Tacos Güey
Welcome to Tacos Güey, a vibrant Mexican restaurant located in the heart of New York City. Specializing in tacos, cocktail bars, and seafood, Tacos Güey offers a unique dining experience with a range of delicious options to choose from.
From homemade tortillas to flavorful salsas, Tacos Güey prides itself on using quality ingredients to create mouth-watering dishes. Customers rave about the guacamole, ceviches, tacos, and churros, all of which are bursting with authentic Mexican flavors. The bar offers a wide selection of cocktails, including the refreshing Margarita and Paloma, perfect for pairing with your meal.
One standout dish at Tacos Güey is the Al Pastor, featuring crispy pork belly with pineapple and salsa de aguacate. The Long Island Duck is another favorite, with perfectly seared duck breast and duck confit, showcasing the restaurant's attention to detail and skill in preparing diverse flavors.
Customers appreciate the friendly service and lively atmosphere at Tacos Güey, making it a great spot for a fun night out with friends or a romantic dinner. Whether you're craving traditional Mexican dishes or looking to explore new flavors, Tacos Güey has something to offer for everyone.
With a range of options for both food and drinks, Tacos Güey is a must-visit destination for those seeking a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine in a bustling city setting. So why not grab a seat at Tacos Güey and indulge in a culinary experience that will leave your taste buds wanting more?
Tacos Güey Menu
Location
Address: 37 W 19th St New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 991-8222
Business info
- Takes ReservationsYes
- Offers DeliveryYes
- Offers TakeoutYes
- Wheelchair accessibleYes
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Accepts Apple PayYes
- Outdoor SeatingYes
- Casual, RomanticYes
- Free Wi-FiYes
- Full BarYes
- Heated Outdoor SeatingYes
- Gender-neutral restroomsYes
- Dogs Not AllowedNo
- Covered Outdoor SeatingNo
Last Reviews
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Author: William B.
Neither the setting nor the tacos need to be nearly as fancy as they are here, and I was all prepared to grumble about that, but the truth is that if you can put aside the price and the ambience (which was dark and barren on a weekday lunch) this place is just delicious. The homemade tortillas are thin but firm, the four homemade salsas are all excellent, and dispensed in squeeze bottles that you can take home, and even if the pork belly for my al pastor taco was a little uninspired, the tortillas and salsas are so excellent that I just scarfed it down happily.
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Author: Pooja G.
The food was delicious and the lamb shank is a must have! I was slightly disappointed with the fluke tartare and wish we went with another appetizer. We also got the rice as a side and churros for dessert. Service was friendly, though it's a pet peeve of mine to when the host asks someone to wait at the bar when the restaurant is empty (at least offer to seat them at the table!). We were there on a Wednesday evening for an early 6:30pm dinner and it was packed by the time we left. Ambiance is nice, but the restaurant can be a bit loud. Overall a really lovely dinner!
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Author: Judy T.
~ Guacamole (4/5) ~ I don't know why I have seen reviews complaining the lack of tortilla chips / small portion, I personally think the portion is just right. There are 12 chips, and they are huge! (We are a party of 3 adults and 1 kid) It's not the paper thin kinda chips, but thicker and harder, which I quite enjoy. Guac is delicious, very creamy, fresh, with a great citrusy flavour. ~ Striped Bass Ceviche (3.5/5) ~ Very citrusy and refreshing ceviche, with gooseberry and celery. I do find it a bit too salty though, otherwise I really enjoyed it. It also came with like 12 chips, we couldn't finish it becoz we also got the chips from guac! ~ Al Pastor (5/5) ~ The grande dishes are all build your own taco. I personally don't mind getting my hands dirty, and it's fun building the tacos! The dish came with a great presentation. Pork belly is fried to crispy on the outside, with a great charring flavour, and the meat is very tender and juicy. It came with cracklings on top!!!! I love the pork cracklings, they are quite light and very crispy, gave the dish an extra crunch / texture. There are also pineapple, adding some acidic and sweet flavour to lighten up the greasiness of pork belly. Salsa de aguacate is very light, creamy, and mildly flavoured, great sauce to go with the tacos! The dish came with 6 soft flour tortillas, so we made 6 tacos. There are enough lime wedges, onion, cilantro, radishes to build our tacos, all tested very fresh. ~ Long Island Duck (5/5) ~ Surprisingly good!!! I thought we'd get like shredded duck that would probably be tough, I was so wrong! They actually served perfectly seared medium rare duck breast and duck confit. The duck skin is very crispy with a thin layer of fat that melts in your mouth, none of those chewy rubbery bullshit. The duck breast is very tender and juicy, and have no tendons. Duck confit is tender, juicy and much more flavourful. I feel like duck breast is a dish that is highly dependent on the quality of meat and cooking skills. I have had duck breast in the past at french restaurants that is not as good as this one. So yes I am pretty impressed that this Mexican restaurant did it right. It came with a sauce, I believe is salsa macha? I don't think how to describe this sauce, but it's sweet and savoury and goes nicely with the duck. Again, we made 6 delicious tacos. ~ Churros (5/5) ~ Very good churros! There are 4 pieces and they are HUGE. Very thick and long, freshly fried and covered in delicious sugar and cinnamon, and perhaps a small pinch of salt as well? As I did taste a hint of savoury that's almost negligible but I enjoyed it. Crispy, beautiful golden brown outside, with a soft and moist inside. Scrumptious! Will I be back? Yes Whilst the price is on the higher end, I think the quality of food justifies it, and our server was attentive. Me and my family had a great night here!
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Author: Trey N.
Enjoyable meal from start to finish. Sleek, lively Mexian restaurant in Flatiron. Indoor and outdoor seating. Dim lighting, plenty of seating, and long bar. The cocktails were strong and refreshing. The guac was arguably the best I've had in the city. Other reviews commented on the serving size, but honestly it was the perfect amount. It was fresh and had a nice spice to it. The chips were perfectly crisp and salty. From there, we had the tuna crudo. Definitely order this. The full bite of tuna, avocado crema, and the Serrano pepper was so so good. The carnitas tacos were the standout. The crispiness and flavor of the pork displayed in every bite. The lamb shank birria was fun and filling. Would definitely get for a group as it easily made 6 tacos if not more.