BRIAN'S 100 Best '18

100 BEST ’18: CALIFORNIA BREAKFAST BURRITO at EL DONKEY

I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018…

I’ve heard tell of the secret breakfast cart from the owners of Los Tacos No. 1 that comes out in the middle of Chelsea Market in the morning hours. I’m rarely up and in Chelsea Market at that hour, but when I finally found myself there before the crowds, I was so pleased to try one of these breakfast tacos. The flour tortillas are made with lard and are so full of flavor before the overstuffed eggs, potatoes, cheese, and bacon even get involved. They’re so good they make me wonder why I would start my day anywhere else. Price: $4

EL DONKEY
75 Ninth Avenue (between West 15th and West 16th Street),
Inside Chelsea Market,
Meatpacking District
eldonkey.com

AboutBrian Hoffman

Brian Hoffman is a classically trained actor who is now a full-time tour guide, blogger, and food obsessive. He leads food and drink tours around New York City, which not only introduce tour-goers to delicious food, but gives them a historical context. He has written food articles for Gothamist and Midtown Lunch in addition to overseeing this blog and a few food video series, including Eat This, Locals Know, and Around the World in One City. His latest series is an international cooking show with his son which can be found on this site.