LA-style taqueria w/ standout burritos & quesadillas, & a great salsa bar. Tacos are solid but can be messy.
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 San Diego-based taqueria brings a taste of Southern California to NYC, serving up flavorful Mexican fare. While it may not entirely live up to the social media buzz, it stands as a solid choice for a casual lunch, especially when popular neighboring spots have long waits. The establishment is particularly noted for its well-executed burritos and quesadillas, highlighting their chewy flour tortillas and satisfying fillings.
This Mexican taqueria, originating from San Diego, offers a variety of dishes including tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. The al pastor and adobada tacos are frequently praised for their flavor and crispiness, and the salsa bar is a notable feature. While the burritos are generally considered good, some find them small for the price, and the tacos have been criticized for an excessive amount of guacamole. Carne asada fries are also mentioned as being less successful.
"The adobada/al pastor tacos are highly recommended for their flavor and crispiness. The burritos and quesadillas are also highlighted as standout items, particularly for their well-made tortillas."
Customers generally praise the authentic flavors and recommend the tacos, particularly the adobada and al pastor varieties. However, some find the burritos to be a letdown in terms of size for the price, and the tacos can be overly loaded with guacamole.
Important Note
The tacos can be messy due to an excessive amount of guacamole, and the burritos, while tasty, may be considered small for their price.
"The user mentioned Taqueria by el Pietro as one of two taquerias that came to mind when discussing burrito options."
Neutral"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."
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