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Empellón

Mexican Restaurant$$$$

Midtown East, New York

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Empellón

8.5^/10

214

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Ranked #2 for tacos in Midtown East
The experts at Time Out New York and Eater recommend this place
"falafel tacos with hummus"(2 Tips)
"Spicy cucumber margarita + fish tempura tacos + shishito peppers 💯"(2 Tips)
"... Best Splurge Meals The ice cream tacos are some of the city’s best tacos, and the..."(2 Tips)
"The avocado dessert is not an avocado!"(2 Tips)

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Morgan McKeeOctober 29, 2017
As a connoisseur of Tex Mex, I approve for comfort Mexican food. It’s sacrilegious to not start with guac and seven dips. Pastrami tacos and short rib make your own tacos are🔥. Layer on a few margs!
EaterJuly 7, 2017
Dishes to try include falafel tacos with hummus, Hokkaido sea urchin on toast, pastrami tacos with mustard seed salsa, and tempura fish with lime mayo. There’s guacamole and the seven salsas, too. Read more
ZenFoodsterApril 15, 2018
Best bang 4 $? Get $38 3-course Lunch PF or, better, $48 3-course (w/ better opts) Pre-Theater PF (M-F 5-6pm; Sat 11:45am-3pm/5-6pm) OR Sun PF 11:45am-3pm/5-clsg). Simply order xtra craves á la carte!
Toacca RutherfordJanuary 19, 2019
Guacamole to start was delicious with all of the flavored sauces. Short rib is delicious! Combination of flavors is delectable. The experience overall was wonderful.
LilyDecember 31, 2018
NYMag Where to Eat (1/2018): "There's an excellent steak tartare, and a delicious confit of short rib. Save room for avocado parfait, a made-for-Instagram creation that lives up to the hype."
James PazhavilaApril 28, 2018
Eater NYC’s 18 Best Splurge Meals The ice cream tacos are some of the city’s best tacos, and the faux-avocado (made with lime curd) recalls the best avant-garde desserts of the aughts.
Yaron Zakai-OrApril 7, 2018
Excellent food, wonderful margaritas and tequilas. Creative Mexican cuisine and awesome service. The tacos are outstanding, the falafel is a true surprise!
Kelsey LApril 8, 2017
Get the 7 salsas, ranging from mild to spicy!
AmateurConciergeApril 18, 2017
Empellon's high end offering is not for those on a budget. Sea bream was great. Downtowners will recognize familiar guac, salsa spread and some of the taco offerings
LilyJanuary 5, 2019
Guacamole/salsa flight and short ribs are overrated, but tacos and cocktails are solid. Downstairs bar can be a raucous white-collar bro-fest, but the upstairs dining area is an oasis above it all.
Guha ArunkumarJuly 26, 2017
Haven't been here but based on the menu, this place isn't a one $ place by any means.
Time Out New YorkAugust 29, 2018
A roving bar cart stocked with small-batch mescal and tequila is wheeled throughout the space, while servers convoy platters of modern Mexican fare to your table. Read more
J.R. ReedAugust 9, 2018
Great spot - albeit a little expensive - would definitely recommend with parents or for nice date. Tacos are top notch, as well as corn
AmateurConciergeSeptember 6, 2019
The avocado dessert is actually a really tasty key lime pie with citrus ice
LiccySeptember 7, 2017
Crab nachos were great!
Stephanie SteinbacherApril 28, 2018
The guac and salsa is a must. Had the falafel tacos and sticky rice tamal, everything was delicious. We will be back!
Wilson ZhouNovember 25, 2017
Stupak is pursuing a grown-up’s version of that childhood wonderment: He’s making diners experience something new and surprising all over again. ★★★
Jacqueline VazquezDecember 18, 2017
The food and drink at Empellon are stellar. Service is better than good.
Lauren RomaoNovember 30, 2018
Spicy cucumber margarita + fish tempura tacos + shishito peppers 💯
Eryka JenningsMarch 31, 2018
This is not a true Mexican restaurant. It's Mexican inspired. Though it was good, $21 for a tiny bowl of guacamole that was not prepared table side is a bit excessive. They also don't serve Sangria.
AmateurConciergeFebruary 15, 2019
Very solid Brussels sprouts
Alex RobertsonDecember 14, 2018
it was a madhouse in here when I went for drinks. chips with all the sauces and especially the guacamole was impressive
HaneenFebruary 20, 2019
The avocado dessert is not an avocado! The visuals doesn’t sync with the flavor haha but a must try!
DRAZSeptember 17, 2017
this is good mexican but significantly overpriced compared to other quality mexican restaurants in midtown.
Sophia KimmeyJuly 27, 2017
Loved the spicy cucumber drink and the tacos. Overpriced for what you get.
Benjamin DietrichMay 10, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Fantastic atmosphere, formidable lunch menu, great cocktails.
Kelsey✨March 18, 2018
Spicy cucumber margarita & octopus tacos are excellent
AmateurConciergeMay 10, 2017
Great, light, $50: cabbage salad (bomb), yellow eyed beans, salmon sashimi
eric bornemannNovember 24, 2020
Good and inventive upscale Mexican. With a mean margarita and cocktails on the side.
Lucy ChenDecember 16, 2021
Tacos and the citrus flan were nice!
ang orzMarch 1, 2020
Get the avocado for dessert!
Aram Zucker-ScharffAugust 3, 2019
Definitely not one dollar symbol, like 3.
Caitlin ClementsAugust 28, 2017
NY Mag likes the hashbrown tacos
Justine (RustyG)May 25, 2018
Great drinks!
Not SureDecember 22, 2017
"ice cream tacos"
DRAZSeptember 13, 2019
Fish tacos
amy luNovember 21, 2017
Dessert: Avocado
Yuval HaimovitsMay 20, 2017
Overpriced. Small dishes. Naggy service.
Stephanie MorrisAugust 28, 2018
inventive Mexican cuisine

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