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Super Tacos
Categories: Restaurants Mexican Restaurants Food Stands Mexican, Food Stands [Edit]
96th St and BroadwayNew York, NY 10025
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
(917) 837-0866
- Nearest Transit:
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96 St (1, 2, 3)
103 St (1)
96 St (A, B, C)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 6 pm - 2 am
Fri 6 pm - 3 am
Sat-Sun 12 pm - 2 am
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
85 reviews for Super Tacos
Review Highlights
"Bbq pollo or al pastor are my faves."
(in 24 reviews)
"In any case, Taco Truck is worth a pitstop."
(in 49 reviews)
"Excellent agua de horchata, not as sweet or thick as some."
(in 3 reviews)
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85 reviews in English
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Review from Maryam H.
Manhattan, NY
11/9/2011
yes people YES. aye dios mio, lets talk about these tostadas, no wait the flautas, ok and the baby sized burritos.
I'm salivating while i write this.Listed in: Is this Real Life?
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Review from Josh W.
9/25/2011
The food here is cheap and pretty decent. I had the chicken and tripe tacos the last time that I came here and I thought they were good for the price. The chicken was $2 and tripe was $3. The tripe was good but a bit chewy and not as tender as I would have liked. The chicken was good but nothing too special.
Overall, a good, cheap place to eat. -
Review from Steve M.
8/11/2011
Took me 15 years to find out about this place, but now that I have I'm definitely making up for lost time. This truck/restaurant parks in front of the Gristede's on 96th off B'way and is open from about 6PM until... well, really late each night.
Their tacos are the authentic Mexican style ones that consist of griddle cooked bunches of shredded seasoned meat served in a doubled soft corn tortilla also griddle heated with some chopped onion and cilantro on the meat. Of the tacos, my favorites are the carnitas, carne enchilada and chorizo ones. The gorditas are good too. These aren't like the Taco Bell gorditas. They're like sandwiches of shredded meat on a wonderful thin cornbread-like stuff cooked on the griddle like a grilled sandwich.
They have wonderful looking daily specials and Mexican sandwiches called "tortas" too. I really want to try their mole (that's "MOELAY", not the ground burrowing rodent, "mole") and pozole. Also the horchata drink they make there looks tempting.
They're cheap, too; $2 Tacos, $5 tortas , $7 daily specials... They also have bins of sauces, peppers, radishes, limes and other stuff with which to garnish your food sitting on their counter. Watch out though, the green sauce and the peppers pack a punch you''ll be feeling the next day if you're not careful!Listed in: ¿Comidas Mexicanas, Muy…
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Review from Cliff K.
8/1/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I'll start with the obligatory I'm from California, so all my ratings are skewed because nothing will taste like authentic Mexican food back home.
This truck just made me sad. In LA, taco trucks are notorious for being even more delicious than their restaurant counterparts. This truck, by far, has the worst tacos I've tasted in NY. And that's saying a lot.
I got Al Pastor Taco, Asada, and Carnita. It sucked. Man, the tortilla to meat ratio is horrendous. Every bite i took was ALL tortilla. Look, you go a Knicks game to watch Carmelo and Amare. You don't go to a Knicks game to watch Jared Jefferies. Who? yeah. No one knows because no one cares.
Look. I understand the tortilla is very important. Especially because, that's one of the two things NYC taco places do wrong. (1. consistent and moist tortilla and 2. A good, spicy, hot sauce.) But, if you're gonna throw this flaky piece of crap in my face, might as well fill it with meat. Then, i'd at least be able to semi-enjoy it. Failure. But Cliff, what about the meat they gave?? it was DRY AS HELL. I felt like I was blow drying my throat. I could barely swallow the Carnitas. I had to drench it in their bland sauces.
I bet the quesadillas here are pretty good, but WHO CAN'T MAKE A QUESADILLA? I am the worst cook on earth, and I can make you a quesadilla. Put cheese in a tortilla and grill it. There you go.
People who think this place is good, and claim to know what "real" mexican food is, go back to chipotle.Listed in: Top Mexican Places in the City
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Review from Sandy H.
