Nene's Taqueria

After cheffing with Jean-Georges for five years, Andrés Galindo Maria was ready to tour new cuisines around the world. However, the COVID-19 pandemic stalled his plans, and soon Maria found himself in his hometown of Puebla. Yet, his time connected to the land and his roots sprouted his next business idea, specifically, the business of birria. Word soon caught on of his birria and fatty consomme broth in Bushwick, causing lines down the block. Four locations later, chef Maria is now known as "the Birria Taco King of Brooklyn"—a title he has worn oh so very well.