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

I come to New York frequently and Empellon holds memories of birthdays, re-gatherings and celebrations of simple moments. If I have not planned ahead to meet a friend, I also feel very welcome as a solo woman guest. I love the way that its menu continues to surprise. Last night my grandson asked me how is this different from the place we went to last month when you were here? I answered that this is nuanced fine dining Mexican with Latino infusions. I'm not sure he fully...
November 2025
Very attentive service. One of the people in our party has a significant allergy and our server was extremely detailed and attentive to her regarding this. He really went above and beyond. Also the food is very tasty!
September 2025
We sat outside at first but it was no trouble to move our table from 5 inside...\nSuch delicious tacos! I ordered even more!\nFine service who comes to help you quickly and tells you with pleasure about the culture, drinks, Mexico and ...\nAgain the food and service was great!!!
August 2025

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Empellon

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