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Huarache Genius! Taqueria Tepango Is Worth The Journey

(Courtesy Fort Greene Focus/Justin Fox)To wax philosophical for a moment, I buy that life is about the journey, trying new things, and all those platitudes. However, sometimes I run into a plate that I want to replay. This is the story of the first time I went to

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The Bite: Fight The Winter Chills With El Mexicano’s Beefy Burrito

El Mexicano Restaurante’s burrito. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)THE BITE: [/tag/the-bite/] Sometimes, the best way to stay warm during a cold snap is to hunker down with a meaty sandwich. Neighbors in Sheepshead Bay already have a few favorites to fight the winter chills — the roast beef

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A 30-Pound Burrito Is Calling Your Name. Will You Answer?

The 30-pound Gran Chingon, which means “huge badass”. (Photo courtresy of Don Chingon)“Any bathroom breaks or discharge of bodily fluids of any kind will result in forfeit.” According to Victor Robey, owner of the taqueria Don Chingon [http://donchingon.nyc/] (216 Flatbush Avenue, between Bergen and Dean Streets), that’

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Rachel’s Taqueria Crew Serving Up Fresh Tortillas With Tacos & More At The New Varrio 408

Varrio 408, the new joint from the folks behind Rachel’s Taqueria [http://www.rachelstaqueria.com/] (408 5th Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets), is now open, and despite a number of Mexican options in the area, this one looks like it will be a nice addition to the neighborhood.

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Tacos El Rey: Pupusas – The Bite

THE BITE [/tag/the-bite/]: After wrapping up my visit to the Brighton Jubilee this weekend, I walked up Coney Island Avenue and passed one the neighborhood’s staple Mexican joints, Tacos El Rey (3168 Coney Island Avenue). It had been a long time since my last visit, and I spotted

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Afternoon Burrito Bite At Fatty Daddy

We love a tasty taco [/blog/food/taste-test-who-makes-the-best-neighborhood-taco] here at South Slope News, but sometimes it’s a good idea to shake things up a bit. Upon the realization that tacos were the only thing we’ve tried at 9th Street’s Fatty Daddy Taco [https://www.facebook.com/pages/

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Bite Of The Day: Bueno Burrito At ‘sNice

Sometimes vegetarians and vegans get the short shrift, just a couple menu options as an afterthought at a restaurant or cafe. But ‘sNice [http://www.snicecafe.com/brooklyn/] (315 5th Ave at 3rd St), with its welcoming atmosphere and extensive menu, is a great option for not just Park Slope

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El Paso Burrito Grill May Open As Early As Next Week On Newkirk Avenue

Have you noticed the hubbub recently around 1610 Newkirk Avenue? The former Adelynn’s [/blog/tag/adelynns-restaurant-grill] space has been undergoing work the past few weeks, and it turns out a burrito grill called El Paso is on its way in. Amberala [http://instagram.com/p/fiUb1JTSuh/] caught some work

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Tacos El Rey: Burrito Grande – The Bite

THE BITE [/tag/the-bite/]: Twenty-twelve has to be the year the Mexican restaurant established itself in Sheepshead Bay. We’ve seen the opening of El Mexicano Restaurant [/el-mexicano-restaurante-chicken-pork-tacos-the-bite/], and the soon to be open Jumpin’ Bean [/jumpin-bean-new-mexican-restaurant-slated-for-emmons-avenue/] on Emmons Avenue, as they join La Villita as part of the smattering

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Today: Meet 78th Precinct Captain Michael Ameri for Burritos and Crime-Talk

This is happening today at noon, and while we know a true lady doesn’t accept dates at the last minute, it seemed worth mentioning: The North Flatbush Avenue BID is hosting a meet and greet with the new captains of the 77th and 78th precincts (that’s us). From