Brookline, MA
7/4/2011
I grew up in LA/OC so I've been buying food from trucks since I could remember and before it became the cool thing to do. My New Yorker friends and roommates used to make fun of me for buying tacos from this truck, but I have since converted them. I adore their carne asada, spicy pork, al pastor, and chorizo tacos. Oh, and their tortas. Yum!
They have definitely spruced up the truck and expanded their menu since the last time I visited (which was 3 years ago). On a recent trip back just for the al pastor taco, I was sorely disappointed. The pork was bland. Sad, so sad. -
Review from Ryna D.
8/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Pretty good for a truck. Had the tacos de cesina for $3 a piece. The meat was nicely seasoned with a bit of spicy kick. They have flautas, burritos, and other meals as well besides the different tacos. Everything is cheap. Get a glass of horchata and it's a great cheap meal!
Listed in: The quest for the best tacos…
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Review from Au G.
New York, NY
11/15/2010 1 Check-in Here
"Sure, try it while I am away on a business trip" was the usual banter when my co-habitant and I used to pass by this truck; the underlying implication being "suffer the ignominious consequences in the bathroom gracefully in one's own solitude, in privacy and without undue and unwelcome obstruction." Years later, prodded by favorable reviews and the emergence of food truck as the pre-eminent gastronomic destination, one night after dinner at Il Matto, with our stomachs three-fourths full - the pleasant dining experience leaving us in a semi-contented mood - rather than despondent one-quarter empty, we decided to give the truck its due examination.
First, a serious debate of which of the fourteen intriguing selections of meats on offer - chivo (goat) or lengua (tongue) - was commenced in front of the three truck guys, much to their amusement. A stoic decision was subsequently reached - an order of mere two tacos and one tamale. Not accustomed to the practice of eating on one's feet, an unnecessarily heated debate of taking-out in favor of comfortable sofa against immediate consumption to avoid the food getting cold ensued. However, before a satisfactory resolution could be reached, tacos con lengua were placed on the rickety metal counter in front of us, which promptly got our undivided attention.
I do not subscribe to the Tex-Mex custom of the West Coast where the taco shell is fried: What is then the difference between flautas and tacos then? In addition, flour tortilla is an abomination that should be banned; soggy, under-cooked and thoroughly flavorless, it has no place in my culinary world. Super Tacos' tacos were properly doubled up - two layers of soft corn tortillas. The lengua was nicely tender and adequately seasoned, while tacos al pastor was a little too lightly seasoned; a problem easily solved by a hefty scoop of the unexpectedly delicious green salsa and another of the hot red salsa. Thinly sliced radish was also provided for the patrons, just as at any taco stands in Mexico.
The tamale con queso had such a fragrant aroma of the corn and sweet polenta-like consistency. I was happily occupied in the repetition of cutting up a piece of the tamale and prop it into my mouth without wasting it to the sidewalk for a while before I realized; "Where is the stuffing?" The queso turned out to be a reddish log of indeterminable substance; its taste was sorrowfully similar to some kind of low-fat cheese stick. Discarding this vaguely offensive object, we proceeded to divide the rest of the tamale in companionable comfort. -
Review from Arielle C.
New York, NY
4/3/2011
Okay so call me a snob or whatever but I NEVER eat anything from carts, trucks, or any establishment that is not permanently attached to the ground.
Anyway, I was headed to the Salvation Army to make a donation when I noticed this big ass truck with a line of people in front. I was starving and only had my keys and about 10 bucks in my pocket. So, against my better judgement (or so I thought), I got on the line.
A chicken quesadilla, three taquitos, and a Jarritos Torrojna later, and I'd found my first favorite food truck.
Please don't tell my mother. She'd probably take me out of her will for this. -
Review from Jennifer R.
Brooklyn, NY
9/2/2010 1 Check-in Here
This particular taco truck has been on my mind for various reasons...none of which are good or even sub par. What WAS this junk?
We decided to spend the day at Central Peezy since it was a nice day out. Tacos, checkers, scrabble, vino (discreetly), laughter, sunshine, people watching...a grand old time.
I ordered 2 pork tacos and tortilla chips with guacamole. The total came out to $10. Decent pricing.
We headed over to the park and entered around the mid 90's. DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT make a right turn once you enter. There's a lack of big, grassy knolls where you can play in the sun.
