Tacos, Margaritas and Oysters in Manhattan

4.6 (536)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 11:30 – 21:00; Thu – Sat, 11:30 – 22:00

114 Kenmare St

Trompo tacos on handmade tortillas are the draw at this small spot at 114 Kenmare St, with a toppings and salsa bar to build on them. Carnitas tacos are worth ordering in multiples, and there is indoor and outdoor seating. It opens at 11:30 AM daily and closes at 9 PM Sunday to Wednesday, 10 PM Thursday to Saturday.

4.3 (1,051)

Mon, 12:00 – 22:00; Tue – Wed, 12:00 – 23:00; Thu – Fri, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

110 Avenue of the Americas

Mexican comfort food comes in generous portions at this SoHo corner at 110 Avenue of the Americas, with salsa and guacamole, vegan enchiladas and blueberry margaritas. It opens at noon on weekdays, 11 AM on weekends, and stays open to midnight Thursday to Saturday.

4.7 (270)

Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 21:00; Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 19:00

71 Sullivan St

House-made corn tortillas carry the tacos at this family-run spot at 71 Sullivan St, where mushroom quesadillas, birria, fish tacos and a pescado bowl with repollo share the menu with fajitas and nachos. Margaritas are blended with unsweetened fruit puree. It is open daily from 11 AM, closing at 9 PM on weekdays and 7 PM on weekends.

4.6 (53)

Tue – Wed, 17:00 – 23:00; Thu – Fri, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 20:00

25 West Houston Street

Oysters, hamachi crudo and seared branzino with shishito peppers lead the seafood menu at this gastropub at 25 West Houston Street, set in the former Bar Tulix space with a global wine list and cocktails. Opinions on the burger are split. It is closed Monday and opens at 5 PM Tuesday to Friday, noon on weekends.