Tacombi Upper East Side - 4.6 rating - Casual Mexican Tacos NYC

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: Tacombi – Upper East Side

Location + Full Address (with nearby landmark/subway station): 202 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021

City + Neighborhood Tag: Manhattan – Upper East Side

Opening Year / Newly Opened: Tacombi founded in 2006 · Upper East Side location opened mid-2010s

Cuisine Type: Mexican (Yucatán-inspired street food)

Dining Style: Casual Dining / Neighborhood Taqueria

Price Range: Approx. $45–$65 for two

Special Offers / Deals: Seasonal specials · Housemade aguas frescas · No reservations on Cinco de Mayo

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Colorful · Beachy · Retro · Instagrammable

Seating Capacity & Layout: Indoor dining room · Communal tables · Casual table layout

Lighting & Music Style: Bright, natural lighting · Upbeat Latin & tropical playlists

Outdoor Seating / Rooftop / Private Dining: Indoor seating focus · No rooftop · Limited group seating

Unique Interior Highlights: Signature Tacombi coastal aesthetic · Playful colors · Relaxed neighborhood energy

🔹 Food & Drinks

Most Recommended Dishes (Top Picks):

• Barbacoa tacos (house favorite)

• Al pastor tacos

• Baja fish tacos

• Crispy chicken tacos

• Guacamole & chips

• Street corn (elote)

Beverage Highlights: House margaritas · Aguas frescas · Sunset cocktails · Mexican beers

Signature Dishes You Must Try: Barbacoa Tacos · Al Pastor · Freshly made corn tortillas

Dietary Options: Vegetarian-friendly · Vegan options available · Gluten-free corn tortillas

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Counter ordering with table delivery

Staff Behavior & Professionalism: Friendly · Fast-paced · Approachable neighborhood service

Waiting Time Experience: Moderate waits during peak hours · Fast turnover

Ideal For: Families · Friends · Casual dates · Solo diners · Quick lunche

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept: From a VW bus on Yucatán beaches to a NYC taqueria empire, Tacombi brings authentic Mexican taco culture to neighborhood dining rooms across the city.

Chef / Culinary Direction: Regional Mexican street-food inspiration with consistent quality across locations

Entertainment: High-energy dining atmosphere · Community-driven vibe

Instagrammable / Unique Highlights: Colorful interiors · Taco trays · Aguas frescas & margaritas

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

4.6 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Opening Hours: Daily: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (may vary)

Contact Number: +1 646-726-4302

Parking: Street parking · Nearby paid garages

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

🔹 Map Embed

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