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Tacos

Nassau
Lifestyle
Best Tacos Found At This Wantagh Eatery: Voters Best Tacos Found At This Wantagh Eatery: Voters
Best Tacos Found At This Wantagh Eatery: Voters Just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Dirty Taco and Tequila — which has multiple locations across Long Island — has been voted as having the best tacos around, according to the Bethpage Best of Long Island 2024 results. It is the third time the eatery has won the title.  Self-described as being “part LA food truck and part Asian street food with an urban street vibe,” the eatery offers a variety of innovative flavors — think Asian sloppy joe, Thai meatball, bang bang shrimp, and chicken tinga tacos — that sets it apart from a normal taco spot.  Related Story: Fan Favorite Re…

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by Sophie Grieser
Cape May
Business
'Hidden Gem:' Wildwood Crest Taco Shop Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America 'Hidden Gem:' Wildwood Crest Taco Shop Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America
'Hidden Gem:' Wildwood Crest Taco Shop Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America A New Jersey taco shop made Yelp's list of 100 best in the U.S. But you'll have to wait until May 2024 to try it. Yelp has released its list of "Top 100 US Taco Spots 2023," and according to the rundown, one Wildwood Crest shop is a must-try. Sun Dog on the Beach came in at No. 66. According to its website, Sun Dog on the Beach is a "casual, beachfront restaurant" that incorporates local fish, meat, and produce, in an effort to support local business. Sun Dog has a 4.8-star rating on Yelp, where one consumer calls the food "consistently delicious." Another called it a "hidden gem." …

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by Cecilia Levine
Suffolk NY
Lifestyle
Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth Opening In New Smithtown Location Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth Opening In New Smithtown Location
Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth Opening In New Smithtown Location A Long Island restaurant known for its fusion flavors has once again proven that it is worth the wait by opening its fifth location. The Smithtown location of Dirty Taco + Tequila, located at 716 Smithtown Bypass, officially opened its doors to the public on Friday, June 16, to the excitement of Long Islanders and taco lovers alike. Self-dubbed as “part LA taco truck and part Asian street food with an urban street vibe,” Dirty Taco + Tequila debuted its creative taco and cocktail offerings in 2018. View this post on Instagram A post share…

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by Sophie Grieser
Suffolk NY
Business
Popular Restaurant Reveals Opening Date For New Location In Suffolk County Popular Restaurant Reveals Opening Date For New Location In Suffolk County
Popular Restaurant Reveals Opening Date For New Location In Suffolk County A popular restaurant known for its burritos and salads is gearing up to open its newest location on Long Island. Shrimpy’s Burrito Bar plans to open in East Islip at 322 East Main Street on Monday, March 20, owner Ryan DiPaola told Daily Voice. It marks the third location for the chain, which first welcomed diners in 2018 in Massapequa Park. A second location later opened in South Huntington. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shrimpy’s Burrito Bar 🍤 (@shrimpysburritobar) DiPaola describes the eatery as a beach-themed, California-…

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by Michael Mashburn
Mt. Kisco
Lifestyle
Brand-New Mount Kisco Restaurant Cited For Top-Quality Ingredients, Delicious Dishes Brand-New Mount Kisco Restaurant Cited For Top-Quality Ingredients, Delicious Dishes
Brand-New Mount Kisco Restaurant Cited For Top-Quality Ingredients, Delicious Dishes A new spot in Northern Westchester for Mexican food is already receiving rave reviews for its authentic dishes.  Mexican Fiesta Taqueria, located in Mount Kisco at 360 North Bedford Rd. (Route 117), opened its doors on Thursday, Sept. 15, according to the business's Instagram page.  The restaurant is known for its many Mexican menu items, including tacos, burritos, nachos, and taco salads, and has received compliments for the quality of the ingredients used in each dish.  "What a treat! Nonstop delicious and top-quality ingredients and dishes at this new Mexican spot," said …

