Tacos Güey

Mexican restaurant · Chelsea

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"NYC has a wealth of excellent Mexican food. People who say otherwise are either LA transplants or have only ever been to Queens for the airports. Along with the classic standbys, like Cosme, Tacos El Bronco, and La Morada, newer spots like Tacos Güey further prove how blessed we are. This Flatiron spot specializes in mariscos, but the whole menu is worth exploring. Generously litter your table with amberjack aguachile and prawn ceviche, while also prioritizing some crispy potato and queso flautas. Once you’re ready for bigger plates, go for the lengua tacos and the charred Long Island duck or fall-off-the-bone lamb shank birria—both of which come with fresh tortillas and salsa to make your own tacos. The menu constantly rotates with seasonal mariscos and cocktails, and some of our favorite things are the dishes they've added since they opened. Things just seem to get better every time we’ve come back. photo credit: David A. Lee Since the menu delivers in every category, it’s best to come with a group so you can actually explore the whole thing (and get more than just one of the big mains). Fortunately, Tacos Güey has the kind of long and dark dining room that feels particularly right for a meal with four to five friends or a birthday. There are multiple long tables where you can spread out, the music is loud but you can still hear each other, and reservations are relatively easy to score—even last minute and for a ton of people. photo credit: David A. Lee Tacos Güey is the latest reminder that our friends who live in Murray Hill and have only ever been to Dos Caminos have no idea what they’re talking about (love you, though, Kev). Whenever you start to hear them complaining about the Mexican food in this city, bring them here, shove a lengua taco in their face, and watch them go silent. Food Rundown photo credit: David A. Lee Amberjack Aguachile If you’re looking for one mariscos dish to order, this is the one. The amberjack is soft, the seasonal fruits are sweet, and the fresno chilies pack a bit of punch. photo credit: David A. Lee Prawn Ceviche Another great raw fish dish to go for. This one is extra tangy from the yuzu and the tomatillo, and it’ll make you wish you were on the beach instead of a dark dining room in Flatiron. photo credit: David A. Lee Potato And Queso Oaxaca Flautas Crispy, cheesy, and covered in sour cream, this rich antojito is the other must-order of the small plates. Lengua Tacos The tongue in these tacos is super tender, and the accompanying chile de arbol salsa is adequately spicy. This is the standout of the taco section. Pescado Frito Tacos We’ve found these a little bland, as they’re missing a punch of acidity. Stick with the lengua tacos. photo credit: David A. Lee Lamb Shank Birria Instead of overloading on too many orders of tacos, get this lamb shank birria and make your own. The meat arrives falling apart, the accompanying corn tortillas are freshly made, and the consomme is rich and complex. photo credit: David A. Lee Long Island Duck Another entree that’s a stunner when it comes to a build-your-own-taco situation. The duck is charred on the outside but cooked perfectly in the middle, making for one of the best duck dishes we’ve had in a while. photo credit: David A. Lee Cocktails All of the cocktails are excellent, whether you’re sipping on the best paloma of your life, something from their extensive mezcal selection, or the tequila-based Contarito with grapefruit, pink peppercorn, and gose." - Carlo Mantuano

Tacos Güey - Review - Flatiron - New York - The Infatuation
David A. Lee

37 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011 Get directions

tacosgueynyc.com
@tacosgueynyc

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