Taqueria Meza
95 7th Avenue South | (212) 255-1980
Restaurateur Besim Kukaj adds another restaurant to his Italian and Mexican-focused group (Cara Mia, Gallo Nero, Il Bastardo, Intermezzo, Serenata) with this colorful, West Village Mexican eatery. From the kitchen, find shareable appetizers such as shredded beef tacos, poached shrimp ceviche and a gluten-free salad built with cactus, roasted corn and cipollini onions. For a larger bite, signature entrees range from plancha-sautéed Chilean sea bass to huitlacoche (corn truffle) enchiladas. The name refers to Mezcal and Agave - the specialty cocktails using those spirits are a must.