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Taco Taco

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1726 Second Ave., New York, NY 10128 40.780221 -73.949992
nr. 90th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-289-8226 Send to Phone

  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Price Range: $$

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    5 out of 10

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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.

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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

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