Saturday, November 15, 2025

Saturday, November 15, 2025 Tex-Mex Massacre In Midtown: Suerte X Empellon

MAKE A RESERVATION

Austin comes to New York as the acclaimed Chef Fermin Nuñez (Suerte, Este) visits Empellón’s midtown Manhattan flagship for a collaborative dinner experience with Chef Alex Stupak.

Expect a high-spirited night full of Tex-Mex-inspired delights including everything from Frijoles Envenenados and Texas Twinkies to Chicken Fried Rib Steak with Chili Masa Mushroom Gravy and Pork Tamales with Salsa Verde.

Wash those down with extra-large margs, refreshing yet sturdy cocktails, and ice-cold beer—but be sure to save space for dessert.

MAKE A RESERVATION

CHILE CON QUESO    15
FLAT NACHOS    21
FRIJOLES ENVENENADOS    Bacon, Chorizo, Chicharrones, Flour Tortillas    18
TEXAS TWINKIES    Brisket And Cream Cheese Stuffing, Bacon Wrapped, Smoked BBQ Glaze    2 for 18
GOAT BARBACOA QUESADILLA    Herbed Crema    24
CRISPY TACOS    Chicken Picadillo, Crema, Yellow Cheese, Iceberg Lettuce, Salsa Picante   2 for 24
TACO SALAD    24
ENCHILADAS TEJANAS    Ancho-Pecan Gravy, Veggie Chorizo, Aged Cheddar, Rice & Beans   29
PORK TAMALES PLATE    Chile Colorado, Salsa Verde, Rice & Beans   32
JUMBO RED CHILE PRAWN FAJITAS    Flour Tortillas    48
CHICKEN FRIED RIB STEAK    Chili Masa Mushroom Gravy    78
SPANISH RICE    9
FRIJOLES DE LA OLLA    9
CHOCOFLAN    18
TRES LECHES    Charred Lime Marmalade, Mesquite Chantilly, Candied Pecans    18

MARGS

CLASSIC, MEZCAL, SPICY CUCUMBER, ¿POR QUE NO?, STRAWBERRY
20 Each
Wanna Go Big? Extra Large Margie with Añejo or Mezcal Float    +8

COCKTAILS

TEXAS TEA    Tito’s Vodka, Black Tea, Blackberry Syrup   18
OPEN BORDER OLD FASHIONED    Los Vecinos Mezcal, Cynar, Ancho Reyes, Orange & Almond Bitters    21
TIGER KING    Pueblo Viejo Blanco, Rockwell Sweet Vermouth, Pomegranate, Jalapeño    20

ICE COLD BEER

MONOPOLIO LAGER “CLARA”   Pawtucket, RI 5% ABV    10
LONE STAR   Houston, TX 4.65% ABV (16oz Can)    12
TECATE   Baja, MX 4.5% ABV    10
THREES BREWING “LOGICAL CONCLUSION” IPA   Gowanus, Brooklyn 7% ABV (16oz Can)    15
ATHLETIC BREWING “UPSIDE DOWN” GOLDEN ALE    Stratford, CT [NA]    8

SHOTS

COIN TOSS    Pickle-Infused Tequila, Ancho Verde    9
EXIT WOUND    Mezcal, Rye, Amaro Montenegro    9