Authentic Mexico City-style tacos, drawing crowds w/ amazing al pastor & unique fillings. A must-try Brooklyn gem!
This Brooklyn taqueria is renowned for its authentic Mexico City-style tacos, drawing crowds for its expertly prepared al pastor and a variety of other traditional fillings. Diners praise the generous portions and vibrant flavors, often comparing it favorably to other popular taco spots in the city.
Specializing in Mexico City-style tacos, this spot is celebrated for its vibrant flavors and traditional preparations. The al pastor is a standout, often cited as some of the best available, alongside other popular options like suadero, carnitas, tripas, and nopales. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, a few find it comparable to other strong contenders in the city.
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic and delicious tacos, often calling them the best in NYC. While some note long lines, the quality of the food is consistently highlighted as exceptional.
"This restaurant was mentioned as having an enjoyable collaboration with Tonchin."
Positive"Taqueria Ramirez in Greenpoint is highly praised for having the best tacos in NYC and is noted as a sister restaurant to Carnitas Ramirez."
Positive"Taqueria Ramirez is recommended."
Positive"Taqueria Ramirez is recommended for its food."
Positive"This is a recommendation for Taqueria Ramirez in Greenpoint."
Positive"Taqueria Ramirez is mentioned in a list of restaurant recommendations."
Positive"This commenter lists Carnitas Ramirez as a "primo" taco spot."
Positive"This user recommends Taqueria Ramirez as a great value option."
Positive"This commenter stated that they genuinely don't believe there is a good al pastor taco available in NYC."
Negative"This commenter found the al pastor and campechano tacos at Taqueria Ramirez to be bland and under-seasoned, in contrast to their positive experience with Los Mariscos."
Negative"This commenter found Taqueria Ramirez to be mediocre, considering Carnitas Ramirez to be the only truly good taco spot they've tried in NYC."
Negative"This commenter includes Taqueria Ramirez among their list of the best tacos in NYC, stating they are on par with the best in Southern California."
Positive"This commenter strongly agrees that Taqueria Ramirez is unparalleled and unbelievably delicious, also stating that Los Tacos No 1 has become worse and is overhyped."
Positive"The author found the tacos at Taqueria Ramirez to be really good and considered them better than Los Tacos No 1."
Positive"This taqueria is called the NYC standard for tacos, often drawing lines around the block."
Positive"This user stated that Los Tacos is 'incredibly mid' with only one good meat option and a poor salsa bar."
Negative"This user recommended Wah Gwaan Taqueria at Smorgasburg for its jerk carnitas taco."
Positive"This user recommended Wah Gwaan Taqueria at Smorgasburg for its jerk carnitas taco."
Positive"This user believes that comments advising to go 'off the beaten path' without naming specific places are contrarian and untrue."
Neutral"This user mentioned that the family owning El Tenampa is phenomenal and has watched their daughter grow up."
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