Empellón Taqueria

Chef Alex Stupak is a genius with pastries , and now he is a genius with Mexican food . It is my go-to restaurant when I am in the West Village . Get the tongue taco with potatoes and arbol chile salsa . Read more

They have hands down one of the best tacos . Order the guacamole , the 7 salsas , red snapper ceviche , sea bass taco , chili pork taco and skirt stake taco . They have some great vegetarian options also!

Get one of the melted cheeses , the chorizo one is especially good, but they're all good. The guac is delicious too! And great tacos !! Delicious food, a tad pricey , but worth it!

Might be my favorite Mexican restaurant in the city . Pastrami , Lamb , and fried oysters tacos are amazing. That cashew sauce with the guac is incredible.

Everything is good here. Love the chips + guac and the 7 or so salsas . Make sure to get extra chips bc they are so good they will go quick. Margaritas are well executed - I prefer the classic.

Great margaritas - Highly recommend the shishito peppers , sea bass taco and broccoli tacos . Friendly staff who rang to keep us updated on our table wait.

Tacos were the best I’ve ever had. Margaritas were amazing. they didn’t have the AC on so it was an unpleasant dining experience in the middle of August in humid manhattan but I will go back for sure.

Brussel sprout tacos are incredible. A must, even for meat eaters.Chicken tacos have great flavor. Get the salsa verde , it's creamy.The chocolate flan is so different-- save room for it. Great margs !

spicy cucumber marg is the underdog of the drink menu. Make sure to eat fish tacos + shishito pepper queso . The best ceviche is the hamachi with shaved fennel and avocado . Sat night duck tacos=100

Enjoy tiny but intensely flavorful & usually creative tacos . This place is perfect for a small group so that you can order every kind of taco and the salsa sampler, and try everything. Great service.

First time here fantastic variety of drinks and mocktails and wonderful variety of tacos great friendly service looking forward to returning

Everything from the quail egg sopes , the queso fundido w/shishito peppers , the duck , and cochinita pibil tacos is top notch! -the mezcal grapefruit margarita is simply delicious!

Cool things down with a fresh and not-too-sweet pineapple cilantro margarita . (Unless you’re one of those people who thinks cilantro tastes like soap. And if you are, we’re so, so sorry.) Read more

The pork tacos with the grilled pineapple were truly amazing. We also loved their salsa sampler - each one bringing something different to the meal. They could use more dessert options .

The chicken taco was good. Nice decor/bar vibe and sitting by the window gives a nice view on the street. Not cheap but you pay for the decor, location and view .

Second room in back so don't get scared if the front is packed. Our server was incredibly friendly and helpful with food allergies. Drinks were good, and food was even better. Tacos are small go for 3

Guac is best I've had. Make sure you splurge for the extra sauces for your chips . For dessert , go around the corner and get a Salty Pimp at the Big Gay Ice Cream shop !

Chips and guacamole are a must! Plus it’s served with two delicious salsas ...one smoky and the other spicy . Loved the classic margarita and fish tacos .

In the mood for tacos ? Then this is your spot. Start with the guacamole - the jalapeños give it some kick! Go for the carne asada or fish tacos . Be sure to add verde!

If ever there was a time for fancy tacos and fancy queso , it’s your birthday. Empellon Taqueria gets our approval for its somewhat upscale yet relaxed feel and great Mexican eats.

The margaritas and tacos were amazing! The passion fruit marg , spicy cucumber marg , or the classic were all amazing. Fish tacos & Brussels sprout tacos were my favorite!

Always a constant...it never fails to be delicious. The staff is awesome! Spent my birthday here and because we had to wait so long the manager gave us shots and free drinks. Love this place!

The spicy cucumber margaritas are legendary. The seven salsas are well-worth the train ticket to visit New York.

Tables by the windows are great for a group, summer squash salad & quest fundido w/ shishito peppers are amazing - margarita , lamb and fish tacos is we'e good...roosters claw (drink) is good but spicy

For brunch : avoid the baked egg whites with chickpeas or the deviled egg tacos . Go for the Brussels sprouts tacos and about 20000 orders of the masa waffle

Man...the food is amazing! Queso fundido with green chorizo and tomato and corn salad are necessary. Sleeper item on the menu....chicken tacos ! So simple but so good. Great date spot .

Two words: incredible flavor. Spicy but not overwhelming and supremely fresh. The cashew-based salsa , fish tempura and sweetbread tacos are all must-try. The Rooster's Claw is serious business.

Had great cocktails , service and dinner at the bar . Must get guac (with salsas !) and corn . Great fish taco too.

Sure, chef Alex Stupak hasn’t had decades of taco-making experience, but we think he’s doing a pretty amazing job with the skirt steak tacos . Read more

Chilaquiles verdes made for decent brunch fare - the braised bacon tacos not so much. But it was the short rib pastrami tacos with pickled cabbage and mustard seed salsa that stole the show.

The chefs take a 1½-pound lobster and heat it in cream flavored with epazote, roasted tomato , and green chile . They then pile it onto tortillas and top with field corn , epazote mayonnaise , and cotija .

The fish taco is the way to go. Also, def get some salsa borracha on the side - it has a smoky mezcal kick. ????????????

Do a taco tasting: 5 awesome and unusual tacos with surprising ingredients, and complimentary Margarita for $55. Sign up fast, these sell out quickly!

Wow everything is so good. Just close your eyes and point to something. But if you have to choose, go with the pork shoulder . It's really unreal.

Empellon's Lamb barbacoa tacos filled with smoked lamb , cucumber and orange sets new limits to how many tacos you can have on Taco Tuesday . Read more

Try the beer-braised tongue taco here, the brined pork tongue is cooked with bacon , chorizo , onions and a slug of Negra Modelo . It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos ! Read more

You ordered the masa chips and guac , right? Now, order a second helping, ask for the extra hot spices and add a spicy tequila drink. Now that's living!

Drink the mezcal , eat the fish tacos , share the queso with chorizo .

Stellar tacos and guacamole and margaritas and, well , everything. Not cheap though. Good for a date, first or otherwise.

Their margaritas are fresh- no sour mix ! Get the fried egg taco - the salsa is fantastic.

Drop by on weekend afternoons for a quality Mexican-inspired brunch . Items like the Scrambled Egg Fundido and Buttermilk Pancakes are sure to please.

Great drinks and awesome food. Share with pals so you can try more than one. Tequila bottle at the table if you dare.

The short rib pastrami taco with mustard seed salsa is the best taco in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City : NYC Edition." Read more

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Tasting Table Top 10 Tacos : "Alex Stupak truly elevates the form, turning out complex & elegant beauties like the short rib pastrami taco with mustard seed salsa ..."

Love this place. Happy Hour is an amazing deal. Bar staff are friendly and make some mean cocktails !

Beer braised tongue was good but very spicy . Save that taco for the end. Lobster and duck confit tacos were delicious! Great service too!

You can order a bottle of tequila for the table. Or enjoy the guac with salsa . The Brussels sprouts tacos were also delicious.

Smoked Banana-Mezcal Margarita : the fruit is caramelized , pureed, the puree is smoked, and used as the base with Fidencio Clasico.

Lamb taco is really good, queso fundidos are legit. Good place to grab dinner and kick off a night in the WV