El Maguey y La Tuna
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
"Hands down the best mole in the city."(4 Tips)
"Pancita (spicy tripe soup) is excellent."(2 Tips)
"its spicy tripe soup"(2 Tips)
"... up for pain, try the Jalapeno Margarita, it hurts so good."(2 Tips)
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- Ryan GomezJanuary 14, 2016Humble atmosphere. Hands down the best mole in the city. Expect family service and truly authentic Sinaloa cuisine. Tan RICOOOO!!!
Brooklyn UnitedJune 19, 2013Home-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!- HughAugust 30, 2011Pancita 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...
- ClaireJune 29, 2014Brunch special is amazing. Struggling to finish a burrito the size of my face. And the staff is super friendly!
MEEfOMarch 19, 2011Not to be missed on Day of the Dead. They replace their usual menu with traditional DotD dishes that are out of this world
HelenApril 27, 2015Portions 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.- NachosNYJune 8, 2010Get the Chorizo or Veggie Nachos here. They are delicious. And if you're up for pain, try the Jalapeno Margarita, it hurts so good.
Try the pipian (roasted pumpkin seed) mole; it's rich, complex, and deeply satisfying.
Melody HanJune 17, 2010The burritos here are the size of your head. Come with your appetite intact. Strongly recommend the black bean soup!
Chicken burrito is the best! Not on the menu, but you can still order it.
BauzenJune 11, 2010Not mission style burritos... Pretty unfortunate considering that's the whole reason I came here.
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Best Homestyle Mexican cooking on the Lower East Side
Best place for large groups and great Margarita and Enchiladas!! Fiesta Time at El Maguey Y la Tuna!!
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 473-3919
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
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