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La Superior
Category: Restaurants Mexican Mexican [Edit]
295 Berry St(between 2nd St & 3rd St)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Neighborhood: Williamsburg - South Side
(718) 388-5988
- Nearest Transit:
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Bedford Av (L)
Marcy Av (J, M, Z)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 12 pm - 12 am
Fri-Sat 12 pm - 2 am
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Hipster, Dive-y, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
266 reviews for La Superior
Review Highlights
"The tacos at this place were amazing."
(in 178 reviews)
"The carne asada was very tender and very flavorful."
(in 33 reviews)
"The tinga de pollo almost ended my career."
(in 7 reviews)
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266 reviews in English
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Review from Pamela S.
1/16/2012
Overheard at the bar:
Bartender, to his friends, who were sitting next to us: "some motherfucker on Yelp complained that the servers dance too much!"
Well, at least they're listening. I have no such complaint -- actually, it was all I could do to keep from getting out of my seat and dancing myself, given the great throwback hiphop they were playing on a recent Saturday night -- think Kriss Kross, House of Pain, Bizmarkie. Brought me right back to middle school. The tacos were fantastic (we tried the carnitas, the fried fish, and the special shrimp with garlic) and a side order of crisped onions was, as promised, excellent. The special house tequila, which is poured from a spigot in the huge barrel on the wall, turned out to be the smoothest, most delicious tequila I've sampled -- it's meant to be sipped, and sip it we did. You will likely have to wait for a table, as we did, but it's worth it.Listed in: Bars and Bites: Brooklyn…
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Review from Mary b.
Brooklyn, NY
12/7/2011
By far, the BEST TACOS in Williamsburg. BEST guacamole and salsas too!
I'm a regular of La Superior and know the gist: order, drink, eat, and move on. It's a taqueria, not a hang out bar.
The servers are always hip, not to mention really attractive. Service is a like any other place in Williamsburg, don't expect the world.
Oh, and they play groovy tunes. Sometimes even spinning vinyl.
TIP: Order the special La Superior tequila is the bourbon barrel. A bargin at something like $10 bucks.
A+++++ to ya! -
Review from jeffrey s.
Brooklyn, NY
11/19/2011
Preface:
I lived in California most of my life, and in the Mission district in San Francisco for a long time. I know mexican food. This isn't it.
To begin the tacos arrived all together on different plates, not per person per order meaning that I never knew which tacos were mine, and where they were and no one else in my eight person party did either. When asked about it I was told by our condescending server it was served "family style". Too bad I was with my friends not my family. Suggestion: serve people what they order on their own plates.
The meats were ok, a little lacking in flavor and boldness, but what really bummed me out was how dry the tortillas were. How do you call yourself a mexican restaurant and mis-treat a frikkin tortilla? Twenty bucks, and I went home hungry too.
Overall: no dice. -
Review from ryan k.
Brooklyn, NY
11/16/2011 2 Check-ins Here
There are certain places I have learned to avoid at certain times of the day, or simply entire days. La Superior is one of those places for me, as I have experienced the poor service, super crowded and loud environment that so many of the other reviewers have complained about. Now, I just go during the day for lunch, or early evening on a weekend and I get great service and never regret going.
Look, if you expect them to not crowd as many people in their tiny space as possible simply because you don't like rubbing elbows with the table next to you I believe you're missing the point. First, this is a business, and a busy night is a good thing for them. Second, they are trying to foster a very communal street feel or almost family style of eating that is very common in Mexican cuisine, especially from where I'm in San Diego. I recommend you say hello and perhaps smile at your neighbor rather than detest that you can hear what they are ordering. With that said, the food is solid, and consistent, and consistency is something I love.
The tacos are small, sure, but the flavor packed into each bite is massive. I always get the Rajas taco, lengua (tongue) taco which is simply the best three bites of meat you can possibly have, and a wild card taco. Three tacos for about 11 bucks is a deal in my opinion, and when you add in the guac for only 5 bucks (mole charges $11-$15) and a beer or two it's one of the best deals in the hood for Mexican.
So my suggestion is if you don't like crowds or hurried servers, go during the day, it's that simple. This is a very solid place for a taco and a beer, and that's exactly what they are trying to do, nothing more. -
Review from Adam R.
