The buria real taco and quesadillas are delicious. Tortillas are fresh. fav taco spot.

The tacos came out quickly and the staff members were super friendly. This is a take out only place and the inside is quite narrow. I recommend the birria tacos. So juicy and a great deal for 3 tacos. Al Pastor was okay, not as juicy as i wanted it but quite a generous portion. Taco Tuesday deal: 15 for 4 tacos of the same kind, not bad.

As a Californian transplant, I was surprised to find this pretty legit taco place in NYC!! They have a big menu and lots of meat options for your tacos. The al pastor was well marinated and well seasoned. With the salsa and pineapple, it was well executed with the fluffy, warm flour tortillas. The tripa was very another highlight! Had the right amount of chew, char, and spice!! The lengua fell a little short of expectations. It wasn't as tender as other lengua I've had. Without additional salsa or other seasoning inherently, the gaminess of the lengua pieces was much more amplified. Shoutout to their special sauces because it definitely added to the tacos!! My favorite was the tatemade rosa because of its smokey profile with little chili chunks inside. I enjoyed the poblano as well! The store itself is long and narrow, with some standing counter top. Space was clean and staff were super friendly!

I been going here for years, way before they got their status, the food is great, best tacos in town. Is more like a grab and go ambiance and the town is very culturally diverse as if you were actually in Mexico. The service is on point and direct to the point. Great place to grab your taco and go.

I was recommended this spot by family and it did not miss! I was quite full when I got to this spot but was craving Birria so that was all I had ordered. I plan on visiting again so I can try out other items as well, especially their Al Pastor! This spot has a whole spit on the side and it looked delicious. The Birria tacos were pretty good in my opinion but I did think the consommé was just a bit blander than other consommés I've had before. I still really enjoyed how full of meat the tacos were and the tortillas were nicely toasted as well. The space itself is quite small, but there is a small section where you can stand and eat if you don't want to wait or take it to go. This spot is a favorite for many in the neighborhood so I've heard and the number of customers who kept coming in definitely proved that!

After a long and busy meeting in the city, I decided to stop by this spot for a quick bite to eat. It's definitely more of a takeout place, which is great when you're on the go, but they also have a small outdoor seating area if you prefer to sit and enjoy your meal. I tried the tacos, and while they were good, the gorditas were the real highlight for me. They reminded me so much of arepa rellena, which is a personal favorite of mine. The flavors were spot on and really captured that authentic Mexican taste, which I always appreciate. That said, I do think the outdoor seating area could use a little more care and attention. It felt a bit overlooked, and a well-maintained space would definitely make the overall experience much more enjoyable for those who choose to sit down. Despite that, the food alone makes this place worth visiting, especially if you're craving something quick but authentically Mexican. They have a nice variety on the menu, so there's plenty to try, and I'd definitely recommend it for anyone who's looking for quality takeout with real Mexican flavors.

Have enjoyed Taco Mix on E. 116th! There are a number of different options not found in other of my nearby Mexican places, including some less common delicious proteins (read on). First time had received a menu and decided to check out Taco Mix. Ordered two different quesadillas. One was a Quesadilla de Maiz - a "traditional Mexican style" corn tortilla, filled with Carnitas braised pork, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and cotija cheese. The other was a Birria Quesadilla, another corn tortilla filled with red stew beef, mozzarella cheese, cilantro and onion. For the Quesadilla de Maiz I chose their sweet Mostaza Chipotle sauce, while for the Birria I selected the mildly spicy Verde Aguacate (Avocado) salsa. (Note - If you want consomé with your Birria Quesadilla, it's an extra $3.) While I'm more familiar with quesadillas that are basically fillings with cheese pressed between two tortillas, Taco Mix's were different like I envision street food, like their online photos. Their Quesadillas appeared more like a sizable well-stuffed soft shell taco (see pics). Note - Oddly, the green Verde Aguacate salsa came in a sealed clear pouch. Both Taco Mix Quesadillas were delicious, with the Maiz flavorful and mild and Birria was more spiced and robust. Although I didn't opt for the upcharged consomé with my Birria, don't believe I missed out on this selection considering it would have been hard to dip their style quesadilla. Second, if you haven't tried it before, (don't be squeamish,) check out tongue (Lengua) options. For those unfamiliar, tongue, cooked like this, is a tender, moist piece of beef that tastes like other cuts of beef without any off taste, such as with other organ meats. (My first experience enjoying tongue was cooked by my Russian classmate's mom.) On my next trip, ordered tongue for the protein in my Burrito Bowl, again with the Mostaza Chipotle sauce. While there's a small uncharge compared to other proteins, it's a very good choice! Hope to explore more of Taco Mix's selection next time, however will return to the quesadilla and tongue burrito bowl some time in the future!

Still one of my favorite taco spots in NYC 20+ years and counting but I worry that they're losing their original charm but catering to a gentrifying neighborhood by offering bowls etc a la chipotle. They still have all the traditional staples. Ear, tongue, tripe, and everything else simmering in their pot of goodness and finished on the flat top. The Al pastor rotating on the vertical spit is also a must have.