Essex Taqueria – Mexican
Step into a vibrant neighborhood haunt where the sizzle of the grill and the aroma of slow-simmered tinga create an atmosphere of casual, sun-drenched energy. Here, colorful bowls become a canvas for bold Mexican flavors, layering tender carne asada, zesty al pastor, and succulent shrimp over fresh ingredients that pop with every bite. It’s a spirited destination where the soul of street-side cooking meets modern convenience, offering a flavorful escape that feels both festive and familiar.
123, Essex Street, New York, NY, 10002 +12122285597 https://essextaqueriatogo.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Essex Taqueria
Dairy-Free at Essex Taqueria
Essex Taqueria in New York has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice and Beans, Green Sauce and Red Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Essex Taqueria
Essex Taqueria in New York has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Sauce and Red Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Essex Taqueria
Essex Taqueria in New York has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Regular Salad, Shrimp Quesadilla and Pescado Tlacoyo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Essex Taqueria
Essex Taqueria in New York has 24 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pollo Nachos, Chorizo Tostada and Shrimp Cemita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Essex Taqueria
Essex Taqueria in New York has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Sauce and Red Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Essex Taqueria
Essex Taqueria in New York has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Sauce and Red Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Essex Taqueria
Essex Taqueria in New York has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Sauce and Red Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Essex Taqueria
Essex Taqueria in New York has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice and Beans, Green Sauce and Red Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Essex Taqueria
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chorizo Bowl | 39.8 g | 64.6 g |
| Al Pastor Salad | 57.5 g | 64.3 g |
| Carne Asada Salad | 23.5 g | 61.3 g |
| Pollo Nachos | 23.1 g | 60.3 g |
| Pollo Asado Taco | 56.5 g | 58.4 g |
| Tinga (Spicy Chicken) Bowl | 77.9 g | 58.2 g |
| Tinga (Spicy Chicken) Burrito | 77.9 g | 58.2 g |
| Chorizo Salad | 24.6 g | 57.4 g |
| Pollo Asado Salad | 23.5 g | 56.2 g |
| Carne Asada Huarache | 21.9 g | 55.4 g |
| Shrimp Tostada | 21.9 g | 54.5 g |
| Shrimp Huarache | 21.9 g | 54.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Bowls
- Carne Asada Bowl - $14.5: Grilled steak, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Asado Bowl - $13.99: Grilled chicken, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, green sauce and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Bowl - $13.99: Braised pork, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Bowl - $12: Rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Bowl - $14.5: Mexican sausage, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescados Bowl - $14.5: Grilled fish, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Bowl - $13.99: Roast pork, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga (Spicy Chicken) Bowl - $13.99: Spicy chicken, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada (Spicy Pork) Bowl - $13.99: Spicy pork, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Bowl - $17.5: Grilled shrimp, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua (Beef Tongue) Bowl - $17.5: Beef tongue, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas
- Carne Asada Quesadilla - $14.5: Grilled steak, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, green sauce and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Asado Quesadilla - $13.99: Grilled chicken, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, green sauce and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Quesadilla - $13.99: Braised pork, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Quesadilla - $12: Rice and beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Quesadilla - $14.5: Chorizo, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescados Quesadilla - $14.5: Grilled fish, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Quesadilla - $13.99: Roast pork, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, green sauce and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Quesadilla - $13.99: Spicy chicken, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, green sauce and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada (Spicy Pork) Quesadilla - $13.99: Spicy pork, cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Quesadilla - $17.5: Grilled shrimp, cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua (Beef Tongue) Quesadilla - $17.5: Beef tongue, cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Carne Asada Taco - $5.99: Grilled steak, onion, cilantro, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Asado Taco - $5.5: Grilled chicken, onion, cilantro, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco - $5.5: Braised pork, onion, cilantro, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Taco - $5: Rice and beans, onion, cilantro, green sauce and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Taco - $5.5: Chorizo, onion, cilantro, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescados Taco - $5.5: Grilled fish, onion, cilantro, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Taco - $5.5: Roast pork, onion, cilantro, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Taco - $5.5: Spicy chicken, onion, cilantro, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada (Spicy Pork) Taco - $5.5: Spicy pork, onion, cilantro, pico de gallo and red sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Taco - $6.5: Grilled shrimp, onion, cilantro, pico de gallo and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua (Beef Tongue) Taco - $6.5: Beef tongue, onion, cilantro, pico de gallo and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Carne Asada Burrito - $14.5: Grilled steak, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Asado Burrito - $13.99: Grilled chicken, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Burrito - $13.99: Braised pork, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Burrito - $12: Rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Burrito - $14.5: Chorizo, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, green sauce and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescados Burrito - $14.5: Grilled fish, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, green sauce and red sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Burrito - $13.99: Roast pork, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, green sauce and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga (Spicy Chicken) Burrito - $13.99: Spicy chicken, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada (Spicy Pork) Burrito - $13.99: Spicy pork, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Burrito - $17.5: Grilled shrimp, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua (Beef Tongue) Burrito - $17.5: Beef tongue, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Carne Asada Salad - $14.5: Grilled steak, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Asado Salad - $13.99: Grilled chicken, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Salad - $13.99: Braised pork, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Salad - $12: Black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Salad - $14.5: Chorizo, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescados Salad - $14.5: Grilled fish, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Salad - $13.99: Roast pork, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga (Spicy Chicken) Salad - $13.99: Spicy chicken, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada (Spicy Pork) Salad - $13.99: Spicy pork, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Salad - $17.5: Grilled shrimp, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua (Beef Tongue) Salad - $17.5: Beef tongue, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, corn and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Cemitas
- Al Pastor Cemita - $12: Roast pork, refried pinto beans, Oaxaca cheese, Chipotle sauce, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Cemita - $12: Grilled steak, refried pinto beans, Oaxaca cheese, Chipotle sauce, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Cemita - $12: Braised pork, refried pinto beans, Oaxaca cheese, Chipotle sauce, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Cemita - $12: Mexican sausage, refried pinto beans, Oaxaca cheese, Chipotle sauce, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada (Spicy Pork) Cemita - $12: Spicy pork, refried pinto beans, Oaxaca cheese, Chipotle sauce, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescado Cemita - $12: Grilled fish, refried pinto beans, Oaxaca cheese, Chipotle sauce, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Cemita - $12: Grilled chicken, refried pinto beans, Oaxaca cheese, Chipotle sauce, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cemita - $15: Grilled shrimp, refried pinto beans, Oaxaca cheese, Chipotle sauce, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Milanesa de Pollo Cemita - $12: Breaded chicken, refried pinto beans, Oaxaca cheese, Chipotle sauce, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Milanesa de Res Cemita - $12: Breaded beef, refried pinto beans, Oaxaca cheese, Chipotle sauce, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Cemita - $11: Refried pinto beans, Oaxaca cheese, Chipotle sauce, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Cemita - $12: Spicy chicken, refried pinto beans, Oaxaca cheese, Chipotle sauce, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua (Beef Tongue) Cemita - $15: Beef tongue, refried pinto beans, Oaxaca cheese, Chipotle sauce, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
Tortas
- Al Pastor Torta - $11: Roast pork, refried pinto beans, cheese, lettuce, jalapeños, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Torta - $11: Grilled steak, refried pinto beans, cheese, lettuce, jalapeños, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Torta - $11: Braised pork, refried pinto beans, cheese, lettuce, jalapeños, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Torta - $11: Mexican sausage, refried pinto beans, cheese, lettuce, jalapeños, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada Torta - $11: Spicy pork, refried pinto beans, cheese, lettuce, jalapeños, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescado Torta - $11: Grilled fish, refried pinto beans, cheese, lettuce, jalapeños, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Torta - $11: Grilled chicken, refried pinto beans, cheese, lettuce, jalapeños, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Torta - $15: Grilled shrimp, refried pinto beans, cheese, lettuce, jalapeños, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Torta - $11: Spicy chicken, refried pinto beans, cheese, lettuce, jalapeños, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Milanesa de Pollo Torta - $11: Breaded chicken, refried pinto beans, cheese, lettuce, jalapeños, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Milanesa de Res Torta - $11: Breaded beef, refried pinto beans, cheese, lettuce, jalapeños, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Torta - $10: Refried pinto beans, cheese, lettuce, jalapeños, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua Torta - $15: Beef tongue, refried pinto beans, cheese, lettuce, jalapeños, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Nachos
- Al Pastor Nachos - $13.99: Roast pork, black beans, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapeños, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Nachos - $13.99: Grilled steak, black beans, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapeños, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Nachos - $13.99: Braised pork, black beans, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapeños, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Nachos - $13.99: Mexican sausage, black beans, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapeños, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada Nachos - $13.99: Spicy pork, black beans, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapeños, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescado Nachos - $13.99: Grilled fish, black beans, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapeños, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Nachos - $13.99: Grilled chicken, black beans, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapeños, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Nachos - $17.5: Grilled shrimp, black beans, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapeños, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Nachos - $13.99: Spicy chicken, black beans, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapeños, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Nachos - $13: Black beans, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapeños, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua Nachos - $17.5: Beef tongue, black beans, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapeños, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tostadas
