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Fusion

Dirty Taco + Tequila

Wantagh, Long Island, NY 📍 Maps

A casual, multi-location taco and cocktail spot serving street-style tacos with a heavy dose of Asian and Latin fusion. The family-owned brand draws inspiration from Los Angeles taco trucks and Miami liquor stands, resulting in unconventional pairings like Korean short rib and bang bang shrimp on flour tortillas. Expect a strict no-reservations policy where your entire party must be present to be seated.

★ The Legend
"Famous" Korean Short Rib Taco
This taco features beef short ribs that are slow-braised for hours until they shred effortlessly, then topped with a bright kimchi slaw, spicy mayo, and fresh cilantro. Regulars always order at least two of these per person, pairing them with a spicy blood orange margarita to cut through the rich, savory fat of the beef.
◆ Fan Favorite
Asian Style Nachos
A massive platter of house-made tortilla chips piled high with pulled Korean short rib, melted cheddar, queso fresco, bean sprouts, sliced chilis, and scallions, all drizzled with a rich Thai peanut sauce and sprinkled with crushed peanuts. This is designed to be a communal starter, so tackle it with a group before your individual tacos arrive.
● Chef's Pick
Vietnamese Shrimp Taco
Crispy flour-dusted fried shrimp are tossed with a sweet and savory Thai peanut sauce, then layered with a crunchy carrot and cabbage slaw, scallions, and toasted peanuts. Co-owner Tom Cataldo Jr. frequently highlights this specific creation as a prime example of the global, West Coast-inspired fusion concept he wanted to bring back to Long Island.
◇ Hidden Gem
Mexican Street Fries
Most first-timers default to the standard chips and guacamole, completely overlooking these crispy fries tossed in a proprietary 'dirty' spice blend. They are loaded with crumbled queso fresco, fresh cilantro, and a heavy drizzle of the house dirty sauce, making them the ultimate salty side to pair with a flight of reposado tequilas.
Insider Tip

Skip the standard table wait on busy Friday nights and head straight for the bar or communal tables, which are first-come, first-served. Ordering a 'Dirty Shot'—the house-favorite tequila shooter—right when you sit down is the quickest way to kick off the meal while you navigate the massive, multi-page fusion menu.

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