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La Superior

La Superior

Mexican Restaurant, Breakfast Spot, and Taco Restaurant$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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    Pamela C.
    "rajas quesadilla"(9 Tips)
    Raquelle J.
    "get the chipotle shrimp taco, chips & guac, (homemade!)"(6 Tips)
    eileen
    "Chicken, steak and shrimp are best!! Loved the guava margarita"(6 Tips)
    Erika G.
    "If you are up to it try the sesadilla."(4 Tips)
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  • Gothamist
    GothamistMarch 18, 2015
    The tacos are modest, but they pack enough of a punch that two will suffice if supplemented with, say, a quesadilla. Start by ordering a basket of piping hot tortilla chips with salsa on the side. Read more
  • Brian P.heart icon on user image
    Brian ParkMay 15, 2016
    It astounds me that there isn't a line out the door. By far the best tacos in NYC; not even a close second! Get the Beef Tongue tacos and Queso Fundido, it's as an absolute must at this establishment
  • Eater
    EaterJuly 18, 2017
    The torta ahogada here touts itself as the first in New York, stuffing a sourdough with carnitas, and beans and topped with mild and hot sauces.
  • Steffi H.
    Steffi HeNovember 15, 2015
    Queso Fundido is a bowl with melted cheese!! I repeat a bowl filled with melted cheese!! Fun to eat and if you share it as a starter you won't need more than 1-2 Tacos after it.
  • Daniel S.heart icon on user image
    Daniel SalcedoJune 18, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    These tacos are by far the best tacos in the east coast. My biggest problem here it's how to stop ordering more tacos. Tinga de pollo and carne asada are my favoritos
  • Brian C.heart icon on user image
    Brian ChaAugust 17, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything I eat here is outstanding!Guacamole, hongos, carne asada, chipotle shrimp, cebollitas, shishito peppers, fish tacos. ALL GREAT! Gets really busy at night so expect to wait.
  • Justin B.heart icon on user image
    Justin BretonJuly 27, 2014
    If you can handle the tight space, you're in for a tasty (and spicy! and affordable!) Mexican treat. Three musts: guava margaritas, ezquites (corn) and tinga de pollo tacos.
  • Giovanni D.heart icon on user image
    Giovanni D'PalmaSeptember 24, 2016
    This place is great. A quiet refuge from what's happened to most of the Williamsburg food scene. The tacos were delicious. My favorite was the lengua followed by the carnitas. Get guac too!
  • Howie B.heart icon on user image
    Howie BabyJune 14
    Fantastic neighborhood bar. Great margaritas, and friendly staff. Will try the tacos next time round.
    Upvoted Aug 10
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    TMay 4, 2016
    Can't say it's the best tacos I've ever had (Places in LA and Austin come to mind), but a good option when you're feeling a casual Mexican bite. Their guava marg and tamarind margs are good!
  • simhskal
    simhskalAugust 11, 2016
    This place has simply unbelievable flavors of salsa. Even the spiciest one was awesome. Tried almost all Veg entrées - they're the best! Fun music and the staff was very very nice.
  • Ale T.heart icon on user image
    Ale TowerJuly 10, 2016
    Ceviche was great, guacamole very good, tacos with fish were amazing but all those we tried were also excellent. And I loved the margarita with mezcal. Can't wait to go back!
  • Nicole F.heart icon on user image
    Nicole FormicaJune 11, 2015
    Best tacos in Williamsburg. Order the Queso Fundido - melted cheese topped with chorizo as a starter. Top it off with a spicy michelada!
  • Bonnie S.heart icon on user image
    Bonnie SmythApril 22, 2018
    This is probably my favorite Mexican restaurant of all time. Get the guava margarita and guacamole! Amazing service and talented bartenders/kitchen staff!! Highly recommend!
  • Tony X.heart icon on user image
    Tony XerriJune 27, 2022
    Portions don't justify the prices. Everything was fine. Spicy shrimp taco was literally a tortilla, 3 shrimp, and sauce. Youll find way better Mexican spots in Bed Stuy or Astoria.
  • Calvin T.heart icon on user image
    Calvin TeohOctober 8, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Best Mexican in the hood. It's a small place, so expect to wait a bit for a table, but grab a Guava Margarita at the bar while you wait and dont miss the Tounge Taco! Seriously don't be scared.
  • Erika G.heart icon on user image
    Erika GrijalvaOctober 15, 2014
    Start with a margarita and guacamole. The cochinita and lengua tacos are my faves. If you are up to it try the sesadilla. The frijoles charros are very delicious.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupSeptember 17, 2010
    Don’t be scared and try the Taco Lengua…yes, Tongue Taco! Once you’ve crossed that hurdle, try the Sesadillas (Pork brain quesadillas)! Wash it down with the freshest margarita you’ve tasted north of
  • Danielle N.heart icon on user image
    Danielle NicoleMarch 18, 2015
    Start with a marg, some chips and guac,and get a bunch of different things to share. Be warned tho- la pescadito tacos have hot sauce on there that's not for the faint of heart.
  • trillateezy
    trillateezyDecember 15, 2013
    My god this place is delicious. I live in Chicago, and at certain times throughout the year I'm willing to buy a $200 ticket & sit on the plane for 2 hours... purely for these heaven sent tacos.
  • Yvette L.heart icon on user image
    Yvette LiuSeptember 3, 2015
    Great tacos! Try the chorizo and beef tongue!! Service are very attentive. Remember don't forget no cards only cash!
  • Bon
    BonMay 18, 2013
    Small but well prepared portions. The cochinita pibil was most tender. Nice crust on the fish. Must: esquites mayo-y corn. To order, try to catch the waitress between her moments of texting.
