We like our tacos simple and authentic, with a few fat chunks to keep it interesting. Our local favorite comes from Rico’s, just a block from the F train stop at Church Avenue. This small, friendly Mexican meat market and grocery store makes delicious, fresh beef and pork tacos to go.

The cubed pork filling is roasted with garlic, salt and pepper and screams with flavor. The beef is shredded and moist with eyebrow-raising heat. Tacos are served on a pair of soft warm corn tortillas with onion and cilantro. At $2 a piece, I usually order one of each.

Rico’s also carries a good selection of Mexican drinks, spices, cheeses, sweets and more. They’re open from 9am-9pm, seven days a week.

Rico’s Tacos
326A East 2nd Street
718-871-6882

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