    Rich H.

    I just have to say I love my jos taco!!! The tacos and burritos are incredibly awesome!!! Today I had the chorizo quesadilla and a side of fries!!. The owners are very friendly and very welcoming!. I absolutely LOVE this place!!. Give this place a try if you're ever on east 14th street and want really good burritos/tacos/quesadillas!.

    Asada (shoulder) tacos and birria quesadillas with consomé.

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    Food is so good and the owner is so nice! This is a must in East Village. Good GF options

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    Awesome tacos and quesadillas Don't miss this place. Service was quick and friendly as well

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    2 years ago

    Incredible tacos and the nicest people. Hole in the wall spot that doesn't get enough hype!

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    This place is awesome! The best tacos we've had in NYC. The carne asada and shrimp tacos were unreal. Chicken and al pastor were also great.

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    Delicious food! Birria Quesadilla was too tasty def a must visit! Staff extremely friendly and authentic!

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    Los Tacos No. 1

    Los Tacos No. 1

    4.6
    (468 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    We were sending off a friend and wanted to have them try something classic to NY so brought them…read morehere. Like was long per usual but it moved pretty well and we were at the front in time. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and fast/efficient. We ordered several carne asada tacos and quesadillas in addition to chips/guac. As always, everything was delicious - there's a reason they're so popular and considered one of if not the best tacos here. Similar type of location and layout as their other spots on the city. It's quick, loud, small, but efficient- quite fitting of NY. Always a good time and good food.

    You know a taco spot is going to be good when there's a line out the door! While we were waiting,…read moreyou could hear both locals and visitors talking about how amazing this place is, which only made me more excited to try it for myself. The hype was absolutely worth it. The adobada tacos were hands down the best tacos I've ever had. The homemade corn tortillas were fresh and flavorful, and the adobada was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and packed with flavor. I also tried the carne asada tacos, which were good but definitely overshadowed by the adobada. Each taco came topped with onions, cilantro, guacamole, and salsa. Just a heads-up--the salsa packs some serious heat! Overall, this place completely lived up to the hype. If you're in the area and don't mind waiting in line, it's absolutely worth it.

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    Cinco De Mayo

    Cinco De Mayo

    4.6
    (39 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    I had been doing banking errands most of the morning today, and I was hungry, and craving good…read moreauthentic Mexican food...specifically birria tacos. A quick internet search led me to this tiny little takeaway window. There were a few people waiting around for their orders, but the service was quick, and super friendly. The birria was amazing, super tender, perfect seasoning and came with two sauces for dipping. Unbelievably flavourful, and an impressive serving size. Great value for the money. Truly authentic Mexican street food. I'll be back.

    Cinco de Mayo landed on my radar when a bunch of us at work were looking for a place to grab some…read morelunch. We had our usual list of spots in Midtown East, but this time we wanted something a little different. We ultimately landed on Mexican, however even then there were several spots to chose from. One of my colleagues found CdM, and since we had nothing to lose we decided to check it out. In terms of physical space at CdM, there is very little; this is actually a walk-up spot hence it is solely a takeout restaurant. The menu is pretty straightforward - lots of Mexican staples with a good variety to choose from. The burrito bowl looked good so I decided to go with that - I was given choice of protein (I chose pastor) and types of beans (I chose black). The bowl was really good - all the ingredients tasted fresh and they were generous with the portion. They added sour cream to the top of the bowl and it came with a side of salsa verde which I thought was a nice touch. We also ordered some bags of tortilla chips to share - these were my favorite kind as they were semi-thick and super crunchy. Overall, I had a solid experience at Cinco de Mayo. It definitely hit the Mexican craving spot and I would have no qualms returning for another meal.

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    Los Tacos No.1

    Los Tacos No.1

    4.7
    (3.6k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Overall, a really great experience! Service was great-line went quick, food was served hot and…read morefresh, and the workers were all so friendly. We were just looking for some tacos and stumbled upon this place and we're so glad we did! We're from the west coast and they surpassed any expectations we had. With the tortillas all fresh and made by hand, the grilled to perfection carne, and toppings of guacamole, salsa, cilantro, and onion all blended together so well. If you're in the area definitely put it on your agenda! There was a line but it goes quick and the food is worth the wait! It is a casual, standing only dining area but the whole concept makes sense. For a quick in-and-out taco "stand" but in restaurant form! If I'm ever back on East Coast I will be making another trip here!

    Los Tacos No.1 229 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036…read moreOn 43rd Street does not serve breakfast, as the Times Square location opens daily at 11:00 AM. It is widely known for The Authentic Tijuana-style corn and flour tortilla tacos, specifically the grilled pork Adobada and fast-moving. I has oder to go Stake Taco (Carne asada tacos feature juicy marinated and grilled beef, warm corn tortillas, and fresh toppings like diced white onion, cilantro, and lime.) is know for, at El Califa de León: Located in the San Rafael neighborhood of Mexico City, this tiny 10-by-10-foot stand won a Michelin Star for its ultra-simple menu of four beef-based tacos (such as the signature gaonera with tender slices of beef fillet). Fast precision service, amazing clean environment extremely busy place.

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    Tacovision

    Tacovision

    4.1
    (485 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    I stopped in here while visiting NYC for a couple days with my 11yo. It was a great spot for happy…read morehour (frozen margs)!! The birria tacos were really good (or so my son said) but sadly the taquitos were terrible. They literally just had unseasoned shredded chicken (but serves me right for ordering something so basic). The salsa also tasted more like tomato paste than actual salsa. But again, the goal for this stop was a frozen marg(s) and that mission was accomplished and then were good . The atmosphere was also fun and lively and our server was attentive and never tried to push us out the door despite sitting there for a while!

