Vamos Al Tequila

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!

I really enjoyed my experience in this establishment. Definitely was worth the trek from Uptown…read moreManhattan. This neighborhood gem offers an industrialized minimalist form of decor with pops of color and art. Cozy but roomy, the bar area had mostly 2 seater tables and a few with high chairs. We recently went for a birthday brunch. Restaurant Week was still in effect but we decided to choose from the regular brunch menu. Place was low key and giving neighborhood vibes. The service was 10 STARS! Our waitress was extremely attentive and kind. We were also checked on by a second staff member who I think may have been a manager but cannot be certain. We started with cocktails and they serve chips and salsa gratis. I had the Jalapeno and Hibiscus Margarita and my friend ordered the Pepper Margarita with Strawberry and Chipotle. Mine was a bit on the sweet side without a hint of tequila. My friend's drink definitely was the better of the two. Not overly sweet and definitely a flavor of tequila was present. We also ordered a guacamole. I must say it was quite small and barely served 2 people. I suggest if more than 2 guests are part of the experience, order more than one. For my entree, I requested a market salad and 2 veggie tacos with a side of birria consume. Salad was very fresh and I am sure was made to order as opposed to premade a week prior and waiting in a fridge to be served. My tacos were average but satisfying. The consume was a bit disappointing as it was more of a water/broth based and not of a typical gravy consistency. It was not exciting. My friend's entree was the highlight of the experience. She had the brisket quesadilla. Never have I seen a quesadilla with a crispy outside such as this. A culinary masterpiece indeed. She consumed it all and not one complaint afterward. Delish. We did receive a complimentary Churro plate for the birthday celebration. They were drizzled with caramel and berries. Served warm, they were a dream for the palate. I did use the bathroom which was a single stall. It was clean enough but not well lit. The biggest downfall of my experience was the temperature of the restaurant. I understand it is summer, however, there was no A/C and the inside was extremely hot. I sweated through my entire experience. Even the bathroom felt like 100 degrees. We did not complain but our waitress noticed and brough a fan out to circulate the air. They do have ceiling fans but honestly I did not feel them. The management/owner should consider more temperature control methods during the hotter months as it was quite uncomfortable. To sum it up, I thought this experience was mostly positive and would patronize it again.

Fresh Made Guacamole

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Chavela's

3.9(1.4k reviews)

4.0 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(346 reviews)

4.0 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

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August 24, 2024; Flautas ($11.50).

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August 24, 2024; Pork Mound.

Taqueria Ramirez

4.5(368 reviews)

0.2 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

1.2 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

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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.

1.4 mi•Williamsburg - South Side

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Spicy Margarita

Xixa

4.4(725 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.

4.7 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.

3.5 mi•Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill

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Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine

4.3(57 reviews)

Family-owned & operated

Private events

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!

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.

3.7 mi•Cobble Hill, Gowanus

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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.

0.9 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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David B.

13 years ago

this place needs to be closed down.children are not welcomed! i went with my wife & kids afew times & the grown lady always gets disgusted when my children get up kids are kids and are gunna act like kids,they wanna have a good experince looking around i understand theres a sign how i as a parent need to becareful but i feel like my kids are not welcomed she makes a fuss face and gets so angry,children in america are free and are human as well ,i was rushed to leave this place and i wasnt done eating,whats the point of eating here if you cant have fullservice,and they make you get out your seat to give it to whom ever walks in next,always check your check because they overcharge, i wanted a tecate can instead they gave me a tecate bottle,that cost $5,pretty clever huh,when in the specials they offer the tecate or modelo especial can,i dont know who the grown lady is but she is always angry & grumpy,she doesnt like her job?? she is bringing that business down,as i see all the reviews i realize that this aint the first time she is mention,fajita night so stuffy and fire alarm goes on and off,waitress are slow, i need to ask for my guacamole more than once,i need to talk to the owner or someone needs to do something about this bad service,the food is great,my favorite mexican soup,too bad i wont be going back, read more

Jack S.

16 years ago

I grew up In SoCal and moved to NYC in '74. I've been waiting in vain for a good authentic Mexican restaurant ever since. This place is the real deal. If they didn't slaver over the indigenous Polish food at Christina's, I'd take my visiting homies here with pride. Everything's good, despite the wimps who've complained about the spiciness. Possibly the best refried beans anywhere- a humble but crucial hallmark of a good Mexican joint. Tilapia tacos are great. Please frequent this restaurant so it stays. In a former kiss-of-death location, but here's hoping you hipsters will recognize Mexican food greatness and assure this place the success it deserves. read more

Daniel P.

140

2 years ago

I visited this Mexican restaurant yesterday and was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is nice, especially since I could bring my dog with me and sit outside. They have a great outdoor seating area. The waitress was really sweet and relatable--she was kind and even talked to us about herself and her dog. The food was absolutely delicious and extremely affordable, especially for this neighborhood. I definitely plan on coming back again--I want to try the flan next time! read more

Lui F.

11 years ago

Some one help the workers that work in this restaurant. They have been Verbally Abused by the supposed owner and underpaid, $20 dollars the day(which consist of 7-8 hours) for servers and fluxuating weekly pays for cooks because "merchandise is getting too expensive" read more

Erica P.

126

15 years ago

I could gush about how amazing this place is, from authenticity to freshness to superiour service, but instead I'll simply state that: Vamos al Tequila is my Sabor de Soledad. *30 Rock fans, you know what I'm saying read more

Camellia H.

8 years ago

Love this place - great prices for great food, always a fun vibe. It's often crowded which is why the service is sometimes slow, but can't blame them when it's so popular they have lots of people to take care of! read more

Toby W.

15 years ago

had a great lunch with friends at Vamos Al Tequila....... quality with great pricing. Nice waiter who really knew his menu. I always appreciate that. Taking another friend here next week read more

Tommy B.

11 years ago

We order take out fro. Here all the time. Never actually went into the restaurant. But delivery is very fast. Food is always good. Never had a bad delivery yet. read more

Jamie P.

10 years ago

Very authentic. Food was delicious. Portions are huge for the price. Fajitas come with a beer which made my boyfriend very happy- will definitely come back! read more

Alex S.

8 years ago

Great food. Great place. Great dishes. Great burritos. Great tacos. I can't say enough how great this place is.

Veronica m.

15 years ago

Best mexican in the hood! I'm a big eater but I could not finish the burrito, even though I wanted to ! Yummy!

Jacob M.

10 years ago

best mexican food in the world! service is ok but worth it for the food. get the hard shell ground beef tacos!

Matthew K.

9 years ago

Paid $14 for a burrito last time which is a bit much but it's worth it! The burrito pinto is outstanding!!

Megan K.

6 years ago

The burrito macho here is one of the best burritos I've ever had. Definitely recommend.

Haiku R.

14 years ago

Unpretentious place, But comes with wire in food And waitress don't care read more

Magda M.

11 years ago

Very rude, rude person when I called.for delivery. She hang up on me,

AVA R.

16 years ago

It's better than Papacito's but not as good as when it first opened.

Christina L.

254

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173

13 years ago

Excellent food. Excellent Staff. Excellent price. MUST GO BACK!

Joe M.

881

11 years ago

Great local spot! The staff is super nice and the food is tasty.

jake m.

16 years ago

very, very tasty. luv this place. It's underrated

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