After a long flight to New York, the only thing I wanted was something good to eat. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, just a place nearby where I could sit down and recover from the jet lag. That's how I ended up at Homemade Taqueria.
The colorful storefront caught my eye, and the menu looked promising, so I went in and ordered the birria tacos. It turned out to be exactly what I was craving. The tortillas were warm, the beef was incredibly tender, and the meat had that rich, slow-cooked flavor that makes birria tacos so satisfying. They came with a cup of consomé for dipping, which added even more flavor.
The last time I had birria tacos was at Chofi Taco in Union City, where Ale (@lemontwist_nyc) introduced me to one of the best versions I've tried. Homemade Taqueria came surprisingly close. If I had to compare the two, I'd still give Chofi a slight edge because I liked their consomé a little better, but these tacos were excellent.
I assumed Homemade Taqueria was a small neighborhood spot, so I was surprised to learn it's actually a local chain with several locations around New York City. Fortunately, the food doesn't feel like chain restaurant food at all. Everything tasted fresh, and the place still had the relaxed, neighborhood taqueria atmosphere I was hoping for.
If you find yourself in New York and need a quick, satisfying meal, Homemade Taqueria is a solid choice. I'd happily order those birria tacos again.
Homemade Taqueria Columbus, 999 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
