Empellón Al Pastor
This lively, hyper-casual East Village spot serves up tacos and margaritas right across from Tompkins Square Park.
- Mon – Wed, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Thu, 16:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 13:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 13:00 – 23:00
- 132 Saint Marks Place
- 4.1 (643 reviews)
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Alex StupakChef
Description
Chef Alex Stupak's corner spot serves mash-up bar snacks, including a breakfast burrito available at night, alongside its core taco menu. To drink, there are cocktails and a rotating selection of 18 tap beers. On Thursdays, the kitchen introduces weekly specials that disappear seven days later. The space draws a bustling, sometimes noisy crowd that hangs out at outdoor tables on warm weekends, often sharing large plates of classic nachos.