- Al Pastor Tostada - $6: Roast pork, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Tostada - $6: Grilled steak, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Tostada - $6: Braised pork, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Tostada - $6: Mexican sausage, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada Tostada - $6: Spicy pork, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescado Tostada - $6: Grilled fish, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Tostada - $6: Grilled chicken, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tostada - $8: Grilled shrimp, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Tostada - $6: Spicy chicken, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Tostada - $6: Refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua Tostada - $8: Beef tongue, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Huaraches
- Al Pastor Huarache - $12: Roast pork, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Huarache - $12: Grilled steak, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Huarache - $12: Braised pork, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Huarache - $12: Mexican sausage, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada Huarache - $12: Spicy pork, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescado Huarache - $12: Grilled fish, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Huarache - $12: Grilled chicken, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Huarache - $16: Grilled shrimp, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Huarache - $12: Spicy chicken, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Huarache - $11: Refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua Huarache - $16: Beef tongue, refried pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, sour cream and red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Tlacoyos
- Plain Tlacoyo - $5: Red sauce, green sauce, sour cream, onions and cotija cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Tlacoyo - $10: Roast pork, red sauce, green sauce, sour cream, onions and cotija cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Tlacoyo - $10: Grilled steak, red sauce, green sauce, sour cream, onions and cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Tlacoyo - $10: Mexican sausage, red sauce, green sauce, sour cream, onions and cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada Tlacoyo - $10: Spicy pork, red sauce, green sauce, sour cream, onions and cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescado Tlacoyo - $10: Grilled fish, red sauce, green sauce, sour cream, onions and cotija cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Tlacoyo - $10: Grilled chicken, red sauce, green sauce, sour cream, onions and cotija cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tlacoyo - $12: Grilled shrimp, red sauce, green sauce, sour cream, onions and cotija cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Tlacoyo - $10: Spicy chicken, red sauce, green sauce, sour cream, onions and cotija cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Tlacoyo - $10: Braised pork, red sauce, green sauce, sour cream, onions and cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua Tlacoyo - $12: Beef tongue, red sauce, green sauce, sour cream, onions and cotija cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Enchiladas
- Al Pastor Enchilada - $16.5: Roast pork, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, Cotija cheese, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Enchilada - $16.5: Grilled steak, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, Cotija cheese, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Enchilada - $16.5: Braised pork, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, Cotija cheese, rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Enchilada - $16.5: Mexican sausage, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, Cotija cheese, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescado Enchilada - $16.5: Grilled fish, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, Cotija cheese, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Enchilada - $16.5: Grilled chicken, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, Cotija cheese, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Enchilada - $18.5: Grilled shrimp, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, Cotija cheese, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Pork Enchilada - $16.5: Spicy pork, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, Cotija cheese, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Enchilada - $16.5: Spicy chicken, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, Cotija cheese, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Enchiladas - $15.5: Cheese, lettuce, sour cream, cotija cheese, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua Enchilada - $18.5: Beef tongue, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, Cotija cheese, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
Plates
- Steak Plate - $16: Grilled steak, rice, beans, cotija cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, grilled jalapeño, avocado and four corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Plate - $16: Grilled chicken, rice, beans, cotija cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, grilled jalapeño, avocado and four corn tortillas Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Chips and Salsa - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice and Beans - $6: Rice and black beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Sauce - $2: 4 Oz Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Red Sauce - $2: 4 Oz Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Sour Cream - $2: 4 Oz Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Beverages
- Soda - $1.99
- Bottled Water - $1.99
- Mexican Coke - $3.55: Half Liter
- Jarritos - $3.55
- Horchata - $7: One liter
Frequently Asked Questions about Essex Taqueria
- Is Essex Taqueria dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Essex Taqueria has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice and Beans, Green Sauce and Red Sauce.
- What can I eat at Essex Taqueria on a dairy-free diet?
- Rice and Beans, Green Sauce and Red Sauce carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Essex Taqueria have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Rice and Beans and Green Sauce.
- Is Essex Taqueria gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Essex Taqueria?
- Chorizo Bowl, at roughly 64.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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