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Ready to take a bite out of New York? Hope you've come hungry. In a city where creativity is expressed in innumerable ways, the food scene takes center stage, with literally thousands of chances to taste what Gotham is all about. Whether lining up at street stands, gobbling down legendary deli and diner grub, or chasing a covete
Ready to take a bite out of New York? Hope you've come hungry. In a city where creativity is expressed in innumerable ways, the food scene takes center stage, with literally thousands of chances to taste what Gotham is all about. Whether lining up at street stands, gobb
Ready to take a bite out of New York? Hope you've come hungry. In a city where creativity is expressed in innumerable wa
Ready to take a bite out of New York? Hope you've come hungry. In a city where creativity is expressed in innumerable ways, the food scene takes center stage, with literally thousands of chances to taste what Gotham is all about. Whether lining up at street stands, gobbling down legendary deli and diner grub, or chasing a coveted reservation at the latest celebrity-chef venue, New Yorkers are a demanding yet appreciative audience.
Every neighborhood offers temptations high, low, and in between, meaning there's truly something for every taste, whim, and budget. No matter how you approach dining out here, it's hard to go wrong. Planning a day of shopping among the glittering flagship boutiques along 5th and Madison Avenues? Stop into one of the Upper East Side's storied restaurants for a repast among the "ladies who lunch." Clubbing in the Meatpacking District? Tuck into a meal at eateries as trendy as their patrons. Craving authentic ethnic? From food trucks to hidden joints, there are almost more choices than there are appetites. Recent years have also seen entire food categories, from ramen to meatballs to mac 'n' cheese, riffed upon and fetishized, and at many restaurants you find an almost religious reverence for seasonal, locally sourced cuisine.
And don't forget—New York is still home to more celebrity chefs than any other city. Your chances of running into your favorite cookbook author, Food Network celeb, or paparazzi-friendly chef are high, adding even more star wattage to a restaurant scene with an already through-the-roof glamour quotient. Newfound economic realities, however, have revived appreciation for value, meaning you can tap into wallet-friendly choices at every level of the food chain. Rest assured, this city does its part to satisfy your appetite. Ready, set, eat.
Head to this 5th Avenue food truck for superb tacos at $2 or less apiece. Options include chicken, veal head, spicy chorizo, and spicy pork. If you can avoid the temptation to devour your tacos on the spot, consider strolling to nearby Sunset Park to enjoy them with a Manhattan view. The truck typically operates from 1 pm to 5 am daily except Wednesday, when service starts at 7:30 pm. Another truck, open Friday through Wednesday from 1 pm to 1 am, parks at 39th Street and 5th Avenue, outside the 9th Avenue D train entrance. There's also a sit-down location at 4324 4th Avenue.
Food truck on west side of 5th Ave., Brooklyn, New York, 11232, USA
This small, mostly outdoor eatery feels more like a beach destination oasis than a New York City dining spot. For the perfect post-beach pit stop, order some Mexican-style street tacos (try the fried fish) and a cold cerveza, and bask in the chill surfer vibes as the sun goes down.
With colorful bottles of Jarritos (a Mexican soft drink) lining the window and sepia-toned photographs adorning the walls, this small, no-frills café named after the Mayan calendar serves Mexican breakfast all day, as well as an array of tacos, tortas (sandwiches), pulque (a traditional alcoholic beverage), chilaquiles (a breakfast dish made with fried corn tortillas and eggs), and aqua frescas. You can also order beer, cocktails, or a michelada to enjoy in the covered patio out front.
The bi-level eatery at this bustling Mexican cantina just off Broadway has a festive vibe, with several seating options: bar, balcony, main dining room, and ceviche bar. Foodies flock here for three types of guacamole (traditional, fruited, and spicy), well-executed ceviches, Mexico City–style tacos with Negra Modelo–braised brisket, and quesadillas with black truffle and huitlacoche (a corn fungus known as “the Mexican truffle”). There's an extensive tequila selection—upward of 100 brands. Adventurous palates are drawn to tacos featuring chili-studded dried grasshoppers. Another Toloache location is on the Upper East Side. Reservations are recommended, especially around pretheater dinner time.
251 W. 50th St., New York, New York, 10019-6701, USA
You'd be hard-pressed to find a more authentic taquería than this one, in the front room of a tortilla factory. Meals are inexpensive and delicious (the spicy chorizo taco is a popular option), which means the place gets busy, especially on weekend nights, when the handwritten order tickets sometimes vaporize amid the busy crowd. It's BYOB, so stop in at the corner deli if you want something stronger than Jarritos soda with your tacos.
You can't miss this fun taquería inspired by Mexico City's Zona Rosa neighborhood, thanks to the 1946 Airstream trailer embedded in the facade—the eatery started as a food truck and the restaurant was built around it. Tacos, like the flavorful mahimahi with grilled pineapple, onion, and cilantro, arrive on the bottom of a two-tiered wooden platter, with three salsas on top. Be sure to start with a margarita (classic or flavored with watermelon, pineapple, or jalapeño) and the luscious guacamole served with homemade chips. On a warm night, the terrace overlooking Metropolitan Avenue is the place to be.
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