Must try burrito spot Fried fish burrito is highly recommended Fried fish burrito has been my all-time favorite to get at this spot. Fried fish was so crispy, as it usually is, you can hear the crispyness when they grab it with the tongs. Its a big burrito so I had to share it. Added rice and beans, fried fish, the cabbage, and pico de gallo, and baja sauce and green sauce. Absolute bomb Service is pretty quick, you order at the end and they slide your dish along the food station to add what you chose. I ordered a burrito, but they have Taco options and others as well Inside has small amount of seating and is pretty well decorated. Very lovely space to enjoy the meal in, or you can take it to go. read more

Summer Salt - Cross section of fried fish burrito About half of it - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

Greta service from the people that work. They seem happy and loved their work. The inside is nice and spacious with seats and tables upfront. The food is a base hit nothing to write home About but they give you plenty of meat and ingredients. A solid taco when in need. read more

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I get food from here once in awhile because it's fast and the portions or protein, salsa, and guac are great. Typically this place would get 4 or 5 stars for a fast food type spot. Whoever was working tonight.... You forgot the pico and salsa in both the bowls in my order. Not cool man. read more

It's a shame there aren't more Summer Salt around, this place is a great spot for Baja style burritos and whatnot. Real step up from chipotle. I had the carne asada in a bowl, and let me tell you: right away you can taste the seasoning on the meat, it's got a zesty punch to it that really stands out. Likewise, they have a tangy sauce that complements the rest of the bowl really well. Their big draw is adding tater tots to burritos, but for a bowl, that sounded too heavy to me, so I passed. Overall, lots of fresh ingredients, unique taste and really filling. Great spot! read more

Summer Salt - Carne asada bowl - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

Yelp - this restaurant is still very much open. I was just there a week ago. Unfortunately quality has gone down, while prices have gone up. I wouldn't be surprised if they did close. Which is unfortunate, as we do really like it here. read more

Ive been here many times for lunch during work I just never reviewed it. Probably my fav fast casual burrito spot tbh just the option of having tator tots instead of rice is beautiful and makes the burrito that much more delicious. The salsa they put in is the perfect spice level, and the ingredients are distributed well. It's massive and so filling too!!! read more

Summer Salt - Chicken burrito with tator tots and beans and queso and sour cream and lettuce and cilantro and cheese and lime juice - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

This is a newer version of Chipotle but more colorful, has cooler vibes plus very spacious and contains more seating as the ambiance. There's no restroom for customers. Good, fast service from friendly staff. They accept cash and/or credit/debit card as forms of payment. Very huge portions. However, the price is probably double the amount of Chipotle imo. They do have two fish and one shrimp options as proteins at Summer Salt. I had the beef but not too impressed...maybe the fish and shrimp options would've tasted more flavorful. In fact, its tenderness of the beef tastes pretty similar....not a super wow factor but like just decently well since it's not too much of a huge difference from Chipotle. Additionally, I think Chipotle is actually close by from Summer Salt. Overall, it's an underwhelming experience with the short rib bowl. Taste wise is more on the overcooked & rubbery side + feels like it has lacked depth of flavor. The dish is like a missed opportunity especially compared to the tasty descriptions that I have read on the menu. For the hefty price, I would've expected a more satisfying and memorable meal. Sadly, this bowl falls short of the mark for me. Would I go by again next time? - Probably not anytime soon....I'll wait a while before stepping foot inside again read more

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Ordered the fish burrito for takeout and it was not good. It was very dry with no sauce. There was no veggies either besides a couple of diced tomatoes that are barely visible.... read more

Summer Salt - Baja BAJA CRISPY FISH BURRITO - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

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I hate to say that I believe I got food poisoning from here. After doing some deductive reasoning plus feeling indigestion / feeling like my stomach wasn't "digesting" the food. (I had the Seared Adobo Fish bowl, and my cousin had the chicken bowl). (For context, I went to lunch here with my cousin. We got 2 different bowls. At night, we got pizza with the rest of our family. Later at night, only my cousin and I felt sick - so it wasn't the pizza that the rest of the family also had. For 3 days, my cousin and I had to go on a saltine and Pedialyte diet to reset our stomachs!) [FYI business manager immediately messaged me after seeing this asking how he can help, and he apologizes! Which is very nice of him. Admittedly, I don't think I would risk my own stomach to go back to get another bowl to see if it's better for me, but it's nice to see Management isn't gaslighting!] read more

