Empellon Taqueria Waterline Square Menu

645 W 59th St, New York, NY 10069
  • Appetizers

    • Guacamole

      Mashed avocado, pickled jalapeños, white onion, cilantro, lime, and serrano chilies. Served with chips.
      $18.00
    • Smoked Cashew Salsa

      Smoked Cashew Salsa. Served with chips.
      $9.00
    • Nachos

      Tortilla chips, queso, pinto beans, pico de gallo, crema, salsa verde, salsa roja, and salsa arbol. (Nachos will arrive deconstructed)
      $16.00
    • Cheese Quesadilla

      Extra-large freshly griddled Oaxacan corn tortilla folded over Chihuahua cheese.
      $12.00
    • Green Salad

      Chopped gem lettuce hearts dressed with our riff on green goddess dressing made with Mexican herbs.
      $18.00
    • Popcorn Chicken

      Corn crusted chicken nuggets served with popcorn flavored mayonnaise.
      $15.00
    • Shishito Peppers

      Blistered in hot oil and seasoned with sea salt and lime.
      $17.00
    • Burrito

      Burrito, served with Achiote Rice, Beans, Shredded Chihuahua Cheese, Salsa Roja and Salsa Verde. Flour tortilla
      $19.00
  • Tacos

    • Chicken Tacos (2 Per Order)

      Comes with salsa verde, salsa roja, crema, and chopped lettuce.
      $16.00
    • Shrimp Tacos (2 Per Order)

      Marinated with smoky chiles. Comes with red pipian, avocado, pickled white onions, and roasted pumpkin seeds.
      $18.00
    • Mushroom Tacos (2 Per Order)

      Comes with salsa verde, salsa roja, crema, and chopped lettuce.
      $16.00
    • Steak Tacos (2 Per Order)

      Rubbed in adobo and griddled with caramelized onions. Comes with salsa verde, salsa roja, crema, and chopped lettuce.
      $18.00
    • Brussels Sprouts Tacos (2 Per Order)

      Roasted Brussels sprouts with spicy almonds. Comes with queso fresco, and almendrado sauce.
      $16.00
    • Fish Tempura Tacos (2 Per Order)

      Tempura of Long Island dogfish. Comes with tartar sauce, salsa verde, and cabbage salad.
      $16.00
    • Grilled Sea Bass Tacos (2 Per Order)

      Tempura of Long Island dogfish. Comes with tartar sauce, salsa verde, and cabbage salad.
      $18.00
  • Mains

    • Carntias

      Griddled Pork Shoulder served with corn tortillas, onions, cilantro, lime and salsa verde. Served deconstructed.
      $36.00
    • Rib Steak Fajitas

      Marinated Ribeye served with poblano chile, onions and corn tortillas. Served deconstructed.
      $42.00
    • Skate Wing Veracruzana

      8oz Skate filet served with olives, capers, parsley, tomato salsa and corn tortillas.
      $39.00
    • Beef Birria

      Braised Beef Shank in beef broth, served with radish, onions and cilantro with corn tortillas.
      $34.00
  • Sides

    • Rice

      Flavored with achiote and spices
      $9.00
    • Refried Black Beans

      Slowly cooked with bacon and cotija cheese.
      $9.00
    • Pinto Beans

      Vegetarian. Simmered with tomato, onion, and cilantro.
      $9.00
    • Crema

      Great for spooning over tacos and beans. Mexican-style crema is milder and richer than sour cream.
      $4.00
    • Extra Tortillas

      Made in-house and griddled to order
      $6.00
    • Extra Chips

      Made in-house corn chips
      $5.00
    • Side Of Roja

      Rich, smooth red salsa made from tomatoes, chili peppers, and spices.
      $2.00
    • Side Of Verde

      Smooth green sauce made with tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice.
      $2.00
    • Side Of Arbol

      A small portion of smooth, spicy arbol chili sauce made from dried arbol peppers.
      $2.00

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