Tacuba Hell’s Kitchen Cantina Mexicana
“The staff were so accommodating, so I'd like to say an extra thanks to them! 🙂
GET THE AVOCADO FRIES!!!!”
“But the winners of the night were the octopus and chorizo tacos – savory and rich and a great combination – and the duck enchiladas.”
“I was expecting something more daring from the menu but hey the place is great and the brisket tacos are delicious.”
Tacuba Hell’s Kitchen Cantina Mexicana
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Oh Tacuba, you are an expensive taco joint. Service, decor, layout, food are all good but damn it's expensive for a tiny taco. We came to dine during the night with the crazy thunderstorm and glad we got a comfortable corner seat.
Guacamole – Started off with guacamole which was really good! They give you a side of salsa, which was just OK, but go for the guac of course. The chips were nice and warm…that's the best!
Brisket tacos – I highly recommend getting the brisket beef tacos. SO GOOD. Very delicious, the flavor is on point and good chunks of meat. The green sauce really compliments it well. Just sucks that the tacos are so TINY.
Chicken tacos – these were OK. Not bad but if I had to choose, I would rather go brisket! The combination of the chicken and salsa on top was good but I can't get over how small they were for that price!
Carnitas – these were delightful…if you like pork and you like a bit of crunch with a side of vegetables, this is the dish for you. It comes on a sizzling plate of pork on the bottom, crispy pork skin, guacamole and greens to top it off. You get six hot soft taco shells to build your own meal. Again, tiny taco but the filling was great.
Fried avocado – this was just OK. I would pass.
All in all, three main dishes with an appetizer, side and drink came out to about $100. Would I do it again? Probably not but it was a good experience.
Everything was top notch, just wish the portions were a little bigger! 😛
Very cute interior, perfect for a date or fun friends get-together. I was so lucky to have been surprised by my friends here for my birthday, and we all had such a great time! The staff were so accommodating, so I'd like to say an extra thanks to them! 🙂
GET THE AVOCADO FRIES!!!!
Mojitos were delicious! Can't go wrong with any of the tacos. Prices are a little steep, but I guess what can you expect from Mexican food in NY.
I will be back!!
I had been waiting for this restaurant to open but when i wanted to eat there, there was always something else going on and they did not open until 5P at that time. I went for lunch the other day and the choices are extensive. There is something for the table-guacamole, various taco plates and sides, ceviches, entrees as well as margaritas, wines, cocktails, tequilas and selections of beers. i was seated immediately and was hungry but not too hungry-i ordered a margarita de la casa [regular margarita with salt] it was great-i then ordered the pulpo y chorizo tacos [i thought they were regular sized tacos but they were actually appetizer sized] They were extraordinary-so good that I ordered a second plate. The margarita finished things off and it was a great meal. I would recommend and return.
The far more reasonable, less annoying, and better looking Toloache. Also to mention, the food is on point from the spicy guac to the brisket tacos. I had 3 margaritas at lunch and could have easily had 3 more. Our service was awesome (thank you Ernesto) and the back patio is a gem.
Tacuba looks like it's related to Toloache.
We dropped by here for brunch with our baby and dog (he stayed outside since we snagged a table by the open door).
The food is a bit on the pricey side, but it's expected given the decor and style of the restaurant. I ordered tacos, and they were a bit on the small side, but it was more authentic and not Tex-mex (Not covered with cheese and sour cream, etc.).
The food was good.
Overall a good experience.
This restaurant is so cute!!!! Love all the atmosphere the decor and wow the patio area is perfect!
Super friendly great service! Water was always filled. One of the other table had some kids and the staff was super sweet and friendly with the kids. Even wore a picture they made for her the whole time we were there! Such a sweet gesture!
They have a huge bar area with ever tequila you could think of! And a great drink menu! I got the pepinada margarita. It was refreshing though wish had a bit more flavor and spice!
Loved the guacamole came with different spice levels. We got spicy and it was super yummy! The chips were great too. Wasn't a huge fan of the salsa reminded me of a cold soup!
Got the carne asada tacos delicious!!! Small portion but I felt full after eating it! The chips and guacamole probably helped!!!
I really enjoyed our lunch here!!!
Lots of Mexican options on this stretch of the city, so it's hard to stand out. Tacuba comes in with a rustic decor and open atmosphere.
Fairly busy on July 4th day, but secured a table for 2 near the window. Had to start the with the Guacamole ($12) – a medium sized bowl filled with creamy avocado goodness served with a plethora of chips. For the meal, ordered the Carnitas ($22) and a sangria ($10). Carnitas comes out as a giant roast pork dish in a bowl, cooked crispy with lots of oil/fat in the bottom. A little greasy yet excellent flavor. You roll it up in the provided tortillas and add a dollop of guac and some sauces, perfect. Sangria is okay, has some odd juice inside that tasted a bit syrupy.
Service here is super friendly and the food came out fairly quickly. Prices are higher than I'd like to spend on this type of food, so try to get things you normally don't find in other similar spots. Will try to come back for brunch.
Of all the Mexican restaurants in hell's kitchen, Tacuba is definitely a standout. One of the best in the area by far! The food here is excellent, the ambiance great and the service top notch.
We came here on a Friday night and easily got a last minute reservation for four. First thing we noticed is how big, bright and airy the space is. The walls and bar are nicely decorated with Mexican knick knacks like painted ceramic skulls, cacti and tequila bottles. Gives a very cool rustic sort of vibe.
To drink, we got a pitcher of the La Sandia, and a Pina Para la Nina in a pineapple. The Sandia was refreshing and strong, with watermelon bits in it, The pina was good with a strong pineapple flavor. For the food, we got the grasshopper and the octopus-chorizo tacos. The grasshopper was very well done and the octopus-chorizo was good too. We also got the Japones ceviche, which was delicious! It had a nice peanut-soy sauce-citrus flavor to it, definitely a unique blend of ideas. We also got the duck enchiladas, which were perfect. The duck filling is smoky with a hint of sweetness and the enchilada sauce was light and flavorful, not the tomatoey cheesy mess you typically get in most tex mex places.
I later found out that this is a Julian Medina establishment, and being huge fans of Toloache, I'm not surprised we loved the food here so much. A must try for sure!