Taqueria El Fogon

OKAY!! OKAY!! I know I've said it a couple times before, at a couple other NYC Mexican eateries, but truly, my wife and I, HANDS DOWN rank this taqueria as thee BEST and truly as authentic as Mexican food can get outside my abuelita's home!! You must try their quesadilla; wrapped in a tortilla de mais (which is made FROM SCRATCH), it was the take home winner! Their al pastor was very savory, and the chips were fresh, and made from true tortillas!!

Their salsa was oh so good!! For all you that love salsa, but are weary of super spicy, take your time with their green salsa! Truly the best of their options, but to the untrained tongue, it can be overwhelming! Thank you again mi abuelita for all the salsa you fed me as a child!

Vanessa (hope I got her name right), the host, server and cook was amazing, friendly (always with a smile and very accommodating) and kept up with the rush of people like I've never seen! As for the dining area, it's what you would expect at a local taqueria; we felt at home!

Lastly, this place is SO good we texted my in-laws back in CA before leaving, to tell them that when in town, we're coming here!!

My husband is Mexican and grew up in LA so he's picky about Mexican food in NYC. We came here and got a breakfast burrito and a burrito dorado and they were both amazing. It's clearly family owned and the food is super filling. If you are a lighter eater, you'll likely have leftovers for the next day.

I was very happy to see that a place like this had several vegan options! Lots of items on the menus had stars next to them noting they could be made vegan! i got a vegan burrito and it was so biggg literally bigger than the size of my head. It tasted good but nothing crazy. I think I'd be more inclined to try a different restaurant in the area rather than go back to this place.

Family owned. Food was good but not the salsa. Had a weird sour taste like what they put to preserve food from getting bad. Tacos were good though. Basic and the size was decent.

Esthetic was authentic and service was good.

Cash only, family owned, super fast service! The gentleman in the front is so sweet and nice, the chicken quesadilla was yummy but the hot sauce was hella spicy and the chicken was under seasoned. I have to come back to try their tacos as that's what they're known but so far if you're in the area give them a try! Keep in mind that they cook right behind the counter so you will leave the place smelling like food no matter what- this ambiance is what lost them a star bc I was going out after and def smelled like quesadillas for the rest of the day lol

Solid breakfast burritos with different options to choose from. Massive size, good flavor, good service and better choices than the neighborhood and willing to make substitutions. Will return :)

Great tacos for $3!!! I was starving after an appointment in the neighborhood and this was one of the only places open for lunch. I walked in to find the "cash only" sign and almost got discouraged. But when I looked at the menu prices, I realized I had enough on me to buy two tacos, which is my usual limit.

I ordered the carnitas and the carne asada tacos. My order came to under $7 with tax. Both were delicious, but the carnitas was my favorite. Not the best tacos I've ever had, but they were pretty high up there, hence the 4 star rating. I feel like people get very passionate about tacos, so I wanted to be clear. Lol

Happy I found this place and would come back.

Got simple veggie food. was delicious and the service is great. always kind and accommodating !

Great family-owned restaurant! Got the carne asada burrito and it was super filling. I'd go here again if I needed a quick bite to go.

The enchiladas with chicken and mole were bussin', service was phenomenal, cash-only but gotta support local businesses amiright?
Breaded chicken torta hit the spot with a jarritos.
Coming back next time I come back thriftin' with my crunch granola.