Madre de Dios!  Tacos Cachanilla is a happy discovery for me.  Heck, authentic Mexican food found anywhere in New York City is an occasion for celebration.  On a recent rainy evening, a friend and I were hungry and checking out taquerias on 5th Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.  We happened upon Tacos Cachanilla, perhaps the least restaurant-y of the lot, and decided to take a chance.  It was our lucky night. 

 

I devoured a plate of mild chiles rellenos ($9) which were smothered in a flavorful, light sauce with hints of oregano.  Not greasy, not overly cheesy, they were way above average and accompanied by rice, beans and best of all, homemade corn tortillas!  Hijole!  Tacos Cachanilla gets extra points for that alone.  If you’re feeling macho and craving a higher heat factor, order the chilaquiles.  They are spicy and great if you have a head cold.  Also, I was surprised by the salsa that came with the chips before the meal.  The chile was mixed into crema, and I could not stop dipping into it.

 

I noticed that Tacos Cachanilla also offers more adventurous but equally tasty fare like quesadillas made with huitlacoche (a black fungus that grows on corn) and tacos de lengua (cow tongue), so I’ll definitely be returning for more.  Besides, this is only the beginning of my foray into Sunset Park as I seek the comfort food waiting for me there.

 

Tacos Cachanilla Restaurant is worth the trip despite the flourescent lighting and banquet hall chairs.  Go for the fabulous chiles rellenos.

 

Are you kidding me??  There is someone in the kitchen actually making corn tortillas!

 

The spicy chilaquiles are nestled under a blanket of eggs.

 

There is a jukebox so there may be some loud music.  Just take in the ambiance and then tuck into some serious Mexican comfort food.

 

Tacos Cachanilla

5807 5th Avenue
(between 58th St & 59th St) – Sunset Park
Brooklyn, NY 11220
718.492.4369