El Taconazo — Restaurant in New York

As soon I got in wasn't greeted, the women who were there were all talking among themselves very loud. I sat myself down still waiting to be serviced and the 3 staff were still talking. One of them finally looked she had her hair up in a bun, gave me the menu and said something in Spanish. I understand we're in a Latino community but not everyone speaks or knows Spanish. She got someone else and had to repeat I'll be looking at the menu first. The place was cold with no heat. Usually as a customer is looking at the menu, water is served and some nachos with salsa. I asked to use the restroom. As a return I only see utensils on the table. I ask the only girl with the blue bomber jacket who knew English if they don't serve chips with salsa, she said yes then brought me some. I asked for water, was provided a bottle. I asked for tap water which I should've said earlier. They didn't have any sugar free soda. The food arrived which was well prepared. As I was eating the staff began to sweep and mop right in front of where I sat , the smell of the cleaning products were getting nausea and I asked politely if they can stop cleaning since the smell as I was eating was getting me sick. The young man the a cap and sweatshirt is the son of the owner, I asked him it's cold in the restaurant and if they can turn on the heat d which he did supposedly. The place was still cold, my hands freezing and my feet too. I don't think the heat was ever turned on. New York City laws anything less than 60 degrees the heat is supposed to turn on. The staff told me before I spoke to the son of the owner that the heat doesn't get turned on until 9 pm, that's crazy I said to myself. These poor women working with their coats on. They were nice to me but I felt the service...

Highly recommend the food. The food is great but just be careful of the expensive drinks. The Aztec bistec tacos are a MUST try with jalapenos, nopales & cheese. Loved the passion fruit agua frescas, a large will set you back $12. If you ask for water, they will charge you with a Poland...

Been eating at this place before the change and service and food is still great and delicious Also the prices are not too bad.service can use bi-lingual staff for those who love the food, but can’t speak...