Empellon Taqueria

4.4 (1562)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

230 West 4th, New York, NY 10014

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Neighbourhood gem

Empellón Taqueria is local, Mexican inspired restaurant and bar from Chef Alex Stupak, located in the heart of the West Village.

Our menu focusses on tacos, ceviche, queso fundidos and seasonal vegetable dishes.

We use fresh masa to make our corn tortillas daily, (they’re gluten free).

Our drink menu focuses on margaritas and cocktails crafted from artisanal Mexican spirits. Beer and wine is also available, with happy hour specials served at our Sunday – Friday, including late night.

We serve dinner 7 nights a week, brunch on Saturday and Sunday beginning at noon, and offer a Sunday evening prix fixe. Takeout and delivery are also available via Seamless, GrubHub or Caviar.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
https://www.empellon.com/location/taqueria/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Alex Stupak
Private party facilities
Empellón hosts an array of special events, private parties and dining functions for parties up to 150. We can accommodate corporate events, holiday parties, birthday celebrations, anniversary and engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, conferences, seminars and much more.

Location
230 West 4th, New York, NY 10014
Area
West Village
Cross Street
W 10th St
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
A,B,C,D,E,F,M Train to W4th. 1 Train to Christopher Street.
Entertainment
An eclectic mix of background music, selected to enhance a fun and energetic dining experience.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Empellon Taqueria.

4.4

(1562)

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
2.2Value

Noise • Energetic

1,562 Reviews

WA
WAK2013 Gold
New York City182 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Consistently wonderful and creative Mexican cuisine presented in a lively "scene". Empellon and Buvette are my go to West Village restaurants.
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Foodie100
Los Angeles38 reviews
2.0
Dined on 23 February 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I had made reservations for my visiting friend’s birthday a week in advance. I confirmed when I got a confirmation text. We showed up on time and host said it would be a few minutes for our table. 25 minutes later he tried to seat us at the communal high top table. I told him I reserved a table and it was a birthday. He, Aaron, was unapologetic explaining some bigger parties had come in so we would need to be seated at communal table. I was surprised how bossy and unapologetic he was about the situation. He said we could be put on the walk in wait list if we wanted a table! He was extremely rude. We left mad without eating so he cancelled my reservation so I couldn’t leave a review. We went back the next afternoon because I do love the food and I’ve enjoyed this neighborhood restaurant for years. Again, the hostess was not welcoming but the waitress and waitress staff were wonderful as were the food and cocktails. Not a place with a warm welcoming hospitality/host staff.
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Loves2EatandDrink Gold
New York City27 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Spouse and I had a fun and delicious dinner here, we enjoyed the queso fundido with shishito peppers and mezcal margaritas. The lobster tacos were our clear favorite over the duck tacos. But the revelation of the night was the Kishu mandarins dessert, the ice bar that breaks open and spills out tequila toffee was a delight!
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OpenTable Diner Gold
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Forever and always my fave place for tacos and margaritas ♥︎
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drovic Gold
London3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 1 February 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Only one high chair for the whole restaurant, slow service, much narrower menu than it used to. Got an expired beer that took forever. Felt like it expired on the way. To top things off we forgot our baby’s water bottle and they were nice to call back and tell us, only to find out that five days later they ‘had cleared the lost and found’ and thrown it away. Thanks and goodbye empellón
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concertcrazii29 Gold
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was outstanding! The steak & fish tacos were delicious.
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WA
WAK2013 Gold
New York City182 reviews
3.0
Dined on 25 January 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The brussel sprout and scallop tacos were excellent and creative - texture, layers of flavor. This is my go to eatery before Jazz in the Village.
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JennaW
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks and sat next to a famous person!
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Toronto / Ontario10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious guacamole and tacos! Was easily able to get a Saturday night reservation for 4. Great for a night out with friends.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was excellent. Would highly recommended this restaurant
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
https://www.empellon.com/location/taqueria/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Alex Stupak
Private party facilities
Empellón hosts an array of special events, private parties and dining functions for parties up to 150. We can accommodate corporate events, holiday parties, birthday celebrations, anniversary and engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, conferences, seminars and much more.

Location
230 West 4th, New York, NY 10014
Area
West Village
Cross Street
W 10th St
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
A,B,C,D,E,F,M Train to W4th. 1 Train to Christopher Street.
Entertainment
An eclectic mix of background music, selected to enhance a fun and energetic dining experience.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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