MitchW Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 While I've yet to have the opportunity to try Taqueria Ramirez (it is in Greenpoint, after all), yesterday we strolled over to Avenue B and E. 3rd St. to experience Carnitas Ramirez. A worthwhile stroll... Barriga (pork belly), costilla (rib meat), and maciza (butt). https://www.carnitasramirez.com/menu-explained Great tortillas, overall deliciousness. And sitting on overturned, empty, 5 gallon paint canisters from Home Depot is my idea of a good time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 I was at Avenue B and East 4th yesterday. Wish I'd known. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethG Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 The only open Friday-to-Sunday thing is infuriatingly inconvenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I like the greenpoint one a lot more than the ev one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchW Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 20 minutes ago, AaronS said: I like the greenpoint one a lot more than the ev one. But aren't they two majorly different offerings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 (edited) they're both taco places that don't serve seafood or cheese and use the same corn tortillas and salsas? I like the al pastor, nopales, and campechano tacos in greenpoint more than any of the four things I had at the EV one. both places are worth going to but I think you can have a better, more varied meal at the one in greenpoint. Edited August 13 by AaronS you're supposed to leave a space between words in english I think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I guess I should have said if you like the new one try the original. you can also stop by enrique olivera's esse taco on the way there, where I'd stick to the steak and mushroom (and order flour tortillas). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakeater Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 The new one focuses on Carnitas, from Michoacan. The OG one focuses on Mexico City style tacos. It's a lot easier to find Carnitas in NYC than Suaderos. Although, to be fair, not good Carnitas., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethG Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 6 hours ago, AaronS said: I like the al pastor, nopales, and campechano tacos in greenpoint more than any of the four things I had at the EV one. both places are worth going to but I think you can have a better, more varied meal at the one in greenpoint. I think I liked the nopales the best out there. The pastor and suadero were on a level with other good renditions I’ve had around town. The tripa was a bit disappointing compared to some other places. Found them a bit skimpy and lacking any texture. Is it a destination? If I lived in Greenpoint I’d go now and then for a quick between-meals bite or light lunch. As it is now I’ve only popped in when I happened to have other business in the area. I guess I’m saying if one was to go out there - have something else to do. (Luckily, there are plenty of good options in walking distance) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 where have you had better al pastor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakeater Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 The Al Pastor at Taco Mix is off the hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 that's the place on 116th st? I'll go tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakeater Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Go. You won't believe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 I been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryOlds2TheReturnofGerry Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Mexico Diner on Cortelyou has great al pastor and their salsas aren't messing around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakeater Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Oh wow I forgot about that place! It's REALLY good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakeater Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Of course I have to throw in a plug for Taqueria Al Pastor, down the street from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 I like both those places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethG Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 (edited) 16 hours ago, AaronS said: where have you had better al pastor? I’ll say upfront I’m not an Al pastor specialist. It’ll usually be one of a number of tacos ordered and while usually good, among the less interesting to me. It’s often more like a palate cleanser between the buche and tripa. I find a narrower spectrum of difference between the high and low than I will with other cuts. Not necessarily better, but perhaps around but same level - aforementioned Taco Mix. Assorted street carts along Roosevelt, but especially the one with the big pot of bubbling lard around 79th/80th or so. Also one of the two directly outside the station - I think it was Charly, but it might have been the other one. (Admittedly, the carts are all typically midnight-or-later eats when things inherently taste better and my memory is foggier.) There are decent Sunset Park options. Bronco and Poblanitos are in my regular rotation. Maybe Matamoros and/or Ricos but it’s been awhile. Haven’t tried it at Rancho Grande yet but I’ve liked most things I’ve had there so far. Edited August 14 by SethG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 I don’t like any of the sunset park options you mention but it’s been a while I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 I really, really liked my meal at taco mix. will definitely go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Flon Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 14 hours ago, AaronS said: I really, really liked my meal at taco mix. will definitely go back. It's a fabulous place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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