2026 NYC EATS — Where & what did you eat?

[Saregama]

Tacos x 2 (or 6):

Beto’s Carnitas y Guisados (LES)

Newish spot offering Mexico City style tacos and tortas. I chose Chambarete (shank) en Salsa Morita, Tinga de Pollo (I love tinga, but what made me choose it was that the lady at the counter said it was her favorite), and Pollo en Mole Verde. Almost added a mushroom one as well, but this was post Carnitas Ramirez (and a palate cleanser pause for a cookie at Clinton St Baking Co), so I “controlled” myself lol. Excellent flavors in all, and the accompaniments too – the pickled white onion, espec…

Carnitas Ramirez [East Village]

A mini taco crawl for me in the neighborhood, here and then Beto’s. I had trouble deciding on two, but ultimately went with Chamorro (shank) and Cachete (cheek), then was tempted Costilla (rib) for an unplanned third. Almost added Barriga (belly) and Nana (uterus, which I though might be similar in texture to Indian Khiri / udder), but then reminded myself I was also going to Beto’s and held back. All three were excellent. Cheek & shank are probably tied for me, with rib being only a hair behi…