Comments on: Wishlist: A Kick-Ass Torta

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:33:14 +0000

def el paso taqueria

By: jesse

jesse — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:33:40 +0000

the taco place on 23rd just west of 6th has a pretty good torta.

By: digger

digger — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:10:23 +0000

Nate is right on track – http://menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp?areaid=0&restaurantid=28026&neighborhoodid=0&cuisineid=0

Get the torta Carnitas and take a trip to heaven. Don’t expect it to be a pressed sandwich or anything like that, just one of the best sandwiches in NY, period. I have never been compelled to post, but this topic prompted me. The place is rather far west, but unreal food/prices. Get the chicken nachos – not a huge pile of tostitos but rather homemade chips with the perfect amount of cheese and fresh chicken.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 05:58:40 +0000

el paso tacqueria

By: DRed

DRed — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:11:31 +0000

I like Fast & Fresh Deli off Atlantic Avenue in Cobble Hill.

By: Nate

Nate — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:14:53 +0000

Tulcingo Del Valle sells tortas for $5. I’ve never tried one, but the rest of the stuff on the menu is consistantly great.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:10:47 +0000

I agree on the el paso taqueria suggestion. They’ve also got some great vegetarian options (try the mushroom burrito), a pretty good mole sauce and some excellent tamales (try the oaxaca tamale).

By: UES

UES — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:11:43 +0000

i second the el paso tacqueria suggestion, 97th and Park and another on 103rd and Lex, i like the harlem location better, though the ues location is prettier

By: MacontoNYC

MacontoNYC — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 03:32:31 +0000

el paso tacqueria has a pretty good torta, there’s one on the ues and one in harlem i think

By: Mamacita

Mamacita — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:33:12 +0000

Not sure, but I think one problem with NY tortas is that you need proper bolillo. Maybe it’s like Italians that complain about the proper bread that is need on a hero. A torta really needs to start with that little football shaped bread. I’ve also had a hard time finding excellent refried pinto beans.