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So I got curious about this place after I noticed some curious reviews left under the Chipotle that opened in this area. After looking up the folks who posted the reviews, I found that they were the owners of this business (east coast street tacos) and thought, ok - I’d like to support a smaller business! It’s probably better than a chain like Chipotle, right? WRONG. I ordered 2 “grilled” chicken tacos, 1 “grilled” shrimp taco and a side of rice and beans. This food simply does not taste good but I’m not surprised seeing as it appears the folks who own this establishment do not hail from the culture they are doing a catastrophic job of representing. The rice was a carrot shade of orange and the beans were overdone with scant flavor. The shade of the rice signified the use of something with way too much food coloring (a very cheap sazon?) and the taste was synthetic with absolutely no depth. The tacos were overpowered by pickled onions and that’s only because there was nothing to balance that flavor due to a lack of seasoning in the meat (“grilled” chicken but definitely no signs of char so probably not grilled). The shrimp also had no signs of char and tasted like they were flipped a couple of times in a pan. The tortillas were decent in that they weren’t soggy and held their shape! I see how they were trying to elevate their packaging and I’m not sure if they’re aiming to be sustainable because the tacos came in a cardboard box but the tacos were propped up by a plastic mold. Convenient but wasteful in a time when we should all be trying to do a bit better in this realm. Y’all may think I’m doing too much with this review but I thought these owners had some testicular fortitude to promote their product under a nearby business when their product is truly terrible. Chipotle (when done right) is fresh and sustainable and admirably consistent. The owners of East Coast Street Tacos have some work to do on these menu items before trying to attract more customers because this is some of the worst food I’ve ever had which is astonishing for this area of New York.
PaulettePaulette
60
One day passing through Brooklyn with my boyfriend, we decided to stop here and get something to eat. We saw the menu and it looked so good we couldn’t wait to eat. It was about a 30 minute wait because they were making the food fresh. When we received the food and began to eat in the car, it was TERRIBLE! My boyfriend had chicken empanadas and they were sooo greasy and the texture was unlike any empanada I’ve ever seen or tasted. We also ordered loaded nachos to share which were COLD!! We ate the food as soon as it came out so we were confused to taste Lukewarm/ cold nachos with cheese and meat on it. Lastly, I ordered 3 tacos for $12 which was a great deal. I ordered shrimp , beef and a pork taco and was disappointed again: the shrimp taco tasted like artificial shrimp and the beef was flavorless and greasy. The ONLY thing that was great to me was the pork taco: it was tasty and prepared well. This food didn’t taste that fresh at all for such a long wait to receive our “freshly” prepared food. I was highly upset and disappointed especially since this was my first meal of the day and I spent so much money in total for our food. I will never come back again. Sorry, but I do not recommend coming here to eat. I only got a picture of my tacos which is why there is only 1 picture.
Rosezetta FosterRosezetta Foster
120
Came her after work for Taco Tuesday because it's in my neighborhood. 3 tacos for $12 bucks isn't bad; but certain proteins are extra $1 up-charge. So I opted for shrimp, grilled chicken, and fish: around $16 bucks not bad at all. I added the large frozen sangria for $15 yikes all together and came around to $34 bucks. The inside decor is nice with plenty of seating space. The service was quick, I ordered inside, and my tacos were brought to me outside. As I waited, I sipped on my sangria, and it was really good. I was glad I got the large, I only wished I had more of the orange instead of red; but it's hittin'. The grilled chicken taco is pulled chicken and not actually grilled but good. The fish taco was a huge piece of fish that is well fried, not oily, very light. The shrimp was also good.. all of the tacos had the toppings with a little bit of spice and good portion inside a corn tortilla, and I can not complain. I was hoping for a taco Tuesday deal, but the price of 3 tacos is doable. I will definitely go back, and this might be my new spot for taco Tuesdays.
Jo (J's 2 Real)Jo (J's 2 Real)
00
I ordered from here many times and it’s been good but after a while they became lazy. I order the same thing nachos and I don’t put onions and tomatoes on it. Each time I order it without those two things they make it poorly or still add them in. I’ve been refunded twice, food as been remade but the same things keep happening. I went into the store to fix my order because there were tomatoes and onions in it and the cooks in the back had a attitude saying that there wasn’t in there but you can clearly see there was. I loved this place before but I won’t be ordering from here and again. This is the nachos they sent me.
Daphney GayotDaphney Gayot
00
Came her after work for Taco Tuesday because it's in my neighborhood. 3 tacos for $12 bucks isn't bad; but certain proteins are extra $1 up-charge. So I opted for shrimp, grilled chicken, and fish: around $16 bucks not bad at all. I added the large frozen sangria for $15 yikes all together and came around to $34 bucks. The inside decor is nice with plenty of seating space. The service was quick, I ordered inside, and my tacos were brought to me outside. As I waited, I sipped on my sangria, and it was really good. I was glad I got the large, I only wished I had more of the orange instead of red; but it's hittin'. The grilled chicken taco is pulled chicken and not actually grilled but good. The fish taco was a huge piece of fish that is well fried, not oily, very light. The shrimp was also good.. all of the tacos had the toppings with a little bit of spice and good portion inside a corn tortilla, and I can not complain. I was hoping for a taco Tuesday deal, but the price of 3 tacos is doable. I will definitely go back, and this might be my new spot for taco Tuesdays.
Jo (J's 2 Real)Jo (J's 2 Real)
00
The tacos are absolutely delicious!
Elysabeth MassenatElysabeth Massenat
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521 Stanley Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
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(347) 702-9485
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attractions: FOOD BAZAAR, Farm Country of East New York, Linden Park, Planet Fitness, Christian Cultural Center - Brooklyn Campus, Cherry Valley Marketplace, New Lots Furniture, City Fresh Market, Breukelen Ballfields, Pennsylvania Plaza at Starrett City, restaurants: Caoba, Fish 'N' Chips Soul of the Sea, EKO Restaurant, Equis Pica Pollo, BKLYN BLEND, Stanley Coffee Shop, Royal Jerk, Flava, IHOP, Ceci's
