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Address: 189 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Website: http://bordertown.co/
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Dwight Kenneth
Border Town is one of Greenpoint’s newest Mexican restaurants, already generating a lot of buzz after a successful run of pop-ups around the city. The concept centers on northern-style Mexican cooking, with a particular focus on flour tortillas made with pork lard. thin, supple, and deeply flavorful.
We visited on a Sunday evening as walk-ins and were quoted about a 55-minute wait. Since the restaurant isn’t on Resy or OpenTable, that’s something to keep in mind if you plan to come during peak hours. Fortunately, there’s a bar next door where we waited until we were called.
We were seated at the bar, where bartenders Alana and Julia were friendly and welcoming, creating a relaxed and casual vibe that fits the restaurant well.
The standout dish of the night was actually the simplest one: a flour tortilla with refried beans and crumbled cheese. The tortilla itself, rolled thin and cooked with pork lard, was fantastic. It immediately reminded me of a Honduran baleada, and sometimes the most straightforward dishes are the ones that shine the most.
We also tried the special of the day, which featured stewed chicharrón. That dish was rich and flavorful and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The carne deshebrada taco (shredded beef) was solid but didn’t quite reach the same level, good, but not particularly memorable.
The Tacos de Nada were a pleasant surprise: crispy on the outside with soft potatoes inside, showcasing how simple ingredients can be elevated with the right technique and balance.
The only real issue during the meal was with service timing. Our order of Frijoles con Veneno was forgotten and ended up arriving about 30–40 minutes later than expected. That dish also only comes with three tortillas and it’s a lot of beans and meat. I think it should be maybe five tortillas minimum for that dish . During that time, there wasn’t much communication about the delay. A quick update, or even just acknowledging the mistake, would have gone a long way. It felt like a small logistical slip in an otherwise smooth operation.
That said, Border Town still delivers where it counts: great tortillas, approachable prices, and a lively, casual atmosphere. Once they tighten up the pacing and communication, the restaurant is likely to continue thriving.
I can easily see this place becoming even more popular in the summer months, especially if outdoor seating becomes part of the setup.
Overall: 4 out of 5 stars. I’d happily come back. but maybe earlier on in the day.
… moreWe visited on a Sunday evening as walk-ins and were quoted about a 55-minute wait. Since the restaurant isn’t on Resy or OpenTable, that’s something to keep in mind if you plan to come during peak hours. Fortunately, there’s a bar next door where we waited until we were called.
We were seated at the bar, where bartenders Alana and Julia were friendly and welcoming, creating a relaxed and casual vibe that fits the restaurant well.
The standout dish of the night was actually the simplest one: a flour tortilla with refried beans and crumbled cheese. The tortilla itself, rolled thin and cooked with pork lard, was fantastic. It immediately reminded me of a Honduran baleada, and sometimes the most straightforward dishes are the ones that shine the most.
We also tried the special of the day, which featured stewed chicharrón. That dish was rich and flavorful and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The carne deshebrada taco (shredded beef) was solid but didn’t quite reach the same level, good, but not particularly memorable.
The Tacos de Nada were a pleasant surprise: crispy on the outside with soft potatoes inside, showcasing how simple ingredients can be elevated with the right technique and balance.
The only real issue during the meal was with service timing. Our order of Frijoles con Veneno was forgotten and ended up arriving about 30–40 minutes later than expected. That dish also only comes with three tortillas and it’s a lot of beans and meat. I think it should be maybe five tortillas minimum for that dish . During that time, there wasn’t much communication about the delay. A quick update, or even just acknowledging the mistake, would have gone a long way. It felt like a small logistical slip in an otherwise smooth operation.
That said, Border Town still delivers where it counts: great tortillas, approachable prices, and a lively, casual atmosphere. Once they tighten up the pacing and communication, the restaurant is likely to continue thriving.
I can easily see this place becoming even more popular in the summer months, especially if outdoor seating becomes part of the setup.
Overall: 4 out of 5 stars. I’d happily come back. but maybe earlier on in the day.
Leemor Y
I went opening night, excited to try a new Mexican spot. We did have to wait for over an hour but that wasn’t surprising given the hype and it being night 1.
The host and servers were all super friendly and welcoming. Ambiance wise, very warm and nice sit down tables with a bar as well. The music was very loud, which we didn’t enjoy. I did love that they had the Spanish audiobook of Harry Potter playing in the bathroom.
The food rundown:
– guac + salsa huevona: solid guac. I really loved the kick of the salsa huevona. I wish it came with more crackers given the portion of the guac
– ensalada: honestly it was a little bland and awkward to eat because there were full leaves stacked in top of each other. Thankfully we had some guac left which we mixed into the salad.
-gringa: this was one of my favorite dishes but I can’t get over that it costs $22 for basically a single quesadilla.
– frijoles y queso taco: the biggest disappointment due to the tortilla being undercooked/raw-like.
I’d rate this place closer to 3.5 but the service is the reason I bumped it up.
… moreThe host and servers were all super friendly and welcoming. Ambiance wise, very warm and nice sit down tables with a bar as well. The music was very loud, which we didn’t enjoy. I did love that they had the Spanish audiobook of Harry Potter playing in the bathroom.