11/4/2011
I think it's places like this that give New York Mexican a bad name. Where to start?
It's important for restaurants to make money. I get that. But it seemed like at every last twist and turn, I was getting gouged. The serving of tequila came in a tiny hospital medicine sized shot glass and wasn't full. The tacos were small. Chips and salsa costs four bucks. The gordita was small... On the flip side, at least the margarita and ceviche were decent sized. The corn was undersized.
They also attempt to pack as many people into a very small space. So packed was the restaurant on a random weeknight that I was bumped into about 45 times by the staff. No, I'm not exaggerating. It became almost comical, and was taken to the next level when one of the staff members asked me to move closer into the tiny aisle space. The only person who seemed to get it was someone who seemed like a manager, and was able to move my seat a bit further away from the aisle.
On to the food. Some of it was good, some was not. The guacamole came pre-made. The tacos were very hit or miss. Biggest hit was the shrimp. It was delicious, I could eat it all night. But then the rajas? What was that? Roasted poblano strips sounds awesome, but the final product was more like a side dish. Just because you put something in a tortilla, doesn't make it a taco. The special taco of the day, garlic shrimp or something, was mediocre. The pork, which they heavily tout, needed to simmer longer and wasn't as fall apart juicy as I'd have liked. The lengua in the gordita was also devoid of taste. I'm not sure how you manage this, seeing as lengua is intensely flavorful, but they did. At least the gordita shell was good. The corn was decent.
Much of the crowd seemed to be content at sipping a margarita, lazily taking chips with some guac on them and making chit chat. If this is the scene you want, by all means come here. It was very "Williamsburgy" in that the people were very cool, and dressed fashionably.
But if you're looking for good food, go elsewhere. You will be disappointed. -
Review from Lina F.
11/13/2011
If you are looking for a mexican hole in the wall place with decent cheap food and massive sized margaritas (dont worry drinks come in small as well), this is your place.
We came for dinner on a Saturday night and it was packed. We had to wait 20-30 minutes which was all right in my book for $2.50 tacos. We ordered a lot:
ezquites - aka corn was off the CHAIN! GET ONE OF EACH AS they are too good to share
tostada de pate (pig's feet - it was like an open crispy taco with jelly meats. Very creative)
tacos: carne asada, carnitas, mole sauce, chorizo - all were tasty
brains was also on the menu and we got that! It was brains wrapped in a dumpling/empanda wrapper and deep fried. I enjoyed it
gorditas w. chorizo and potatoes was like arepas
Overall, it was a good experience and I'd get a classic margarita while you wait as it takes the edge off. -
Review from A N.
Queens, NY
10/1/2011
Amazing amazing food, from the Guacamole to the tacos. I LOVE the Fish tacos! I could eat them everyday!
Took away 1 star because they only take cash....I've been to food trucks that take cards! Anyway, the staff is not very nice, they seem pretty miserable so don't go here if that's important to you. Honestly, I don't care about the staff, they take the orders and bring the food. I'm not going to make new bff's.
Would suggest to any of my friends. -
Review from Daniel P.
10/3/2011
These tacos definitely were not superior to anything I've had. The unfried pescado were bordering disgusting--I couldn't even finish it.
The fried fish was okay, but nowhere near Pinche.
Guacamole, corn, mongos "quesadilla" (more like "empanada") were all decent.
Only the black bean soup stood tall, but between the subpar food, cramped space and long lines and not very low price tag, this place is a pass. -
Review from Brandon Z.
Ridgewood, Queens, NY
10/1/2011
Okay. The tacos are a pretty standard $2.50 but are smaller than usual, and have close to single-fillings... i.e. the mushroom taco has mushrooms, and only mushrooms. In comparison to any taco cart/truck in Queens/Brooklyn, you don't get as much for your money and I don't believe these taste any better.
Pretty good maragaritas and chips/guac.
Nothing to write home about, but solid and not too pricey. -
Review from Tracy K.
8/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
Sticking out like sore thumbs in our non-hipster attire, we Manhattanites journey out to Williamsburg to experience La Superior. Arrival is timed early (6:30) to narrowly beat the dinner crowd.
