Since I wrote my initial review of Wayne & Sons, thinks have changed dramatically - for the better. Seemingly after establishing a proof of concept in Manhattan, they've moved to Williamsburg in Brooklyn. It's a bit further from the G and L than I'd prefer (especially if the weather is bad) but the journey from the subway is well worth it. The biggest upgrade at the new location is size: the new Texas-sized space might genuinely be ten times the size of the old Manhattan location. This makes it much easier to get a spot, with a sizable bar on the side away from the door and a dozen or so tables spread throughout the restaurant. It can still get cramped when they're busy but that's to be expected at any New York City restaurant. The decor of the restaurant is delightfully kitschy and every time I visit I see something new that's charmingly Texas. Service was already friendly in the smaller Manhattan space but it's only gotten better now they're able to squeeze more than a couple of employees in the space. Honestly they might have some of the friendliest service in New York City. Food and drink have improved as well. On the food front you've got all the old favorites and some new additions. My girlfriend and I agree that the chili fries are probably the best thing on the menu, with the Texquites and crunchy taco also being fantastic. The drinks have also improved, with the Strong As Buck drinks (limit 1!) making the hop across the East River and multiple frozen drinks joining the menu (I don't think those weee there before but the Texas Tea may have clouded my memory). Also need to shout out the house-made hot sauce, with the red being both very hot and very flavorful. It's a fantastic TexMex restaurant and if they had fajitas it would be perfect. Wayne & Sons 2.0 had a difficult challenge in being better than the original. They did it effortlessly. read more

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I've been wanting to check out this new ATX-style Tex-Mex bar and taco joint since they opened. It's located in the old Miss Favela space and is a sort of spiritual successor, carrying on the same laid-back vibe and ambiance. Unfortunately we came during a heat wave, and if there is any AC inside, we didn't feel it. But the vibes were good, and we enjoyed the happy hour cocktails and chips with refried beans. The mushroom tacos were really, really good, with a nice smokiness that's difficult to achieve. I wish it came served on a soft tortilla, as hard taco shells are not really my thing. Overall, a fun addition to the neighborhood! read more

Wayne & Sons - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brookyln, New York

I was so looking forward to try this spot. Maybe I don't know what Tex Mex is but since everything is fried, we just felt it's such a heavy heavy meal even we shared everything. The chips in the bean dip, crunchy tacos, churro.. The churro was also very dense. read more

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I LOVE WAYNE AND SONS! Grateful to see this wonderful team move to an even better location with so much more space! My partner and I love the food and drinks and you can never go wrong with anything on the menu! The whole team is super kind and attentive! We are familiar with the team from the first location so its great to seem the stretch out their legs at an even better space!! Come check them out asap!! read more

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Delicious! Went for the first time Saturday night. It's a small place with 6 tables outside. Looked like maybe there's a small bar inside you can also sit at. There was a short wait so left my phone number, took a walk around the block and we went got back, I received a text message. We started with the Dips & Textopos, I discovered I really like refried beans! All three dips were very good. The frozen marg with a prickly pair floater was a refreshing cocktail. We ordered two Crunchy Tacos, omg, so good! I had a king Ranch, my husband had the Asado, which he said was very good. He also ordered the burrito which was perfectly put together. I had a bite, it was tasty. We were still kind of hungry and we weren't sure ordering two more Crunchy's was going to be a good idea but we did it anyway because we both loved them. Tiffany was our server and she was super friendly. Everything was great. I don't have one bad thing to say about our dinner there! read more

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Fun little happy hour spot (forgot the name of the frozen marg but it's incredibly worth it) - phenomenal service and the outdoor seating was v fun! Good tacos (from someone who's lived in Texas his entire childhood) Cheers! read more

Wayne & Sons - Frozen marg (happy hour - top left first one on the happy hour menu) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brookyln, New York

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Tastes and feels like a slice of home. We loved their chili fries, crunchy taco, and burrito quite a bit. And of course we had to have some queso! The energy was very warm and kind, we will definitely be back. Would also like to give a shoutout to Justin for making our night even better! read more

Wayne & Sons - Queso - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brookyln, New York

Talk about an absolute hidden gem, I can't believe it took me until tonight to eat here. To start, the staff was super friendly and personable, and gave great menu recommendations as well. The food came out fast, and MAN was it tasty. The chili armadillo fries were packed with flavor and the take on the crunch wrap taco was equally as good. The star for the show for me was the king ranch taco, the tomato sauce that came with it was such a nice touch. HIGHLY recommend stopping by! read more

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Allegedly they have happy hour according to the sign outside but there was no happy hour menu and all our stuff was priced normal (probably should have asked but didn't). The beef taco is so good and very reasonably priced. Bartender was hilarious. It's super tiny inside. Queso wasn't good but the salsa and bean dip were. Skinny marg was good. read more

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Super cute spot! Friendly owners! Great fresh and homemade food! We stumbled in during the pre launch and loved what we saw. Frozen margaritas are perfectly curated, just the right amount of frozen with quality fresh ingredients. More tart than sweet which is how I love it! Tequila is smooth. We also tried the chips/salsa/queso, king ranch soft taco and crunchy beef taco. All were great and any Texan in nyc will appreciate. Can't wait for the full menu and will most def be back for a breakfast taco. Great spot, def check it out! Worth schlepping to the East Village for ! read more

