Amazing tacos that rival California's best, solid and underrated.
This Mexican taqueria in Greenpoint is praised for its tacos, with some calling them 'sooo good' and comparing them favorably to those found in California. While generally considered a strong contender, a few reviews suggest they might not be the absolute best and can be a bit pricey for their size.
The tacos here are the main draw, with the 'sooo good' rating from multiple users. The carne asada and al pastor tacos are frequently mentioned, with some also recommending the tripa, suadero, and lengua. While many find the tacos delicious, one reviewer noted they can be a bit oily and another found them small for the $6 price point.
"The tacos are highly recommended, with specific mentions of tripa, carne asada, suadero, and lengua. Some users also enjoyed the adasa and pastor tacos."
Customers generally have a positive view of the tacos, with many considering them top-tier and a favorite. However, some find them a bit small for the price and occasionally oily.
Important Note
Tacos can be small for the price and may become dry if service is slow.
"This commenter found the tacos at El Chato to be very oily but still delicious, specifically mentioning the adasa and pastor."
Positive"Comparing El Chato to Ramirez, this user finds El Chato's tacos smaller and not as good, suggesting it's only worth visiting if Ramirez has a long line."
Negative"This user regards El Chato as a solid, underrated spot in Greenpoint."
Positive"This user enjoys El Chato, particularly when it's busy and service is fast. They advise that the meat can dry out if service is slow."
Positive"The author found the Asada taco very tasty but noted that the tacos are extremely small for the $6 price point, making it difficult to recommend beyond trying it."
Negative"This commenter recommends El Chato for tripa tacos, also suggesting Taco Mix in Harlem."
Positive"The original poster recommends El Chato for their tripa tacos, noting that their carne asada, suadero, and lengua are also great."
Positive"The original poster confirms El Chato is a favorite and acknowledges the Beli app ratings can be skewed, especially for new users."
Positive"This commenter asks if the original poster has tried El Chato and notes that the Beli app rating system can be skewed."
Neutral"This commenter considers Taqueria El Chato a favorite, rating it better than Los Tacos No. 1 and easier to access due to shorter lines."
Positive"Taqueria El Chato received a strong rating of 9.6 from the original poster."
Positive"This user believes Taqueria El Chato's tacos are top-tier and can compete with California spots, though they acknowledge they might not be the absolute best ever."
Positive"This user had the carne asada and al pastor tacos at Taqueria El Chato and found them decent but not outstanding, willing to give them another try."
Neutral"This user highly recommends the tacos from Taqueria El Chato, calling them 'sooo good'."
Positive"Taqueria El Chato in Greenpoint might be open late depending on business, and is located near bars."
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