Tacombi is now closed for renovations on 12th Street and 3rd Avenue

After 14 months in business, Tacombi has closed for renovations on the NW corner of Third Avenue and 12th Street.

EVG reader Doug points out the posted signage, which states the taqueria "is temporarily closed for needed renovations and changes."

All exterior signs of Tacombi have disappeared, including the painted wall branding and awning along the 12th Street side where the entrance is.

The brand's latest outpost opened in July 2023 after an extensive renovation here. 

The East Village location was a departure from Tacombi's typical dine-in format and featured a communal standing table for patrons. 

Now to theories (aka totally guessing)! 

Tacombi will take the currently vacant corner space and create a dining room for Tacombi-ites. That vacant corner slot just so happens to have a 14-day Rent Demand on the front for a little more than $100,000 for a business that never opened called Flying Pig. (Mmmm, flying pig.)

As two or three may say, bring back Funkiberry!

Openings: Tacombi on 12th Street

Tacombi debuted at 139 E. 12th St. at Third Avenue (NW corner) last week. 

This is the 17th outpost for the brand, though the first counter-service-only location for the brand. 

A few details via a Tacombi rep: 

The menu, from Master Chef Carmen Miranda ... consists of five tacos: Tacos al Pastor, thin slices of marinated and Mexico City-style spit-roasted pork topped with pineapple; Tacos de Suadero, traditional slow-braised beef tacos from Mexico City named after the cut of meat; Tacos de Ribeye, with cilantro, onions, salsa ranchera and lime; Tacos de Longaniza, ground pork seasoned with garlic, dried chiles, achiote, cumin and clove, cooked with the meat of the suadero; and Tacos de Milanesa, a twist on a Mexican staple, this plant-based version is made with a blend of spices, flaxseed, and roasted mushrooms, that are breaded and lightly fried. 

And! 

The East Village location is a departure from Tacombi’s typical dine-in format and will offer a communal standing table for guests on the go ... guests will order when they walk in and then watch the Master Taqueros ... prepare their food.

The taqueria is open for breakfast tacos and coffee from 8 to 10:45 a.m. and lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

As previously noted, Tacombi takes over the space from iSouvlaki, which closed last summer after a two-year run.

A Tacombi takeover on 12th Street

Brandage and signage has arrived for the new outpost of Tacombi at 139 E. 12th St. at Third Avenue. 

This is the latest location for the fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain that has 15 outposts in NYC, Miami and Washington, D.C. 

Dario Wolos reportedly started the business from a van in the Mexican beach town Playa del Carmen back in 2006. 

Oh, and those Vista Hermosa Totopos tortilla chips are quite good and have been on sale at Key. 

The previous tenant here, iSouvlaki, closed last summer after a two-year run.