50 Best Taco Restaurants in New York

“Los Tacos No. 1 is a fantastic spot for street-style tacos. Despite peak hour lines, their speedy service ensures you won't wait long. I recommend getting the al pastor tacos. Don't miss their delicious breakfast burritos, especially the chorizo option, which they serve at this location in the morning.For seafood lovers, Los Mariscos at Chelsea Market offers a delightful selection paired perfectly with a cold beer or margarita.“

“Los Tacos No.1 is an iconic spot in New York City. The tacos are really fantastic and fresh (though the pork may be a bit too salty for me). This counter order spot at the Chelsea Market gets very busy and popular during peak lunch times. There is not seating at the counter inside, but there are a number of tables outside (and if you walk west there are more, covered tables along the next street. The price is fine and the food is great - very much recommend if you are visiting the Market.“

“I want to thank the managers Luis P and Rodrigo ABecause of the recipes they shared with me so I could open my taqueria in downtown Manhattan, those sauces are a delight and I will finally be able to make them the same, not to mention the exquisite flavors.“

“Some of the best tacos I have ever had. Both the chicken and the steak were amazing along with the quesadilla which was better than I even expected. The service is nice and the workers are extremely helpful. This location is less busy than others I have seen so if you want to check out Los Tacos come to this location!“

“After being delighted by our first Los Tacos No 1 experience, we headed to Los Mariscos for our last food stop before leaving NYC. We ate it on the bus, so my memories are a bit blurry.The ceviche especial ($7.50) was delicious! I loved the crispy tostada and the savory citrusy flavors. I think there could've been a higher seafood:vegetable ratio, but the flavors and textures made up for the sparse amount of seafood.I tried the tacos a bit past their peak, but they were still pretty good. Overall I think I prefer the meats I had at Los Tacos, but it's hard to compare since I didn't have the seafood tacos fresh.I definitely want to return and dine in!“

“Honestly the food is AMAZING! AMAZING !!!!! BUT ...... The environment is not the best. It's tight, too serious, the food isn't the fastest and it is pricey. but I will say the food is worth it. I would just love the ambiance to change. Then it would be perfect. Absolutely perfect!“

“I'll keep this short and to the point: this is the best burrito I've had in the city hands down, and it's not close. Everything fresh and phenomenally seasoned, the lengua is succulent, the al pastor just the right spicy-sweet mix, I can't wait to try a few more meats. The staff is super friendly and the food comes out quick. As far as ambiance, getting in and out of there in record time is all you really want from a food truck. The best.“

“Amazing restaurant ! Food is a chefs kiss! I order the. Crispy Cajun Salmon sandwich with a side of salsa when I want to be fake healthy haha! Staff was very welcoming, I will be back!Kid-friendliness: Place is located at the Hugh and plethora restaurants and options with table and chairs“

“This place is a fantastic cocktail bar! ? Donna serves a wonderful selection of cocktails ?, wine ? , and alcoholic drinks.? Definitely try the Hall Pass cocktail! The staff ?‍? is super friendly and the service is quick. ⏲️ The ambience ? is great and the place is nicely decorated. ?️ I wish I came here sooner!“

“Recent dinner at Tacombi definitely hit the spot. The tacos are packed with well seasoned meat, the crispy fish was nicely dressed with slaw and sauce, the salsa are delicious and pack a nice little punch. The tostada was crispy with a flavorful avocado topping and the quesadilla just barely visible under the mountain of Al pastor. My michelada was nice but I'd give the agave wine margs a pass if you're a marg purist. Juan Carlos took great care of us. On hand just when we needed with what we needed, friendly, and left us plenty of time to chow and digest before sending us on our merry way. We really enjoyed the little cabana - it's nice when the COVID inspired street cabana matches the good vibes indoors so even the dog can enjoy the night out.“

