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    Tajin

    3.6 (292 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    TAJIN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Enchiladas
    Carrie S.

    I saw this place walking back to my car. It looked cute inside but I asked for outside seating so not sure about the size inside. The host was quick to seat and provide a menu. Everyone was very friendly. I went for lunch and it was slow service so might not be good if you're on a short schedule. I ordered enchiladas and you can mix and match. I got a spinach/mushroom and a chicken. It came with rice and beans. The spinach was fresh and not frozen. It was packed with it - a tortilla wrapped around sautéed spinach. I didn't get many mushrooms. Maybe two and they were canned. I almost forgot it was supposed to have them. The chicken was shredded, flavorful, and filling. Not dry at all. My confusion about the dish was the thick cheese on top. Was it mozzarella? Which would be weird. The menu doesn't say. I don't know! I couldn't tell!! The enchilada filling was just the meat or veggies. I didn't like the thick cheese. It made the tortillas really soggy. The green salsa was great but there wasn't much. I loved that they used corn tortillas. They clearly put the dish under a broiler since the plate was extremely hot. And the rice got dry and crispy. It actually was pretty good considering I'm not a rice fan. It almost seemed tomato based. I enjoyed the beans. Not sure if they were homemade though. The portion size was perfect for lunch. If I had it for dinner, I'd still be hungry. The prices were reasonable.

    Breakfast menu
    Taryn C.

    I've slept on this place for WAYYYYYY too long. Walked past a million times. Never went in! As Bob Ross says, there are no mistakes, just happy accidents. In this case, my original plans in the area fell through, so now I'm able to share this deliciousness with all of you!! It was breakfast time on the weekend, so I got some huevos con chorizo, comes with refried black beans and tortillas. And the margaritas were fantastic, with a tajin rim! Over all, I'm willing to come back for lunch/dinner because it was amaze balls!

    Chicken Quesadilla.
    Emma G.

    Mexican is not one of my favorite genres, and it's primarily because the combo of my texture-based palate and the crunchy shizzle that hangs out in a lot of the food isn't an ideal fit. If I like a Mexican place, it's usually because it's very, very simple/no frills, and that's Tajin in a nutshell. I came here with my Skipper for lunch on Friday, which was a miserable rainy day, the kind where you're venturing out MAYBE one or two blocks from the office. The walk from the office took approximately three minutes, and we were able to get inside with minimal dampness. I don't think it would be fair to call Tajin a dive; (the Skipper might disagree based on her recounting of a horrendous bathroom visit) but it's a pretty basic interior, with some sugar skull-esque art on the wall, and almost a diner vibe when it came to some of the tables/seating. We sat towards the back, which had a view of the bar area where the waitstaff lingered, making it very easy to get someone's attention for a drink, the check, etc. This might not be a selling point for a ton of people, but I was THRILLED to look over, say, the quesadilla section of the menu and see two or three ingredients per item. You start to lose me at a certain point when the items are covered in peppers, onions, etc., so when I saw that the chicken quesadilla contained nothing but chicken and cheese, I didn't hesitate. The quesadilla showed up within a few minutes, and hit the spot. As you can see from the attached, it came with a small pile of guac on the top, which I spread around the top. The guac was a LITTLE crunchy for my taste, but was relatively smooth. Definitely some solid comfort food on a day where I barely remembered what the sun looked like. I also ordered a few passion fruit margaritas; the Skipper is far more educated about these matters and recommended I get the tajin rim (I of course obliviously went into this place not knowing what Tajin meant) which jived perfectly with the drink - nice little nip to go with the sweet. I'm pretty ambivalent about margs, having had a ton of bad ones that practically sent me into insulin shock, so it's always a pleasant surprise when someone mixes them properly and you don't end up crashing later. It was light and tasty, and I'd absolutely get it again. This is probably two or three blocks from a pretty hardcore touristy area, but it certainly gets some of that foot traffic. As a result, they could definitely charge more for the food/drinks but I thought it was very reasonable for the neighborhood. The Skipper had a glass of wine that was $9, the margs were $12, and my quesadilla was around $13, I believe. Given that there are nearby restaurants that unhesitatingly offer $40/$50 entrees, you could do a lot worse to your wallet if you wanted to. We're adding this one to the list for future visits. Convenient, cheap and tasty.

    a bar with a neon sign that says tequila please
    Tia C.

