Usually when I find a great little neighborhood restaurant, I try to keep it to myself as long as possible. However, after a year of eating at El Maguey Y La Tuna this Mom & Pop restaurant deserves its praise for having the best authentic Mexican food on the Lower East Side. Its kind of funny how sometimes unintentionally great eating places are found in NYC. For over a year, this restaurant has been my dining preference for traditional Mexican Cuisine in the LES. I am not the first and I will not be the last person to say this, El Maguey y La Tuna ROCKS! I love their tacos de Carne Asada. I have weekly cravings for their Enchiladas al Maguey. Before every Saturday night, we head over to start the party with a pitcher of their original Sangria. Finally, El Maguey Y La Tuna deserves to be recognized.
Pros: Friendly staff, great for big groups, home cooking
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