“Ive been here a couple of times and as a LA native, this place definitely makes tacos that remind me of home. There is only outdoor seating so I would keep that in mind if you plan on visiting during colder weather. But The tacos were delicious and I got way more queso and chips than I was expecting. They were sold out the last time I stopped by so that should give you a good idea of the quality of the food.“

“Best tacos in New York CityWhen I come to New York, all I think about is Rostaco.It's really delicious here tooTacos and Consome are steamedIf you see it while passing by, be sure to try it!!!This is a really good restaurant that locals know!!!“

“Amazing and authentic taco spot!! The staff was super friendly, the service was relatively quick, and the food was so good. Honestly one of the best Mexican spots in the east village! I got this Al pastor burrito, which was great, and my buddy got the tacos. He said they were the best he's had in a while. Don't hesitate to try this spot it's phenomenal!“

“Sloppy and yummy Mexican tacos. So so so good! The taste was great, so flavourful. The soup next to it was perfect. I would highly recommend this place. Price was a little steep for my understanding but maybe that’s just the area. Friendly staff, cute atmosphere and great taste. What a dinner! Be prepared to get your hands dirty!“

“I had a lovely and memorable dining experience. I ordered the Spring rolls (which were delightful by the way): fried goodness served with lettuce wraps and julienne veggies. Super fresh and No guilt! My server, Alex, was what made the night! Although the spring rolls are served with fish sauce (delish!) Alex told me about the restaurant’s homemade soy sauce and offered to bring me a sample. What an amazing flavor profile: I happily alternated each bite between the two sauces. Sweet than savory—repeat. Also fun is the speakeasy style restroom and the sign above the toilet gave me a chuckle: “seat yourself.” Thanks for making my Friday night, Alex and 5Spice!“

“I was so happy when this place moved into the area, because there are very few good options for Mexican food, or at least there were. This place is really amazing there meat is fresh, their vegetables are fresh and their tacos are really great. The staff is super nice. The taco al Pastor here might be among the best in the city only because the pineapple is cooked on the grill and it’s really nice. That charred caramelized pineapple as a real beautiful flavor. Reasonable prices too.“

“The birria tacos were yummy but they were exceptionally good after dipping in the consomé. A flavorful combo that you shouldn’t miss. FYI all the meat used are halal! This is a great quick bite spot for cheap eats before I get my pay check.＊Beef Al Pastor Birria Taco**＊Chicken Birria TacoThe taco shell was thin and slightly crispy. I was really skeptical about adding pineapples to beef tacos (I don’t like pineapple…) but the fruit actually went along well with fresh cilantro and meat.For the protein choices, the slow-cooked pulled beef was so juicy and tender. We found the chicken a bit dry, but it still tasted delicious after dipping in the soup. Both the meat and the sauces served on the side weren’t spicy.＊Consomé (small)There were plenty of shredded beef and cilantro in the consomé, so so so flavorful. I felt like a small size was good enough for dipping, as it was quite salty to drink the soup by itself.“

“Being from southern California, I had high high hopes for this birria and consome and I was not disappointed! A great deal for 3 tacos for $12. Their mulitas were absolutely heavenly and that consome was cooked to perfection I drank the entire thing after dipping my tacos and mulita. We took these to go and sat at a nearby dog park to eat it. There was on line when we went (a Friday at around lunch time) which I was pleasantly surprised by! While we were waiting, another patron eagerly exclaimed that she had been looking for this food truck and wasn't aware that they had moved locations so it's evident this spot is beloved and sought out. Will definitely be returning in the future.“

