- Yola’s Café
This restaurant may be minuscule, but its food delivers whopping flavors. The fried-fish taco is a must-try, and the gargantuan burritos are sure to fill your belly.
524 Metropolitan Ave at Union St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-486-0757) - Tacos Matamoros,
You can’t go wrong with any of the tacos at this Sunset Park restaurant: The carnitas pork is vibrant and moist, while the grilled carne asada beef overflows in both quantity and flavor. Order them grande for the added bonus of a guacamole filling.
4508 Fifth Ave at 45th St, Sunset Park, Brooklyn (718-871-7627) - Tulcingo Del Valle Restaurant & Deli
Mole is the word of the day at this Hell’s Kitchen eatery, which offers multiple, authentic versions of the classic Mexican sauce. But don’t stop there: This restaurant offers some of the city’s best Pueblan food.
665 Tenth Ave between 46th and 47th Sts (212-262-5510)
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Cafe Frida on Columbus between 77th & 78th is fantastic. Really authentic atmosphere, geat food and amazing mojitos. If you're disappointed when you get there - Shake Shack is next door ;-)
I can't say about the three "best"... Try San Loco (111 Stanton btw Essex and Ludlow). Good prices, lots of food, and EXCELLENT flavors! We eat there every time we're nearby, and have yet to be dissapointed. I have not tried their other location (151 Ave A btw 9th and 10th), but if it's anywhere near as good, you won't regret going.
Yola's Cafe has to be one of the blandest restaurants I've ever had the displeasure getting take-out from. Seriously, I think those Fresco Tortilla Chinese-Mex joints are better!
Tulcingo is, by far, our favorite Mexican joint in the city. Don't be deceived by the quiet modesty, for the flavors explode with color and spice. The service is friendly, and true fans are faithful. While we would prefer it to be one of the best kept secrets in town, we also would love to see it flourish and succeed as it deserves to. Give it a shot and we guarantee you will be hooked.
What?! Yola's Cafe is TERRIBLE! I've been bitterly disappointed each time I've gone, but tried it again because I live in the neighborhood. Most ingredients are low-end store-bought. Nothing is authentic. I swore off the place completely after I was served a burrito featuring shrimp that stank horribly. Seriously what they served me would have made me sick, and they refused to refund me. YOLA'S CAFE IS GROSS!
Tacqueria Tepango on Myrtle near Pratt is my favorite Mexican restaurant by far. $2 tacos that get straight to the point.