FLEISCHMANNS Welcomes A NEW EATERY ON MAIN STREET Catskills Taco Shack

Making the special sauce

Front of the Tacoria

FLEISCHMANNS — A familiar face as the Deputy Clerk and Treasurer of the Village of Fleischmanns, Ivan Herrera is fulfilling his vision of opening a taco restaurant in the Catskills.  Living here since the age of 4, Ivan has immersed himself in the local community.  A graduate of Margaretville Central School, and active in all the sports during high school, he continues to be involved in the Blue Devils sports programs.  He coaches the boys modified soccer, junior varsity basketball and assists with boys’ varsity basketball and soccer.

Crediting his father, Dennis Herrera, with helping him bring his dream to fruition by rehabbing the space as Ivan saw it in his mind.  It is colorful and comfortable with 5 seats at a bar and outdoor tables.  As an eager entrepreneur, he decided to open and “run with it and see what happens.”  And the community has embraced the Taco Shack.  Business has been good and he welcomes constructive criticism.

As pictured, there are four selections of tacos which can be ordered individually or two or three at a time.  In addition to chicken, chorizo and steak tacos, a vegan selection has been popular since the opening.  The special sauce that comes with them is homemade and delicious.  His goal is to provide soups in the near future now that the weather is changing.  Ivan has invented a recipe for a mocktail that he hopes to provide for his customers soon.  Also in the works is the possibility of being open one more day a week.

Ivan comes from a big taco loving family so this idea has been percolating in his mind for a while.  With help from his mother, Betsy Peters and his aunt Roberta Peters, they do the prep work and all the ingredients are made fresh every day.  Each taco is made fresh to order.

While waiting for my order, I chatted with a few regular customers who have welcomed Ivan and family to Main Street.  They were repeat customers and remarked on how fresh and delicious their food has been and how they welcomed another eating establishment in the village.

Catskills Taco Shack is located at 932 Main Street, Fleischmanns.  You can telephone orders ahead at 845-254-3287 and it is on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok as CatskillsTacoShack.  Hours presently are 1:00 – 8:00 on Saturday and Sunday,  and 5:00 – 9:00 on Monday and Tuesday.