So, we entered the park and made a right turn. There were no grassy knolls...so we kept walking...just keep walking...just keep walking. 20 minutes later we passed the Guggenheim. WTF!
After defaming my friend in my head, we finally sat down on a random bench to eat. It was nearly 4 PM and I hadn't eaten anything all day. I was trying to savor the tacos until we found a nice spot at the park to thoroughly enjoy them.
I added the light zesty green salsa and took a BIG bite. First thoughts...chewy and bland. I looked inside the taco to find a TON of pieces of sliced up fat. Straight up fat! I tried to pick them out but I ended up emptying out the whole taco sans vegetables. Isn't food supposed to taste good when you're famished?
I didn't even bother eating the second taco. Le sigh.
The guacamole wasn't all that great either. It was lacking -- lime and salt. The texture was also pretty pastey and I'm no guacamole expert but I'm pretty sure the consistency should be smooth, rich and slightly tangy/zesty.
...I was cranky for the rest of the day.
I hope my 1 star brings down the overall rating to 2! Spiteful? Maybe but I have good reason to be.
Grr... -
Review from brandon S.
New York, NY
1/19/2011
I live down the block and stop by probably once every two weeks. Ive had almost everything on the menu. The tacos for $2 cant be be beat, especially the tongue, and the goat. these two are both recent finds, I was always faithful to the al pastor, but it never is consistent. the daily specials ($6) are quite good when your feeling adventurous and truly in the style of homegrown Mexican food.
with all this said and three years of visits The Tortas ($5)are the way to go. toasted roll, mayo,avocado, lettuce, tomato, and your choice of meat. I like carnitas on this sandwich but your options are, steak,chicken,chorizo, tongue, goat, bistec (steak with pepper and onion)
and these options go for the tacos as well.
All and all , for cheap mexican truck food this place is a must. I would have given 5 stars but there is always inconsistency in the food and at times they are not at usual spot. pretty annoying.
oh and yes, THEY DELIVER!! but don't get to excited, The truck will not be pulling up to your building. -
Review from Evan H.
Updated - 7/20/2010
4.5 stars
Ok, now I have seen the light and light looks like a taco. This evening, when after cooking the past few nights, we decided to take a walk down Broadway to the Super Taco truck. Today, however, it was located on Amsterdam between 96th and 95th, in front of the Associated grocery store.
The menu is pretty big, by food truck standards and so it took us some time to decide what we wanted. The guys in the truck were friendly, had some nice music playing and the smell was intoxicating.
Here is what we came up with (half vegetarian and half meat dishes)
-Lengua Taco - delicious, and really packed with meat and only $2. A great deal though i did find the tongue a little bit dry.
-cheese and chili tamale - I tasted it and while it was a bit spicy, it was a tad on the dry side. Good but not great
-quesadllas de maiz -- corn tortillias filled with beans, cheese and lettuce and covered with more cheese. These were excellent. The cheese wasn't over done and it was creamy and melted nicely.
-special of the day which was steak with peppers and onions, rice, beans and tortillas. This was huge and not easily finished after that tongue taco.
Overall, I was very impressed by the food and considering it was $15 for that feast. The spice level on most of the dishes was a bit tame, but I suspect you could ask for more sauce of chilies. I noticed a number of poor review, usually trying to compare this food to that of Mexican carts or places on the West Coast. Is it possible that the food you ate there was better? Sure. Is it also possible that the style, toppings or dishes are actually different? Yep. For what it is, price, quality, taste, this place delivers (literally, they actually also deliver).Listed in: The Upper Upper West Side (aka…
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Review from Michael L.
New York, NY
11/13/2010 1 Check-in Here
Good location and good eats makes me come back again and again. A little secret, the tacos are not the best things on the menu!! To me the Torta's are, especially the carnita (pork) tortas.. Sandwich like things that are huge. Tons of flavor. The salsa's they have are kind of disappointing, not all that spicy and not all that flavorful. There are 2 varieties of their sauces; a green color and a red colored one. The red supposedly is more spicy, but its still pretty mild on my spice meter. The wait can be kind of long sometimes, because they make everything on the spot.
Still, this is a decent taco truck, i would try their tortas though! -
Review from Amy L.
10/23/2010
On a good day, this place is amazing. On a bad day, they're still highly satisfying.