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by Ben Crnic
Nassau
Business
New Mineola Eatery That Serves Tacos, Margaritas To Hold Grand Opening New Mineola Eatery That Serves Tacos, Margaritas To Hold Grand Opening
New Mineola Eatery That Serves Tacos, Margaritas To Hold Grand Opening A new restaurant that specializes in tacos and margaritas will soon open for business on Long Island. Tulum Tacos & Tequila in Mineola is set to hold its grand opening on Thursday, Dec. 1, the eatery announced. The restaurant, located at 230 Jericho Turnpike, has shared plans for a variety of dishes that are set to be featured on the menu, including smoked mushroom tacos, Twinkies tres leches, and Mexican caesar salad. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tulum Tacos & Tequila (@tulumtacoli) The eatery is also set to serve a…

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by Nicole Valinote
Bucks
Business
Taco + Cocktail Bar Opening 2nd PA Location Outside Philly Taco + Cocktail Bar Opening 2nd PA Location Outside Philly
Taco + Cocktail Bar Opening 2nd PA Location Outside Philly Another taco and cocktail bar is slated to open its doors outside Philadelphia. Bomba is scheduled to open next month at the Village at Newtown located at 2930 South Eagle Road. The 5,059-square-foot restaurant will offer seating for 185 guests and semi-private space for meetings and events. It will also have an all-season outdoor space with heaters. “We hope for Bomba to become a getaway for the community when we open our doors in February,” said Bomba founder Andy Himmel. “We think Newtown will love our global flavors and welcoming environment that’s perfect for a night out with friend…

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by Nicole Acosta
Nassau
Lifestyle
Popular Long Island Food Truck Serves Up More Than Just Tasty Tacos Popular Long Island Food Truck Serves Up More Than Just Tasty Tacos
Popular Long Island Food Truck Serves Up More Than Just Tasty Tacos If you love a good taco and happen to be visiting the outlets in Suffolk County, then check out a food truck that foodies say is worth the trip. Cochinita Porky, usually at 1066 Long Island Ave., in Deer Park, is known for its unusual tacos and empanadas, with everything made fresh, using locally-sourced ingredients. From what locals and Yelpers say, the business is owned by two sisters who rent space in a body shop lot. And the prices are great too with four tacos and a can of soda costing just $10. Local Doug Gannon said he enjoys the Birria tacos and empanadas "as fresh as can be," and…

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by Kathy Reakes
Hudson
Business
Jersey City Taco Spot Crowned Best In NJ Jersey City Taco Spot Crowned Best In NJ
Jersey City Taco Spot Crowned Best In NJ National Taco Day is right around the corner (Oct. 4) -- and if you live in Jersey City, so is one of the best spots in the U.S. Mi Mariachi Taqueria in Journal Square was named the best taco spot in New Jersey by Yelp's list that runs down the best place in every state. "We looked at our reviews to identify businesses in the restaurants and food categories with a large concentration of reviews mentioning 'taco,' then ranked those businesses using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews mentioning 'taco,'" Yelp explained. Mi Mariachi customers say it is one o…

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by Cecilia Levine
New Haven
Business
Famed Local Chef Opening New Authentic, Downtown Restaurant Famed Local Chef Opening New Authentic, Downtown Restaurant
Famed Local Chef Opening New Authentic, Downtown Restaurant A prominent local chef - who has been featured on Food Network and in Yankee Magazine, and the New York Times - is starting his own new restaurant serving up contemporary Mexican street food. The executive chef and co-owner of the new establishment, Camacho Garage, is Arturo Franco-Camacho. He cooks at New Haven's Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill and Shell and Bones Oyster Bar. Camacho has been featured on "Food Nation with Bobby Flay" on the Food Network, recognized as “Excellent” in the New York Times, and has received accolades from Connecticut Magazine, Yankee Magazine, and Zagat…

