Happy Cinco De Mayo!
Whether you are a native of Oaxaca or just a fan of Mexican food, today is a day you should be celebrating with tacos and tequila. If you haven’t made your Cinco de Mayo plans already, here are a few suggestions to help you in the decision-making process…
Tacos [from Serious Eats]
- Goat belly Tacos at Cabrito in the West Village
- Pork bulgogi tacos at Seoul Station in the East Village
- Egg-and-potato breakfast tacos at Downtown Bakery in the Lower East Side
- Al pastor tacos at Taqueria Coatzingo in Queens
- The taco trucks in Sunset Park
- Fish tacos at Pinche Taqueria in Nolita
- Tinga tacos (a Pueblan recipe of shredded chicken in a smoky orange chipotle sauce) from La Superior in Williamsburg
- Or the tinga from Metropolitan taco cart, also in Williamsburg
- Lengua tacos (yes, this is tongue, but fear not—the experience is akin to expert-braised short ribs) at Taqueria El Gallo Azteca in Staten Island
- Another tongue option at Super Tacos on the Upper West Side
- Chicken tacos at Lupita Grocery in Astoria
- Chapulines tacos (and yes, these are grasshoppers, but the bugs are crunchy, nutty, and slightly salty) at El Globo in Queens
Margaritas
- AGAVE — Innovative Southwestern eats served with style and a smile.
- Florencia 13 — West Village hideaway offers authentic SoCal Mexican and powerful margaritas.
- Dos Caminos Soho — More margaritas and upscale Mexican cooking at this sexy cantina’s downtown outpost.
- Rosa Mexicano — Restaurant Teaching New Yorkers about the complexity of Mexican food since 1984.
- Mercadito — Some of the city’s freshest and most authentic Mexican fare, in a snug spot in Alphabet City.
By Raissa Nebie on May 5, 2009 | 0
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