After visiting Southern California for winter break, I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to find Mexican food as authentic and for such an affordable price back in NYC. However, I stumbled upon this hidden gem while shopping in the city, last Friday afternoon. Tacombi Bleecker Street brings the intense flavors and traditional Mayan techniques of streets, stands and markets of Mexico to the West Village. My friend and I were walking down Bleecker street when this colorful spot caught our eye. We sat down and immediately commented on the restaurant’s cozy ambience, being seated at cute, candlelit tables. We took a look at the menu and saw Tacombi offered several daily specials ranging from crispy fish and carne asada tacos to spicy vegetarian tacos.…show more content… Next, we decided on two different kinds of tacos to share. The first kind of tacos we started with were the 3 Barbacoa de Lengua Taco Especial ($12), brisket braised in beer, chile de arbol and Mexican oregano, served on gluten free corn tortillas. It was so delicious, with the right amount of spice. Followed by 3 Crispy Fish Tacos ($13), beer battered fish, chipotle mayonnaise, and pickled cabbage. The waitress informed us these were the restaurant favorite, and we agreed. They were crispy, with a sweetness to them from the beer and cabbage. I’d recommend these crunchy fish tacos to anyone and to whoever visits Tacombi, they were very similar to a fish taco I had in Temecula, California last month. We finished off our meal with a fresh pressed juice ($4) containing orange, pineapple, mango and apple. It was super refreshing, and not too sweet. With a total of $35, my friend and enjoyed a meal, leaving us stuffed and satisfied. My experience at Tacombi was welcoming.The waiters were very attentive and friendly. They even made some recommendations. The pricing was also pretty cheap, which is
