Hooray Posada
Normally, when I think of "Posada," I think of the guy who went hitless in Game 1 of the 2003 World Series. Still fully decked out in our Marlins gear (yeah, we were those guys), my best friend and I went to a diner after the game and ran into ... none other than Jorge himself. Being classy guys, we sent his entire family an order of fish sticks, no doubt wounding his fragile sense of security and causing him to bat less than .200 during that entire series.
I can't say I get quite the same feeling from walking into La Posada in Hamilton Heights, but I'm happy to see my excellent run of tasty tacos continue. La Posada is a bit dressier than nearby El Toro Partido, and boasts a full bar. I don't think their tacos are up to snuff, but they're still pretty good, and La Posada seems to be somewhat of a neighborhood favorite. Apparently, it turns into a pretty hopping live music joint Thursday through Sunday nights; even around 4 on Sunday, there was a healthy scattering of regulars who were chatting up the attractive but delightfully standoffish bartender.
I had a lengua taco ($2.50) and (of course) a taco al suadero ($2), both of which came stuffed with meat--about the size of a fist, really. It was way too shy on the cilantro, but the meat was expertly cooked. The cuts of tongue were beefy and chewy, and the beef belly was roasted to a nice, almost-stewed softness. Some diners might find the suadero too salty, but I happened to find it just right.
I had nary a bite to eat in hours, but I was already feeling like I carried a bowling ball in my stomach. But when I saw the two beef sopes ($2.50 each) that my neighbor ordered, I took one in the gut (no pun intended) for you guys and ordered one for myself. I don't claim much expertise in sopes, but I think I might have just discovered a new favorite food item: crispy fried tortilla disc, plus tomatoes, onions, guacamole, lettuce, cilantro, sour cream, and cheese. Oh, and a whole bunch of juicy, salty beef. Come to think of it, I might just skip the tacos next time.
La Posada (map)
3496 Broadway at 143rd St.
I can't say I get quite the same feeling from walking into La Posada in Hamilton Heights, but I'm happy to see my excellent run of tasty tacos continue. La Posada is a bit dressier than nearby El Toro Partido, and boasts a full bar. I don't think their tacos are up to snuff, but they're still pretty good, and La Posada seems to be somewhat of a neighborhood favorite. Apparently, it turns into a pretty hopping live music joint Thursday through Sunday nights; even around 4 on Sunday, there was a healthy scattering of regulars who were chatting up the attractive but delightfully standoffish bartender.
I had a lengua taco ($2.50) and (of course) a taco al suadero ($2), both of which came stuffed with meat--about the size of a fist, really. It was way too shy on the cilantro, but the meat was expertly cooked. The cuts of tongue were beefy and chewy, and the beef belly was roasted to a nice, almost-stewed softness. Some diners might find the suadero too salty, but I happened to find it just right.
I had nary a bite to eat in hours, but I was already feeling like I carried a bowling ball in my stomach. But when I saw the two beef sopes ($2.50 each) that my neighbor ordered, I took one in the gut (no pun intended) for you guys and ordered one for myself. I don't claim much expertise in sopes, but I think I might have just discovered a new favorite food item: crispy fried tortilla disc, plus tomatoes, onions, guacamole, lettuce, cilantro, sour cream, and cheese. Oh, and a whole bunch of juicy, salty beef. Come to think of it, I might just skip the tacos next time.
La Posada (map)
3496 Broadway at 143rd St.
posted by Dave Lee at 10:51 PM
3 Comments:
Good to know I'll be able to find some tacos when I move to NY from LA later this summer--though your prices are higher ($1.50's the max here). Thanks for the report.
A buck fifty. Wow. Taco prices can get pretty insane here, especially in the fancy neighborhoods (whatever you do, stay away from La Esquina in SoHo), but if you stick to the right places, you'll have no problems.
Erin, don't whet your palate just yet...you still can't find Mexican food as good as in LA (many have tried) but you can find some that at least comes close. Just be ready to hunt for the some decent Mexican grub to meet your standards.
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