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Tres Carnes

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Mexican Restaurant$$$$

Flatiron District, New York

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Tres Carnes

The experts at The Wall Street Journal and New York Post recommend this place

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Mike WinstonDecember 6, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Blows Chipotle out of the water with their real deal Texas 'cue. Get an "El Tres Bowl" with Smoked Brisket Double Meat. Don't miss the corn, guac, and squash toppings! Read all about it below! Read more
The Wall Street JournalJune 14, 2013
The brisket and pork are smoked for about 16 hours and both are very good. The chicken gets a quick turn in the smoker, too, making it sweet and juicy. Read more
Christina OlenickAugust 30, 2014
The southern style meats are amazing! (Try the brisket) but even better the people that work here are awesome and they always have the tunes bumping! Love it!
DebJune 28, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Smoked brisket burrito with hot sauce: love it!!
Kareemah BattsAugust 15, 2014
I love getting my meals in the bowl, and combined meats. Don't get a soda. Get one their homemade drinks they are the best. I have never met a happier staff in the heart of the city.
Dave SApril 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Winner! It's like a fancier Chipotle with smoked BBQ meats. Their meat guy comes from Salt Lick near Austin, TX. Try different combos of meats and toppings with the "charred" hot sauce.
atomly leeAugust 19, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The pork shoulder and the brisket are both awesome, but if they have the pork belly as their weekly smoke, GET IT! It's so amazing it should seriously be on the menu full-time.
Amber LunaDecember 15, 2015
You can't go wrong with a brisket burrito. Everything is always fresh and I can honestly say after having a burrito from Tres Carnes I don't go anywhere else.
Ryan KimApril 25, 2013
Get the brisket duh. But also get in a bowl. That way you can taste the meat individually. This place is light years better than chipotle and also better than dos toros. But the line moves way slow.
New York PostMay 24, 2013
Meats are smoked Texas-style with a traditional rub and packed into soft-shell tacos and burritos. Try signature brisket burritos and soft tacos ($9.50) with a secret-recipe rub of 11 spices. Read more
Lou CarulliDecember 12, 2014
Think Chipolte meets Texas BBQ and you have Tres Carnes.....The brisket bowl is my favorite and you taste the great smokey flavor in the meet with every bite!
Ben 💯 BenrubiJanuary 10, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Brisket salad bowl is absolutely delicious (ask for habanero sauce if you like spicy), but portions are smaller than nearby Chipotle and Choza.
Michael SinenskySeptember 22, 2013
Owner's Tip:1/2brisket,1/2 chicken burrito w/green rice,black beans, pico, guac, green & xxx hot sauce, lil' crema, lil' cheese,& squeeze a lime. Wash down w/dark & smoky michelada (spicy)
Ryan AmbsJanuary 11, 2015
Still deciding if I can cosign this place. The burritos are distinctly different from anything else you'll get in NYC, more barbecue than spice. Pretty damn good but different enough to think twice
Anil DashAugust 6, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The specials are always worthwhile - recent items ranged from Antelope (!) to Lamb to Bison, which are a great answer to your coworker who wants to go to Chipotle.
Mike DudasApril 30, 2014
These folks smoke their meats to perfection and add dynamite rice, beans & guac to create some of the best damn burritos on the Isle of Manhattan.
L 2KSeptember 2, 2013
Vegetarians: eat here! The green poblano rice and beans are cooked in vegetable broth. Try a rice bowl with the street-cart corn and roasted squash.
Tom MialeApril 18, 2013
Brisket is the way to go, but make sure to leave room for the INSANE churro donut with smoked sugar.
Robert AccetturaJuly 5, 2015
You want the brisket. You also want the guac. Great food decent prices. Chipotle is right next door. I can see this place holding its own.
PureWowAugust 5, 2016
The name means “you have to order three,” right? We’ll take the smoked pork, smoked brisket and smoked chicken, please. Read more
