Comments on: Pampano Taqueria

By: kieran

kieran — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:04:51 +0000

Based on this article I tried Pampano Taqueria today (by the way, they have opened a Sophies there also). 1 chicken, 1 pork, 1 carne asada. All were good, but the pork was the winner.

On an unrelated note, my other favorite recent find is Empanada Mama. Not sure if ML has covered it, but the place is fantastic.

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Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:16:05 +0000

[...] court. (My money is on this one. Update: According to a commenter there is some action in the Pampano Taqueria food court on 3rd Ave., so it may be that one as [...]

By: Midtown Lunch » Wishlist: A Kick-Ass Torta

Midtown Lunch » Wishlist: A Kick-Ass Torta — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:31:23 +0000

[...] What I wouldn’t give to have this lunch available in Midtown. I’ve had the torta at Pampano Taqueria, but it doesn’t compare to [...]

By: Noah

Noah — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:38:21 +0000

Try El Paso Tacqueria on the upper east side. Very authentic. Delicious tortas, the best in the city. I don’t know about their burritos though.

By: Shaveli

Shaveli — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:17:12 +0000

has anyone ventured out to Queens? There’s are a few good eats there. I know this website is midtown related but outside the city there are also good places to eat if you can’t find it in Manhattan.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 31 May 2007 17:18:13 +0000

I, too, had trouble finding the place. I was actually in the upstairs lobby and turned around after seeing a closed escalator and columns wrapped in brown paper. You’re better off entering on the 50th street side near the corner of 3rd ave and going downstairs. I’m pretty sure some of the inhabitants of the food court were mole people, and the two guys behind the counter appeared to be Mexican hipsters. I don’t know about authenticity, but the burrito I had was far better than Burritoville or Chipotle. Very satisfying.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Thu, 10 May 2007 15:06:09 +0000

I’m actually Mexican, born there and raised as such, I do recommend El Toro Partido on Bwy btwn. 139th & 140th. You know what makes this place authentic? This is the kind of place that serves Mexican food for Mexicans, its not an Americanized Mexican restaurant in midtown. I also wanted to make a correction, this is NOT an accurate definition of a torta “A torta is a Mexican sandwich usually stuffed with pulled pork or beef, avocado or guacamole, maybe some lettuce and or tomato, and sour cream”. A torta is characterized by the refried beans smeared on the bread and always has tomato and lettuce (unless of course you run out). Also, we dont put sour cream on our tortas nor on our tacos, I’ve never seen anyone do that in Mexico, the sour cream is reserved for the chilaquiles or enchiladas.

By: Midtown Lunch » Best Tacos in Midtown, Midtown Links (XL Edition) and the end of the week wrap up…

Fri, 04 May 2007 12:54:20 +0000

[...] It’s the day before Cinco de Mayo, which means you can take your chances that Kristy will be at Blockheads today… or you can check out one of my two favorite taco places in Midtown. If you are on the East side, Pampano Taqueria is the way to go. But if your on the westside, take advantage of the nice weather and make the trek to Tehuitzingo on 10th Ave. btw. 47+48th. You won’t be disappointed! [...]

By: Sherry

Sherry — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:30:09 +0000

I’m from the West Coast as well (although, not California but Oregon) and I miss my neighborhood (well, really practically next door to where I used to live) taco stand… I just can’t seem to find any place here that can duplicate it at all… I tried Chipotle once here a few years back for the first time and they completely and utterly failed. Now whenever I go back, I usually hit that place a couple times a week.

By: RamenFreak

RamenFreak — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 22:22:42 +0000

I’m an L.A. transplant as well and for the last 8 years I’ve been on a constant quest for authentic Mexican food in NY. I’m convinced that it just doesn’t exist. I tell my co-workers this, and they say, “Why don’t you go to Chipotle?” which either sends me into a fit of laughter or fury (depending on the magnitude of my Mexican food craving).

I only work about three blocks from Pampano Taqueria, but I rarely eat there, because they are so gosh-darn SLOW!! I’ve only gone there about four times, each time I’ve had to wait well over 20 minutes for a couple of tacos! It’s ridiculous. Even if you call-in ahead of time, there’s bound to be some type of mix-up with the orders and you’ll end up waiting for them to fix it!

Everytime I meet someone from Mexico living in NY, I ask them if they can suggest a good, authentic Mexican restaurant. I have yet to try these, but here’s what I’ve heard so far: Santa Clarita (for their Tacos Al Pastor) on 103rd & Lex./ Florence Trece on 107th & Amsterdam / Las Mexicana Picante 138th & Bwy / El Toro Partido on Bwy btwn. 139th & 140th