NYC's al pastor taco benchmark, with amazing burritos & volcanes, though prices are rising.
This Bushwick taqueria is a must-visit for authentic Mexican tacos, with many hailing their al pastor as some of the best in NYC, rivaling even top establishments. Beyond their renowned al pastor, customers rave about the steak burritos and volcanes. While the quality is consistently praised, recent discussions have noted a significant price hike on some tacos, leading to debates about value.
The restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Mexican tacos, with a particular emphasis on the al pastor, which many patrons consider exceptional and on par with those found in Mexico City. Other popular items include steak burritos and volcanes. While most reviews are positive, a recent discussion highlighted concerns about a substantial price increase for carne asada tacos, with some customers finding them overpriced for the quality and portion size.
"The al pastor tacos and steak burritos are frequently highlighted as must-try items."
Customers generally praise the restaurant's tacos, especially the al pastor, with many considering it among the best in NYC. However, some recent feedback indicates a significant price increase for certain tacos, leading to a mixed sentiment regarding value.
Important Note
Recent discussions indicate a significant increase in taco prices, particularly for carne asada tacos, with some customers feeling the value has decreased.
"Taqueria Al Pastor was recommended as a place to eat in Queens."
Positive"Responded to the Taqueria Al Pastor recommendation by stating they don't think they like al pastor, even after trying it at this highly-regarded spot."
Neutral"Suggested Taqueria Al Pastor in Bushwick as the 'local gold standard' for al pastor tacos."
Positive"This user stated that the previous comment suggesting going 'off the beaten path' was contrarian, and that places like Los Tacos 1 and Taqueria Al Pastor are closer to authentic Mexican tacos than many random taco trucks."
Neutral"This user stated that Taco Mix and Taqueria Al Pastor are superior for al pastor tacos, and Chato is comparable for saudero without the long lines."
Positive"This user agreed with the original poster's sentiment about Taqueria Ramirez and also found Carnitas Ramirez to be better. They also disliked Los Tacos No.1 and recommended Taqueria Al Pastor in Bushwick and Jefe Taco in downtown Brooklyn, noting that the latter two press their tortillas to order, which they believe Taqueria Ramirez does not."
Negative"Taqueria Al Pastor, located in Bushwick, was recommended as amazing."
Positive"The user claims that a year ago, Taqueria Al Pastor offered the best taco they had in NYC, on par with tacos from Mexico."
Positive"The user rates Taqueria Al Pastor over Taqueria Ramirez, finding Ramirez's tacos dry and too salty."
Positive"The user thought Taqueria Al Pastor was 'pretty good' based on one visit, but still preferred Ramirez's al pastor."
Neutral"The user calls Taqueria Al Pastor 'mid'."
Negative"The user states Taqueria Al Pastor has better al pastor than Taqueria Ramirez."
Positive"The user states Taqueria Al Pastor in Bushwick is 'much better' than Taqueria Ramirez and criticizes Taqueria Ramirez's tortillas."
Positive"The commenter recalls Taqueria Al Pastor's tacos being priced at $4.75 within the last year, highlighting a recent increase."
Neutral"The commenter confirms that the in-store price for carne asada tacos at Taqueria Al Pastor is $5.35, and al pastor/chicken/nopal tacos are $4.95, significantly lower than the online price mentioned in the main post."
Neutral"The commenter asserts that Taqueria Al Pastor offers the best tacos they've found in comparison to other Mexican food destinations like Sunset Park or Jackson Heights, emphasizing Bushwick's strong Mexican culinary scene."
Positive"The commenter argues that Taqueria Al Pastor is significantly superior to Tacos El Bronco in terms of quality."
Positive"The commenter suggests that the high prices at Taqueria Al Pastor are part of a 'Bushwick tourist tax,' implying locals are overcharged due to an influx of tourists."
Negative"Despite living in a food-rich area like Jackson Heights, the commenter has not found any al pastor tacos comparable in quality to those at Taqueria Al Pastor or Los Tacos #1."
Positive"The commenter recently visited Taqueria Al Pastor and states they did not pay the high price for a taco mentioned in the post, implying the price might be lower in-store."
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