  • Jackson I.heart icon on user image
    Jackson IsaacsonSeptember 25, 2018
    The best margs and fish tacos, though $17 for a marg gets pretty expensive pretty fast, so bring a lot of cash.
  • Bollare
    BollareJuly 4, 2012
    Favorite Mexican food spot ever. They make the best margaritas in all of Williamsburg. If it’s not for the margs, it’s for their $5 chips and guac. Delish! http://bit.ly/MJk450 -Running in Wedges
  • Jen K.
    Jen KatanMarch 29, 2016
    "Mexico city style street food with casual format. Quesadillas and Gorditas here are unlike anything else in NYC. Great for solo eating"
  • FacePaulm R.heart icon on user image
    FacePaulm RevereJuly 24, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Mexican in Williamsburg, for sure, maybe Brooklyn or even NYC! Try the guac, anything with housemade chorizo in it & the lengua tacos.
  • Tara D.heart icon on user image
    Tara DeVincenzoSeptember 23, 2015
    must get cochinita pabil - juicy heaping taco of spicy shredded pork marinated in banana leaf. eat it before your tortilla gets soggy
  • Nate B.heart icon on user image
    Nate BeattyJuly 10, 2015
    Best darn tacos I've ever had. This small space gets busy fast, buy hey - any excuse to start the party at happy hour on a Wednesday, right??
  • Dee Phunkheart icon on user image
    Dee PhunkMay 17, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    I finally found the best tacos in W'Burg. I'm a little late but holy crap. I almost wanna cry writing this tip right now. And most importantly, all of my Cali friends approve of this place.
  • Sean S.heart icon on user image
    Sean SalmonJuly 6, 2014
    Michelada is strong on the lime and the spicy - super good
  • ilay
    ilaySeptember 1, 2012
    Delicious tacos and enchiladas. Paloma is a good drink to start the night with its high level of tequila. Highly recommended for those who want to eat something different.
  • Philip H.
    Philip HarperNovember 22, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Wow really super tasty and authentic! They have several menus haven't had the dinner one yet but brunch and lunch were dope!! Remember to bring cash :)
  • Kamaria M.
    Kamaria MionAugust 26, 2019
    Portions are tiny and overpriced..service was not good they forgot items and then argued when we told them so. Also what they call a ‘quesadilla’ on the menu is clearly an empanada
  • Pamela C.heart icon on user image
    Pamela CastilloMarch 31, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    One of my nyc faves. Try the rajas quesadilla, garlic shrimp taco, mix the esquites into your frijoles de olla and drink a prickly pear agua fresca. Insane.
  • Alekseyheart icon on user image
    AlekseyJuly 13, 2018
    Great tacos, cocktails! Highly recommended place in Williamsburg!
  • 7th.List
    7th.ListDecember 19, 2011
    Impressive: pescado zarandeado, grilled white fish topped with crunchy pico de gallo, and tinga de pollo, shredded chicken spiced with chipotle, tasty heat you could smell. Read more
  • Stina P.
    Stina P.June 23, 2016
    awesome atmosphere - one of the best Mexican restaurants in brooklyn
  • Veronique V.
    Veronique VSeptember 22, 2017
    I hate to say it, but I don't quite get the hype. Don't get me wrong, it was delicious... but I don't think it's one of the absolute best. Great service and margaritas, though!
  • ReALTO
    ReALTOAugust 20, 2012
    "La Superior lives up to the hype!"..."The tortillas were soft and luscious, and each taco was topped with their chopped cilantro and onion garnish, like God intended" http://gorealto.com/blog/?p=119
  • Hell&
    Hell&August 31, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    Everything on the menu is golden, but don't sleep on the Sopa de Verdura.
  • Archimedes S.
    Archimedes StukJanuary 26, 2017
    Add the spicy avocado sauce to the black bean soup. It's gonna blow your mind.
  • Luyba Z.heart icon on user image
    Luyba ZeylikmanAugust 2, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Garlic shrimp tacos, mole chicken, fish tacos, really any tacos!
  • Raquelle J.
    Raquelle JessieApril 18, 2016
    get the chipotle shrimp taco, chips & guac, (homemade!) chorizo taco, chicken tinga taco crazy smoky & blessed.
  • Cooper S.heart icon on user image
    Cooper SmithJune 24, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The Queso Fundido (melted chihuahua cheese with chorizo, served with corn tortillas) is regoddamndiculous
  • Frank D.
    Frank DieboldSeptember 10, 2014
    Get the chips and salsa flight to start. Then Carne asada tacos and a Tecate. Indoor/outdoor ledge is best seat in the house
  • Samantha M.heart icon on user image
    Samantha McGrandySeptember 2, 2017
    Casual. Authentic. Delicious. You can't go wrong with anything you order... and the Mexican consulate signed off.
  • John D.heart icon on user image
    John DuncanAugust 29, 2015
    Great for lunch. Could see it getting crowded/ uncomfortable at dinner. But very good tacos. Like the beef tongue.
  • Rami H.heart icon on user image
    Rami Haykal-ManningApril 30, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Strongest margaritas and best tacos. The shrimp and garlic is a must as well as the alambres
  • Alex P.heart icon on user image
    Alex PyatetskyFebruary 27, 2017
    Creative and authentic flavors. Portions maybe a bit small, but all in all, never lets me down.
  • Jean-Philip G.heart icon on user image
    Jean-Philip GroblerAugust 4, 2016
    The best tacos and Margaritas in New York, period. Especially the Carnitas.
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