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Empellon Taqueria

Editorial Review

Iron Chef Alex Stupak, late of pastry duties at Alinea and wd~50, crosses over to the savory side. Name translates to "push," traditional Mexican dishes get herded into modern territory. Sopes with short rib and bone marrow, snapper ceviche with beets and guava purée. Beer-braised tongue and bacon for taco adventuring. Roomy space based around black tables and white walls, nicely offset by vibrant Mexican images. Colorful, sensual mural behind the bar good supplement for the aphrodisiac effects of tequila. 

Features

  • Celeb Chef
  • Dine At The Bar
  • Brunch

Attributes

  • Price:
    $$$
  • Reservations:
    Recommended
  • Alcohol:
    Full Bar
  • Vibe:
    Bustling/Boisterous
  • Restaurant Type:
    Mexican

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