“I was feeling down and needed a happy moment or two. Found both with good food and great drinks at Street Taco. I was in the neighborhood and saw the sign out front for happy hour. Mood lighting accentuated with bright colors, and not too crowded. Just my vibe. There's a bright orange VW van in the back that serves as the kitchen counter, and the best part- Bad Bunny is in the drivers seat! There are big murals, brick and wood decor. Stepped up to the bar and it felt cozy. I ordered a Passion fruit jalapeño margarita $9 and mini nachos $6 (which were not so mini) off the HH menu. Loved the margarita. Sweet but not overly, with a spicy kick. As for the nachos, they were big enough for two me's, because I had leftovers. Needed to try one more thing, so I ordered a mini Brussels Sprouts Taco $3 and a Tecate $5 from Arturo. He was a lovely bartender. Friendly and attentive. Especially when he included me in a smooth tequila shot. That was nice. Parker from the restaurant was sitting at the bar next to me and made my glum, lonely night into a much better one. Chelsea and Andi rounded out the bar scene. With a disco ball, Street Taco Bingo, Taco Tuesday specials and a DJ on the weekends, Id have to imagine it gets rowdy here. For a Sunday night, it was quiet and perfect. I'm looking forward to coming back!“

“Saw this place in social media and I knew I had to try it, so I did and it did not let me down. The concept is a blend between mexico and India but the food if absolutely fantastic and very reasonably priced. Highly recommended to try! They have two locations, one in Hells Kitchen and another in Greenwich Village.“

“The chicken tikka masala and the naan feels authentic and is just a comforting but binge worthy meal to have. Their tandoori chicken wings are quite good as well. The naan tacos are better than the roti tacos cuz the rotis just disintegrate when you add all the toppings. Love all their chutneys as well!“

“This is a very underrated truck in the city. One of the best birria spots I've tried in a while. I tried this place on new years, and it was sooo good, I dragged any of my friends that mentioned anything about food that day. I first got the birria torta, which was a heavenly sandwich, and a great deal for 10$. I also went back for a birria quesadilla, which was also really good! The service was quick both times, and I really appreciate them keeping reasonable prices on new years, with 1 dollar waters and 2 dollar sodas! I can't speak too much about the ambiance because I assume this was a temporary location for new years, but I would follow this truck anywhere. No food pics, food was gone way before I ever thought about taking a picture.“

“The churros are good, and I really like the mushroom tacos. And when I got mushrooms in my burrito bowl. The chicken taco was a bit spicy for me. I wish I can ask for no spicy things when I get delivery, but there isn't the option to request adjustments or changes via door dash.“

“Top notch! I was skeptical of the high ratings since many of the places we've been to in Manhattan have been higher rated than I would give them but ZAZA'S has earned it. The turkey bacon was the best I've ever had and the French toast was divine. My husband also said it was 4.5 stars for him, the highest rating he voiced for any place we visited this trip.“

“cute restaurant, bangin tacos and tostadas. wish we had this back home ?Vegetarian options: took the veggie tacos with black beans to go, had some extra guac, the sauces are spicy but delicious (to my painfully white palate)i actually had to wait like half an hour after getting the food to eat it bc planning reasons that are on me and the food still was delicious.“

“Chef Juan is a magician in the kitchen, producing great tasting creations. Leeland spoiled us with an ultimate sampler table spread. Bite after bite my taste buds went crazy over the food. Everything we had was delicious. Try the pineapple salsa you'll love it. If you are ever near the lower Manhattan area, stop by. Thanks again Leeland and his crew for a memorable night.“

“I had a lovely and memorable dining experience. I ordered the Spring rolls (which were delightful by the way): fried goodness served with lettuce wraps and julienne veggies. Super fresh and No guilt! My server, Alex, was what made the night! Although the spring rolls are served with fish sauce (delish!) Alex told me about the restaurant’s homemade soy sauce and offered to bring me a sample. What an amazing flavor profile: I happily alternated each bite between the two sauces. Sweet than savory—repeat. Also fun is the speakeasy style restroom and the sign above the toilet gave me a chuckle: “seat yourself.” Thanks for making my Friday night, Alex and 5Spice!“

“Wonderful menu. The cocktails were impressive and I recommend getting their fruity mocktail with vodka or tequila! Delicious! Will definitely try to get the sea bass next time (they were out when we were there). Feel free to enjoy a little dessert drama with the flambe key lime pie!“

