Fresco Tortillas, 980 2nd Ave. New York, NY
New York has a lot to offer in the way of tasty lunch specials at dirt-cheap prices, but in my six years of living here, absolutely nothing -- not even Taco Bell in all its fast-food glory -- can touch Fresco Tortilla's, one of the many Cheap-Mexican-Run-By-Chinese establishments which, like Ray's Pizza, take up residence on just about every other city block.
Not to be confused with Burritoville, Blockhead Burritoes and other high-end places, Fresco Tortillas (and it's plethora of knock-offs, 'Happy Taco', 'New Taco Express', 'Fresh Tortillas', 'Tortilla King', etc.) offer practically the same menu with precious little variation: Tacos, Fajitas, Burritos, Quesadillas, Combination Plates, and the formidable ' "Fajita By The Pound" -- 1 pound of steak or chicken with a dozen tortillas.
Usually if I'm in a hurry I'll grab 1-2 "black bean and cheese" ($1.10-25); if I've got time on my hands I'll get the 'Steak and Chicken Combination Plate' (approx. $5.25), which comes with Spanish rice, black beans and a pathetic attempt at a salad on the side.