My personal favorites are the tacos al pastor, closely followed by the chorizo. The only thing I've found disappointing is the carnitas, which are frequently greasy and kind of flavorless. The sopes are fine, but the tostadas are better, and the tamales are enjoyably spicy. Everything is improved by a squirt of lime, and a small dollop red and green sauce (both are required, trust me). $5 gets enough food to fill me up, $10 leaves me stuffed and groaning.
I eat here all the time because it's cheap, convenient, and very, very tasty.
Also, to all of the people complaining that the food isn't as good as it is at your favorite LA taco truck? Not helpful. Granted, these don't make my list of top 10 tacos ever of all time, but for a quick bite in the neighborhood you'd be really hard-pressed to match this place for value and flavor. You want the best something ever? Go to a Jewish deli. It's the Upper West Side FFS. Would you expect to find authentic New York bagels in East LA?
I grew up in SoCal and I'm damn grateful I'm not stuck in a wasteland of Tex-Mex and overpriced margaritas, where Chipotle is the best you can expect for a burrito, which is what the Upper West Side would be without this place. Your whining about how this place isn't up to par doesn't make you look sophisticated and cultured, it makes you look petulant. /end rantListed in: Upper West Side Delivery
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Review from Christopher R.
Manhattan, NY
3/21/2011
I read that one ought to order a torta - a carnitas torta. I work right beside an excellent mexican deli and juice bar with the most pleasing torta to ever grace my lips. And I love carnitas.
I smoked some herb, got the munchies, and decided to go for it. It doesn't take a whole lot to please me when I'm in this condition. I ordered the torta. The meat mix was MUCH more gristle, bone, tendon, and fat than anything else. I ate what I could of it, though it was pretty repulsive. I would give them another shot maybe but this wasn't a good first impression. -
Review from Steven S.
6/29/2011
I am a frequent visitor to the Super Tacos truck. They're quick and cheap and always right there outside the subway station on my way home. I haven't tried the daily specials yet (they need more appetizing photos), but the tacos, quesadillas, sopes, etc. are excellent and a fine addition to the halal dominated street food scene of New York (especially uptown). The mix-and-match possibilities are pretty much endless, since you can put whatever meat you want into anything in any combination. First, you have to learn what cesina, al pastor, etc. are. Free delivery!
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Review from Tommy K.
9/28/2010
Really tired of hearing about how LA Mexican food is so much better than every other goddamned place. Those laid back Californians will probably say that LA Mexican is better than Mexico. I love Mexican food in CA too, but we're in NY, suck it.
The tacos are pretty standard of NY. My favorites are the pork and vegetarian. Nothing crazy to review, just good tacos by the 96th St 2,3 subway station. Tamales are pretty good too. Never tried the burrito, maybe I will next time, but the tacos always hit the spot. -
Review from Lisa T.
Rosemead, CA
9/4/2010
I really miss LA.
After hearing many many people recommend this taco truck for LA transplants, I was excited to give it a try. I got a carne asada and an al pastor.
First off, their salsa verde was decent. It's got a kick to it and a good flavor.
As for the tacos, though, the quality of the meat was good, but the marinade just wasn't there. The al pastor was too sweet and the carne asada tasted just like some grilled flank steak--nothing to write home to Cali about.
This place is decent enough and close enough to my apartment to ensure that I will return to fulfill a taco craving, but I will probably leave disappointed every time. -
Review from Chita D.
New Erection, VA
7/6/2008
CHEAP tasty tacos & Mexican goodies.
On a constant quest to find the holy grail of tacos...I stumbled upon this vehicular wonder.
Peachy keen, jelly bean!!! Great prices, good tastes...their prep style on certain dishes varies from the way my family prepares them (probably has to do with coming from a different region of Mexico), but hey- in a world where Chinese are found making quesadillas...THIS place right here is the place to be...actual Mexicans making guess what? MEXICAN FOOD!
So go on, be merry, chomp on some tacos, drink some horchata & don't even break your wallet doing so!!!Listed in: In search of the Holy Land of…
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Review from Nicole A.
3/21/2009
You need to know that I was a successful vegetarian for a good, solid, and recent two weeks.
You need to know that being a vegetarian ended with this taco truck. -
Review from Scott R.
