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El Maguey y La Tuna

El Maguey y La Tuna

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
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7.3/10
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    Ryan G.
    "Hands down the best mole in the city."(4 Tips)
    Moses
    "Pancita (spicy tripe soup) is excellent."(2 Tips)
    Hugh
    "its spicy tripe soup"(2 Tips)
    NachosNY
    "... up for pain, try the Jalapeno Margarita, it hurts so good."(2 Tips)
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  • Ryan G.
    Ryan GomezJanuary 14, 2016
    Humble atmosphere. Hands down the best mole in the city. Expect family service and truly authentic Sinaloa cuisine. Tan RICOOOO!!!
  • Brooklyn United
    Brooklyn UnitedJune 19, 2013
    Home-style Mexican food. Very friendly staff, and excellent beef tongue tacos. Good for some margaritas and a filling, delicious food. Serves gargantuan portions so come hungry!
  • Hugh
    HughAugust 30, 2011
    Pancita at El Maguey y La TunaThis Lower East Side stalwart calls its spicy tripe soup the ultimate hangover cure, and we wouldn’t disagree—a few sips of the peppery, brick-red broth would shock a...
  • Claire
    ClaireJune 29, 2014
    Brunch special is amazing. Struggling to finish a burrito the size of my face. And the staff is super friendly!
  • Mike P.heart icon on user image
    Mike PAugust 24, 2016
    The mole enchiladas beat out Bario Chino and Chavela's, for real.
  • Ethikus
    EthikusApril 29, 2012
    El Maguey y La Tuna is an ethical & sustainable restaurant participating in Shop Your Values Week! Pledge now and receive discounts at 200+ businesses in NYC from May 3-10, 2012. #SYVW Read more
  • Taco A.heart icon on user image
    Taco AficionadoDecember 8, 2013
    The enchilada pork tacos are delicious!
  • Jason K.
    Jason KaplerDecember 8, 2013
    Best tamales within 50 blocks.
  • Arpi S.heart icon on user image
    Arpi SalbashianJanuary 24, 2015
    Love the mole verde. Great price and great service
  • MEEfO
    MEEfOMarch 19, 2011
    Not to be missed on Day of the Dead. They replace their usual menu with traditional DotD dishes that are out of this world
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    HelenApril 27, 2015
    Portions are meager and food is overall bland, not what I expected from an authentic looking restaurant. The thing to go for are the pitcher margaritas- cheap and deadly.
  • NachosNY
    NachosNYJune 8, 2010
    Get the Chorizo or Veggie Nachos here. They are delicious. And if you're up for pain, try the Jalapeno Margarita, it hurts so good.
  • Michael T.
    Michael TiffanyOctober 18, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the pipian (roasted pumpkin seed) mole; it's rich, complex, and deeply satisfying.
  • Melody H.
    Melody HanJune 17, 2010
    The burritos here are the size of your head. Come with your appetite intact. Strongly recommend the black bean soup!
  • Moses
    MosesJanuary 5, 2013
    Pancita (spicy tripe soup) is excellent.
  • Graham A.
    Graham AshcraftFebruary 19, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Chicken burrito is the best! Not on the menu, but you can still order it.
  • Juan D.
    Juan DominguezSeptember 24, 2012
    Great food and drinks!
  • Mike B.
    Mike B.April 13, 2010
    The margaritas are delicious and strong. Great for groups.
  • Avi G.
    Avi GFebruary 13, 2010
    Small place nothing fancy but great food with great prices.
  • jenni m.
    jenni mMay 24, 2010
    Get the beef and mashed potato taquitos.
  • Evan M.
    Evan MooreJanuary 22, 2010
    Love the enchiladas suiza
  • Lee F.
    Lee FrankSeptember 24, 2009
    try the jalapeño margarita
  • KaHee
    KaHeeOctober 27, 2011
    Guac was meh
  • Matt K.
    Matt KliegmanDecember 23, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    Go or lunch
  • Bauzen
    BauzenJune 11, 2010
    Not mission style burritos... Pretty unfortunate considering that's the whole reason I came here.
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