Summer Salt - Honestly feel like I got food poisoning (see my review) - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

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The seared fish bowl was super yummy! I enjoyed the freshness and ate the entire thing super quick. The service was inviting and they were very patient while I was making important decisions about my dish haha. read more

Shoutout to Summer Salt for staying open past 8pm on a Saturday night! I did pickup at another place nearby, but they were sadly closed. Thankfully, Summer Salt was still open, and so I decided to try this spot for the first time! I placed a mobile order for their Carne Asada Short Rib Bowl for pickup at 8:30 and upon arrival, the employee prepped my bowl. I chose my bowl to be Mission Style, where the base is rice and beans. Like Chipotle, I was able to request a tortilla on the side, which was warmed and wrapped in a foil. I got the typical fixings - salsa, sour cream, cheese, onions, lettuce, and cilantro. Per usual, guac is extra. This place is basically like a Chipotle, except it's much cleaner, not as busy, and the service is quicker and friendlier. Would def be back to Summer Salt! read more

Summer Salt - CARNE ASADA SHORT RIB BOWL w/ Tortilla on side - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

The Flatiron area has lots of casual eateries so it can be difficult to narrow down on a place to stop by for lunch. At Summer Salt, the staff is nice, location is clean, and the portions are huge. It's also not typically very busy; I've never had to wait more than a few minutes to order. It's one of my favorite spots around this area -- far better than most casual Mexican eateries (so yes it's better than Ch*potle). I love that there are plenty of non-meat protein options, including tofu, crispy fish, seared fish, and shrimp. The ingredients all taste super fresh and the salsas and baja sauce pair really well. If ordering online you can pick from California style (fries as a base) or Mission Style (rice & beans), but in-store you can have any combination of bases/ingredients. They also have Jarritos which is the only drink you should be having with this type of meal! Solid spot to keep you happy & full, can def make two meals out of it as well. read more

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Super off brand for me, but I knew nothing about this spot when I ordered delivery. Didn't look it up on Yelp or anything! That being said, I had zero expectations. I ordered the pollo asado bowl and some chips and guac. It was very affordable for nyc, and really glad I ordered from here because it was delicious! It seems to be a fast casual spot? Either way, it got to me in midtown within 20 minutes! Chips are thick and very crunchy. Could have used a little salt, but honestly it was great with the guac. The guac itself was chunky and flavorful. I initially thought it was quite small but there's more in there than you would think. For my bowl, I got it Mission style, so with beans and rice instead of fries. It's definitely a fusion spot but I really loved how flavorful everything was. It was so flavorful that I actually felt like I needed to have some chips with the bowl to balance it out. But I can picture it being great with a margarita or the like. read more

Summer Salt - HOMEMADE CHIPS & GUAC - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

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When I still had an office to go to at Madison Square Park (#1), there was an endless amount of food options that made every day a new adventure when it came to lunch. Summer Salt, an Asian owned, So-Cal Mex inspired fast casual spot that became among my most frequent go-tos, despite my initial skepticism (#2). As a fast casual spot with a loyal following, it's hard not to get on the bandwagon given how tasty the food is. They did a good job on keeping the place looking clean and contemporary, while keeping nice with the seafood / marina theme and the fun messaging on their brand materials. I appreciate the friendly service and the fact they're good at keeping the line moving during their busiest times. There is some seating near the front, but the real action starts in the back where the food gets ordered / made. Their fish is dynamite. Whether it's the baja crispy fish or the delicious pan seared adobo fish, I could have it in any way. The tacos are fine, but I prefer it in burrito or burrito bowl form. The pan seared shrimp is not as fire as the fish, and the carne asada / pollo asado still play second fiddle to the fish. I do appreciate their vegan option, the tofu-cauliflower tinga. I think their $3.50 guacamole side is a tad steep, but that's nothing new in Manhattan. The booze options brings another dimension that most other fast casual places don't offer. I still remember their $8 margarita / $5 tequila shots, which have now foodflated to $9.50 / $6.50. Their frozen paloma is a favorite, especially during summer months. The team behind Summer Salt is also the same team behind Cemitas El Tigre in Woodside (#3) and Handsome Hank's (#4). There are more locations now with one in Midtown and Union Square. I sense as their popularity grows, we'll see more of them pop up all around the city. __________ (#1) R.I.P. Yelp NYC Office. (#2) Anything Mexican is a crapshoot in NYC. (#3) https://www.yelp.com/biz/cemitas-el-tigre-sunnyside-2 (#4) https://www.yelp.com/biz/handsome-hank-s-woodside read more

