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Taco Taco

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1726 Second Ave., New York, NY 10128
nr. 90th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-289-8226 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    5.8 out of 10

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    4 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Mexican
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Photo by Carmen Lopez

Hours

Sun-Thu, 11:30am-11pm; Fri-Sat, 11:30am-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6 at 86th St.

Prices

$7-$18

Payment Methods

MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Delivery
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Delivery Area

79th St. to 102nd St., FDR Dr. to Fifth Ave.

Profile

This colorful little storefront done up with intensely blue and  yellow tablecloths, and decorated with black ceramic handicrafts from the southern state of Oaxaca, does a nice job with all the standards. The tacos, in particular, are exceptional, full of fresh flavors and high-quality meat and produce. The house version, smoky jalapeno-marinated pork, is zesty and tender; carnitas (fried pork pieces) are admirably juicy; even the vegetarian version (cabbage, mushrooms, and spinach) is commendable. And the wonderfully fresh and fragrant salsa fresca makes the perfect condiment. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Recommended Dishes

"Taco Taco" tacos, $7; tacos carnitas, $7.50; vegetarian tacos, $7.50; salsa with chips, $2.50

5.8 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
25% Would you go back?
25% Would you take a date?
50% Would you take kids?
0% Would you go on business?
0% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 6.5
Service: 5.5
Décor: 5.5
Value: 5.8

Good Mexican

christine767 from 10028 | Posted on 6/25/09

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 7
Décor: 5
Value: 8

Really good margaritas and guacamole. Everything I've ever eaten here was good, and the overall feeling of the place is authentic. It's by no means fancy, but it gets the job done well.

Service

krandall79 from 10463 | Posted on 4/29/09

Overall Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)
Food: 7
Service: 1
Décor: 6
Value: 4

In my opinion, Taco Taco (allthough has good corn and carne Asada), does not have good service or etiquette. The owners are the worst I think the delivery guys would do a much better job with politeness and welcoming customers. I expressed to them that the guacamole was extremly bitter and not edible, she proceeded to ask me what I expected her to do about it because to her it tastes fine. I did not think it was necessary for her to be in kissing distance from my face and i also did not thik it was cool of her to speak to me like a child. After our exchange of words she took the guacamole and stood right behind our table and ate the guacamole with the other waiters in view of our table. Personally that was extreme, and should have never been handled in that manner by her (the owner) This is all my opinion and experince, it was good food but the service was what really ruined my appetite, hopefully for others it won't be the same.

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