Vibrant Tex-Mex & taco joint; praise for Al Pastor tacos & avocado tostadas, but mixed reviews on quality & value.
This Tex-Mex spot offers a vibrant atmosphere and a menu focused on tacos and other Mexican staples. While some patrons praise specific dishes like the Al Pastor taco and avocado tostada, others have noted a decline in quality and perceived the portions to be small for the price. The restaurant seems to be a convenient option for some, but opinions are divided on whether it lives up to its former reputation.
This Tex-Mex restaurant's menu heavily features tacos. While the Al Pastor taco and avocado tostada have received positive mentions, other tacos like the LaFrieda ribeye and carne asada have been described as bland or tough. The guacamole is generally well-regarded, but the chips have received mixed reviews. Some patrons feel portion sizes have shrunk and the overall quality has decreased over time, leading to comparisons with other taco establishments.
"The Al Pastor taco and the avocado tostada have been specifically recommended by some patrons. The crispy fish burrito and the elote also received positive mentions."
Customer sentiment is mixed, with some praising specific dishes and the atmosphere, while a significant portion feels the quality has declined and prices are too high.
Important Note
Several reviews suggest that the quality and value of Tacombi have declined since its earlier years, with some attributing this to private equity involvement. Many commenters feel that other taco establishments in NYC offer better quality and value.
"Tacombi, located between 70th and 2nd and 3rd, is mentioned as a good option."
Neutral"Finds Tacombi 'meh' overall and recommends La Esquina (73rd and 2nd) as a 'FIRE' alternative."
Negative"Asserts that New Yorkers have 'no fucking clue what constitutes good mexican cuisine', implying Tacombi exemplifies this."
Negative"Tacombi is considered overpriced and undersized, with burritos being small. However, the spicy sauce is noted as good."
Negative"Expresses that $7 tacos in NYC are hard to swallow, wishing for places like El Bronco in Brooklyn to open in Manhattan."
Negative"Calls Tacombi 'Basura' (trash in Spanish) but enjoys their Sandia Agua Fresca and margaritas."
Negative"Praises Tacombi's birria tacos as delicious, finding everything else to be bland."
Negative"Tacombi's elote is delicious, but everything else is mediocre."
Neutral"Finds Tacombi fine but notes the prices are obscene."
Negative"Simply states Tacombi is 'Trash'."
Negative"Disagrees with negative reviews, finding Tacombi to have good meals, a nice atmosphere, and good options like the Paloma and fish taco, suitable for groups."
Positive"Rates Tacombi's food as mediocre to decent, noting its niche is pleasant atmospheres and reasonable prices compared to sit-down restaurants, not other taco places."
Neutral"Only considers Tacombi worth visiting on their BOGO (buy one get one) days."
Neutral"Describes Tacombi as 'very whatever' and not good by California Mexican food standards."
Negative"Recommends Cuerno, a Mexican steakhouse with tacos and other Mexican options, particularly praising their ribeye taco and branzino."
Positive"Considers both Tacombi and Los Tacos No. 1 to be mediocre tacos with internet hype."
Neutral"This user reported experiencing severe food poisoning from Tacombi in the past and now only considers it mediocre rubbish, avoiding it unless for convenience."
Negative"Believes Tacombi used to be good back in the day."
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