Taste of Puebla

South of Central Park, the pace sharpens between corporate towers and Sixth Avenue’s foot traffic. In that groove sits Taste of Puebla, a Mexican restaurant that’s as efficient on the plate as it is quick at the counter. They pivot from breakfast moles to midday tacos without slowing down, turning counter seating into a lively solo-dining perch. The short menu funnels straight-forward comfort food past a fast line, leaving time for the 1221 6th Ave address instead of a drawn-out linger.

The afternoon lull finds them flipping quesadillas for late lunchers, then shifting to dinner rice bowls once the office exits clear. Tables are sturdy, no-frills booths; orders are handwritten and filled fast. No cover, no art on the wall, just reliable plates and an unadorned soundtrack of sneakers on vinyl. If you’re pinpointing the spot, tap into their directions page before heading over, then call (914) 645-0590 en route.