TAQUERIA EL CHATO - Brooklyn

Taqueria El Chato brings **Mexico City-style tacos** to Greenpoint with **rotating trompo** and **fresh nixtamalized tortillas** made from **Masienda corn**. The **al pastor trompo** is the clear star—**bright red with annato and chile**, **fatty and juicy**, served with **sweet pineapple slices**. Food critics from **The Infatuation** consistently rank their **trompo tacos, quesadillas, and vampiros** among Brooklyn’s best. The **suadero** (beef belly) offers **chewy sweetness**, while the **lengua** provides rich, savory flavors. Their **chorizo** features **herbaceous coriander and cumin** rather than pure heat. The **vampiro style** fries tortillas to crispy perfection with **gooey melted cheese**. **Brooklyn Magazine** praised their **Masienda corn tortillas** and **brunoise-cut pickled onions** that show fine-dining influence. At **$5-6 per taco**, it’s premium pricing for exceptional quality. **Lines form daily** at this **tiny Manhattan Avenue storefront** from the **Aldama restaurant team**. **Quesadillas** transform any meat into **griddled flour tortilla perfection** with cheese. Critics call it a **worthy contender** to Taqueria Ramirez for **North Brooklyn taco supremacy**.