Los Tacos No. 1 was created by 3 friends who wanted to bring authentic Mexican tacos to the east coast. They did a superb job keeping their product simple and fresh and now have multiple locations around the city. There was no seating and a line to order but it moved quickly and choices are limited so that helps. Once you order and pay you take your recipt to the line of “taco makers” and they assemble your order after asking if you want corn or flour tortillas. There was a station with hot sauces and pico de gallo which one of the employees was nice enough to point out to us. From there make a beeline to whatever counter has a space for you to put your drink on while you eat some fabulous tacos. Limes were on the counter where you picked up your tacos and napkin dispensers are located on many counters. They sell no liquor or beer but have lots of sodas as well as bottled water. Our mouths left with a wonderful glow – you should try one of their branches when in New York City.
Set-up
Food
The Carne Asada or grilled steak was good with lots of flavor in the meat. It blended well with the sauces to give it some spice. We chose corn tortillas for both and they were tender with good corn flavor. All come seasoned with onion, cilantro, salsa and guacamole. This was great but didn’t have the depth of flavor that the pork did.
The Adobada or marinated pork was cut off a rotating spit as it was ordered. It was divine. The meat was tender, bursting with flavor and juiciness. It really went well with the sauces and it’s the one we’d get if we ever go back.
Where’s Frankie???
LOL! You’re good! It was so crowded and chaotic that she stayed in my purse. I think I was afraid she’d get into the sauces, so she took a catnap. Sorry about that, but a good catch!
I’m not sure this blog is even worth reading without Frankie. 😑
Indeed! She’s just so afraid to get her paws dirty! 🤪
I’ll be in New York City in October for one night. Let me know if there’s one restaurant I definitely should have dinner at.
This most recent trip our hands down favorite was Eulalie, where Corton used to be. Their menu changes daily and it’s run with the husband in the kitchen and wife out front and also chosing wines. One quirk is that they only take reservations by phone. If you are interested at the end of dinner they will give you a tour of the kitchen. It runs about $150/ person at dinner. My write up of it will be published on July 17. For a snack get a pork taco at Lost Tacos and be sure to spice it up with their sauces. So many good choices there and without knowing what part of town I based this on our most recent trip. This is the south part of Manhattan – Tribeca. Hope you have a great trip – at least the heat wave should be gone by then!
Yum!
OMG! I can’t believe how good the pork ones were. Such simplicity done extremely well! Happy Fourth of July to you and your family!