The place: Great for a group of no more than 3-4 to catch up. Expect to be jostling elbows with neighbors, but the environment is so laid back, proximity is soon forgotten.
The food: Everything we have come to expect in non-fast-food Mexican prepared with quality ingredients, but still arriving to our table quickly. The carne asada is deliciously marinated and juicy atop its corn tortilla. The cochinita pibil is richly spiced with the aromas of cumin and cinnamon. Guacamole was fresh and didn't disappoint.
The margarita is quite sour, but I'll chalk that up to my personal tastes and refrain from detracting a star. Just don't say I didn't warn you if you like your margaritas sweeter!
To Manhattanites resigned to forking over the bills for a meager taco, La Superior lives up to its name. -
Review from Peter C.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 11/10/2011
Update to this review is that I don't care how good the food is, the service is awful. Went there tonight for two and told there was a wait. Ordered drinks at the bar while waiting (not the usual bartender btw), though claimed they didn't have any Negra Modelo (no big deal). Then we sit down at wait at least 10-15 minutes before even getting menus, while people who are sat behind us get menus and have drink orders taken. Great- I get it that we already spent money at the bar, but that is no excuse to ignore us.
As we are sitting there waiting for our food, I see the waitress go into the bar fridge and it is stacked with Negra Modelos. I thought they didn't have any? Thinking to myself this may be an off night with the part-time bartender, I order another Negra and am told that they don't have any tonight. Why would you keep beers in your bar that you don't want to sell? It is a small thing to pick on, but instead of ordering another beer I was annoyed and didn't order anything. After the food is thrown at us and I am watching the two waitresses dance around and generally ignore everyone, I decide that I am not going to give these people a good tip. We have been here numerous times and received less than par service, yet tipped above par.
We gave about 13% tip and the waitress had the nerve to come out of the restaurant after us to tell us there is a "rule about a 15% minimum tip." I d told her learn to treat people better and walked away. I'm sorry but I can no longer tolerate the service at this place.
Minus another local customer who comes in 2-3 times a month at minimum for La Inferior.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/31/2011
I give this place 4 stars for food and 2 for service.
Food: great guacamole, tongue taco is my… Read more »
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Review from Chrissy E.
Brooklyn, NY
10/10/2011
The food at La Superior is very good, no doubt about it. I have stopped going here because the service is pretty bad. The servers act like they are doing you a favor when they serve you and come off as arrogant. I have lived in Williamsburg for a while so i get the 'too cool for school' attitude at times but i certainly don't need to pay for it. Thanks anyway I will take my money elsewhere.
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Review from Mandy G.
Brooklyn, NY
9/17/2011
La Superior had been on my radar for a while. Yelp reviewers had hyped it up, and so had a few friends who frequent the spot.
The goods: the margarita's were a godsend, and the enchilada was tasty - full approval from my Southern-Californian boyfriend.
The bads: the carne asada taco and the horga taco were super disappointing. As carne asada is such a staple to any good Mexican place, I had hopes for much better. Nope - chewy, not too tasty, and unfortunately cold.
It's an affordable dinner though, so that's a plus. And the atmosphere is nice, albeit a little cramped. I'll probably go back, and order three fish tacos, because those were pretty tasty. -
Review from Sean S.
7/5/2011
When you're in here you'll probably start by chatting with a very cute hostess. She will make good eye contact, and you will lose your train of thought. Shortly thereafter a bartender will trick you into tequilla and we know where things go from there, don't we? Well practice makes perfect, I always say!
Lotta taco options, some veggie some not. I wouldn't try to go here for vegan as I didn't see any non-dairy stuff on the menu at all. The veggie leaning stuff is a bit slim here, but a cute spot anyway. -
Review from Nina C.
4/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
Having trekked into BK on a Sunday night when it was pouring rain and the L was all sorts of jacked up was certainly no fun. The only bright spot was knowing that I was meeting up with my Mexican friend who was dishing out her delicious paletas and that I would be having some while I chilled with her. And, thinking about grabbing tacos afterwards.
Luckily, after the inane subway ride (thanks a lot, MTA!) into Brooklyn earlier, we were driven around after her event. Bonus! As I was not looking forward to the walk to La Superior in the downpour...