    Unfortunately, this place had little to offer. The staff seemed uninterested--either they didn't…read morewant to serve customers, didn't want to be there, or both. The energy was flat, and that lack of enthusiasm carried right into the food. The menu needs a complete overhaul. I'm not sure if it's trying to be "different," but the taco options were unappealing just from reading the descriptions. I managed to choose the two best-sounding items I could find, and honestly, they were so bland I don't even remember what they were. The setup and decor were basic. This spot could be a fun hangout, but it would take a better menu and staff who actually seem to care. It feels like just another restaurant that's lost sight of creating an actual experience for guests. The lack of vibe is obvious--if you don't want customers, just say so. I'm giving 2 stars out of respect for the fact that people have to work for a living.

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    Rosa Mexicano

    Rosa Mexicano

    3.6
    (191 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Surprisingly happy with the happy hour we just had here. We sat at the bar and the server didn't…read moreseem too friendly, and I hate when they do this but they refuse to give you the happy hour menu while at the bar, during happy hour. After asking for it we ordered a pitcher of sangria and a few apps. The sangria was very small for the $24. We got the nachos with chicken, wings with the chipotle sauce and shrimp diablo. The nachos were not your typical plate, but my wife was thru were delicious, you just have to "deconstruct" the presentation. The wings were so much better than I thought. The meat fell right off the bone and they had so much flavor the shrimp were also delicious.

    Our server looked like the long lost son of a very recognizable actor which everyone enjoyed once…read morethe comment was made. Decent size Mexican restaurant with some seating in the front and a handful of tables in the back dining room. We started with chips and guac. The guac is large so I understand the price. It was very good. No complaints. The chips could have used more salt though which is always a concern. You'd think Mexican spots would have a tortilla chip down by now. I ordered a steak quesadilla. The steak was tender and had pretty good flavor. I just wish there was more. Especially considering the price. Certainly not a bad quesadilla but the value wasn't quite there. Still, a fine option if you want Mexican food and you are in the area. I'd say the 3.5 rating is pretty spot on.

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    Birria Quesatacos ($22)
    Birria Quesatacos ($22)
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    Tán by Chef Richard Sandoval

    Tán by Chef Richard Sandoval

    3.9
    (247 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    I had this place bookmarked for a while. Finally came for my birthday dinner. It was a rainy…read moreevening and I was hoping there'd be umbrella sleeves offered. I didn't see any but saw buckets for umbrellas. I opted not to leave it there since I didn't wanna forget or risk someone taking it. I took it upstairs with me. My friend had arrived and was seated. Apparently, they do offer sleeves because she got one. But the 3 people who were at the hostess booth failed to offer me one. The beautiful ambiance will get your attention immediately. It is a stunning space. The tableware was gorgeous as well. We waited for our last friend to arrive who was almost half an hour late before ordering (we thought she'd arrive sooner). Our server, Matias was gracious about it the whole time. What we ordered: Drinks: Passionfruit Margaritas & Mojito - we were happy with them. Tlayudas, Guacamole y Salsas - this was really good and a great option for the table to share. The homemade chips alone were excellent. Liked all the different dips. Guac could've used some cilantro and more acid/spice. Tán Ceviche - I loved this. Super fresh and great flavor. Could use a touch of acid. My entree was the Shrimp & Crab Enchiladas - This was pretty good. The sauce could've used some spice and some acid to cut through the richness. My friend ordered the Yellow Corn Soup as part of her meal and she did not like it. She said it was too sweet which I thought was strange. I tried a spoonful and I agreed with her. It needed a savory note and again, acid would've done wonders. Also, the crab was a bit fishy in this. She enjoyed her tamal though. I tried a touch of the sauce and it was delish. My other friend had the Quesabirria which she was also happy with. To sum up: Ambiance: 5/5 The space is undoubtedly gorgeous. Food: 4/5 Beautiful presentation on everything but each dish lacks an element or two to make it a home run. Staff: Wait staff 5/5. Downstairs staff (greeters/hostess) 4/5. Needs to be more on point like offering customers sleeves for umbrellas or pointing out the buckets to put them in. At some point through our entrees a group of 3 women were doing a 10-minute photo shoot by the stairway where our table was. Absolutely inappropriate behavior and a manager should've stopped it. Camera flashes all up in our faces while we're eating wasn't cool. Overall, still a great elevated Mexican cuisine option. The slight tweaks would make this a 5 star place for me. I'd return to try more things.

    What a GORGEOUS space. Whoever interior decorated this restaurant deserves their tens because it is…read morea spectacle. I had only seen daytime pics, but being there in the evening is a treat. If you are someone who is looking at an aesthetic place, this is a top contender. Unfortunately, I would say this place is better looking than the food is good. The food was fine, appetizers were all fresh but lacked any real depth in flavor. I wasn't too thrilled with the bone marrow I had either (but the tortillas come in the cutest basket). Personally, if it wasn't for the drinks and the space, I cant say this place is worth it - you're not coming here for the food. Another little complaint I have is the women's restroom on the second floor - right by the door is a floor to ceiling mirror which I understand was included to make the space seem bigger, but my friends and I agreed that it is a little misleading - I kept wanting to walk into it thinking there was more space there and not wall. I would recommend maybe putting a decal on it to clearly show its mirror.

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