The food rundown:
– guac + salsa huevona: solid guac. I really loved the kick of the salsa huevona. I wish it came with more crackers given the portion of the guac
– ensalada: honestly it was a little bland and awkward to eat because there were full leaves stacked in top of each other. Thankfully we had some guac left which we mixed into the salad.
-gringa: this was one of my favorite dishes but I can’t get over that it costs $22 for basically a single quesadilla.
– frijoles y queso taco: the biggest disappointment due to the tortilla being undercooked/raw-like.
I’d rate this place closer to 3.5 but the service is the reason I bumped it up.
Bil McMillian
The food is SO fresh and delicious! Tortillas are perfect. Lovely team working there, great service, good vibe.
Get all tacos and don’t skip the guacamole!
… moreGet all tacos and don’t skip the guacamole!
Kaitlyn Corry
Been waiting for this one for a while and it sure delivered the goods. The tortillas are divine, the vibes are fun, and the drinks go down smooth. Such a happy addition to Greenpoint!
… moreShelley M.
Very excited about this addition to the neighborhood 🙂 Had the breakfast tacos back during the pop up, so I had high expectations for this permanent spot, and it did not disappoint. We were a group of four, so I ended up trying most of the menu (including a mezcal margarita), and everything was very good. The tacos were still the winners for me – the frijoles y queso, del diá (which was some kind of beef), and the tacos de nada (with potatoes) were all 10/10, especially with the salsas. Service and vibes were great too, and we only had to wait 30 min for a table at 8pm.
Hoping they’ll start doing breakfast tacos/burritos too, would def become a weekend staple for us
… moreHoping they’ll start doing breakfast tacos/burritos too, would def become a weekend staple for us
Vince Simpson
I went to border town on opening night and had an awesome experience! It’s great to have quality and unique mexican cuisine in the area. Cocktails were awesome and well priced, particularly liked the mezcal margarita. Order appetizers, tacos, and mains which came out quickly! Our favorites were stewed beef taco of day, and pork ribs with verde (forget actual name sorry!). Essentially anything that came with the homemade lard tortillas
… moreSarah Konishi
This is the kind of food you have dreams about, the kind that randomly pops into your head days later. The quality is truly top tier and the flavors were exciting and fresh. What really stood out, though, was the attention to detail and the overall experience. From the beautiful tile and plant-filled decor to the beer being wrapped in newspaper, every choice felt intentional and thoughtful. Go now, because this place is about to become the most talked-about spot.
… moreValerie C.
just alright. the interior is nice and spacious. The tortillas and beans were good, cant rlly complain. The tacos werent super expensive, like they couldve been $10 for the amount of hype. People complain about $17 guac, but those arent ur average avocados, the simplicity was delicious, not everything needs 8384 ingredients if the veggie is great, with that said- the tostada was kinda bad.
With that said, the menu is hard to navigate and the music is so loud, u can barely ask the waiter questions. The waiter is nice and all, but it seemed like there was little attention to detail. “Do you know what you want to eat?” How about you tell me what the taco of the day is first?
There were two older ladies next to me (greenpoint has non hipsters too!), and they were confused by the menu, and the waiter did not explain the menu well. They ended up complaining that they ordered duplicate things (the platter w the carne is essentially two main taco offerings in one).
The people bussing the plates from the kitchen to patrons were throwing them on the table. How about separating the tortilla basket from the dish when bringing it to the table instead of leaving it stacked for the patron to move around their table? How about if its multiple tacos intended for multiple people you place the plate in the center rather than on the corner in a flippant manner?
I dont know, i was hoping for better. I do think the menu layout could improve, everyone around me seemed a weeeeebit confused. The experience was more or less unsavory, ended up cutting dinner short and walked to taqueria el chato lol.
… moreWith that said, the menu is hard to navigate and the music is so loud, u can barely ask the waiter questions. The waiter is nice and all, but it seemed like there was little attention to detail. “Do you know what you want to eat?” How about you tell me what the taco of the day is first?
There were two older ladies next to me (greenpoint has non hipsters too!), and they were confused by the menu, and the waiter did not explain the menu well. They ended up complaining that they ordered duplicate things (the platter w the carne is essentially two main taco offerings in one).
The people bussing the plates from the kitchen to patrons were throwing them on the table. How about separating the tortilla basket from the dish when bringing it to the table instead of leaving it stacked for the patron to move around their table? How about if its multiple tacos intended for multiple people you place the plate in the center rather than on the corner in a flippant manner?
I dont know, i was hoping for better. I do think the menu layout could improve, everyone around me seemed a weeeeebit confused. The experience was more or less unsavory, ended up cutting dinner short and walked to taqueria el chato lol.
Stephan Cizmar
Hands down the very best flour tortillas in New York City!
… moreMichael D
What do you think about a restaurant when the waiter tosses your small plate of food at you??!! Rude! No couth! Place the plate… don’t toss it at me! And how about no place to put your coat when sitting on a stool at the counter?!! Aside from these, the tacos come in a paper thin “crepe” of a tortilla… not satisfying. I will never go back.
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