“The tacos were delicious. Just pick one. You won’t be disappointed. It’s more of a take out place. A few tables inside and out. The people working there seemed like they all had a gun to their head. No napkins in the dispenser and there was no hurry to fill it although a steady stream of customers were in and out. It happens I guess. Take out is the way here.“

“The Food was incredible . We had the crispy fish and seared fish tacos. So goooddd. We also had guacamole and the corn esquite. 10/10 . Oh and the shrimp tacos has a crispy layer of cheddar in it! Also 10/10 . The restaurant is very spacious and has a nice big outdoor seating area for the nice weather coming up . Coming back for cinco de mayo. Matt the manager was very accommodating“

“We came in for the bottomless brunch deal using a pulsd voucher and we were wowed! The tacos were all fresh and delicious!! Very unique and generous portions!! The margaritas were outstanding!! Our service was the best part, honestly…our server, Carol, was the sweetest and so attentive!! She made sure our drinks were full, that our tacos kept coming and we had everything we needed! It’s a fun place, super clean, and cozy. We can’t wait to come back!!“

“Came here on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. Not having food all day and just getting done with the gym, I was going to stuff my face with something. That turned out to be tacos. Conmigo sold a Taco Flight ($42) which came with 8 tacos of your choice of the 9 tacos they offered. I did one of each except for the Impossible. For sure did not disappoint. The Barbacoa and Short Rib were on the dry and greasy side. My favorites were the Mahi-Mahi and Spicy Shrimp. And yes I finished the entire flight and was stuffed.“

“Omg…so good. Forgot to take pics because everything looked so delicious. Came in to dine-in but ended up getting takeout and we had the best experience. The host/server Kayla is so sweet and the food and drinks were quick. The margs are strong & not too sweet, we got strawberry, kiwi strawberry, mandarin, and blood orange to drink. All yummy! You 100% must get the street corn (we’ll come here weekly for this and margaritas), and the chicken tinga nachos were amazing too. Super flavorful and loaded! This is definitely a new go-to spot for us“

“We were in NYC for a couple of days, The Overlook was next door to our hotel so of course we went in. The first night we had a great few hours with Sara the bartender. She was super friendly and fun to chat with. We went again the next night to watch Monday night football. Ended up at the bar with the owner and a few of his friends. We had a blast! The wings were great, really good sauce. The bartenders were wonderful. We left feeling like part of the family!! Highly recommend stopping in there.“

“No frills taqueria on a quiet street near Soho. It's a pretty small restaurant but there's additional seating at an outdoor shed. Chips and guac were solid but the horchata was deliciously sweet and enjoyable. We ordered the Barbacoa, Carne Asada and Pescado tacos and enjoyed them all. We also got the Birria Quesadilla and that was also quite good. Would definitely return again!“

“I was having an active weekday morning and I wanted some good breakfast tacos. Hearty and fresh. I came across this food truck outside the New York Times building and the pictures depicted on the side do not do it justice for what I received. The tacos were heart with meat, eggs, veggies, some spices. As I type, I crave them.I could feel like there was real New York love embedded in this food. I would not want to go anywhere else.“

“Authentic Mexican taqueria; excellently marinated meats; quick service. Protein cuts are standard variations of chicken, pork (al pastor with the pineapple was chef's kiss), beef, with some vegetarian and pescatarian (shrimp, fish) options as well.“

“Bottomless brunch booking. Not sure what more people could ask for if you book this. Unlimited mexican food (which was really well cooked, the mahi mahi was excellent), drinks topped up throughout and a clean, comfortable boat. An excellent birthday, thanks to Tomasz and all involved in this venture.“

“went to times square for my girlfriend bday for first time i have to said won’t be the last, pink taco staff was on point with everything food and drink was perfect the manager super cool person also see u guys soon when i go to new york again definitely!! dj kano & dj gabby“

“Visited Lucio Angelita Tacos, what an outstanding spot. Lucio Angelita Tacos is a total gem of a find. Each and every single item that we ordered was incredibly fresh and flavorful. People who work there are incredibly pleasant and welcoming. I am already planning to go back to Lucio Angelita Tacos.“

