Tacos Por Favor was born in 2023, after a visit I made to the previous business in that space. Someone who knew me saw me there and came up to say I shouldn’t buy it — that the place was “cursed,” that nothing ever worked there. To me, that was a challenge. And just for that reason, I decided to open it.

I already had a clear vision of what the menu would be, shaped by my childhood and all the places where I’ve eaten food that truly left an impression on me. But it’s also deeply rooted in where we come from.

This project has also been made possible thanks to important people along the way. Rupsha Iqbal, the designer who helped bring the brand to life, and Johnny Phillips, who suggested the name back in 2017. The rest of the team has also been invaluable in making this what it is today.

At Tacos Por Favor, we cook with discipline, with integrity, and within the traditions of Mexican culture. For us, this isn’t just a business — it’s more than that. It’s about representing our family, our parents, our grandparents, and our country, in the most authentic way we can.

Why Bay Ridge? Because Bay Ridge is a place where you’re tested. If you’re worthy — if the food is truly good—it shows here. It’s a wonderful community, and I feel very fortunate to have started here. The rest, I leave to the diners.