As it was late, we were all starving and nearly ordered the entire menu. I ordered a lengua taco, the gorditas and we split the sesadillas.
Now, my standard in a Mexican taco joint is the lengua taco - if they serve it... Some of you may be a bit squeamish when it comes to tongue, but if cooked correctly, it's tender and beefy. The lengua itself was fine, but the accoutrements were lacking. There were some onions and maybe two sad cilantro leaves that didn't add any flavor. And, the green salsa (served in a cup on the side) that accompanied the tacos was pretty bland. Somehow, even with the salsa on the side, my doubled tortillas were soggy and wet. And for the price, I could've gotten three+ tacos of the same size, but better caliber, in Cali...
As for the gorditas, the easiest way to describe these would have to be like a fried arepa from Caracas. They was stuffed full of chorizo with potatoes, lettuce and topped with crema. Good and very filling, but I was hoping for a mild kick from the chorizo, but there wasn't any. And, the addition of the bland salsa wouldn't have helped, so I just ate these the way they were served.
I had a few spoonfuls of the ezquites, which is great for a cold rainy night. If you don't know, ezquites are a soupy version of everyone's favorite, elote. It's a soupy cup of corn cooked with epazote and topped with mayo, lime and cheese. It could've used the dusting of chile powder that elote usually gets and if only this was warmer, it would've chased away the chill from the rain.
As for the sesadilla, this was the only thing I've never eaten before - pork brain quesadillas. The menu says, "Don't ask, get them!" And so, we did. Just one to try. Oddly, this was the best bite of all the food we ordered. The brains were encased in a fried tortilla shell. Not exactly what I was expecting, but it was delicious. I'll also admit that, the fried and probably salted tortilla is what we liked most, as it added flavor - something we lacked in all the other items we tried. So yes, don't ask, just get it!
My friends ordered the enchiladas, the tostada, the frijoles de olla and the cebollitas cambray. As I was pretty disappointed in most of what I had already tasted, I didn't try any of their food. But, there were plenty additions of salt, so I can only guess that those dishes lacked flavor too. Sad, as most Mexican food is pretty bright and flavorful with all the salsas, cilantro, lime, etc.
Also, our micheladas - bland too!
Oh well, so the taqueria was a bust, but the chili mango paleta that my friend served up at her event - definitely the bright spot in my rainy Sunday. -
Review from Marianne S.
New York, NY
11/13/2011
I have been to this place twice, and I oftentimes crave it to the point of considering hopping the JMZ to Brooklyn. Haha. Seriously, though . . . if I make it a point to head to this borough from Manhattan, La Superior will be a serious dining option.
I'm from Texas, and since moving to NYC, I have yearned for a cheap "authentic" taco truck taco place. La Superior is the closest thing I've found thus far.
It's a tiny, quirky place with great service. The servers are super nice and prompt. The margaritas are incredibly on point. I go with the original/house margarita and it's great, though I hear some of the other variations on the margarita are perfection as well.
The tacos are a reasonable price at about $3-$4 a pop. Worth it. I usually get two or three and I'm satisfyingly full. My favorite is the carne asada. I've also tried some of the ones they've had on special . . . like the mole chicken and the lime shrimp. But, the carne asada is numero uno in my book.
Bottom line: if you're craving some amazing tacos and a solid margarita, this is a great place to satiate that craving! -
Review from Seth H.
Manhattan, NY
4/22/2011
Cool little taco place to come to with some friends, the chalupas were awesome.
Service is not especially good, the seating is very limited, and it takes a while for your food (and even drinks) to arrive. -
Review from Jon S.
Brooklyn, NY
1/2/2012
Don't know why this place isn't rated higher. Best tacos in the neighborhood by far, and really reasonable prices.
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Review from Karynn E.
Manhattan, NY
7/9/2011
Yo quiero...La Superior!
For a real, fresh taco, definitely make your way to La Superior in Williamsburg. My friend and I were in the neighborhood on the mission to complete a mini-food crawl. La Superior was our first stop.
We started out with the guacamole and chips. Loved the guacamole - creamy with a zing to it - but the chips didn't seem too fresh.
