Pinche Taqueria - She got grill

Authentic Mexican Rancho Grill -

Normally, i often ask many questions about the produce of an eatery. Is it organic? Do you use fairly traded Ingredients? With Pinche Taqueria, I didn't really have to as the menu explains that they use only fresh, organic produce; line caught mahi-mahi; make their salsas and sauces by hand and do not use microwaves; everything is fresh. There is a certain awareness on the part of the Taqueria that the owners feel a need to share with their customers.

The first Pinche taqueria was started in Tijuana in 1973 and the ones located on Mott st. and lafayette are modelled according to the ones in Mexico.

Eric, who was working behind the counter when i went in, was really open to my feed me NY. "I'll make you something."
"What are you making me?" i asked.
"one fish taco, one carnitas (taco with braised pork), chips, rice and beans."
"Do i get something to drink?"
"Ya, a horchata," Eric said.

A horchata (2.75 $)is a cold drink made with organic rice milk, cinnamon and sugar. I was happy. I had never had one before. Refreshing and succulent, yet not too sweet.

Tacos come with cilantro, guacamole, onions on soft corn tortillas. (2.95 - 3.95 $)
Rice (2.50 $)
Beans (2.50 $)

"What do you do outside of the taqueria?" I asked.
"Play rock and roll, drums out of Brooklyn," he said.
His band is called the balishag Vipers. They are on myspace.

Pinche also serves breakfast plates, breakfast burritos, cerveza (beer), salads, yucca fries, combos, nachos, quesadillas, ...

To my dismay, there were no desserts the day i was there, except for little candies (which were really good.)

Cute shack. Good food.

Pinche Taqueria
227 Mott st.
Between Prince and Spring
212-625-0090

333 Lafayette
Between Houston and Bleeker