Empellon
$$$ • Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Vegan
Hours:
510 Madison Ave, New York
(212) 380-1215
About Empellon
Customers' Favorites
Avocado with Lime Olive Oil and Eucalyptus Yogurt
Short Rib Confit with Picadillo Garnish
Brussels Sprouts with Avola Almendrado
Crab Nachos with Sea Urchin Queso
Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich
Guacamole with Seven Salsas
Roasted Shishito Peppers
Pumpkin Seed Cappelletti
Skirt Steak with Onions
Maitake Mushroom Tacos
Empellon Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 11:30AM - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 - 10PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Empellon is a popular choice in midtown, offering an upscale Mexican dining experience. The fish tacos, crab nachos, and pastrami tacos are must-try items on the menu, complemented by a variety of sauces and desserts like arroz con leche and flan. The restaurant is praised for its high-quality food and attentive service, with staff consistently ensuring customers enjoy their meal. Visitors highlight the unique selection of hot sauces, the fresh and flavorful corn tortillas used in the tacos, and the chilled plates that keep cold dishes refreshing. The restaurant also offers a surprisingly decent wine list, with good choices from Oregon that can enhance the dishes. Recently, guests have enjoyed the food during restaurant week, describing it as excellent and well worth the visit. The service is often quick despite the busy and loud atmosphere, and the food is genuinely quite good, with favorites like the avocado dessert. Customers also appreciate the variety of tacos, including Fish Tempura, Maitake Mushroom, and Skirt Steak, as well as the delicious guacamole with chips and salsas, which makes for a fun snack and adds to the overall memorable experience.