For our entree, we each got three tacos. (They're pretty small and only $3 per taco, so the price is pretty decent). I got the carne asada, pescada zarandeado (fish), and conchinita pobil (slow cooked pork in banana leaves). The conchinita definitely won my stomach over - I'd recommend it to anyone.
The only thing I didn't like too much was the taco shell itself. It was a bit dry, but the flavors of the fillings were more than enough to boost the overall positive taste. -
Review from Andy R.
Manhattan, NY
4/25/2011
Really enjoyed my dinner at La Superior. Located in South Williamsburg, its a 10-15 minute walk from the Bedford St subway stop for all you Manhattanites. The space is unassuming and fairly small. We were quickly seated upon arriving at 7:30 on a Saturday night, but there was a long wait when we departed close to 8:15. They do not take reservations.
They specialize in tacos, though they offer a variety of appetizers and other mexican staples. We began with mexican beers (Pacifico and Dos Equis) and chips and guacamole. The chips were nice and thick and the guacamole was fresh and tastey. At $5, its cheaper than most fresh guacamole you'll find at mexican restaurants in Manhattan.
For my entree, I ordered the special which was ribeye tacos. It came in a serving of two tacos--cooked rare, seasoned well and served simply with a green sauce. At $7, it was a steal and mighty good. In addition, I orderd a spicey chicken taco ($2.50). That was good as well (and quite spicey), though not as tastey as the steak tacos. We split grilled scallions for $3. They likely make a huge profit margin on these, but they are so good. Grilled and carmelized until they have a smokey sweet flavor. Really, really enjoyed these.
My appetizer, three tacos, a side, and a beer came out to roughly $20 with tax and tip. This was the perfect amount of food and at an excellent price. The tacos are small, but if you order a couple of appetizers or sides, then 2-3 is the right amount. I'd highly recommend ordering a combination of appetizers, tacos, and sides instead of loading up on 5 tacos.
Bottom line, I highly recommend La Superior. You can experience a variety of tastes and flavors at a reasonable price. Williamsburg is a nice change from Manhattan. Just make sure you arrive in time to get a seat! It fills up fast during prime times. -
Review from Amanda C.
New York, NY
7/17/2011
I'm fond of telling east coasters that I can get better Mexican at PHX and SFO than in NYC restaurants...
This place, though, is pretty tasty. Tacos of hongos (mushrooms) and rajas (poblano chiles) with cream. That's what I'm talking about! -
Review from John E. S.
Brooklyn, NY
10/2/2011
I'm only giving them two stars because of their horrible service today. The food is always super good and the service is usually fine but today our server was totally unpleasant. She more or less threw our menus at us, didn't drop off waters, and served us two flat bottles of coke. As for food, everything was cool except their were some problems in the kitchen; another server got in a verbal spat with cooks which i think is why my enchilada took a pretty long time to get to the table. Bottom line, just because you're having a shit day don't take it out on your customers, especially when they're being super nice. Hopefully they'll get it right next time.
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Review from Denise R.
Glendale, NY
6/19/2011
This is a nice little restaurant, I guess I can say it's almost a little whole in the wall. What others are saying about the tacos is absolutely true, they are delicious but they are about 2-3 bites (very small). I ordered 4 to fill me up. I had the carnitas which was pretty tasty, the chicken tinga which had tons of heat & 2 of the asada which had nice tender beef. I loved all the tacos. I didn't really care for the guacamole, it tasted like mashed avocado with tomatoes, def did not taste any cilantro, onions or even a hint of jalapenos. I also didn't care for my drink, I ordered the tamarind margarita but they put cayenne pepper on it & all I could taste was the pepper.
This place is worth going to if you're in that part of Brooklyn otherwise you're better off going to the Red Hook Vendors & getting some really delicious tacos twice the size for the same price. -
Review from J B.
Manhattan, NY
6/18/2011
Don't let the 3.5 stars fool you, there are more 4 and 5 stars than any other if you look at the ratings breakdown. If I had to guess, some people here were disappointed with things like:
1) The size of the tacos (they're really small)
2) The cash only policy
3) The pretty cramped layout
None of this matters because the small tacos are cheap enough to get quite a few of and walk away with a moderately priced meal, and the tacos are awesome - possibly the best I've had in NYC.