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After a week in NYC, I was seriously craving tacos. A coworker recommended Wayne and Sons, and I'm so glad I checked it out. It's a small, unassuming spot. You could easily walk right past it without realizing what a gem it is. This is definitely Tex-Mex cuisine, which was a real treat for someone from California. We tend to lean heavy on the "Mex" side, not so much the "Tex," so I really appreciate Tejano food when I can find it. I ordered a crunchy taco and an asado taco. Both came in hard shells and were absolutely delicious. The salsa verde was solid, but the salsa roja was mind-blowing. I immediately asked if they sell it, and the staff said they're working on bottling it. I can't wait. I also got the queso, which came with "Textopos." It's a clever play on words that took me a second to catch. The queso itself was rich and comforting, exactly what you want from a Tex-Mex spot. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. They helped me order the right things and made the whole experience feel relaxed and personal. This is a unique and special place in NYC, and I'm really glad I stopped by. I'll definitely be back. read more

Wayne & Sons - Crunchy taco, asado taco - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brookyln, New York

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Food was delicious! Service was excellent! Felt like I was home! Loved the atmosphere! read more

Wayne & Sons - Churro - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brookyln, New York

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Fantastic food, welcoming and fun staff. All in all I'm super happy about having them in my hood.

Wow was this place Great! I only came in bc my brother's name is Wayne. Delicious tacos - had the crunchy, the pork, and the mushrooms. Went 3 for 3 - all excellent with their unique taste. People there lovely as well! read more

Wayne & Sons is remarkable in every aspect! The staff shows amazing service! Their menu variety means multiple visits. This place offers intimate ambiance with quality service. This place deserves its good reputation. read more

Literally stumbled on this place and almost left because we were looking for a bar, but we were convinced to stay by some other patrons. The vibe was cozy and fun and the staff was so kind and welcoming! This place is great for a quick bite and the food was delicious. My friends said the drinks were great and strong! They then brought us back to the speakeasy which was a great vibe! If I'm ever in the area again and looking for a quick greasy fix this will be my first stop! read more

Wayne & Sons - Queso - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brookyln, New York

I was so happy to see this open on 2nd Ave near where I live. Surprised I hadn't heard of it but they don't deliver at all is why. Staff/kitchen/owners were the nicest but .. the tacos I got were the worst I've ever had. Deep fried greasy shells with oily meet covered in cheap baseball park nacho cheese. Literally 6 tablespoons of cheap oil poured out as we tried but could not eat. Great idea but epic food failure. From a couple living nearby on 2nd Ave we won't be back and will tell everyone we know to avoid like the plague. read more

I just went to the new location in Williamsburg and had the best experience! The food was absolutely delicious, the team was kind and friendly, and it was a really fun atmosphere, even at 5 PM on a Wednesday. read more

The overall experience defies expectations. Their dishes remain consistent. The prime location drew me to Wayne & Sons, yet the service stole the show. He talked freely with people at multiple tables. This place performs at an exceptional level. read more

The value quotient here exceeds most restaurants nearby. The staff is welcoming and willing to help, with fast food delivery. They don't add mysterious charges. You get fine dining ingredient quality without the excessive cost. The staff treats you like old friends. read more

Staff is awesome! So thankful we had the chance to go during their launch week!! Oscar is an AMAZING cook, making the best tacos. I had the mushroom tacos, and my bf and dad had Asado tacos. We all loved the frozen margs that reminded me of home (former Texas resident here). All around, nothing but great things to say. Definitely check them out!! read more

My visit made me appreciate what restaurants can offer. The people working at Wayne & Sons are exceptionally nice. Their dining area features ample seating options. Food came out looking and tasting perfect. The experience here is totally satisfying. read more

These tacos are so good and crispy . Loved the mushroom tacos . They catered the Kelly Clarkson Show and I had the pleasure to try them . So they also travel well . read more

What a fun place! Our server was a burst of sunshine from the minute we walked in. It's a small place so you will be rather cozy with your neighbors but it seemingly adds to the fun here. Food was so delicious and super fresh. That queso was really unique and paired with the chips that were dusted with paprika maybe. We tried almost all the tacos and everyone was seasoned perfectly and scrumptious. The pork was a real standout for me as was the mushroom. And the cherry on top was their homemade hot sauce. I'd buy it by the gallon! read more

Best taco I've had in NYC! Country music playlist was a vibe. Good queso and delicious margaritas. read more

Wayne & Sons - Queso and Ranch Water - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brookyln, New York

Sweet mother of Jupiter this place is good. Just slammin. Food on 10, drinks on 10 (i'm hungover thank you guys,) I am so happy. Justin was the nicest ever and is a legend and made the whole experience so awesome. Get the tacos. Get the damn tacos. Get a marg too. Maybe 3. Also huge props for the AC in the indoor/outdoor dining situation. I am such a fan. Love u guys read more

Had a wonderful first time at Wayne and sons! Tiny place but the food was really good. A bit expensive for classic Tex mex. The co owner was super nice and chatted with us. I'll definitely be back read more

Our new go-to. We loved our long anticipated night here. Everything was as good as we had hoped and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Exactly the local date night we are after. Happy to have a a new favorite taco and margarita spot. We're not from Texas but everyone else seemed to be;) Thanks, Tiffany and co!! read more