Best vibe fast casual place in the area! Great place to eat on a work day. Reminded me of fast casual restaurants I went to growing up in California!! They play good music and have fun themed decor which isn't common with the chains in the area. Got the adobo fish bowl and it was great and very fresh tasting:) read more

If you're looking for a fast casual spot (that serves margaritas!) this is the place to go. It's chipotle style service- you can built your own burrito/ bowl/ taco or select from their pre-set menu. They have 1 vegetarian option, which was a cauliflower tofu burrito (also comes in a taco/ bowl version). I was surprised at this combination, but the flavors came together! The tofu was more air fried and had a more chewy texture, but worked well. You can get your items mission style (rice and pinto beans) or California style (with fries). I also got the lime margarita and was a nice addition for a hot NYC day! Overall, I was pleasantly surprised and would try again if I'm in the area as an alternative to Chipotle. read more

Summer Salt - TOFU & CAULIFLOWER TINGA BURRITO and Frozen Margarita - Contains Alcohol - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

Thank you to the manager for reaching out to me and making this right by offering me a new meal. I tried the tacos and they were delicious. I'll definitely be back. Thanks again Danny! read more

Summer Salt - Adobo fish burrito, queso and chips - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

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Had the Baja Fish Bowl. It was okay but the fish needed a bit more flavor but the breading had a decent flavor. The fish was definitely crispy and they give you 3-4 pieces which is great. The flavor was alright though. Could have been more flavorful. The staff here were really fun especially as I kept asking about the fries being the in bowl. read more

Summer Salt - BAJA CRISPY FISH BOWL - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

wow, I walked by this place for over five years... stopped in for the first time today wish I had started sooner how delicious and wonderful this place is I got a crispy fish burrito with tater tots inside.... Very, very yummy and very unique. It's a great Mexican place with all sorts of burritos and all sorts of tacos very fresh.... read more

Summer Salt - Crispy Fish Burrito with tater tots - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

Vegetarian Food is Amazing. So delicious. I can eat their tofu and Cauliflower taco every day.

Cool quick bite spot to get the best tasting burrito. Since it's summer time also a good spot to grab you a frozen Margarita to cool down (you can take them to go!). The Baja burrito cali style was delicious, their burritos are huge and super filling. The service was quick and the establishment was very clean. read more

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Got the crispy fish burrito and wow it was definitely crispy. My only complaint is that I wish there were more greens. The fillings were pretty much just cheese, sour cream, cabbage (I think??) hot or mild sauce, beans, rice, pico de gallo and that was pretty much it off the top of my head? Wish there was some lettuce, or corn, or jalapeños or something more. And if there were, it wasn't offered when I went down the line and didn't think to ask for any of the other items I saw in the bins (onions I think was one?) Otherwise the burritos are HUGE which is great. My friend got the fish bowl and it looked really sad to say the least. Three pieces of fish feels like not enough for a bowl that legit wasn't even filled even close to the top. It genuinely seemed like the burrito had a lot more filling than the bowl had. And because there were no greens it also just looked really unappetizing lol. Though of COURSE it tasted great. There's a bathroom accessible as well and it's a very casual spot to sit down where you please, eat and go. read more

Summer Salt - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

The true reason you're coming here is to gorge on their fried fish tacos. They are simply amazing. True, you're paying $6 a piece, but they're huge and filling. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the place is clean and well run. There are about 30 seats, so you can easily eat inside (I can't really imagine getting them to go, since they're are at their best when eaten right off the frying basket). 2 more locations available: E14 Street and 40/Madison. Recommended. read more

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Danny L. I'm not sure how to reply back to your response, so I'm doing this "update" to reply to you. I did send a DM to the restaurant, but I guess you can't see it. As for guac needing to be kept a certain temp, I totally understand. Then maybe put it in a separate container so as not to make the entrée cold? As for what you can do to make up. I would like to try it again, gift card or coupon so I can go back? And you definitely have to increase the amount of the fish, it was really sad in that bowl... read more

Summer Salt - PAN SEARED ADOBO FISH Bowl - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

The baja shrimp tacos here are perfect. It's even better with a frozen margarita. The ambiance has a Southern California vibe and the food has a California beach flavor. It's a fun place to stop by for drinks and good tacos! read more

