Andrew Weiser: Tacos are of the classic Pueblan sort, featuring doubled white-corn tortillas, standard fillings (fave: the creamy chorizo con papas), and a pair of homemade salsas.
Caroline: Tacos are of the classic Pueblan sort, featuring doubled white-corn tortillas, standard fillings and a pair of homemade salsas. small tables among the towering shelves of groceries.
Zev Levit-Ramos: My favorite mexican deli. You can get authentic sour cream, and cheese, as well as awesome burritos and tamales!
2. Rex
8.4
864 10th Ave (btwn W 56th & W 57th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Hell's Kitchen · 117 tips and reviews
Garrett Kim: If you come between 8a-11a, get one of their AMAZING breakfast sandwiches--and be sure to add some homemade salsa verde!
Ben Drucker: Best coffee within walking distance of Lincoln Center. They brew Counter Culture.
Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide: The only modern coffee shop for blocks, Rex is a godsend to Hells Kitchen, serving up Counter Culture coffee, pressed sandwiches, and housemade baked goods to nearby workers and far west side denizens Read more.
Kay Teo: They make their own corn tortillas in house- and from freshly ground corn, not just corn flour! You can smell it when you walk in. Cool environment. Fresh juices are great, so are the homemade salsas
New York Post: The new space evokes the traditional taquerias of Mexico City and adds authentic breakfast dishes to the menu, including eggs tinga ($14) and huevos rancheros ($11). Read more.
Alex Rainert: The Gringa Madison taco is really outstanding and the Sonoran Shrimp taco is so damn spicy, you'll want to take a cold shower when you finish it.
8. Tal Bagels
7.1
2446 Broadway (btwn W 90th & W 91st St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper West Side · 25 tips and reviews
Amy Cummings: Might be my new favorite bagel place in NYC. Everything bagel with veggie cream cheese. Toasted, of course.
John Templon: The whole wheat everything bagel is the best thing at the store.
Ashley B: Must have the Everything bagel, toasted, with regular cream cheese
9. Bongo West Village
7.2
395 West St (Corner of West 10th Street and the West Side Hwy), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · West Village · 53 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: A retro decorated seafood restaurant/bar, this West Village gem is great for oysters, especially with their oyster happy hour deal.
Julie R.: Fancy cocktails in vintage glasses. MCM decor. Friendly service. Oyster happy hour. What's not to love?
Tara Barnes: Order the apple brown bongo and chat up the bartender.
Alma A.: You can never go wrong with the classic M&M burger with Parmesan Truffle fries. Or if you want MELT IN YOUR MOUTH, try my favorite Filet Mignon burger!
Ben Hanten: There are power outlets on the perimeter. Great place to recharge - both your phone and yourself.
New York Habitat: One of the best under-the-radar rooftop bars in the city. If you're coming for food, get the M&M burger and the french fry tasting basket, otherwise head up to the roof to take in the great view.