7/9/2007
Review #300 goes out to my new favorite quick fix on the UWS. Operating out a truck on the Southwest corner of 96th and Broadway (across from a Gristede's), this unassuming operation makes an assortment of tacos that remind me fondly of a taco cart I had a love affair with in Playa de Carmen.
Tacos are $2/piece and represent most of the menu. A generous amount of meat/fillings are provided on top of two soft tortillas. Gorditas and Tacos Durados are $3 (will explain those below). There are daily specials including soups and Tamales (Sat/Sunday).
Two salsas are available. Red and green. Both are spicy - I prefer the green a lot more. Limes are also available.
Here's what I've had:
Tacos:
Al Postor (Pork + pineapple) - My favorite taco so far.
Carne Enchiladas (Spicy Pork) - Combined w/ lime and the salsa verde, this is really tasty.
Bistec de Res (Steak) - Chewy chunks of steak not ground beef. Another winner.
Chorizo (Sausage) - Really liked this as well. Not quite as much as the pork tacos but I'll be ordering this again.
Barbacoa de Pollo (bbq chicken) - Not as tasty as the pork but a healthly amount of chicken and not too dry. Worthwhile if you're a swine-o-phobe but not a must-have.
Pork Gordita - This is a grilled sandwich made of cornmeal bread, lettuce, a white cheese, and a choice of meat. I chose pork. This was good but not as satisfying as a taco.
Tacos Dorados - Three rolled, deep-fried tacos that either are - or are very much like - taquitos. Chicken is the only choice and they are topped with shredded lettuce and white cheese. These are good but, again, not as essential as the pork or chorizo tacos.
Tamales - Only available on the weekends, this was my least favorite thing I had here. Very dry and flavorless. Not worth it in my eyes.
Orchata - This white beverage sells for $1. While it looks milky, I believe it's made of rice and has a nice cinnamon flavor to it. Definitely tasty and pretty refreshing.
Service is pleasant and I didn't feel like too much of an ass for ordering in English. There's always a bunch of people hovering around the cart - let's just say they don't look like Yelpers.
If you ask for it to go, they wrap each thing up in foil, add in containers of red and green salsa, and wedges of lime. They'll even deliver but I figure the walk there helps burn some calories in advance....
Thanks Steve M, Ted S, and Larry L. for the great reviews on this. Seems like we're all on the same page on this one - I'm just an easier grader when it comes to this kind of thing :)
Last note: If you're still hungry, go across the street to the Southeast side to check out if the Delicioso Coco Helado cart is out (http://www.yelp.com/bi...).Listed in: Stands, Vans, and Carts.....
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Review from Megan C.
3/15/2008
Scott, thanks for dragging me here. You're right the meat fillings are generous and the soft tortillas hit the spot. Definitely try the Al Postor I loved those. Can't say that I loved everything but the horchata was delicious :o)
Date Rating: 4
Pick up Scale: 1 (I wouldn't exactly go here to meet people)
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Review from vanessa g.
Brooklyn, NY
11/23/2010
Due to their late night/early morning hours this truck is a place that instantly pops into my head if I'm in midtown looking to fill up on yummy food for very little money. Unfortunately for me I'm almost never near a 2 or 3 station.
The last couple of times I hit this truck up for carne asada/bistec tacos I was disappointed which is the main reason I haven't been back since. The meat was over seasoned and had a lot of fatty bits. Their tamales are tasty, I recommend the sweet red ones. The flautas or "dorados" as the guys in the truck call them are on the skinny side but there are 3 to an order. The tomatillo sauce is good but not my favorite.
A huge plus is that they have a covering for the side of the truck for the colder months (sort of like the ones restaurants have in front of their doors) so that you can eat at the fold-out counter below the window without freezing you tamale off! -
Review from chris r.
2/24/2008
Where were you on Oscar night? I was hanging out with the mexicans huffing exhaust fumes and eating tacos.
My first visit to Super Tacos "Sobre Ruedas" I had the sweet tamale($2) it was good it has raisins on it and some red color to it but no meat or other ingredients.
The al pastor tacos($2 each) were just ok kinda dry.
To drink I had the Agua de Jamaica which is a red juice, I've had it at other places but this one wasn't very sweet.
Maybe I just caught them on an off night.
