Chalupas Poblanas El Tlecuile

NYC’s Best New Dishes Of 2021 - New York - The Infatuation

"Chalupas Poblanas El Tlecuile is an elusive, cash-only chalupa stand in Jackson Heights that typically only operates from 6-11pm, Friday-Sunday, and it’s worth planning your entire weekend. The tortillas for the chalupas are cooked in pork lard on a charcoal-fired comal, and they get doused with salsa, shredded pork, and onions. These are significantly less crispy than chalupas we’ve had in the past, but that’s not a bad thing. The tortillas are heavily sauced, browned on the bottom, and each bite tastes wildly porky from all the lard. Stop by with a friend, and show them one of NYC’s best new Mexican dishes." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, carlo mantuano