“Found this random taco place in Harlem, and I thought it was amazing! We tried the tinga taco, barbacoa taco, and the korean bulgogi taco. I liked all three, but my friend didn't find them to be his favorites. Customer service was excellent. There aren't too many places to sit, but if you go at an off time, it is pretty easy to be able to hang out there. They had some great sodas there too.“

“First time here got the carne asado burrito, I have the flavors are a bit lacking but not bad at all, its a huge burrito they really stuff it so im not mad for paying around 15 bucks for this, would I come back? Sure nothing really is turning me away from the place but I do hope they work on they're “

“When a place is Fantastic in the food world... I have to show some love. Mexican food delivered to your home with perfection. I don't know the owners or anyone associated with them... But they deserve all the praise in the world for what they are doing. I have ordered from them at least 10 times and eveytime the quality they are putting out is incredible. I'm as picky as they come when ordering food,being in the industry for many years... This is one of my goto spots when I'm off.Cheers to El Gallo Taqueria whoever you are! Its crazy I've never actually been to the location when the delivery is so fresh. I never felt the need to go and actually sit down there lol PS My Favorites are The Baby Burrito with Barbacoa,The Gallo Wings,Torta and The Guac and Chips are on point. IF YOU LIKE MEXICAN FOOD THIS IS THE SPOT!!!“

“Stopped by for drinks to kill time while waiting for our reservation for dinner. Loved the vibes inside & the drinks were so good. Got their La Fiesta Espresso Martini & La Niña Fresa (in picture) both were very good. The espresso martini tasted like an ice vanilla latte lol. Later, we also got the Caribeña & the Mangazo which was also very tasty. Mangazo was a bit strong but still great. We left a little buzzed. Def would come back“

“My favorite grab-and-go coffee shop on my weekdays. The coffee is great and there are many fall menus to try. I have tried 4 of them and would say that the salted caramel latte is my favorite. The barrista is very friendly and the place is bright and pleasant despite being small with limited seating. They have a point card too. So, once you have completed your 10th cup, the 11th one will be free!“

“I was around the area and hungry and decided to stop by for their $1 tacos during happy hour. This is my first time coming here and the ambiance of the rooftop was so pretty! Good vibes, music, food and view! For the price of the tacos, they are unbeatable. I definitely recommend coming here with some friends for a good time!“

“I've eatin here for years, but recently threw a housewarming party for about 30 people. We ordered 4 roulettas of tacos (2 carnitas, 1 chorizo, and 1 veggie), and they were a hit with our guests! They also threw in chips, salsa, all the fixins, and free drinks! We were left with about 9 tacos after the party, which we were happy to polish off the next day. So appreciative of the service and delicious food! Thanks!“

“I called to make a reservation for about 12. Arriba Arriba was super friendly and accommodating to my family. They took my name and said a table would be ready for us when we got there. The staff were super attentive and helpful. Michael was our waiter and was superb and always checking up on us. Thanks for a great experience. My family visiting from Cali enjoyed their time and meal at your restaurant.“

“By far my favorite place in the city, the employees are amazing especially Amanda, Niko Morgan and Joe. It doesn’t get better than this place. Over & Underground bar in nyc… this is what you’re looking for. Great music, great staff 10/10 all around. A true NYC Gem.“

“This taco truck feels a bit like a hidden gem. Came across it while wondering around the Wall St. area and gave some tacos a try. I tried a new type of taco that I never had before which was this goat barbaccoa (chivo), which was amazing and very flavorful. I can't recall any taco truck or brick-and-mortar that I've been too that offers this, so I felt that was very unique and will get me to come back. The Al Pastor was also pretty banging. Fresh, juicy with pineapple, and very flavorful. We got some Jarritos as well and they were really cold which was delightful on a hot summer day. This truck definitely exceeds expectations, I highly recommend hunting it down and giving it a shot.“