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This place is so good! We were walking by and noticed chipotle first, which we agreed was a no. Then we saw summer salt; we were captivated and loved the tacos. My wife had the shrimp bowl and said it was de-lish! I like how the self-serve soda uses cane sugar. The employee who took my order was friendly even though it was 9 pm and she explained all the options. The music is nice, the decorations and flooring give off a mexican house vibe. Very cool place with great food read more

Summer Salt - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

I returned to Summer Salt in my quest to find the best tacos in NYC to give it a fair second chance post-reading Danny's thorough response. I'm a believer in second chances and this place delivered! Once again, the portions are some of the best you'll get in the city and I appreciated the double corn tortilla. This is cali-mex fusion at its best. The staff was super friendly as well and my tacos were ready in no time! My main issue last time was the extra guac per taco, but I'm revising my initial qualm by acknowledging that guac is normally extra in the city. I suppose I was just perplexed that it was extra *per* taco, which I'd recommend deserves revisiting. However, this guac is something special. You can tell it's freshly made and the flavor is great. I'd recommend you try it out to see what the hype is about. I tried out the chips this time too which were crunchy and well-salted. I also want to acknowledge that the initial comparison to a place like Chipotle or even Los Tacos No. 1 is not a fair one as you're comparing apples to oranges. It hit me this time that they're all incredibly different. This is a place with lots of California influence and it shows (in a good way, of course). They offer "california-style" bowls with fries as the base (which my partner really enjoyed) and the flavor of the meats is more charred and deep than limey, if that makes sense? They also offer margaritas here (which I tried out and thoroughly enjoyed :D). In my quest to find the best tacos in NYC and given the updated realizations, I'd say these are my top favorite CALI-mex tacos around (applause!)--special shoutout to the chicken ones--while the tacos from Los Tacos No. 1 are my favorite mexican tacos around. Check this place out to see for yourself! read more

Delicious, fast, and cheap. Had the shrimp california burrito- would definitely get again

Love the fried fish burritos. They are not only fresh and delicious, but HUGE! Easily enough for two people or for a second meal later on.

I'm officially done with the OTHER fast food Burrito spot that ends in Lè lol My son recommended this spot so I said when Im in the city I will try it. After my md appointment in the area I popped in for an early lunch. Very cute and clean ambiance. So many options to choose from yikes. So I opted for the Baja California Crispy fish Burrito. My fix ins Mexican rice, pinto beans, cheddar, extra cilantro , pico de gallo and the creamy baja sauce. Omggg this thing was huge but $13 definitely worth it. Taste so good and messy but any true burrito connoisseur knows if you're burrito is not messy it's not good lol. I ate half for lunch and half for dinner which actually heated well and tasted great. Next time I will try the Adobo shrimp flavor or the Pollo ASADO chmm decisions lol read more

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Perhaps one of the greatest tragedies associated with the closure of our office by Madison Square Park is not having a routine excuse to grab lunch from Summer Salt anymore. On my final day in the office, I picked up one last California-style crispy fish burrito stuffed to the gills with crunchy, starchy french fries; flawlessly battered fish; all the fixin's; plus guac. As I scarfed the monstrosity down in our cafeteria, a colleague strolled by and commented, "You know it's a good burrito when it stands up by itself." I couldn't think of a more concise way to adulate Summer Salt's excellent offerings. Had this been a singular experience, I'd probably put Summer Salt at four stars, but their consistent execution earns a coveted fifth star. I've never -not- had a great crispy fish burrito, and I can't think of anywhere else in the city that I'd obtain an equivalent meal. read more

Summer Salt - to-go tacos - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

I prefer hot sauce to hot takes, but I'm ready for the inevitable hate mail on Fish Taco Twitter. You know the drill; the saner ones will be along the lines of "bro your taste buds got burned by chipotle tinga sauce" or "WTF you never been to (add name here) in San Diego?!" I got the crispy and adobo fish tacos; in a perfect the identity of the "white fish" would be stated, as well as the adobe fish. The crispy one is closest to the classic configuration in California. Fish tacos orders are accompanied by salsa and there's also a separate chips-and-salsa so if you go that route, perhaps order a different. The hot was fine but the medium was more unique, orange and also quite hot. They have regular Topo Chicos plus the boozy kind. read more