I got 3 tacos and a quesadilla. Went with the spicy shrimp (great but pretty hot, make sure you only order it if you don't mind that), garlic shrimp (amazing, the best of the three), and the grilled fish (also great). I also got a chicken quesadilla, which is really an empanada with cheese on top and inside, and while it was good, I wasn't in the mood for deep fried food and it's something I'd avoid next time around. It didn't compare to the tacos anyway.
The tacos are very basic and don't come with the usual lettuce, beans, etc., but it doesn't matter. There's so much flavor in the fillings that you won't care.
4 tacos should be enough if you have a normal appetite, and it won't run you more than $10-12. Get another one or two if you're hungry. For high quality casual sit down Mexican food, you really can't complain about those prices.
Interesting margaritas and all the usual Mexican beers you'd expect to see. They have some great Mexican soda choices too if you don't feel like drinking.
For 3 tacos, an empanada, and a Mexican Coke, I spent $18 with tip. I'd do it again tomorrow if I could.
Cash only. -
Review from Jennifer M.
Brooklyn, NY
7/24/2011
Best mexican (not tex-mex, not california style) tacos around! Look in Mexico the tacos are made small and on corn tortillas. If you're looking for fusion or vegetarian tacos this place is not for you.
There are a lot of reviews that complain of the hipsters, (hello it's Williamsburg) the space (it's small and popular) and the small tacos (authentic Mexican tacos!). Try this place out. I give it my highest recommendation. I am latina and lived in Mexico City so I have some idea what authentic is.
Start with the guacamole and chips. Add a mexican coke to that. I usually order 3 of their carnitas tacos. Solid. and they come with great green salsa.The carne asada is great too.
They've got a solid tequila menu (so rare) and decent service. DO it! -
Review from Rylie S.
Brooklyn, NY
7/2/2011
Hipster tacos! For the love of god, skip the 'salsa' sampler, it's just some tiny containers of the worst sauce you've ever had. It's like they took various types of canned salsa and made it worse. I'm sorry, but I am a salsa pro. The tacos were pretty yummy but teeny, and the margaritas were okay but kind of weak and overpriced. Overall, I'd rather hit up Endless Summer for sure, and sit on the sidewalk, or Mesa Coyoacan. Also, I want to make and bring in various salsas to compare and contrast...
p.s. I am from Southern California and I am a Mexican food pro!!! -
Review from Re M.
Williamsburg, NY
4/30/2011
Ok, I went there just to try it out last night and I was really dissapointed.
It is a tiny little place and was crowded. I sat at the bar and the guy didnt even look at my face. I was the one having to say Hi, I would like to order. No one to hand over a menu, I had to ask for everything. There was no proactive service here.
I had a margarita and it was so so..I ordered the carne assada taco that tastes good but it is nothing special.
I think this place gets crowded because of the prices not really because of the food.
The service sucks big time and all that I was thinking of while having what Ive ordered was let me get the hell out of here. The place has no vibe whatsoever. It is not cool, and not welcoming. Maybe if it had mexicans on foh positions it would be a different story... -
Review from Sean P.
Brooklyn, NY
6/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
I could deal with the fact that my carne asada taco was pretty much flavorless if only the tortilla hadn't been falling apart.
It was impossible to eat, and the lack of flavor left me with little motivation to try.
They should really try the double tortilla that is so common I'm street tacos and then work on the flavor.....only positive was that the meat was tender. -
Review from Alain D.
Brooklyn, NY
7/28/2011
Living around the corner from this Mecca of Mexican Food has its ups and downs. Ups I want it all the time, Downs I want it all the time.
Wait times can be at times up to 45minutes but they definitely do a good job bringing food out quick in order to turn as many tables as possible.
For lengthy waits, Margaritas and Palomas are my go to.
Fish tacos are amazing and unique as they don't fry the fish and the Garlic Shrimp tacos (which has been a special for a year) are flavorful and bite size. Another on going special is their Angus Beef taco that can fill up two tacos when cut up.
