8 of the best foods I ate at the US Open — and 3 I'd skip next time

• The US Open is known for its world-class tennis, people-watching, and, of course, its food.
• I recently ate my way through nearly everything on offer at the US Open’s Food Village.
• Some dishes stood out to me, but others aren’t worth the lines and hefty price tags.

I also loved the tacos chilorio from Dobel Tequila Club.

The sandwich was rich and messy in the best way, with tender prime rib and a soft-but-sturdy baguette that held up well against the deeply savory jus. The horseradish sauce added a slight kick at the end.

Surprisingly, the duck flautas and mole I tried from Cosme didn’t knock it out of the park for me.

Cost: $42

The duck was tender, and the flautas had a satisfying crunch, but the dish felt slightly underseasoned overall.

I was also expecting the mole to bring more depth and richness, especially from a restaurant known for its bold, polished Mexican flavors. Instead, it tasted a little muted.

For me, the taste couldn’t justify the price tag, nor the fact that it’s only available inside Cosme’s more upscale sit-down restaurant at the Open.

Instead of spending time on a full meal that didn’t live up to the hype, I’d recommend sticking to the Food Village, where you can grab something quickly and keep watching the action.