Taco El Chingón in Bellmore is a tiny, unassuming takeout spot run by a Mexico City transplant, and is cooking some of the best regional Mexican food on Long Island.

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Al pastor tacos with half folded corn tortillas topped with cilantro and onions and accompanied with lime and radish at Taco El Chingón in Bellmore.

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Taco El Chingón is at 2809 Merrick Rd. in Bellmore.

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Taco El Chingón is a cheerful little eatery just off Merrick Road in Bellmore.

Credit: Yvonne Albinowski

Flautas with rolled crispy tacos stuffed with shredded chicken topped with lettuce, Mexican crema, queso fresco and salsa on the side at Taco El Chingón in Bellmore.

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Machete, a floppy, oversized house tortilla layered with refried beans, melted Oaxacan cheese sliced avocado, tangy crema and meat of your choosing at Taco El Chingón in Bellmore.

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Huevos rancheros with two sunny side eggs over fried tortilla covered in mild tomato sauce with refried beans and Mexican white rice with corn at Taco El Chingón in Bellmore.

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Owner Laura Lucero at Taco El Chingón in Bellmore.

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