What I like most is that its style resembles the cuisine of the Mexico I've visited many times. It takes me back and that's why I keep going back. I also don't like to walk far and the place is around the corner.
Yup. -
Review from Susan s.
9/8/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Oh La Superior! You are lovely. The fried street tacos are my favorite. They are just like empanadas filled with meats and cheese. Your guacamole is delicious too. Doesn't help that your restaurant is walking distance from my apartment. Ahhh They have margaritas, Mexican beer and some other drinks. A good Mexican restaurant is hard to find!
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Review from Liz M.
Manhattan, NY
12/22/2011
I love this spot. The best shrimp tacos I've ever had. The food is super cheap, and so flavorful. I always order the garlic shrimp tacos, which are mind blowing (be sure to have a full pack of gum on hand, as mentioned earlier those things are FLAVORFUL). The portions are kind of small, so you will likely need to order three or four tacos to be satisfied, depending on the size of your appetite. The chorizo and chipotle shrimp tacos are also very good. I'm not a huge fan of the margs here. I am a bit of a margarita snob, so I am not particularly easy to please. I their margaritas to be almost too strong, if such a thing exists. Also, this is a baja style Mexican restaurant, so don't go expecting standard interpretations of Tex-Mex or traditional Mexican cuisine. Decor is minimal, and super causal. While the clientele is hip, this place is not about the scene, just the amazing food!
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Review from Liz N.
Brooklyn, NY
3/19/2011
Me=taco snob.
La Superior=best tacos I've had in the 5 boroughs.
And for the extended version:
I got carne asada (perfecty cooked),cochinita pibil (basically pulled pork cooked in banana leaves), and chorizo (ground, with grilled peppers and flavorfull as all hell). I can't wait to try more. I would literally go back for dinner tonight if I could, and I had lunch there today.
I would've taken a star away for the ezquites, which swam in kind of a groady mayonnaise soup once mixed, but I had to add that star back for the fact that many menu items are literally HALF the price of the same things on the over-hyped Calexico menu. Next time, I'll skip the ezquites and just order their perfect-looking, Mission-style tortilla chips -
Review from Alexis D.
New York, NY
6/9/2011
Best Mexican I've had in NYC! Actually comparable to some of Austin's tex-mex....
You have to get the queso with chorizo. It will change your world. I can't get enough of their garlic shrimp tacos either. Don't forget to order a [large] margarita! -
Review from Jennifer C.
San Francisco, CA
4/18/2011
Tasty tasty. I had the carne asada, fish and special chicken mole taco. All were great. Only complaint was that the tortillas are a little too fragile and break. Maybe double up? Use something more dense? We also had some shrimp dish with black beans and rice which was awesome and a squid and rice dish that was off the hook.
Annoying parts included the wait, and the disgusting tamarind margarita I got. I love tamarind margaritas, but they poured in like triple the amount of spice (tabasco and chili) that they should have. Don't know why I didn't send it back.
Just a fun place to come with friends for some decent food. -
Review from anna a.
New York, NY
12/6/2011
Yum! The tacos are some of the best I've had in the city. I particularly liked the fish tacos which I don't normally get but had to get seconds at this place. Beware, the tacos are tiny, yet very delicious. You will order at least 4-5!
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Review from Ben G.
Brooklyn, NY
8/3/2011
If you want real deal Mexican... You came to the right place. And they have a plaque on the wall to prove it! Situated a bit off the beaten path in Williamsburg on Berry between South 2nd and South 3rd you will find this gem of a spot. I first started going to La Superior back in February and haven't looked back since. It has now become a Friday night meal for my girlfriend and I about twice a month.
Price: Be warned... the tacos are cheap, but they're minuscule (expect to order at least five to be satisfied). With that said expect the portions to be small, this isn't the dive spot to be stuffed on a ten spot. You can easily spend $25 to $30 for two here without drinks in order to be satisfied.
Menu: The menu is a ample to suit anyone's needs, and every dish I've eaten here is amazing.
Atmosphere: Drop dead by day during the week... but come 7 P.M. it's one of the most happening spots around. Close quarters seating and dim lighting make for a relaxing and intimate experience. When it's busy, as it will be on most nights, expect a multitude of people to crowd the bar waiting for seating... If you're on of them, order a drink or wait outside for a bit...
