Cemitas El Tigre
“He also ordered a side of onion rings which were probably the best onion rings we have had in a while.”
“I fell in love with Cemitas from the first time I tried it at Smorgasburg a few years ago.”
“Space is clean, modern and inviting.”
Cemitas El Tigre
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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This place was awesome. They had awesome sandwiches that were really stuffed to the brim. We sat at the bar and the bartender was extremely friendly and helped us to pick our food. He made sure that our water was never empty and made pleasant conversation with us.
The food was phenom. We tried the sandwich and the burrito. They were just so delicious, I can't really say more!
Definitely would come here again!
Holy Flipping Tortillas, Cemitas– you are raising the heat on 48th Avenue! Not only do we have De Mole, Sante Fe Steakhouse (who kinda is on 47th ave but I'm making a point here) but now it's the triple threat for best mexican food all within a few blocks.
The Karma goddesses are looking out for your homegirl because I am one lucky mother lover for having such delicious options a stones' throw away.
A nice spot for Mexican food.
If you're a fan of onion rings, the onion rings here really are amazing. I'd give them a 9/10, with the only downside being that they break apart and crumble just way too easily.
The house dill ranch dressing is delicious, but unfortunately costs $1.50 extra for a tiny container (I'm not a fan when restaurants nickle and dime you for sauces)
The $9 cemitas sandwiches are stuffed with goodies, the meats are tender, and the bread is perfectly toasted.
They have two great hot sauces too, a home made red mild sauce that tastes great, and a crazy spicy green habanero sauce. Both delicious.
They also have a unique selection of draft beers that go for $6-7.
The margaritas are delicious but unfortunately bit small for $8 (I'm spoiled by the $4 margaritas in The Haab down the street)
Overall, the food is a bit pricier than the competition but the ingredients really seem fresh and the food is great.
I went very simple with choosing what I wanted to eat, I just had Fries and Black beans ! But their black beans are so incredibly tasty ! And flavorful !! Fries were perfectly crunchy !!
Staff was very helpful even though it's not really a traditional restaurant with waiter service think of it as a fast food Mexican place with great staff!
The place was lively with guests so I'm guessing their other menu items are great as well ! But those beans ! Best I've had in a while !
Wow, Cemitas El Tigre really stepped up their (already considerable) game! Since they started doing delivery, Cemitas has become my go-to joint for Mexican sandwiches. First, their homemade tortillas chips are fresh, crispy, and incredibly addictive. And since I visited their shop a few months ago, Cemitas also has increased their guacamole portions – BIG improvement, and the guac remains flavorful as ever.
I'm starting to think barbacoa is just not the way to go for a cemitas, because the carnitas and Southern fried chicken cemitas are out of this world. While the barbacoa cemita was flavorful, but a tad dry when I was here last time (I still gave Cemitas 4 stars), the carnitas (pork) were juicy and rich, with a crunchy exterior. Match that with Oaxaca cheese, avocado, beans, and tomato, and you have yourself a killer sandwich. The fried chicken is also A+, as like with the carnitas, Cemitas manages the daunting task of maintaining a crispy crust with moist chicken beneath. Excellent sandwiches that made for a perfect takeout dinner.
In just a matter of months, my Cemitas experience went from very good to great. Well done!
From what I know, this is a fairly new place. The prices are fair and the staff was super friendly. The feel of the place is more like a restaurant/bar than a burrito joint but the prices are competitive with fast-casual chains like Chipotle ($9-12 for a burrito).
I picked up 2 burritos: Fried chicken and Barbacoa beef. The Barbacoa was legit and everything really held together nicely. Nothing sucks more than a burrito with flavors that don't blend, and worse, fall apart. This was one nice and tasty unit. The fried chicken was good too but the Barbacoa won hands down for me.
I absolutely enjoyed my visit today for lunch. My husband and I wished a shop like this would opened in LIC! The fried chicken and carnitas tacos were so delicious. The spices and texture were spot on! I especially love how they include all the sauces and lime on your tray! My husband had the fried chicken sandwich and absolutely loved it. He also ordered a side of onion rings which were probably the best onion rings we have had in a while.
At the end of our meal we ordered a vanilla shake and shared it with our son. The place is incredibly kid and baby friendly so we will definitely be back. If you want a meal with spot on flavors, amazing textures and great service, please give this place a visit 🙂
In search for some take-out, a menu for Cemitas El Tigre magically greeted me on my dining room table upon arriving home from work.
Shortly thereafter, I was ordering a carnitas cemita and not too long after that, I was back at the table, faced with one of the largest and tastiest sandwiches of a lifetime. The pork was perfectly prepared, and the layers of cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, avocado, etc., etc., etc. between a sesame bun became a flavor burst!
Suffice it to say, I ate it all.