50 Best Taco Restaurants near Long Island City

“Great place to watch the sunset over NYC! Great drinks and good food! Excellent service.“

“I tried their Birria Tacos and they have the best in the area. A couple dollars more than what you get charged elsewhere but it's so worth it because the taco never falls apart, which can be hard with Birria. The flavor, service, and overall quickness is why i always come to these guys. Where else could you get birria at 3am?“

“Eggstravagenza is such a great food truck spot outside QBK Sports! We always stop by after volleyball drop-ins, and it never disappoints. The wraps—especially the avocado and California wraps hit the spot. Perfect post-game food. Simple, quick, and really good. Definitely a go-to if you’re in the area!“

“my 1st time I ordered to go and I was amazed, tacos were thick so today I decided to dine in and unfortunately I found out there was no mole or pozole in their menu 😔 waiter requested my C19 card but he had no mask on ... anyways Food is good“

“I went here and ordered nachos which consisted of homemade tortilla chips, melted with cheese, in a bed of black beans puree, topped with crema, guacamole and pico de gallo (and shrimps=one of the options to choose from) and I really loved it. I am back in the Netherlands after a visit to New York and still thinking about it. Thank you so much for this lovely culinary experience.“

“Decent taco truck near the waterfront. Open relatively late for this area, closing at midnight. Authentic staff and lots of Hispanic clientele as well. They take cash or card/tap payment which is great.

I find the Habanero salsa they have to be less spicy than a serrano pepper. Have only tried the tacos - al pastor is the best quality, followed by steak (asada) and then chorizo. They also have a very fresh although bare bones guac. Love the service here, they're very friendly.“

“Perfect crew, perfect food! Many thanks to Piero and all his colleagues.“

“Perfect crew, perfect food! Many thanks to Piero and all his colleagues.“

“The tacos were delicious! I especially recommend trying the Nopal Taco if you’ve never had cactus before,it was one of my favorites. The horchata was also really good; it’s a sweet drink made with rice and cinnamon, and definitely worth trying. There was a line when we arrived, but it moved very quickly. We only waited about 7–8 minutes. Overall, it was a great experience!“

“Perfect crew, perfect food! Many thanks to Piero and all his colleagues.“

“El mejor taco caribeño, primera vez que lo trato y fue súper bueno. La comida súper buena y el personal súper activo y muy amable . Ustedes todos son súper“

“Súper BUENOS estoy de vacaciones y birrialandia estaba en mi lista 100 % recomendado“

“Súper BUENOS estoy de vacaciones y birrialandia estaba en mi lista 100 % recomendado“

“Amazing shrimp burrito and chicken quesadillas. Ingredients are quality, you can taste the freshness of the tomatoes for sure. Staff was super welcoming and fun to talk to for a solo diner. Al Pastor tacos looked amazing (sadly I do not eat pork or I would have devoured them). Green salsa is spicy, but they give you a fair warning. Will come back next time I’m in the city“

“Perfect crew, perfect food! Many thanks to Piero and all his colleagues.“

“Perfect crew, perfect food! Many thanks to Piero and all his colleagues.“

“Just wow! Having been to Taqueria Ramirez, I already knew the tacos at Carnitas Ramirez weren’t going to let me down. And they certainly didn’t! Every taco I had was outstanding. The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the corn tortillas were top notch. There’s also a nice assortment of salsas and toppings at a DIY counter so you can dress them up however you like. Everyone was super friendly too. Absolutely worth the trip, and I can’t wait to return.“

“Their ingredients are very fresh , the service is excellent . All the orders were delicious and not heavy on the stomach . I think the guacamole needs some improvement. Otherwise everything was delicious and cooked well . The staff are super nice.“

“los mejores tacos al pastor!!!!!👍👍👍👍“

“los mejores tacos al pastor!!!!!👍👍👍👍“

“Nice causal place for a date. Nice music, great Hospitality and Healthy food!“

“I had a great experience here! The service was amazing from the moment we walked in. The staff was friendly, attentive. The food was great too, but the outstanding service is what really stood out. I’ll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend this place!“

