Empellon Taqueria
When notable dessert chef Alex Stupak, the recipient of numerous awards for his work at heavy hitter restaurants such as wd-50, decides to branch out on his own and set up an elegant, but non-stuffy Mexican restaurant you might be hesitant to go (at first). NY's current fascination with Mexican food does not look to be dwindling any time soon, but consider Stupak's Taqueria a solid choice for lunch with authentic Mexican elevated offerings that bridge the gap between Mexican cuisine and tacos in NYC.
Empellon Taqueria, 230 West 4th Street
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