Jose P.
Yelp
Coming to tán is an "experience." From the moment you enter, you're going to forget that you're in NYC. The first decorations that you'll see is an homage to celebrities. As the kind Hostess walks you upstairs, and leads you to your elegant table, you will enter Tulum, Mexico. The opulent decor, the gentle music, the way in which the napkins are folded, the comfort of your seat, the attention to detail waitstaff......every minor detail has been addressed and perfected.
Every single drink was made to optimum quality. The non-alcoholic Spicy Water Melon Lemonade & Coco-Mango were smooth, refreshing, in tall glasses, and amazing. My Classic Margarita was strong and the dark salt rim made it visually appealing.
We started with the Guacamole & Salsas. The layout was superb, the accompanying Tlayuda (dinner-plate-sized corn tortilla that's cooked until crispy) were pleasantly crunchy and each of the four salsas complemented this highly recommended starter.
The entrees followed suit. Each had an impressive presentation, each was mouth watering, savory, and had unique explosions of flavor: Ceviche Tulum Campechano (red snapper, octopus, shrimp, onion, tomato, cilantro, serrano, lime), Bone Marrow (adobo octopus, salsa verde, salsa roja, housemade corn tortillas), Adobo Salmon (plantain purée, habanero glaze, sautéed swiss chard, black bean hoja santa sauce).
Dessert was just as exquisite....the Oaxacan Chocolate Fudge (vanilla ice cream, salted toffee butter sauce) and La Fresa (strawberry, almond sponge cake, yogurt foam, agave honey, lychee jelly) were heavenly.
I really appreciated how Managers stopped at our table, asking if we were content and explaining how much more tán has to offer. For example, they have a Sunday Brunch, with unlimited food & drinks and Friday night live music. They also have a magnificent Speakeasy room, downstairs, that you have to see to believe. My video will not do justice to what you'll see in that room.
I cannot recommend tán, enough. If you want to get away from it all, if you want great food, if you want to be surrounded by Mexico....."experience" tán.