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by Christina Coulter
Hudson
Lifestyle
Husband, Wife Bring NYC Food Truck To Union City With First-Ever Storefront Husband, Wife Bring NYC Food Truck To Union City With First-Ever Storefront
Husband, Wife Bring NYC Food Truck To Union City With First-Ever Storefront Chofi Birria food truck will soon embark on a new culinary adventure with the opening of a Union City brick and mortar taqueria.  Chofi Birria, which originated last year in New York City’s Smorgasburg food market, was launched by husband and wife Patrick Flammia and Kim Martin-Flammia.  The truck is known for its tender and savory tacos with birria, a spicy Mexican dish made of goat, mutton or beef. How exactly did Chofi Birria come to fruition? "Kim is Mexican American (from Puebla) and spent time on the west coast of Mexico where Birria is famed," said Patrick Flammia, …

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by Valerie Musson
Hackensack
Business
Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings 10/10/2019 Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings 10/10/2019
Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings 10/10/2019 Get ready for tacos, smoothie bowls and lots of BBQ. Reported initially by BoozyBurbs.com, here are some of the restaurants coming and going in the area. Scroll down for more. CLOSED: Blue Moon Mexican Cafe, Woodcliff Lake: After 17 years in business, the franchise sold its Kinderkamack Road spot. Locations in Englewood and Wyckoff remain open. OPENING: Kimchi Smoke, Bergenfield: After leaving for Westwood four years ago, the BBQ joint is opening a store in Foster Village, according to signage in the window. No word yet on opening date.  Kimchi Smoke is coming to Bergenfield.Kimchi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Suffolk NY
Lifestyle
Here Are Five Hotspots For Tacos In Nassau County Here Are Five Hotspots For Tacos In Nassau County
Here Are Five Hotspots For Tacos In Nassau County Some like them simple with savory meat, salsa, onions, and cilantro, while others consider top tacos ones with fancy ingredients, like grilled tenderloin, chipotle mayo and pineapple salsa. However, you enjoy them here's five places to try tacos in Nassau County. Cancun Mexican Grill, 716 Broadway, Massapequa: It's a family-owned sit-down Mexican restaurant and offer free delivery, says their website. The tacos come in threes. Choices include chicken, pork, and shrimp and they come with chips and salsa. A Yelp post by Edward Conley says, "I've had steak burrito/burrito bowl, tacos. Gre…

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by Donna Christopher
Ramapo
Business
Jersey Shore Burrito Joint Sets Sights On Rockland County Jersey Shore Burrito Joint Sets Sights On Rockland County
Jersey Shore Burrito Joint Sets Sights On Rockland County A Jersey Shore-based eatery that touts Mexican food fused with American flavor will be opening a location in Rockland County. While no leases have been signed, Bubbakoo's Burritos announced the Rockland restaurant (the exact location of which has not been announced) is among two development deals in the Empire State -- the other in Staten Island. Both are expected to open by summer of this year. The restaurant offers the usual fast-casual burrito fare such as burritos, bowls, tacos, salad, nachos and quesadillas -- but with 16 different protein options. Those include fried chicken, ba…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mamaroneck
Lifestyle
New LA-Style Taqueria Eatery Gaining Fanfare In Larchmont New LA-Style Taqueria Eatery Gaining Fanfare In Larchmont
New La-style Taqueria Eatery Gaining Fanfare In Larchmont Larchmont’s Petite Taqueria is has been serving up LA-style fare since the restaurant first opened its doors in early December. Located at 150 Larchmont Ave., Petite Taqueria labels itself as a “neighborhood LA-style taqueria.” On the menu, you’ll find a modest yet mouthwateringly delicious variety of tacos and quesadillas in addition to wine and beer. PT also serves authentic street corn on the cob as well as other savory sides. According to PT’s Facebook reviews, its ambiance is just as appealing as its cuisine. “Authentic, delicious…best Mexican food and LA ambiance, it feels like …

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by Valerie Musson