For fast casual tacos, these were bangin'! This is pretty much high quality chipotle with more set menu items. I ordered the pollo asado, adobo fish and adobo shrimp tacos with a side of Paloma to wash it down. The tacos came with plenty of meat and it was all super tasty. The chicken was nice and juicy, the fish and shrimp were flavorful. There was a not a topping out of place. With some medium salsa on top, a pleasant burn as you ate. The Paloma itself packs a punch for $9 but there's a bit of sweetness to mellow it out. A perfect drink to beat the heat (or maybe just forget the heat entirely if you have too much...) Overall, I can see why this is popular amongst the office crowd. Fast and delicious! Stop by if you have a serious taco craving! read more

Summer Salt - POLLO ASADO TACO, PAN SEARED ADOBO SHRIMP TACO, PAN SEARED ADOBO FISH TACO - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

I have to admit, I did not expect this place to be that good but was pleasantly surprised upon trying their food! Very affordable, filling, tasty, and fast service. I ordered the Cali-style Pollo Asado meal (comes with a side and fountain drink) and chose chips and salsa as my side. Their medium salsa is fantastic, I highly recommend. I know they have great margarita deals as well so I will be back to try some drinks with my food next time. Thank you Summer Salt for a great dining experience. read more

Summer Salt - POLLO ASADO BOWL, HOMEMADE CHIPS AND SALSA - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

Summer Salt is one of my favorite places to go in this area, especially if I'm really hungry and want something both tasty and very filling. I've had their tacos before, but I usually go for the burritos, which come either California-style (with fries, my favorite) or Mission-style (with rice and beans). My go-to is the pollo asado, and the whole combination of chicken, fries, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and (medium) salsa is absolutely delicious. Also, their menu has clear allergen labeling for eggs, dairy, gluten, and soy, and notes what things are vegan or can be made vegan. Taking that step to make it easier for their customers is so appreciated. Can't wait to get another burrito soon! read more

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Great place with reasonable prices for food and beer. Was able to bet a beer and a tasty fish bowl for $22. Will definitely be back!

This is a fast casual California-style Mexican place. You can get burritos, bowls, and tacos. There is a limited amount of indoor and outdoor seating though Madison Square Park is right across the street. Their burritos and bowls both come with your choice of Mission style (with Mexican rice and pinto beans inside) or California style (with french fries inside). The food tasted fresh and was very tasty. However, the real winner here are their alcoholic drinks. It's very strange to see a fast casual place with cocktails from their automatic dispensers, but here it is. They offer a regular margarita, frozen margarita or a frozen paloma (tequila and grapefruit) in plain plastic cups. We tried them all and while they were not that strong, they were sufficiently refreshing and for only $9. This is the perfect place to get a drink during lunchtime without anyone thinking you are a booze hound. read more

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Fast service, good pricing and flavorful food. Adobo fish is excellent. Not expensive which is rare in NYC

NYC doesn't have a lot of West Coast style Mexican spots, but Summer Salt is an amazing entry. The main crux of their menu is the standard taco, burrito, or burrito bowl with your choice of protein. The difference is that you get to choose between regular or Baja and then California style or Mission style. Cheese is an option on everything. California style (my go-to) is French fries as a filler. Mission style is rice and beans. Baja is cabbage, pico, Baja sauce, and salsa. Regular is just pico and salsa. I go with a regular pollo asado California style burrito, and I leave stuffed every time. The fries are a great addition, and they add crunch and flavor to pair with the freshness of the pico and the heat of whichever salsa you choose. Overall I come here as often as I'm in the area, and I leave happy every time. read more

Summer Salt - Standing pollo asado California style burrito - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

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I hate to admit that I only come here for their frozen margaritas, but they are sooooo good. I'm usually in the area every other week to pick up art supplies at Michael's so I make it my business to stop by. The only thing I've tried is their pan seared shrimp tacos and shrimp bowl. It's lite, pretty healthy, and tasty. I know restaurants typically don't use a lot of seasoning in their food and this is one. The food is good but pretty bland in taste. A little salt and pepper can go a long way, but they have a variety of sauces that may enhance the flavor. I don't like anything spicy so I always get the mild sauce which is really good and makes a difference. I'm not complaining because I'll order the tacos every time I'm in the area, the shrimp bowl too. I'm watching my sodium intake anyway. For the area, the prices are very reasonable. I usually pick up food to go. I sat inside one day just so I could drink my margarita and get another one to go. I need some art supplies for a project that's due in 2 weeks so I might head down there tomorrow.... for some tacos and a margarita, or 2 lol ... read more

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