Name: Empellon
Address: 510 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States, New York
Telephone: +12123801215

Contemporary Mexican hot spot turning out innovative tacos & creative cocktails.

At a glance

#24 of 95 Mexican restaurants in New York

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.40

1.0 km from the center of New York

Rating breakdown

5 ★62%
4 ★24%
3 ★7%
2 ★3%
1 ★3%

510 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States

empellon.com

+1 212-380-1215

Quick facts

What is the rating of Empellon?: Empellon is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 933 reviews.
How does Empellon rank in New York?: Empellon is #24 of 95 Mexican restaurants in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Empellon located?: 510 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States — 1.0 km from the center of New York.
How can I contact Empellon?: Phone: +1 212-380-1215 · Website: empellon.com

Was my first visit to this Mexican restaurant in NYC and it was a delightful culinary experience. Particularly impressed with the starter - guacamole, chips and the seven salsa dips. It was certainly a big hit with our group. The salsas were at varying degree of hotness and each was distinctively different from the other - a great experience. Also the "avocado" dessert which is a must have. The halibut I had was somewhat bland but combined with other savory stuff, it provided a balanced experience. Will highly recommend this place if one is looking for Mexican fare in midtown NYC.

Maria Bruno 2023 Sep 23

Ate at the bar and enjoyed chips, quac, a selection of 7 salsas, multiple margaritas, mushroom tacos, fish tacos and the smoked black cod appetizer.
Service was great, drinks were on point and food was fresh & tasty!
As noted by many other reviewers, it’s very noisy inside. If you want to have a decent conversation expect to yell. But it’s a fun, lively atmosphere and the food this is good.

Rovik Robert 2023 Aug 25

Had an extensive meal here for dinner and I have to say you definitely get your money’s worth here. Food is not just tasty but inventive and unique as well, especially their ice cream tacos. Service is prompt and friendly, and the wine offerings are decent too.

John Liang 2023 Jul 30

Came here for lunch at 2pm on a Friday. Food was good and the service was decent. First time having nachos with crab meat and uni! Usual pairing but it works. The tacos come in two's. The Brussels sprouts were well done too.

Ryan Cronan 2023 Jul 15

Empellon makes one of my all-time favorite fish tacos, which you can also order at their taqueria locations. We also really enjoyed the crab nachos and the surf and turf fajitas. The fajitas order was more than enough for 2 people and basically consisted of a massive ribeye, tortillas, and a few onions and peppers. The steak was perfectly cooked and came with a tasty black pepper salsa. They also make a tasty margarita.

Natacha Sertil 2023 Jul 06

By far the best Mexican food I’ve had. Mexican fine, fast dining at its best. Someone took me there on a 3rd date and since then I’ve been there twice. It’s a bit pricey for tacos but it’s worth it. Everything taste so good and fresh. My new favorite place. ❤️❤️❤️

Food_travel_girl 2023 Jun 17

Looking for tacos in nyc? This is the place. Two places for tacos that I love is Birrialandia and Empellon. Very different style but Empellon is really delicious. I odered a lunch set which comes with appetizer, main and a dessert (only for $45) and it was a HUGE deal! Starting with the salsa tasting, that was such a fun experience. For appetizer, I got the lobster salad, and this salad was not filled with veggies but filled with lobster and it was so tasty. The tacos were amazing and adding different salsas and guacamole made it perfect. Plus the dessert was refreshing for a hot day. The staff were so nice and always give us more chips if needed. Environment is pleasant and comfortable. Overall, go for it! Worth being int the NYT best 100 top restaurants in NYC.

Shashank Dixit 2023 Jun 06

Upscale place at Madison Ave with Chef's Mexican fantasia that will leave with a mesmerizing experience.
Their Guacamole with seven salsa servings ( ranging from mild to spicier) is must recommended.
Green Chili Shishito Peppers, Queso Fundido, Tuna Tartare are other good options. Decent cocktails options though limited non alcoholic mocktails, out of which the Apricot is the best.
They do Tuesdays Taco if you want to visit the place during specials 😀
Pumpkin Seed Cappelletti is slightly greasy, however it sets a nice taste on your bud.
The Tacos and Mains are generally good for two people as the quantity is sufficient.