    This little gem is close to the 9/11 memorial which was perfect for my walk on foot. When I was entering I was greeted promptly with a friendly face and ushered quickly in. The place is small but very bright and colourful. The tables all have a hot sauce on them for easy access to spice to the dish! The food is good and it's a big portion. I couldn't finish mine because it was so big. The food was filling and quite good. 5/5

    Come to Tajin Mexican Restauran, it's a little Gem hidden on Greenwich Street in FiDi. My best friend and I are regulars. We come for the strawberry margaritas and guacamole and chips at least once a week. Today we ordered chicken and steak fajitas and they were absolutely delicious! The service is superb. The waiters are very attentive. The restaurant has a very calming vibe and great music. You can skip Stone Street and come here for a good time!

    Carne Asada
    Jeanette B.

    Family was wanting some Mexican food and we gave this place a shot. Food was very good but we felt like it took long to get the food, although we didn't think it was packed. Apart from that everyone enjoyed the food and we were so full by the time we were done. Service was great too

    a close up of a bowl of food
    Karina L.

    Got takeout from here for lunch and it was the worst Mexican food I've ever had. I ordered a beef burrito bowl and it was the soggiest meal ever. The rice was wet. There was so much lettuce, cheese and sour cream, which made the whole bowl mushy. The beef had no flavor and it was tough. It's like they just threw everything in the bowl and called it a day.

    Jason R.

    Just okay. We came here for a late lunch when a former co-worker was leaving for a new position. The place wasn't too crowded, the service was decent, but the food was just average. I ordered a burrito which was average at best; if my memory is right, I enjoyed the nachos a little more than the burrito I had. I'm not sure if the entire group wasn't as thrilled as I was, but I know for sure two of us weren't that happy because they mentioned it to me. I'd potentially give this place another shot or potentially return for drinks as this place is very close to my office--maybe next time I'll have a better experience.

    Flautas, Piña Colada
    Leyla A.

    Cute little place! I'd give it 3.5 stars. My friends and I often walk around New York. So when we feel like sitting down for a bite, we do a quick google search for local places. It keeps our taste buds open and ensures we don't eat at the same places every time. This restaurant isn't located on a busy street and it was kind of hidden/quiet which was perfect after our long day. The food was amazing, a bit pricey and the drinks weren't the best (I had a Piña Colada). I watched two other ladies walk up to the bar and complain about their drinks so I didn't feel too bad about not liking mine. The interior is warm and inviting, however I have had better customer service though this IS New York. Would love to know what you think if you go!

    Sheelz J.

    Just finished touring The Lady Liberty again and Ellis Island and on to Ground Zero and craving Mexican cuisine. We were seated outside. You pay for chips and salsa hence the three stars, that should come as complimentary. Just saying! You get to pay your bill at the bar (which is weird!). We ate fast due to the current construction going on in the area.

    Nikky S.

    Just average - both the food and drinks. A colleague decided on Tajin for our evening outing. Of course, being the Yelper I am I was very skeptical of how our experience would be given the low reviews. We arrived around 6pm on a Wednesday evening and it was a complete graveyard. I was taken back by this because, I mean who wants to eat at an empty restaurant. I decided to be open minded with and decided to start off with a margarita. The mango margarita was wayyy too sweet so I sent it back. I ordered a classic in place of the mango and soon realized that their drinks are just sweet. For food, I went for a shrimp quesadilla with a side of rice and beans. In the meantime we add chips, guacamole and salsa. I have to admit, their guacamole was pretty good-fresh. Food came out relatively fast. The quesadilla was below average. Lacked personality... the shrimp was blah and the cheese was barely there. The rice and beans was average. If I'm being honest, I was nervous while eating my entire meal. The staff was really really nice. They constantly checked on us, making sure all was well. When something was off they made sure to make it right. Not sure if I'll recommend or not recommend-- it's just average overall! (My co-workers also agree).

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    I've ordered from here twice and both times the chicken burrito was good. My goto Mexican spot in FIDI

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    7 years ago

    Best Mexican restaurant in town with great customer service!! Lemonade fresh made ! Have to try if in town !

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    7 years ago

    Great food and fast service. Right on the way to Ground zero, had great prices for the area.

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    9 years ago

    As of today they are remodeling or something. Still says "Tajin" but it's boarded up.

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    12 years ago

    Quick lunch service. We did take out. Food was food. Less crowded than other places in area.

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    7 years ago

    We ate here for a late friday night dinner. We enjoyed the food and the service was good too. I especially enjoyed their black beans.

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    We were a group of 6. The food took about 15 minutes to come out drinks were great. Highly recommended

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    Great Mexican food in the financial district area. The service is always friendly and good, and the food is really good.

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    It's definitely my favorite cheese enchilada place in the Financial District. Nothing extraordinary but great. I've ordered it twice.

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