Empellon

510 Madison Ave, New York
(212) 380-1215

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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

Menu

Snacks
Queso and Chips
Tex-mex style dip, flavored with chiles, and epazote.
4 Salsas and Chips
Smoked cashew, salsa roja, salsa verde, and chile de arbol.
Guacamole
served with chips

Salads
Chopped Cabbage Salad
Served with toasted fava bean dressing.
Black Quinoa Salad
Served with pumpkin seeds and cherry tomatoes.
Corn Salad
Served with chile-garlic mayonnaise, popped amaranth and Morita powder.

Tacos
Pastrami Tacos
Topped with sauerkraut and mustard seed salsa. 2 per order.
Free Range Amish Chicken Tacos
Topped with chipotle salsa, topped with onion and cilantro. 2 per order.
Octopus Tacos
Topped with fingerling potatoes in chile garlic sauce, topped with onion and cilantro. 2 per order.
Mushroom Tacos
Cooked in avocado oil, topped with onion and cilantro. 2 per order.
Cactus Tacos
Cooked in poblano chiles and queso, topped with onion and cilantro. 2 per order.
Red Chile Pork Tacos
Topped with onion and cilantro. 2 per order.

Salsas
Smoked Cashew Salsa
Salsa Roja
Salsa Verde
Salsa Arbol

Sides
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Served with lime vinaigrette.
Chile Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Served with seasoned sesame seeds.
White Beans
In chilmole.

Dessert
Canela Snickerdoodle Cookie
3 pieces.
Coffee Caramel Flan
Seasonal Fruit
Served with chamoy (mild sauce made from ancho chile, preserved apricots, and lime).

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Recent Reviews

Absolutely loved this place! Every single item on the menu was fantastic, and the whole spectrum of hot sauces they had in a tray was really unique. I’ve never seen anything like it. But what really stood out was the service. From the moment we walked in to when we were seated, the entire staff, including the manager, was so attentive, constantly checking in and making sure we were enjoying our meal the right way. It made the whole experience really great aside from the fact...
March 2025
We had lunch and everything was really outstanding. The guacamole was exceptional and it was fun trying all of the accompanying salsas. We really loved the carrot appetizer. Tacos are also a standout, with corn tortillas that are fresh and flavorful. I would love to go back. One nice touch we noticed is that cold dishes were served on chilled plates which made the food extra refreshing.
March 2025
Decent Mexican food…. Outside of California and Mexico? Yes. You’ve come to the right place. Before I get to the food, David the waiter from Bogota was incredible. His suggestions were spot on and his service was of course 5 stars. Sometimes, you get a great meal but mediocre service. This place gives you both. Ask David what he suggests depending on your taste buds and he won’t steer you wrong. I had the ribeye tacos and they were as good as he described them. Muy...
March 2025

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Empellon

510 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022
(212) 380-1215