Over the past two years, Chef Jorge Aguilar of Border Town Tortilleria has been scouring the New York City for his favorite places to source great Mexican food. He was happy to share a few special places he shops at frequently for special produce and Mexican bites. Find out below if any of these Mexican food spots made your list! Also, don’t forget to check out his recipe for frijoles refritos, which might have you on the hunt for dried chilies below. Enjoy the list and all Chef Aguilar’s helpful suggestions!
Chef Jorge Aguilar’s Favorite Mexican Food Spots in New York City
Taqueria Al Pastor
128 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
In our opinion, some of the best tacos you can get in Brooklyn. As per the name, don’t skip out on their signature al pastor, but our personal favorite is their pollo asado!
Sobre Masa
53 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11249
They quickly became a community favorite in Brooklyn, and it’s no surprise why. Aside from their corn tortillas, we always take home a jar of salsa macha & grab an Oreja (Palmier cookie) or mini concha for the road! They also just opened a new full-scale corn tortilleria featuring a new line-up of tacos in Bushwick.
Tortilleria La Guadalupana
104-23 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11368
When we’re in need of a big corn tortilla order for one of our pop-ups, there’s no better option. Husband and wife team operating a small tortilleria in Queens. Their tostadas & totopos are also excellent!
La Newyorkina
61 Commerce St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
When the Mexican paleta craving hits, this place delivers. Tons of delicious sabores and flavors, but don’t leave without trying their mangonada! They also offer specialty Mexican food pantry items you can pick up if you’re cooking or baking at home, as well as, large party kits for churros and ice cream cakes for your celebrations.
La Huerta
47-54 47th St, Woodside, NY 11377
A small, family-owned Mexican grocery we pop in, frequently, for a wide selection of Mexican snacks/chips & dry goods. They also have great Mexican produce options, baked goods & weekend tamales!
Tulcingo Bakery
103-02 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11368
Pan, pan y más pan dulce. We’ll never get enough of their baked conchas, empanadas de piña, mantecadas (Mexican muffins), cuernitos, just to name a few! A must stop in Corona, Queens.
Citlali
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Mexican chilaquiles made with love & by our neighbor in Greenpoint – enough said. We can’t wait for their brick & mortar to open!
Let us know where you end up or if you have any tips you’d like to share on where to shop like a chef. Happy eating!