Last Updated: 11 days ago
Phone: (917) 946-0151
Address: 139 WEST 28 STREET 10001
Must-try adobada/al pastor tacos with a great salsa bar; considered one of the best LA-style taquerias in NYC.
Will Hartman reviews Taqueria By El Prieto, a San Diego-based taqueria, finding their burritos and quesadillas to be the standout items. While tacos are criticized for too much guacamole, the reviewer suggests it's a solid lunch option in Chelsea.
This Chelsea taqueria brings a taste of Southern California to NYC, serving up a solid lunch option especially when other popular spots have long queues. While not all dishes hit the mark, the burritos and quesadillas shine with their flavorful fillings and excellent tortillas. The al pastor tacos are a must-try, celebrated for their unique crispiness and delicious marinade, though some find the regular tacos can be a bit too heavy on the guacamole.
This Mexican taqueria offers tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. The adobada/al pastor tacos are a standout, praised for their crispiness and flavor, with some even comparing them favorably to other popular taco spots. The burritos and quesadillas also receive good marks. However, customers have noted that the tacos can be too heavy on the guacamole, and the burritos, while good, can be small for the price. The carne asada fries are generally considered disappointing.
"The adobada/al pastor tacos are highly recommended for their flavor and crispiness. The burritos and quesadillas are also good choices."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, frequently recommending its tacos and particularly praising the adobada/al pastor variety. However, some find the burritos to be mediocre and the tacos overly laden with guacamole.
Important Note
The tacos can be messy due to an excessive amount of guacamole, and the carne asada fries are a letdown. The burrito, while good, is considered small for its price.
"This user believes El Prieto is a better LA transplant taqueria compared to Tacos 1986."
Positive"The user recommended El Prieto or Tacos 1986 as being more in line with what the original poster might be looking for."
Neutral"El Prieto is mentioned as an excellent taco spot."
Positive"While Taqueria by El Prieto's tacos previously impressed, their burrito was disappointingly small for its $15 price, despite tasting good and being well-made. It's suggested to stick to the tacos."
Neutral"Taqueria by El Prieto is highly liked by the user for its offerings, alongside Electric Burrito."
Positive"The steak and chicken tacos were excellent, comparable to Los Tacos No. 1. The pork taco was a bit salty but the extensive salsa bar helped balance the flavors."
Positive"Tacos were great, but burrito was mediocre."
Neutral"The al pastor tacos are pricey at $6 after tax, but the free salsa bar and beans make up for it."
Neutral"The user enjoyed their meal at Taqueria by El Prieto, particularly the adobada/al pastor tacos, which were crispier than Los Tacos'."
Positive"The commenter considers it the best thing they've eaten in the area recently."
Positive"A reply suggests the place is good enough that the commenter wants to keep it a secret."
Positive"Recommended as a taco spot located on 28th St."
Positive"Los Tacos was my favorite, but both are excellent."
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