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Second Visit was much better. The special was posole but they were out of it cause I got there about 9 pm and they had been open since noon because it was Sunday. It was cold out like last time but they had a small folding room built up around the window that could fit about 10 people in it, problem was they had their truck running and the carbon monoxide was getting thick.
So I ended up ordering a tostada de tinga($3) which was real tasty. I then ordered a mexican sandwich with spicy pork inside(Torta de Carne Enchilada). It was very very yummy probably the best thing I had there on both visits. I also got another sweet Tamale because they were out of all other 3 kinds. This tamale was much bigger than last time and again very tasty. To drink I got Agua de Horchata which was sweet and had cinnamon or nutmeg in it, YUM!
I might try to get there earlier in the day when they have tamales with meat. They are there at 6 pm every day except for weekends when they are there starting at noon. Every day they have a different unique dish such as Mole Verde on Monday, Guisado de Res on tuesday etc.
Go try em out and hopefully you catch them on a good day.
You can call ahead for pick up. They are open until 2 AM every day except fridays when they close/drive off at 3 AM. -
Review from andy t.
9/25/2007
I had been reading a lot about the Taco Truck (NY Times article, May 16) so finally I had to see for myself.
I am pleased to report that these tacos are pretty damn tasty. I had one each of barbacoa (chicken), bistec (steak) and al pastor (pork with pineapples).
For $6, you cannot find a much cheaper, or more delicious, meal. This would probably cost $15 at a faux Mexican place downtown, and not taste as authentic either.
I'm looking forward to trying the tortas (sandwiches) and tamales, but that will have to wait for the next time, or time after that. When you're addicted to tacos, like I am, it's hard to avoid ordering your usual.
In any case, Taco Truck is worth a pitstop.Listed in: Up on 110th Street, Cheat Eats
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Review from Larry L.
New York, NY
2/27/2006
Every night, a long silver van pulls up to the southwest corner of Broadway and 96th and serves some very tasty tacos. There's plenty of debate over which New York-based hole-in-the-wall joint serves the best tacos, but surely Super Tacos, for the nominated in the 2005 Vendy Awards, is in the upper echelon.
There are daily specials, a regular list of sandwiches (tortas) and tacos, and occasional specials that are written down on the back of a paper plate and taped up to the side of the van.
Personal favorites: the al pastor tacos (with diced pineapple, onion, and cilantro), tacos dorados (chicken wrapped in tortillas, deep fried and topped with queso fresco... three to an order), and the moles. I cannot spar on the merits of mole - I just think theirs is quite tasty and even better with their tortillas than the somewhat dry rice.
If you get the food to go, expect to find quartered lime (sometimes lemon) wrapped in tin foil for sprinkling over your tacos, and a container of their lip-smacking green salsa. The red salsa, strangely enough, seems hotter.
The tortas are good for a change of pace, but I wouldn't go just for them. They're served on mini sub rolls, flattened out, and seem to follow a similar pattern. Both sides have mayo, the filling goes in, and it's topped with some jalepenos that have been grilled on the cook top. Maybe some cheese, too.
For a winter treat, ask for a cup of the arroz con leche. It's kind of like horchata, but hot. As the name implies, it's rice and milk, but warmed up with some sugar and maybe some cinnamon.
Of all things, you can even get delivery from the van. There are a few bikes locked up on the railing outside Gristede's. However, the best way to eat the tacos, even in the freezing winter, is by standing out in front of the truck. When the wind picks up, they'll drop down plastic curtains. The food turns over quickly, there's Mexican music playing, you're in a diverse crowd ranging from kitchen help to businessmen, and your lips are tingling from the salsa. What more do you want?
I don't know what time the van actually pulls up - I'm going to guess around 6 PM. I also don't know what time it leaves, but my impression is that it stays until the wee hours. -
Review from Daniel P.
7/6/2008
Bow wow chicka chicka bow wow chicka bow chicka bow wow chicka bow chicka wow.
Tacos. Is in the stomach. No more hungies.
I thanks the baby Jesus for this truck. He come to me one night while I asleep. He say, "Buy my tacos." I say okay. -
Review from Morris B.
