Empellón Taqueria
Taco Restaurant and Mexican Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
The experts at Time Out New York and Serious Eats recommend this place
"Fish tacos & Brussels sprout tacos were my favorite!"(8 Tips)"👌🏼 Guacamole with smoked cashew salsa, 👍🏼 Red chili pork tacos"(5 Tips)
"Lobster Taco was fantastic!!! Drinks and Desserts are amazing too!!!"(11 Tips)
"Excellent tacos and great spicy cucumber margaritas"(4 Tips)
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SerenaFebruary 2, 2012the lengua tacos may be good, but the octopus appetizer is better. the back room is infinitely quieter.
- Hannah BowtonMay 5, 2011The tongue tacos are better with the smoked cashew salsa; better mix of flavor. Good food, but cold setting. Had good service.
Sameepa ShettyJanuary 11, 2015Terrible drinks and poorly done food. Red grapefruit margarita is too sour, as is the scallop. cramped and body. All round poor experience, give this place a pass.
Devin A. BrownNovember 5, 2011Brunch: Not good-- my eggs benedict was on top of a hamburger roll and without spice. Stick to the guac.- Cheryl BennettApril 3, 2012Don't come early and try to sit at a table without ur complete party. Especially when no one else is in the place!
Rich BeattieSeptember 25, 2011Ripoff Alert: No free refills on coffee--not that they let you know until the check comes...
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We think tacos are AWESOME. We opened Empellon with the intention of treating tacos with respect & serving them in an unpretentious way.
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
- Sat
- 11:45 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 11:45 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 367-0999
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
No
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.4
"Large private room in the back sat 14 easily. Loved the duck carnitas and merengue corn desert. Will definitely be back"
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