MarcApril 17, 2013
Tasting Table says: Fast-casual "Texican"; Menu features slow-smoked Texas salt-and-pepper brisket, chicken adobo, pulled-pork barbecue, smoky guacamole and a churro doughnut
Tim SheyApril 26, 2013
If you choose to eat here, just half a block from a Chipotle, just know you're funding the opening salvo of a full scale burrito war that could have untold effects on NYC.
AustinApril 19, 2013
Awesome flavors. Brisket is a must. The taco portions were TINY though. Not near enough meat for the price. Bowl is the move to make.
Hans ChoAugust 8, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Chipotle on steroids. If you asked for mixed meats you usually get more food. If you want something lighter you can ask for greens instead of rice.
Lea CeasrineNovember 19, 2014
The poblano rice bowl is so yummy, they added free squash and corn. So much healthier than chipotle.
Mike FriedlichDecember 5, 2016
Brisket and chicken bowl was good (brisket was good, though I couldn't really taste chicken). But it was too expensive, & although a bit better than chipotle, all these places taste the same
KendallMay 11, 2013
The brisket tacos are amazing. Don't overload them with add-ons, this isn't Chipotle. The guy running this place knows what he's doing, I promise.
ChelseaJuly 11, 2013
New York Magazine Cheap Eats issue recommends the Brisket Burrito ($8.73) at this new Tex-Mex joint where Chipotle meets Salt Lick.
Bryant BalatbatFebruary 24, 2015
Been here 10+ times
The brisket bowl is tasty. They'll ask if you want squash, corn, or guac. Tell them you want all three.
Sigalle BarnessApril 20, 2013
The beef brisket is amazing - absolutely get a taco or rice bowl with that. Guac and chips was nothing special. Staff is super friendly!!
Steven YNovember 21, 2013
The brisket is SO good - the quality of all the ingredients are so much higher than Chipotle right around the corner
dingus dangusApril 26, 2013
Good brisket. The extra hot salsa is actually spicy. Get it to go and eat at Madison Square Park while it's nice out.
Kate FurmanOctober 25, 2015
Try brisket tacos. They give you a generous serving of guac when ordering the guac and chips.
Lisa ParavanoJune 14, 2013
listen up: get the pork shoulder w squash & corn w salsa and thank me later. skip all that guac & cheese nonsense.
Jason GelmanMay 8, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Its Texas BBQ meets Casual Mexican and its awesome. Brisket is outrageous, and the burrito bowls are HUGE.
David DunhillNovember 22, 2014
Hands-down best quick lunch in the area. Great bbq-mexican at good prices.
Dina RughaniDecember 2, 2014
Get the pork. All the meat is smoked giving it a more dimensional flavor than chipotle.
Joanna SmithJanuary 3, 2014
The brisket is deliciously smokey. I would never think to add squash to a burrito, but it really elevates it.
Tom MialeApril 18, 2013
Brisket is the way to go, but leave room for the INSANE churro donut with smoked sugar.
Jenn ZhangMay 15, 2013
Cannot go wrong with the brisket and the churro smoked sugar doughnut.
Nick NickApril 5, 2015
Smoky goodness. Mix & match your meats!
Misha MJuly 11, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get the chicken, with some quac, the meat is smoked... So good!
@JaumePrimeroMay 9, 2013
Once you come here, you'll never waste your time at Chipotle again. Tres Carnes is a temple of burrito amazingness.
raul gutierrezAugust 17, 2013
Two A+orders: Brisket + yellow rice + poco de gallo taco, Chorizo + green rice + chilies
SukiAugust 6, 2017
Really gonna miss this place. A million times better than Chipotle.
miles lennonOctober 29, 2016
Some of the best Texas style brisket in Manhattan.
Matthew PMay 5, 2013
Ripoff of Dos Toros, but better than Chipotle. Food is good. Customer service sucks. If the sign says you open at noon, you open at noon, not 12:15pm cuz I see your family eating inside. #LostBusiness
Courtney NJune 19, 2013
They were playing the jams there tonight! Fugees, Pliers, Bob Marley... Definitely fits the whole vibe.
David D.October 19, 2013
Been here 5+ times
This is a good place to eat. I recommend the brisket burrito 2x with an apple soda.
Candice RiveraJanuary 6, 2016
I like the smoked flavor of the chicken! Delicious and quick

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