With al pastor, barbacoa, and cheesy concoctions, NYC tacos hold their own

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The team behind Union Square pretty-people staple the Coffee Shop launches a Mexican spin-off next door, rigging the former four-car garage with a 25-foot mahogany bar, hanging surfboards and bright beachside posters. From an open kitchen, San Diego native Joel Oberlander (the Coffee Shop) sticks to his West Coast roots, serving tacos such as smoked pastrami with Thousand Island slaw and smoked brisket with pico de gallo, guacamole and salsa verde, alongside heftier burritos and flattened tortas. Drinks range from Mexican beers (Negro Modelo, Pacifico) to agave-based cocktails (paloma, margarita).

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Flats Fix is a little place next door to Coffee Shop in Union Square, and it’s from the same people. This place specializes in Mexican food, however, and it’s a lot smaller than its neighbor. There’s just one long bar and a few tables, and the atmosphere is very casual. So if you want to sit down and eat a quick taco or a torta near Union Square, this is a good place to know about. They typically do a few varieties of each, like brisket, pastrami, and carnitas, and there’s also a full bar if you want some tequila to go with your food.

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