Pinche Taqueria

The search for good Mexican food in New York brought me, unexpectedly on Wednesday night, to Pinche Taqueria, on Mott Street. The night began at the new Zero + Maria Cornejo shop on Bleecker Street, and then we were hungry so we headed south on Mott Street. That's where the old Zero was, close to this terrific little taqueria. Mari had the fish tacos ($3.95 each) loaded with thinly-sliced cabbage and a squirt of lime. I ordered the carnitas ($2.95) -- juicy, braised pork. Both are loaded on a double layer of corn tortillas, topped with guacamole and served on sheets of white wax paper in a metal pie tin. They go great with a can of Tecate. We ordered the elote, too. The grilled corn was good, but was slathered in a little too much mayo for my taste. Next time I'll ask for the corn sans mayo, but plenty of butter, crumbly cotija cheese, red pepper and lime. This place passes the test. Can't wait to go back.

Pinche Taqueria
227 Mott Street
New York, NY 10012
(212) 625-0090

333 Lafayette Street
(212) 343-9977