Empellón Cocina
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Eater recommend this place
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Kelsey LeeJune 22, 2014The tacos are unique, the guacamole perfection, and the drinks impressive and delicious.
Howard LeifmanOctober 11, 2013Food was amazing and staff were terrific! I highly recommend it. Great atmosphere too!
Lee HoffmanMarch 8, 2015The pistachio gauc is maybe the best gauc I've ever had. The steak is awesome.
CarlApril 6, 2013For brunch, the chilequiles miss the mark by not using regular corn tortilla chips. It also doesn't help when the poached eggs are undercooked and with an occasional bit of shell.
DoubleDeuceJuly 18, 2015Be sure to order the 7 sauces with your guacamole dip so that you can use them with your dinner.- Howard LeifmanOctober 10, 2013Food was amazing and service excellent! Highly recommend! Definitely will go back!
amazing happy hour - 2 for 1 fancy pants margies & $5 for a beer & taco!
AmateurConciergeSeptember 19, 2015Skate tacos yes, goat tacos also yes but slightly less so. Guac. No 7 salsas
Lesley KAugust 13, 2013Mexi food pulling from contemporary, colonial & very old aztec/maya/etc influences in a very fun atmosphere.
Brian DeVitoAugust 7, 2014Step one: Michelada. Step two: Pistachio guacamole. Step three: Pastrami tacos.
Serious EatsMarch 5, 2013The menus at Empellón Cocina change often, in the dining room and at the bar.
Eric FriedmanMay 8, 2014The tequila flight is not worth it. Comes with a spicy tomato chaser which is the last thing you want while sipping tequila.
The Hecho en Humo is a Mexican take on the Old Fashioned: tequila instead of whiskey, and a Mexican Coke reduction instead of simple syrup.
Priya SubramaniamJuly 28, 2013Awesome, unique, delicious varieties of salsa and guac. Definitely get at least one!
Laurel ToubyDecember 16, 2012Love the salsas. Lots of lard. Not a lot for vegans. Wish they had some greens on the menu.
Schuyler BrownJanuary 20, 2013Hecho en humo is a sick cocktail. Surprisingly smooth and complex. The coceronnes are amazingly light.
Tasting TableApril 29, 2012Don’t miss the tamal colado, a Yucatán-inspired dish better than the versions we’ve eaten in Mexico. Read more
ZephanAugust 23, 2013Everything here is unique and amazing. Drinks, guac, tacos & tequila. Don't think about it, be about it.
Jackie SnowMarch 20, 2012The guac made NYMag's best of list in 2011. Alex Stupak's 2nd Empellon restaurant that everyone is freaking out about.
nora walkerMay 10, 2013There is a dish with melted cheese and lobster. This should really go without saying, but ORDER THAT.
Tom LeeApril 1, 2013The wonder of Empellón Cocina is that almost none of its Mexican food is traditional, yet none of it feels inauthentic, either
The drinks are amazing. Highly recommend Hecho en Humo.
Sam CJuly 24, 2013Pretty good, experimental Mexican. A little overpriced for the portion sizes of everything from the margaritas to salsa/guac to entrees.
Michelle C.December 20, 2012NY Foodie Reco: Peeky Toe Crab, Lobster & cheese, Squid w/Heriloom potatoes, guac w/pistachios- Want something a little crazy and totally out of this world? Try the Pistachio Milk Punch.
Lauren ShiaFebruary 11, 2013Came for brunch and couldnt believe how small the portions were. Plan to either get 2 entrees or leave hungry.
AlexisSeptember 6, 2012People arent kidding about the lobster queso. Delish!! Kinda pricier than you think, though!
Charles DeutschMay 11, 2012One of the best meals I've had in a long time... Ask for Geri... She's got your back!
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- Tue
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Wed–Thu
- 5:30 PM–11:30 PM
- Fri
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
- Sat–Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
(212) 780-0999
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Jim Ray - 8.8
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"I tried the Double barrel julep and the Pendennis club cocktail when I was there on my first night in NYC from STL. EXCELLENT! No need to say any more - except "JUST GO"."
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