This Harlem Standby Serves Some of New York's Most Reliable Tacos

"Regulars might earn an "hola, mi amor" from the staff as they pile into this neighborhood taquería for tacos al pastor. Taco Mix founder Jorge Sanchez has spent three decades overseeing this sliver of a space anchored by a trompo in the window. The restaurant is on 116th Street, in the heart of what had been known as Spanish Harlem but is increasingly called Puebla York for its significant community from Puebla, Mexico - including Sanchez."

"Tacos al pastor, which come loaded on corn tortillas with tender, bright red meat, soft pineapple, and thick-cut cucumbers and radishes. You can get three with a drink for $11. For another Pueblan specialty, try the tacos Árabes: flour tortillas filled with pork shawarma, melted cheese, and chipotle salsa. Take your time with the toppings bar. It's a wonderland of salsas (verde, árabe, cacahuate, tatemada roja) and pickled vegetables (onions, carrots, jalapeños)."

"The standing-room, awkwardly high, lime-green countertop, the only place to eat inside the restaurant, may not be the most ergonomic dining setup for shorter diners or those with specific needs - though at least it protects outfits from errant drips of salsa. In warm weather, you might find a single, small patio table out front. Since it first opened in Harlem, Taco Mix has grown across the city. There are locations in the Bronx and Brooklyn now as well."

Taco Mix operates a small taquería on 116th Street anchored by a trompo in the window and run for three decades by founder Jorge Sanchez. The menu highlights tacos al pastor served on corn tortillas with bright red pork, pineapple, thick-cut cucumbers and radishes, and tacos Árabes with pork shawarma, melted cheese, and chipotle salsa. A bustling, mostly takeout service features cooks working behind the counter and a generous toppings bar of salsas and pickled vegetables. Dining inside is limited to a standing-room lime-green countertop and occasional outdoor seating. Taco Mix has expanded to Bronx and Brooklyn locations and emphasizes fresh, authentic ingredients.

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