"We’re going to tell it to you straight: These tacos are a bit overhyped, backed by celebrity chef Enrique Olvera (of Pujol and Cosme fame). But as far as tacos go in New York, these are still very good. Esse Taco offers a handful of tacos, including pork, chicken, mushrooms, and one in particular in the gaonera style, named for a thin-sliced cut of marinated beef. This style garnered a Michelin star for Mexico City’s tiny Taquería El Califa de León, the first-ever taqueria to receive one. Esse also nixtamalizes corn for “really superb tortillas.”" - Robert Sietsema