5/19/2009
What do I miss about my travels to mexico? Good street food! How else was the taco intended? Something about ordering from an authentic mexican food truck makes the food taste better. They've got a great variety of tacos, including a large numbers of ones you'd find at a taqueria in Ciudad de Mexico. My personal favorite would have to be tacos al pastor, meaning shepherd style which is the mexican take on kebab style grilled meat which originates from Arab immigrants that went to Mexico. (except made of pork)
If you want more proof as to why this place is so amazing, just look at the crowds that form around this place from 8pm through the whole night. Fom the mexican community following to wall st. bankers and night shift workers, this place screams authenticity and dedication.
The tacos are priced to attract all hungry passerbys. 2 dollars gets you a double padded flour tortilla accompanied by your choice of meat and accoutrement. Al pastors are served with pineapple and cilantro. And if you're a true hot sauce fan, I believe their two picantes, green and red make for great additions to any of the meals.
They also serve a variety of daily specials varying from different Moles to tamales on the weekends. Make sure to pair your dish or taco with a good drink such as horchata (a milk like beverage made of ground rice or almond - have to try it to appreciate it)
All in all - Authentic, cheap, good community eat, in the heart of the Upper West Side.
P.S. for those learning spanish or wanting to learn how to order in spanish, this is a great opportunity!!
Me puedes dar dos tacos, uno al pastor y uno de chorizo por favor! (try it!) -
Review from Andrew S.
New York, NY
10/2/2010
I am a huge fan of the Super Taco Truck!
I have never ordered anything from the truck that I was every disappointed about. My favorite item is of course tacos but I have tried many of the items on the menu and it is all very excellent!
Great food, great service, they are always very friendly!! Cannot recommend the Taco Truck enough! -
Review from Neha M.
New York, NY
6/21/2009
As a native Californian spoiled by incredible Mexican food, I've found it hard to adjust to the sub par, nay - inexplicably bad - Mexican food in NYC. When I read about Super Tacos, it felt authentic and full of potential so I gave it a try.
I live about 15 blocks from 96th and chose to call for delivery knowing that they may deny me service since I'm a bit far. But the person who answered said that delivery wouldn't be a problem as long as I ordered at least $10 worth of food. I happily obliged, ordering one chicken tamale, one sweet tamale, one pork taco, one diet coke, and chicken soup for $14.
15 mins. later, the delivery guy presented my order upon which I gave him $19 which was all the money in my wallet. 2 mins later, the doorbell rings and it's the delivery guy again mumbling about how I should give him more tip due to the distance....can you say effing unprofessional and pathetic? First, I ordered more that I wanted, then I gave him $5 tip...perhaps I'm not up on the tip etiquette of NYC but that seemed like plenty to me plus it was all I had! If they didn't want to deliver this far then just TELL me and I'll walk down myself. MORONS
What made it all even worse was the food. The tamales were dense and dry, the chicken tasted kind of gross, like chicken parts that one should probably discard. I will say that the sweet tamale was ok actually.
The pork in the tacos was full of BONES and cartilage. Freaking disgusting. And the soup, I saved for later. This morning when I pulled it out of the fridge it was a solid, heart clogging mass of fat. Completely inedible and a waste of an innocent chicken life. heartbreaking, really
Please DO NOT ever go to Super Tacos expecting anything close to authentic and delicious Mexican food. This place is a disgrace and it's clear they practice cost cutting at the expense of the customer.Listed in: Avoid these places like you…
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Review from Justin K.
Brooklyn, NY
8/22/2008
This is the best $2 we've ever spent on food in Manhattan. It's an (extended) family-run biz that's not a restaurant but a small taco truck parked on 96th between Broadway and West End. They're open from noon till the wee hours, sometimes past midnight, perfect for a post-drink grub. As far as Mexican food goes, this seems to be one of the most authentic hole-in-the-wall-style taco places in NYC. They've got a bunch of different kinds of tacos, from shredded chicken (Pollo) to more uncommon like goat, but our favorite is the spicy pork (Enchilada), with beef (Rez) as a close second. The Torta is a super tasty, filling, warm sandwich layered with lettuce, jalapenos, melted cheese, and a meat of our choice. We like the beef Torta.
Their tamales are pretty good too, either chicken or cheese w/jalapeno (sweet'n'spicy). And Horchata (a cinnamon rice drink) for a dollar! This place IS super.
