This modern, all-gluten-free East Village spot celebrates Mexican cuisine with delightful tacos and fresh tortillas made from organic corn.
"Matt Small is a lifelong student. In college, he majored in music and education before honing in on his true passion while working at the dining hall. For five years, he then studied under a James Beard Award semifinalist (Harbinger’s Joe Tripp) and other veteran chefs while moving up the ranks at the fine dining restaurant Alba. Small took to masa specifically, eventually going on a field trip to Mexico to master nixtamalization. He capitalized on that education in 2022 with this entirely gluten-free East Village modern Mexican restaurant, where he prepares fresh tortillas every day from organic Mexican corn. Try them in tacos, alongside a zesty main like steelhead trout with mole verde, or with the ceviche sangria, where they’re the perfect fried vehicle for scooping up seafood." - Karla Walsh
"Enjoy a small bite and a beverage at HoqTail, then finish with tacos and churros at entirely-gluten-free Bar Nico." - Karla Walsh Karla Walsh Karla Walsh is a freelance writer based in Des Moines, Iowa. She has written about travel, health, food, wine, psychology, fitness, beauty, and beyond for more than 15 years. She has visited four continents and near
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