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Empellon Cocina
105 First Ave
New York NY 10003
(212) 780-0999
New York NY 10003
(212) 780-0999
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Thrillist
A curvaceous, white brick interio sets the mood for the seriously shareable Mariscos (like mezcal-cured ocean trout w/ roe & cream cheese) at EC.
A curvaceous, white brick interio sets the mood for the seriously shareable Mariscos (like mezcal-cured ocean trout w/ roe & cream cheese) at EC.
rohun
Get the lobster queso dish to split. Best. Thing. Ever.
Get the lobster queso dish to split. Best. Thing. Ever.
The Wall Street Journal
Chilaquiles, a traditional Mexican hangover cure that is typically made from leftovers, eggs and salsa-soaked fried corn-tortilla strips, is dressed up here with meaty maitake mushrooms.
Chilaquiles, a traditional Mexican hangover cure that is typically made from leftovers, eggs and salsa-soaked fried corn-tortilla strips, is dressed up here with meaty maitake mushrooms.
Tribeca
Inspired Mexican plates and extensive agave spirits collection
Inspired Mexican plates and extensive agave spirits collection
Jon S.
everything is delicious. no reservation? just sit at the bar.
everything is delicious. no reservation? just sit at the bar.
Paraag S.
Guac and masa chips and lobster with cheese dish were excellent. Tapas style so fun to try a bunch of flavors. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu)
Guac and masa chips and lobster with cheese dish were excellent. Tapas style so fun to try a bunch of flavors. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu)
Nick S.
Clean, vibrant and familiar flavors presented in a modern way
Clean, vibrant and familiar flavors presented in a modern way
BULLDOG Gin
Tonight is the night to live boldly. Go on, call BULLDOG at the bar.
Tonight is the night to live boldly. Go on, call BULLDOG at the bar.
Christina S.
Have the lobster queso
Have the lobster queso
Proper Idleness
guacamole yes
guacamole yes
SNOCRU
Best Margo's in the city!
Best Margo's in the city!
Jackie S.
The guac made NYMag's best of list in 2011. Alex Stupak's 2nd Empellon restaurant that everyone is freaking out about.
The guac made NYMag's best of list in 2011. Alex Stupak's 2nd Empellon restaurant that everyone is freaking out about.
Kathryn Y.
Use your knife to scrape every last caramelized bit of cheese from the cast iron pan for the Melted Tetilla Cheese with Lobster, Tomate Frito, and Kol (Yucatan stylewhite sauce).
Use your knife to scrape every last caramelized bit of cheese from the cast iron pan for the Melted Tetilla Cheese with Lobster, Tomate Frito, and Kol (Yucatan stylewhite sauce).
the.Salon
Lobster queso is pretty amazing & the space is gorgeous & not unbearably noisy. On nearly all other fronts, however, the wv location is far superior..not to mention much more wallet friendly.
Lobster queso is pretty amazing & the space is gorgeous & not unbearably noisy. On nearly all other fronts, however, the wv location is far superior..not to mention much more wallet friendly.
Sofia F.
The Queso Fundido (melted cheese) with lobster and flour tortillas is to die for. Take it from a Mexicana wo likes to eat well.
The Queso Fundido (melted cheese) with lobster and flour tortillas is to die for. Take it from a Mexicana wo likes to eat well.
7th.List
Alex Stupak, who previously did desserts at wd~50 and Alinea, has opened this East Village restaurant. It's a sister spot to his West Village taqueria, and the menu is slightly more upscale.
Alex Stupak, who previously did desserts at wd~50 and Alinea, has opened this East Village restaurant. It's a sister spot to his West Village taqueria, and the menu is slightly more upscale.
Nick R.
Looking forward to the EV outpost of Alex Stupak's successful WV taco venture. Should be open in Feb 2012.
Looking forward to the EV outpost of Alex Stupak's successful WV taco venture. Should be open in Feb 2012.
Claire M.
Their michelada is not typical but good!
Their michelada is not typical but good!
