East Village gem w/ authentic, nose-to-tail pork tacos. A must-try for carnitas lovers!
Visit Carnitas Ramirez in the East Village for their "whole pig cookery," featuring tacos made with various parts of the pig and topped with chicharrons.
Morgan Carter reviews Carnitas Ramirez, an East Village taqueria that focuses on nose-to-tail pork dishes, praising its authentic offerings and lively atmosphere.
Carnitas Ramirez is an East Village taqueria from the masterminds behind Taqueria Ramirez. This spot is dedicated to the art of 'whole pig cookery,' offering a unique nose-to-tail experience with tacos crafted from a variety of pork cuts. The lively atmosphere, often spilling onto the street, makes it a vibrant destination for authentic Mexican flavors.
Carnitas Ramirez specializes in pork, offering a true nose-to-tail experience. Diners can enjoy tacos made from various parts of the pig, with many recommending the 'surtida' taco as a standout. The authenticity and rich flavors of the carnitas are consistently praised.
"The 'surtida' taco, which features a mix of various pork parts, is frequently highlighted as a must-try. Other recommended options include tacos made with lengua, cheek, and other nose-to-tail cuts."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Carnitas Ramirez, highlighting its authentic Mexican flavors and the unique nose-to-tail approach to pork. The quality and variety of carnitas tacos are frequently mentioned as standout features.
Important Note
The restaurant primarily functions as a grab-and-go spot with limited seating, and it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
"The user poses a hypothetical scenario comparing the dining experience at highly-ranked restaurants to spending $50 at Carnitas Ramirez, suggesting it as a benchmark for value and experience."
Neutral"This commenter suggested good taco shops with a salsa bar, specifically mentioning Carnitas Ramirez as an example."
Positive"Carnitas Ramirez is listed as a general recommendation for the variety of food available in NYC."
Neutral"In response to a comment about Carnitas Ramirez, the original poster noted that while it's excellent, it's not located near Union Square, but they appreciated the recommendation."
Positive"This commenter identifies Carnitas Ramirez as the most authentic carnitas available in NYC. They also mention Wayne & Sons as a great taco spot."
Positive"This commenter found Carnitas Ramirez to be the only truly good taco spot they've tried in NYC so far, considering others, including Taqueria Ramirez, to be mediocre. They have not yet tried Carininito."
Positive"This restaurant is highly recommended, described as the commenter's favorite bite in the city."
Positive"This restaurant is listed as a place to repeat."
Positive"The commenter mentions Cranitas Ramirez as their current favorite bite of food, though not necessarily for an anniversary."
Positive"This user mentioned Carnitas Remirez as a personal favorite in the East Village area."
Positive"The author believes Carnitas Ramirez is superior to Taqueria Ramirez, citing a better variety of meats."
Positive"Carnitas Ramirez is referred to as an institution."
Positive"This establishment is considered to serve possibly the best tacos in NYC today."
Positive"This user recommends Carnitas Ramirez instead of Los Tacos No 1."
Positive"The surtida taco at Carnitas Ramirez is a dish this commenter has been returning for recently."
Positive"This user enjoyed Santo Taco and found it difficult to choose a favorite between it and Carnitas Ramirez in the downtown Manhattan scene."
Positive"Carnitas Ramirez in the East Village is recommended as amazing."
Positive"Carnitas Ramirez was recommended."
Neutral"The user has a weekly tradition of getting tacos from Carnitas Ramirez and looks forward to it immensely."
Positive"The user considers tacos and consommé from Carnitas Ramirez a favorite meal, even a bonding ritual."
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