Toloache and Yerba Buena owner Julian Medina opened Tacuba, a Day of the Dead-styled cantina in Astoria, on Tuesday. Here's a look around the restaurant, which is the first place outside of Manhattan in Medina's mini Mexican empire. Inside is a long bar, seating under giant flying skeleton sculptures, and a some black leather banquets. The menu lists nine taco options, all on handmade tortillas, including one with zucchini, corn, crispy hibiscus flowers, and pickled jalapeños, another with lobster, and a Oaxacan grasshopper taco for the more adventurous. Rounding out the menu is are nachos, elote, and several ceviches. The drink menu is heavy on the margaritas, tequilas, and mezcals.
Tacuba
35-01 36th Street, Astoria
718-786-2727
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