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People standing in front of a Mexican-style tent with a sign that says “Classic Mexican Mole” and “Nixtamal”.

Evening eats at the Queens Night Market

With every item sold capped at $6, the market is a cultural hub of eats, treats and vibes.
Aidan Levin, Contributing Writer October 2, 2023

A man on a bike passes by the exterior of The Halal Guys, located on 307 E. 14th Street.

The best cheap eats near NYU

Eat out at these seven places near campus without breaking the bank.
Jhenesis Hines, Contributing Writer October 25, 2022

Let’s be honest — you splurged all of September trying every restaurant on your Instagram feed. New York City is one of the most expensive places to live and it can be hard...

(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month at Zaragoza

Zaragoza Mexican Deli and Grocery offers comfort in the form of authentic homemade Mexican cuisine, snacks and ingredients.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor October 1, 2021

One of the golden food rules in New York City is that if you want traditional Latin American food at an affordable price, you head to the Bronx, Queens or Brooklyn — you can...

Chef Julian Medina recently rebranded his 10th restaurant Kuxé on Thompson Street to bring his cooking back to its roots. Kuxé serves traditional dishes connected to home cooking in Mexico. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Chef Julian Medina Serves Mexican Food Right —The Traditional Way

The recent opening of the celebrity chef’s newest restaurant brings the authentic taste of Puebla, Mexico, to Greenwich Village.
Antonio Pelaez, Contributing Writer April 23, 2021

If you’re tired of the hunt for authentic Mexican food in New York, look no further! Chef Julian Medina opened his 10th restaurant on March 10. He rebranded the Thompson Street...

Easter celebrations look fairly different for many people this year. This holiday, Dining Editor Gabby made tinga de pollo tacos. (Staff Photo by Gabby Lozano)

Renewing Easter traditions by cooking tacos

Dining Editor Gabby Lozano discussed how she traditionally celebrates Easter, and how the holiday changed for her this time around.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor April 6, 2021

If you were to ask me about my Easter plans a month ago, I would’ve told you that I was planning on making kleicha, a swirled date cookie prepared by the Chaldean community in...

Jajaja is located at 63 Carmine St. For a vegan Mexican-American like myself, Jajaja provides comfort and a sense of belonging, without the usual reliance on animal products. (Photo Courtesy of Kayla Haye)

Jajaja Plantas Mexicana: At the crossroads of Mexican cuisine and veganism

The restaurant merges the best of Mexican cuisine with veganism, so that people of all lifestyles can enjoy the pleasures of traditional Mexican dishes.
Natalie Melendez, Staff Writer March 11, 2021

If you’re in the mood for an authentic Mexican meal and the Tu Taco station at the Palladium Residence Hall food court just isn’t cutting it, then you’re in luck. A short...

Tortaria hosts a cozy interior with bright lights and comfortable seating. (Photo by Talia Barton)

Restaurant Face-Off: Tortaria vs. El Canterino

Located next to each other on University Place, which cantina will be crowned the winner in the ultimate campus Mexican food showdown?
Yusuf Husain, Contributing Writer October 15, 2019

Mood lighting, lively music and happy hour are all standard fare at El Cantinero and its neighboring competitor, Tortaria, but that’s where the similarities end. For two Mexican...

The owner of Dorado Tacos holds up the restaurant's tacos. (Staff Photo by Min Ji Kim)

From Bagels to Baja Fish Tacos, the Braus’ Business Is Booming

Rachel and Michael Brau opened their Mexican restaurant in 2012. It has since become a Greenwich Village staple.
Georgie Galinson, Contributing Writer May 7, 2019

Thirty-eight years ago, if you had asked Rachel and Michael Brau if they would be running a flourishing Mexican restaurant in Greenwich Village, they might have been incredulous,...

Empellón Al Pastor is a great lunch spot with good food and ambience.

Skip Taco Bell, Eat Authentic Mexican

Medardo Perez, Contributing Writer February 22, 2016
Where to get the most authentic and affordable Mexican food around campus!
The Mexican restaurant chain Tacombi opened their newest location on Bleeker and Cornelia.

Check out Tacombi for your taco fix

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer October 26, 2015
A new outpost of popular taco chain brings Mexican eats to the West Village.
On 3rd and 37th Street, Sarge’s Deli offers a monster sandwich topped with Corned Beef, Pastrami, Roast Beef, Fresh Turkey, Salami, Sliced Tomato, Lettuce, Cole Slaw & Russian Dressing, weighing 4.5 pounds.

Gluttony: Eating your Heart out in the City

Nikki Link, Contributing Writer October 26, 2015
Satisfy your hunger with these insane eating challenges.