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Empellón Cocina

105 First Ave., New York, NY 10003 40.726678 -73.986176
nr. 6th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-780-0999 Send to Phone

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Cuisine: Mexican
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Official Website

empellon.com

Hours

Daily, 6-11:30pm; Bar is open until 1am

Prices

$11-$24

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
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Open Kitchens / Watch the Chef
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Alcohol

Full Bar

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Profile

This Alex Stupak (Alinea, WD50) Mexican spot focuses not on tacos, but on ambitious dishes such as hamachi with walnut purée, poblano chili, and apples; tiny bay scallops with huitlacoche and brown-butter móle; crispy masa with shrimp and uni; and mezcal-cured ocean trout. Speaking of mezcal, the staff says Cocina also has the city's biggest selection of tequila and mezcal. We can't verify that, but one look at the bar does prove they have a lot of agave spirits on hand.
— Jenny Miller