Alexis
People arent kidding about the lobster queso. Delish!! Kinda pricier than you think, though!
People arent kidding about the lobster queso. Delish!! Kinda pricier than you think, though!
Melissa R.
Best guacamole in NYC?
Best guacamole in NYC?
Eva
Paws up for the best guacamole in NYC. For realz.
Paws up for the best guacamole in NYC. For realz.
Darren L.
As everyone has said, the lobster queso is a must and if you have more than 5 people, get 2. Guacamole is great. Def do the 7 salsa sampler and do the flat iron steak.
As everyone has said, the lobster queso is a must and if you have more than 5 people, get 2. Guacamole is great. Def do the 7 salsa sampler and do the flat iron steak.
Jorge O.
The Hecho en Humo is a Mexican take on the Old Fashioned: tequila instead of whiskey, and a Mexican Coke reduction instead of simple syrup.
The Hecho en Humo is a Mexican take on the Old Fashioned: tequila instead of whiskey, and a Mexican Coke reduction instead of simple syrup.
Jorge O.
Want something a little crazy and totally out of this world? Try the Pistachio Milk Punch.
Want something a little crazy and totally out of this world? Try the Pistachio Milk Punch.
David S.
Disgusting and overpriced. Skip it and go to Toucan and the Lion around the corner.
Disgusting and overpriced. Skip it and go to Toucan and the Lion around the corner.
Charles B.
stick to the apps and tacos. share a bunch of 'em (guac and lobster queso among them) and skip the mains, they were meh.
stick to the apps and tacos. share a bunch of 'em (guac and lobster queso among them) and skip the mains, they were meh.
Michelle C.
NY Foodie Reco: Peeky Toe Crab, Lobster & cheese, Squid w/Heriloom potatoes, guac w/pistachios
NY Foodie Reco: Peeky Toe Crab, Lobster & cheese, Squid w/Heriloom potatoes, guac w/pistachios
Dina F.
This lobster queso has got game.
This lobster queso has got game.
Volker A. D.
You should get the Sauvignon Blanc Hager from Austria, great wine. Perfect with Stupak's food.
You should get the Sauvignon Blanc Hager from Austria, great wine. Perfect with Stupak's food.
Schuyler B.
Hecho en humo is a sick cocktail. Surprisingly smooth and complex. The coceronnes are amazingly light.
Hecho en humo is a sick cocktail. Surprisingly smooth and complex. The coceronnes are amazingly light.
maya b.
Get the pistachio guac!
Get the pistachio guac!
André A.
Eater recommends the arroz con leche
Eater recommends the arroz con leche
Serious Eats
The menus at Empellón Cocina change often, in the dining room and at the bar.
The menus at Empellón Cocina change often, in the dining room and at the bar.
Stephanie S.
Even if you have a res, you'll have to wait for at least 30 mins.
Even if you have a res, you'll have to wait for at least 30 mins.
Anoop R.
Get the Michelada. It's incredible.
Get the Michelada. It's incredible.
Josh B.
Magical Mexican like you've never had before. #sensational #ingenious #amazing #magical -foodie magician
Magical Mexican like you've never had before. #sensational #ingenious #amazing #magical -foodie magician
nora w.
There is a dish with melted cheese and lobster. This should really go without saying, but ORDER THAT.
There is a dish with melted cheese and lobster. This should really go without saying, but ORDER THAT.
Jeana C.
Amazing food. Recommend getting many plates and sharing (size is right for that). Try: Guac, Roasted Carrots, Mango + Crab, Lobster Queso, Kale Taco, Scallop Taco. All so tasty!
Amazing food. Recommend getting many plates and sharing (size is right for that). Try: Guac, Roasted Carrots, Mango + Crab, Lobster Queso, Kale Taco, Scallop Taco. All so tasty!
Corinna P.
My life was just changed by a $9 pastrami taco. Also beet juice mescal cocktail. And you might as well try pistachio guac like everyone says.
My life was just changed by a $9 pastrami taco. Also beet juice mescal cocktail. And you might as well try pistachio guac like everyone says.
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