Service: Can be a bit slow and chaotic when the place is packed... they usually have two waitresses, a busser, and a bar tender on staff to handle everyone (you may wait longer for your drink than the food at times... which is why I suggest you get a drink while waiting). Service is always on point though... never any mishaps and the wait is worth it.
Suggestions: This is going to be long....
Rule #1 - Sharing is caring here. You can get a ton of different options if you share.
Rule #2 - You can always put more food into your order later... so don't over order off the bat.
The bang for your buck here is in the quesadillas (not you're everyday... these are fried to a crisp, filled with heaven, and topped with cheese) and a bunch of the starters... i.e. queso fundido (chorizo or mushrooms, take your pick but always ask for more tortillas off the bat... you're going to need them). Black bean soup is solid and filling, comes with peppers, cheese, and crisped tortillas to add in.
You must also try a bunch of tacos... they are small but full of flavor. The Jalapenos Rellenos is also a must! The Ezquites is a staple as well (some of the best corn I've ever had).
I haven't dabbled into the main dishes too much. Portions are moderate, but what I've had hits the spot just right.
High Point: If you do it right, you'll feel like you ate one of the better meals of you're life at a bargain. Drinks are strong and delicious!!! Go with a smaller crowd for optimal seating and sharing experience (2-4).
Low Point: BIG ONE = FOOD COMES WHEN IT'S DONE!!! (Expect a hodge podge on your small table). Waits can be extensive if you catch them at a busy time or you have a ton of people with you. You're tab can run up really quickly if you're ordering only tacos, and nothing else to fill you up.Listed in: Sit down eating in the Burg
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Review from James H.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 2/4/2011
I love this place, but I'm kind of tired and don't feel like writing a long review. Maybe later?
Anyways,
Tacos are amazing, but super small. I could probably eat 5 comfortably.
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Review from Karla M.
Brooklyn, NY
9/21/2011
As a born and raised Mexican this is the place I got to to get my fix.
Its lovely, delicious and not expensive at all. This is the place where they do it right, no sour cream on your tacos!
Highly recommended. Take it from a picky Mexican. -
Review from Paul K.
Bayside, NY
12/29/2010
Very authentic. Very affordable. Very good. I like the tongue, spicy shrimp, carne asada, carnitas...yea, pretty much all of the tacos. The grilled scallions are a staple as well as the corn. I've tried maybe half of the menu and have yet to be disappointed.
The drinks are equally as delicious but of course not as cheap. The pina y ron is like crack. They have micheladas too but they're not on the menu - also very good. The margaritas are strong, in a good way! The bartender is super nice but the waitresses can be a bit spacey. It's williamsburg - what do you expect? I'm definitely a fan! -
Review from Becca S.
Brooklyn, NY
9/7/2010 ROTD 1/13/2011
Now I don't speak Spanish or anything, but if I had to guess as to the meaning of "Superior" in Spanish, I'd guess that it means the same thing as "superior" in English, which I think we can all agree is something along the lines of "awesomest." Based on that assumption, I will say with absolute confidence that La Superior is without question an appropriately named restaurant.
The food is so good!! Seriously, it is so good. I had a quad-o (or what do you call a trio but with four?) of tacos, and they were very delicious, especially the tongue taco! Incredible texture. If you've been thinking about trying tongue but have been a little apprehensive because, well, it's TONGUE, I'd say this is a good gateway tongue. Tongue 101. An introduction to Tongue for the Complete Novice.
The chipotle shrimp was in fact too spicy for me to eat, but the more capsaicin-tolerant of my party were happy to oblige. In return, I got bites of torta, fish, quesadilla, and.......BRAINS!!
Yes, they have brains here. How much more normal did tongue just get? The brains are wrapped in a tortilla and deep fried, and the whole thing tastes kind of like a super-creamy crab rangoon. Very nice. I won't lie--as a neuroscientist I felt a little conflicted, but I got over that pretty fast.
Finally, these are probably the best margaritas I've had in the city. No crappy sour mix here--just tequilla, lime, and maybe just a splash of simple syrup. Super fresh and not too sweet, the way Dios intended.
