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Esse Taco became a fast sensation after chef Enrique Olvera (Casamata hospitality group) opened it in Williamsburg in May 2024, per Eater NY's tacos map, which calls the tacos 'a bit overhyped but still very good' — a sign of the crowd pressure at the small counter. The Lot Times' review pushed back harder, arguing the ribeye taco stands out while others are still 'a work in progress,' but even that critical take confirms the spot draws outsized attention relative to its size.
Reviews are split — some call the tacos soulless, others rank them among the city's best, per The Lot Times — but that divided buzz has kept walk-up demand high at the small counter since opening. No formal wait-time or reservation reporting was found beyond the hype itself.
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No specific wait time is reported, but Eater NY describes the tacos as drawing an 'overhyped but still very good' crowd at this small Williamsburg counter, implying steady walk-up demand.
Not established by available sources; as a taco counter it likely operates walk-up, but this was not confirmed.
Esse Taco operates as a taqueria counter in Williamsburg, per Eater NY and The Lot Times, suggesting a walk-up format, though wait details weren't confirmed.
Sources: Eater NY - Best Tacos in NYC · The Lot Times - Esse Taco review
