Tastemade Me Tacos debuted at NYC’s foodie hotspot, CITIZENS New York Food Hall. The taco haven is officially open and ready to fill your belly with the most delicious and flavorful tacos. We popped by the cozy eatery to overindulge, yes OVERindulge in some of the tastiest tacos in town. While on the scene, James Beard Award finalist Chef Wes Avila, made sure guests were enjoying his tasty creations which were inspired by Mexico, Mediterranean, Asia, and American Southwest flavors.
Location: 155 West 33rd Street
Cuisine: American
Best Dish: Wings are a must, but were you aware of the fish tacos? The tacos are superb!
Overall: A fun friendly sports bar with good drinks and tasty food.
Cost: $$
If all you know of Hooters is tight t-shirts and orange hotpants you are doing your taste buds a grave injustice. From shareable appetizers to decadent desserts you can satisfy your comfort food cravings here. The first Hooters opened over 30 years ago and since then over 400 locations have been opened across the globe. We visited their New York City location on 33rd Street for a meal and a few drinks. This location is equipped with two dining rooms, a small gift shop and several mounted flat screen TVs. The screens are positioned to allow a good view of the game from any seat in the house. We’ve enjoyed plenty of meals at Hooters over the years but we rarely stray from the usual wings and fries. For our visit, however, we indulged our curiosity and had some lesser-known dishes.
Location: 118A E 15th St, New York, NY
Cuisine: Mexican
Best Dish: The Chipotle Shrimp Tacos were excellent. There were juicy spicy shrimp in every single bite!
Price: $$
Overall: A trendy casual Mexican eatery with upscale plating at reasonable prices. The right spot for a quick meal and a long night of tequila and mezcal.
Location: 40 East 20th Street NY, NY
Cuisine: Mexican
Best Dish: The Queso Fundido was as amazing as any cheese lover could imagine. Thick gooey cheese and spicy chorizo in a sizzling platter how could you go wrong? If you prefer sweets to cheese, the churro bowl is the right choice. The warm churro and cold ice cream are a delicious combination.
Overall: A chic sexy space with sumptuous Mexican fare and an impressive assortment of Mezcal and Tequilas. The right space for date night or mingling with other sexy singles.
Photo credit: Oleg March
Location: 269 Columbus Avenue
Cuisine: Latino American
Best Dish: The Hot Chocolate Brownie is an absolute delight. Creamy ice cream fluffy whipped cream and warm bubbly brownie, how can you not fall in love with all of that? If sweet isn’t your thing, you can’t go wrong with the burger, the patty is everything juicy beefy dreams are made of.
Overall: AG Kitchen is a romantic comfortable space with good food that is well prepared and not pretentious. The menu is diverse enough to satisfy picky eaters but never overwhelming.
Location: 2888 Broadway, btw 112th and 113th New York, NY 10025
Cuisine: Mexican
Best Dish: Surprisingly the best dish was the Que Pasta. The rich sauce and spice was an unexpected treat.
Overall: Casual easy atmosphere and great food. This is a good choice for a low key dinner with friends or a casual night out.
We ventured out to Morningside Heights in search of something tasty and found it at Amigos, a quaint Mexican restaurant and bar. The decor is vibrant with red and white checkered tablecloths and colorful artwork displayed on the walls. The venue is surprisingly large with seating outside, near the bar, and at the rear. Bar seating is cozy and inviting; great for mingling with other patrons. For a more intimate meal, seating at the rear provides a larger area with the distance between parties and communal tables for larger groups. The menu is playful and fun with a mixture of traditional Mexican dishes and barbecue favorites.