Tacos Y Quesadillas Mexico
“Had three different tacos (al pastor, carne enchilada, and carnitas) and all were tasty.”
“Ok…..not the best in the city, but I cannot help giving them a 5 star just for being here in the Upper West Side.”
“On top of the tacos, however, they do have a very wide menu; i.e. tortas, quesadillas, burritos, cuban sandwich, etc. They also sell drinks, including Jarritos but no Agua Frescas.”
Tacos Y Quesadillas Mexico
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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Not as good as the taco trucks you would find in random parts of Brooklyn or Queens, but good enough for the neighborhood it's in. I've been long sick of the food the UWS has to offer and am never excited about lunch time. I remember seeing this stand once while walking to the apple store, and immediately did an internet search of it to make sure it's a permanent stand. This place (sorta) hits the spot. It is very authentic, but does lack the flavor and grilled goodness I'm use to from other stands in the outer boroughs, but I'm not complaining. The tacos at $2.50 are reasonable for the city, and aren't too greasy or heavy. It's definitely a flavor you can't find in tex-mex take out restaurants or chipotle in the area.
When I saw this taco cart, I became really excited hoping it would be like the taco carts/trucks that they have in Los Angeles. Needless to say, I was disappointed.
They make everything to order, so you're going to stand there for about 5 minutes. If you smoke cigarettes, you'll probably encounter two homeless people asking you for a cigarette during that waiting period.
The burrito here is $6.50, the platter is $8, and the tacos are $2.50. Not bargain prices, but fairly reasonable for the area. I ordered the taco once and the guy gave me a burrito. The burrito was pretty good – filled with a good amount of chicken, rice, and beans. Throw on some of that green sauce and it's a spicy medley of Mexican goodness in your mouth. I haven't tried the taco yet, so I might return for that one day. I did order the platter another time, which at $8 seemed a bit pricey. He told me it was more food than the burrito, but I found it to be mostly lettuce, tomatoes, and other vegetable fillers that I don't care for. I don't recommend the platter simply because I can't see why it costs $8.
This place is nothing like the California taco trucks, but I guess it's unfair to expect it to be. Overall, just seems like a typical food cart that sells tacos. The guy told me they open at 11AM and close at 3-4AM depending on how many people are around. Give it a try if you're in the area, but it's not worth the distance if you're not in the area.
So far these are the best tacos I've had in NYC. I've been spoiled with Mexican food when living in CA so I have been desperately trying to find a place that will help tame my cravings for it while living here — and I've found it.
It is a small truck usually located next to the Chase. I only get the tacos so I cannot comment on the other food items. I've tried their Al Pastor, Carnitas, Chorizo, Bistek, and Chicken; all of which were great. The tacos are around $2.50/each, not bad at all. On top of the tacos, however, they do have a very wide menu; i.e. tortas, quesadillas, burritos, cuban sandwich, etc. They also sell drinks, including Jarritos but no Agua Frescas. If you get them with everything like I do, the tacos come on corn tortillas, the protein of your choice, onions, cilantro, avocado/hot sauce, side of radishes, and limes (sometimes lemons).
You can either eat the tacos at the truck or take them to-go. If you take them to-go they do a great job at packing them individually on perfect sized plates, so I've brought them back up to ColumbiaU once and they weren't soggy/falling apart like other tacos I've taken to-go have been. If you eat there, like I usually do, then there isn't much room on the counter to put your drink on nor do you want to block the line/menu for the other people so you end up just trying to eat up quick. When you eat at the truck they have you pay after you've enjoyed your meal, whereas when you take it to-go you pay up front.
They do offer some side items at their counter as well; i.e. pickled sliced onions w/jalapenos and pico de gallo. They also have 2 types of hot sauces if you ask.
It is CASH ONLY and be prepared to wait a bit. They make everything fresh when you order it, so it'll be worth it. Enjoy!