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Review from Victor N.
New York, NY
7/21/2008
So I live across the street from this famed truck, and if I want to make myself hungry at night, all I have to do is open my window and let the aromas waft in. I was quite intimidated my first visit because not only did I not know what everything was on the menu, but I felt stupid ordering in English. BUT, once I got over myself after a few visits, I now have a few favorite standbys, and always have a way to satiate those late night cravings.
Tip: I've noticed that if you order in spanish, sometimes the lady comps you a taco or two. -
Review from Chris K.
New York, NY
1/7/2009
Don't go to Taco Bell. Don't you know their brown bean (or meat) filling is injected out of this weird metal squirt gun? Yeah, just try to get that image out of your head but I don't think that's how they do it in Mexico...
For your best late night taco fix, run to the Super Taco truck, only $2. Always made to order w/ plenty of fixings (limes, radishes, nice assortment of sauces). Generous meat fillings wrapped in 2 small corn tortillas. Squat on the curb in front of Gristedes and chow down, feel local. Bbq pollo or al pastor are my faves.
The crowd will testify--this is the real deal! -
Review from Paul K.
Washington, DC
9/20/2007
Review: Pavement said it best: heaven is a truck, and I believe they meant this taco truck; serves some of the best tacos this side of the Pacific
The Good: the bistec and al pastor tacos remind me about all that is good about corn tortillas and meat; eating off paper plates and ponying up to a food wagon is muy romantico
The Bad: Broadway traffic doesn't always make for a happy Super Tacos experience, but that's really a minor issue -
Review from Jen S.
New York, NY
9/1/2008
I've heard it is hard to find good mexican food in new york. Obviously those individuals have not tried the taco truck.
One of the best and by far the cheapest meals in the city, be prepared to be stuffed by spending less than $10 bucks! The BBQ chicken and steak tacos are amazing, at only $2 a pop ,and the horchata for only one dollar is fantastic. Every time I have walked by this place there are at least 10 people ordering/eating. My friend is lucky enough (or maybe cursed, depending on how you look at it) to live on the same block as the infamous truck.
viva la super taco! -
Review from Steve S.
Brooklyn, NY
3/23/2007
get the atole!
Pastor is su-poib.
Good lengua and Horchata. -
Review from Adam A.
Brooklyn, NY
10/12/2008
When I'm in the neighborhood, I make it a point to grab a taco. I usually go with the spicy pork and a pineapple soda.
They are always friendly, quick and delicious. They can be a little dry, so adding a sauce or lime that they give can help.
Definitely worth the money. Good quality taco.Listed in: Top Restaurants
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Review from Adam R.
7/23/2008
I can't really add anything to the reviews unfortunately. 96th St. used to be my subway stop, and I'd hit up Super Tacos at least once or twice a week. Tortas were always my favorite, with an extra helping of green sauce.
I've tried the pozole, and not really cared for it, but that seems like it's getting fancy. If it's 2 AM and you're hungry, grab some tacos or a torta, and be happy. -
Review from Queenie W.
Manhattan, NY
12/20/2008
Another famous food stand. I heard from my friend that it even won some prizes and the newspaper coverage.
Since I haven't tried too much Mexican food (Chipotle is another story, right?), I really didn't know what to order the first time I stood there. Then they advised me to have the $2 taco.
Their taco was Ok for me. (Maybe I just don't like taco) But their service was really warm and their cart was always the most crowded spot in that street. -
Review from Ralph M.
Oradell, NJ
4/17/2011
I am really surprised to see the mixed reviews. I guess some people don't know what real mexican street food is supposed to taste like. This is the real thing. My favorites are the gorditas, with any kind of meat. This place is a great stop off on the way home, late at night, and the location is perfect.
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Review from Cheryl C.
Chicago, IL
6/20/2007
Love this stand. Cheap, tasty, made to order, open late (at least midnight). Tacos and tostadas mostly $2, range of filling options including beefsteak, chicken, and for the adventurous, tongue. Excellent agua de horchata, not as sweet or thick as some. Friendly workers ... well, sometimes a little too friendly -- my last visit, I got a slightly lascivious offer for home delivery!
A good place to grab takeout on your way off the subway. There's a line during peak hours, but it moves fast.
