Mexican Food, Insider Recommendations, Where to eat Mexican Food, Brooklyn, New York, La Superior, Chicago, Illinois, Salpicon, Michelle Bernstein, Tyler Gray, Mikuni Wild Harvest, Denver, Colorado, Sabor Latino, Eric Skokan, Black Cat, Boulder, Colorado, Harlem, Taco Mix, Joseph Leonard, James McDuffee, Manhattan, La Esquina, Rene Ortiz, Ivy Stark, La Condesa, Austin, Texas, Dos Caminos, Los Angeles, California, R and R Catering Taco Truck, Joshua Whigham, The Bazaar by Jose Andress, Philadelphia, Distrito, Jose Garces, Jimmy Bradley, The Red Cat, The Harrison, Portland, Oregon, Authentica, Bamboo Sushi, Kristofor Lofgren, Seattle, Washington, Bob Kramer, Tacos, Tamales, Mole Negro, Molotes, picaditas, Oaxacan, Bibiano, Traditional El Barrio, Taco El Pastor, Priscila Satkoff, Gordita, Quesabilla.
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Where Chefs Eat Mexican Around The Country
From taco trucks to hole-in-the-wall joints to upscale fare, we bring you FED's round-up of insider recommendations for South of the Border comidas tipica.
New York City - Brooklyn
Mex Recs
April 16, 2010
New York City - Harlem
New York City - Manhattan
Philadelphia, PA
Providence, RI
Chicago, IL
Colorado - Boulder / Denver
Austin, TX
Las Vegas, NV
Los Angeles, CA
Portland, OR
122 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (view map)
T: 718.488.8226
“Hands down best Mexican food I have had in NY, bar none....any place/any price (this is very cheap).”
Troy House (FED correspondent)
295 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (view map)
T: 718.388.5988
“Best Mexican food.” Mushroom forager Tyler Gray (Mikuni Wild Harvest).
Tulcingo Restaurant and Bakery
5520 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220 (view map)
T: 718.439.2896
“I dream about the Tacos Arabes.” Chef Ivy Stark (Dos Caminos, NYC)
Clinton Street & Bay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (view map)
These are the Mexican trucks: Perez (for tacos, flautas, grilled corn); Sosa (for fruits and juices); Country Boys / Martinez (for
huaraches, chalupas, tacos, quasadillas, sopes).
Taco Mix
234 East 116 Street, New York, NY 10029 (view map)
T: 212.831.8147
“I love the Taco al Pastor. They take pork shoulder and put it on a gyro machine with a pineapple on the top spike. The pineapple glazes as it roasts. It’s 75 cents a taco.” Chef Jason Hall (Gotham Bar & Grill, NYC).
“Hands down the best Cuban sandwich in NYC, Mexican version.” Chef James McDuffee (Joseph Leonard, NYC).
50 Carmine Street, New York, NY 10014 (view map)
T: 212.929.5050
“For the braised pork belly tacos.” Jake Dickson (Dickson Farmstand Meats, NYC).
Chef David Schuttenberg at Cabrito refers to himself as a "pork nut." His Heritage Foods braised pork belly tacos have a respectable following.
174 Elizabeth Street, New York, NY 10012 (view map)
T: 212.226.4642
“Tacos are a must, as are the cucumber water and the Tres Leches Cake.” Troy House (FED contributor).
Full Menu Cart:
Wooster Street & Prince Street
New York, NY 10012 (view map)
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Broadway & Broome Street
New York, NY 10012 (view map)
“Hands down best Mexican food I have had in NY, bar none....any place/any price (this is very cheap).”
Troy House (FED correspondent).
Hecho en Dumbo
354 Bowery, New York, NY 10012 (view map)
T: 212.937.4245
H0me/Made in Red Hook have been fans since way back, when it really was in made in Dumbo.
La Esquina
106 Kenmare Street, New York, 10012 (view map)
T: 646.613.7100
“It’s fun and the food is good.” Chef Ivy Stark (Dos Caminos, NYC).
Both Ivy and Chef Rene Ortiz (La Condesa, Austin) go south of the border (of Houston Street) to this Nolita hot spot.
304 East 6th Street, New York, NY 10003 (view map)
T: 212.253.5888
“The tequila and mezcal cocktails at Mayahuel are fantastic.” Chef Ivy Stark, (Dos Caminos, NYC).
Mercadito
100 7th Avenue S, New York, NY 10011 (view map)
T: 212.647.0830
Joel Zighelboim (Pasita, West Village) likes Mexican chef Patricio Sandoval’s seasonally-driven market cuisine.
Pampano
209 East 49th Street, New York, NY 10017 (view map)
T: 212.751.4545 (make a reservation)
“Authentic.” Just one word sums it up for chef Ivy Stark (Dos Caminos, NYC).
695 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10036 (view map)
T: 212.397.5956
Authentic Mexican tacos, tortas, and quesadillas served out of a tiny window in the back of the bodega. (FED)
Lolita
106 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (view map)
T: 215.546.7100
“Modern Mexican. BYOB. Pitchers of Margaritas, you bring your own tequila.” Chris Ronis (Northern Spy Food Co., NYC).
Distrito
3945 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (view map)
T: 215.222.1657
It’s some of the best food I’ve had lately, well executed, sharp and on point.” Chef Jimmy Bradley (The Red Cat & The Harrison, NYC).
Chef Ivy Stark also sings the praises of chef Jose Garces.
The Red Fez
9 Peck Street, Providence, RI 02903 (view map)
T: 401.272.1212
“Standout food like headcheese tacos, their glorious grilled cheese, and Scotch eggs are all a cook's best friend.” Chef Matt Jennings (Farmstead / Farmstead Downtown / La Laiterie Bistro, Providence, RI).
Salpicon
1252 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610 (view map)
T: 312.988.7811 (make a reservation)
Chef Michelle Bernstein (Michy’s, Sra. Martinez, Michelle Bernstein's at the Omphoy in Miami, FL).
El Ray Tortilleria y Taqueria
2966 Valmont Road Boulder, CO 80301 (view map)
T: 303.442.1266
Chef Hugo Matheson (The Kitchen, Boulder) loves this small storefront that serves homemade traditional chili rellenos and tamales.
Sabor Latino
4340 West 35th Avenue, Denver, CO 80212 (view map)
T: 303.455.8664
“It is a total hole in the wall place that serves the best latino food for 200 miles in every direction.” Chef Eric Skokan (Black Cat, Boulder)
La Condesa
400-A West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 (view map)
T: 512.499.0300
Texas-born chef Rene Ortiz traveled and worked around the globe before returning to the Lone Star state to open La Condesa in Austin.
6333 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90036 (view map)
T: 323.930.2211
6627 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028 (view map)
T: 323.465.2500 (make a reservation)
Truly authentic taqueria with a variety of choices including: pollo en mole poblano (chicken), chicarron en salsa verde (pork rinds), carne deshebrada (shredded beef), champignon con epazole (mushrooms). (FED)
R & R Catering Taco Truck
3rd St and Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020 (view map)
“The taco truck is cheap and really good; the tongue taco is legit.” Chef Joshua Whigham (The Bazaar by Jose Andres, Los Angeles).
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