Seared Fish Taco

While I do love deep-fried fish tacos, I have a soft spot for Tacombi’s seared fish taco, too. Bluefish (marinated...

Grilled Baby Octopus Salad

The bracing acidity, the kick of peperoncini chile flakes and the smoky char of the crispy baby octopus make this...

Kimchi Taco

What a combination! The Kimchi Taco Truck’s Korean and Mexican flavors are an unexpectedly delicious and savory pairing. This food...

Poblano and Corn Taco

The poblano and corn taco at Tacombi is not the most obvious choice, but it’s one of the best. Poblano...

Calexico Fish Tacos

The Baja Style fish tacos at Calexico consist of El Barrio beer-battered fresh cod with spicy slaw and mango slices...

Garganelli

Miranda is an ideal neighborhood restaurant, with excellent food, attentive service and a relaxing atmosphere. I always think it’s a...

Chips and Salsa

Good chips and salsa are usually a good omen for the meal to come, but they also make for the...

Tomato and Habanero Salsa

The warm, spicy tomato and habanero salsa comes with tortilla chips at Mexicana Mama Centro. When I sent my guacamole...

Taco de pescado (fish taco)

The tacos at Pinche Taqueria are just right — the ingredients fresh and balanced. Just a single flour tortilla dipped...

Ensalada de la Casa (house salad)

The house salad at La Esquina is so well balanced and fresh, it’s the ideal starter to a satisfying meal....

Ensalada De Jicama (jicama-avocado "ravioli")

I love avocado, and Chef/owner Julian Medina of Toloache definitely has a way with it, whether it’s in his three...

Shrimp Chipotle Burrito

LUPE’S 110 6th Ave @ Watts St 212-966-1326 $$ Since I can remember, I’ve ordered nothing else from Lupe’s but the shrimp Chipotle burrito. I...

Grilled Corn

Café Habana is famous for its specialty, grilled corn. I love corn, but this one is over the top. Squeeze...