"Tortilla Later!"
CASCABEL TAQUERIA (UES) | 1538 2nd Ave. (corner of. 80th St.) | 212.717.8226 | www.nyctacos.com
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Cheer & "B"s
...the kimchi serving as a feisty slaw, kicking up the cheddar's sharpness, while the fried pork belly added a great crunch with its crispy edges, and grounding the sandwich with its flavorful fat and added saltiness. The egg's warm runny yolk adding some welcome silkiness and richness.... [Full Post]
Getting My Fill
...The hot dogs were excellent, with casings that snapped loudly through the top of my head with each bite and clear juices full of the layers of its seasonings as spices. The eggplant relish was bright and earthy and a good compliment to the plain hot dog, while a drizzle of sriracha sauce added extra zing on top of the jalapeños that flicker the front and back of my tongue.... [Full post]
Hot Belly and Flaming Hare
...Your first question, probably: What did the rabbit taste like? I could usually tell you. I've had it once before, in a stew, and in that particular application, it was only subtly gamey, and it absorbed the flavors of the broth and vegetables that surrounded it.... [Full post...]
REVISITED | Cascabel Taqueria
...The fritas, pretty much like everything else here that's fried, is surprisingly light and non-greasy yet full of flavor and depth. The texture and taste of the crab were pronounced yet subtle, and the pepper aioli added the right amount of kick but didn't linger.... [Full post]
Yo Quiero Cascabel!
...A silver tray carrying my gorditas were soon carried out to my table and immediately impressed me with their very appetizing presentation. The corn "buns" warm toasty warm and aromatic. The pork belly was especially nice since they retained the ration of lean pork to fatty pork that I like. I prefer a little more lean since, as opposed to other proteins, lean pork has plenty of flavor itself.... [cont.]
