Tehuitzingo
Tehuitzingo, located at 695 10th Ave in Hell's Kitchen, New York, is a must-visit spot for anyone craving authentic Mexican flavors in the city. This charming, unassuming hole-in-the-wall restaurant has earned a reputation as one of the best places for tacos in New York City, serving up dishes that are both satisfying and incredibly flavorful.
One of the highlights here is the tacos de carnita-tender, juicy roasted pork tucked inside two perfectly double-wrapped tortillas. These tacos are the epitome of simplicity and flavor, with the pork generously filling every bite. It’s easy to see why these are a fan favorite. For those who enjoy variety, the tacos de bistec are also available, though the steak quality might not always stand out compared to the carnitas.
Aside from the tacos, Tehuitzingo offers a range of other Mexican staples. The quesadillas are a steal at just $5, packed with a hearty filling of meat and cheese, offering a rich, satisfying experience. The cemitas and tortas are also highly recommended, boasting generous portions at prices that won’t break the bank-often under $9.
The ambiance at Tehuitzingo complements its menu, with quirky, eclectic decor that adds to the casual, cozy vibe. The restaurant feels like a slice of Mexico, especially when paired with a cold Corona and the sounds of Spanish soap operas playing in the background. It’s an immersive experience that makes you feel like you've stepped into a small corner of Mexico within the bustling city.
With its welcoming service, reasonable prices, and a menu that delivers authentic Mexican flavors, Tehuitzingo stands as a hidden gem in Hell's Kitchen. It’s a place that locals and visitors alike should take the time to enjoy before it potentially gets overshadowed by larger corporate restaurant chains.
Tehuitzingo Reviews
Once upon a time, there was a magical city with amazing people and food. Then the evil people from the netherworlds of the corporate American Midwest moved to the the amazing city and killed it slowly. The end. It's a matter of time before Hell's Kitchen is completed inundated with megacorp restaurant groups and starts going by HeKi or some other silly monicker, but until then eat at Tehuitzingo and savor it! Unlike Dos Caminos or Rosa Mexicano, which will surely be the main "Mexican" offerings in the area in a few years, the food here is aunethitic, fantastic, and cheap. For $5 you can get a quesadilla that is overstuffed with meat and cheese and accompanied by so much more than a plastic wrapper. The cemitas and tortas are simply off the hook, and priced very reasonably at less than $9. Quality food, a quirky interior, and reasonable prices make this place a gem. Enjoy it while you can!
HIDDEN GEM Came here on a recommendation: amazing enchiladas (salsa roja if you dare) and flautas! A few Coronas, some Spanish soap operas, and it feels like you're in Mexico!
We were brought here by a New Yorker to grab a quick bite. I didn't have high expectations based on the appearance and I was never too crazy for Mexican food. I ended up ordering a Cubana. It's a huge sandwich, big enough for two people. Oh my God, it was amazing! The sandwich was carefully layered with roast pork, ham, pork brawn, sausage, avocado, and a Oaxaca cheese, plus lettuce and tomatoes. Super tasty. It's got to be one of the best sandwiches I've eaten. I loved every bite! It's a hole-in-the-wall. They have counters and barstools if you want to eat there. They also sell Mexican snacks and drinks. I'd definitely return to this place!
Some of the best food is found in very unassuming places.If you want tacos for $2.50 and beers for $3.25 come to this hole in the wall. I have had tacos up and down this city, here at Tehuitzingo it rates high, very high. I had two each of the following: Carnitas, Enchiladas and Pastor. All delicious and yummy. They were moist and full of flavor. The meat was pull coarse and it had a nice bite to it. It was top with raw chop onions and cilantro. It was hot, tasty, fantastic, all the good things that you remember in a good taco. The restaurant is a narrow space with a grocery store up front and the Taqueria in the back. It has about 12 or so bar stools and you order at the back window and wait for your food to be call. Select your beverage of choice, my was a Pacifico, and enjoy. This place is one of those no frills gems that has people coming back again and again.
This is the real deal. This super cool hole-in-the-wall in Hell's Kitchen has the best tacos in the city. Their guacamole is pretty good, but you must get their tacos de carnita (roasted pork): 2 succulent pockets of amor filled of tasty pork all the way to the rim of the double tortillas. Simple and yet delicious. Their tacos de bistec are good, but the meat is not top notch. I haven't had anything else yet, because after two of these babies I'm already calling the referee. Great service, cool place, bar stools surrounded by interesting decor. Best in NYC.