Taco Chulo
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: (718) 302-2485
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Between Havemeyer Street and Marcy Avenue
- Directions:
- L at Bedford Ave; G at Metropolitan Ave
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 12pm-11pm, Sat-Sun: 11am-11pm
Editorial Review for Taco Chulo – by Karen Hudes
The Scene
This destination for Mexican food has a buoyant, artisanally crafted scheme of blond wood, turquoise walls and a red undulating border that immediately refreshes the eye. While the seating is vast, it's pleasingly lofty and group-ready. The restaurant, whose name loosely translates to "pimp taco," is drawing a mostly neighborhood crowd.
The Food
Opened by a Texan and Californian who missed the food they grew up on, the restaurant uses organic, authentic ingredients. The lime-garnished tacos burst with such fresh fillings as slow-braised pork, snappy shrimp with marinated cabbage, and cool, marinated baby cactus. Along with a vibrant, chopped pico de gallo and lively guacamole, the queso fundido--melted cheese that's piqued with bacon, smoked chiles and onions--is a sumptuous alternative to nachos. And all are accompanied by crisp homemade tortilla chips. The pozole verde soup is only for hominy fans, but the salads are rich enough for meaty appetites, too.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe cocktail ingredients are fresh and high-quality. Try a house margarita or an iced beer with lime, chile, a salted rim and splash of tomato--a stimulating take on the bloody mary.
When to GoThe kitchen closes nightly at 11pm.
User Reviews for Taco Chulo
05/06/2008 Posted by whitedeer
The place was empty. EMPTY people! We waited almost an hour for 2 tacos that never arrived, then we walked out. We have never done that. Anyhwere. We used to think the higher prices might eventually do them in.. now we just think it'll be the horrible service and bad attitiude of the wait staff. Just ugh. |
Pros: ---
Cons: The staff, the bad attitude, uhm.. everything as far as I can tell.
09/30/2007 Posted by rose44
This was an extremely unpleasant dining experience. The place was practically empty but the service was super slow, the waitress was very rude, and the food was over-priced and mediocre at best. I love Mexican food and live nearby, but I'll never go back here again.
Pros: good margaritas
Cons: service, food, ambiance
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