BRIAN'S 100 Best '18

100 BEST ’18: TACOS DE PULPO at LA ESQUINA DEL CAMARÓN MEXICANO

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

Fish tacos aren’t always my thing. Either they consist of greasy deep fried seafood or some grilled flaky bland white fish. Not always, but often. The octopus tacos at my new favorite hidden Mexican joint are a true revelation. Not only is each bite full of meaty tender octopus but also with dark caramelized onions. It’s nicely peppered with a hint of sweetness. I smell (or taste) a contender for the city’s best taco! Price: $4

LA ESQUINA DEL CAMARÓN MEXICANO
80-02 Roosevelt Avenue (at 80th Street),
Jackson Heights, Queens
(347) 885-2946
facebook.com/pages/category/Mexican-Restaurant/La-Esquina-del-Camaron-Mexicano

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.