“Best Latin fusion joint in South Brooklyn“

“The pork chop was succulent and had the most amazing spice combination. The barbacoa was the best I have ever had. Not a fan of the mezcal, but I gave it a try. Other more common drinks looked great with a good pour. Good vibe and open late with a super friendly staff!“

“Just the best Mexican food In NYC“

“The Best Pho in NYC, the broth is delicious & Service fast and friendly. It been my 3rd time here. I was not disappointed. I recommend all my friends.“

“Playa Betty's has great tasting tacos and the staff and atmosphere is awesome! ❣️ frm:🇯🇵🇺🇸“

“First - this food is incredible. Spent a lot of time in Houston, ATX, MX, and other taco strongholds. This is more than on par with the best of all of them. Also, fast and fresh.

Second - customer service at both locations is top-tier, from the leadership to the front-of-house.

I was hesitant to write this because I loathe waiting in lines and fear blowing up a cherished spot (that’s already famous - you get it), but I believe in giving credit and celebrating where it’s due. And here, it certainly is.“

“Absolutely incredible place I even got to meet the manager. The guy was awesome. I recommend this place completely to anybody else is off the hook fantastic“

“AMAZING tacos! I happened to be wandering around when I came across this place. Was hungry so I stopped in. I got 3 chicken tacos and 1 steak. They were very nice and even directed me on what to avoid because of my shellfish allergy! Can’t wait to eat here again!“

“great place located in Brooklyn. come out and support!“

“Staff is great at making sure you know how to place your order, as it can be confusing for first timers (we weren’t the only ones).
Between three of us who visited, we ordered all of the taco options. The carne asada, pollo asado, and adobada tacos were a hit - the meat was flavorful and tender. The cactus was just okay, and the only flavor was spicy. We all got flour tortillas, which were soft and held up well. The person making my tacos made part and then made someone else’s in between, so I think he got confused and tossed a bunch of onions in mine, even though I specified no onions. I understand mistakes happen, but he covered it with guac sauce and then said “no onions” when handing them to me. I ended up having to pick them out but still enjoyed the tacos. The chips and guac are really good and fresh, and the red agua fresca (I forgot the flavor) that was recommended to me was also very good.
As far as the location, it was conveniently on the way from Battery Park to Brooklyn Bridge. No seating, just bar tops for a quick meal. No restrooms either. Bright and pretty clean for how busy it is.“

“Atmosphere, amazing! Food, top! Jeffrey, BRAVISSIMO!“

“went to the west 43rd street location in Manhattan. huge portions and excellent food“

“This place was amazing! We tried the birria tacos and they were absolutely incredible, super flavorful, juicy, and so fresh. The pollo quesadillas were also really good, perfectly cooked and satisfying. Everything tasted fresh.
Definitely a spot we’d come back to again!“

“great tasting food also good service and environment“

“excelente servicio, muy buena comida y muy buen local, recomendado!!“

“We are so thankful to have Candle right by our apt!! Their Black Bean Quinoa burgers and Chickpea Burgers are amazing-we order them 2x a week!! Great soups, great kind staff, just overall a great neighborhood gem.“

“Some of the best birria tacos I’ve had in Manhattan. The staff is friendly, patient, and very fast. What a wonderful place!“

“Really good for a quick bite, took a little bit too long for two small tacos in a quick bite situation and I’m not sure it’s the best vibe for like a sit down nice dinner, but it’s really good for take out. They also have really good margaritas.“

“On a rainy day exploring the city, this little place didn’t disappoint! The tacos were full of flavor and a great price! The barbacoa taco was so tender! My hubs had the steak quesadilla and chicken taco- all perfectly seasoned! Everything was better with the salsa bar. Great portion sizes. Do not sleep on the hibiscus aqua Fresca- delicious! The place was clean and easy to eat at while the rain fell!“

“Fantastic Food with both traditional and original Vietnamese dishes!!! Cash only but worth the visit every time!“

“This place has some of the best Al pastor quesadillas I’ve ever had in my life. I honestly am amazed by this place. I’ve only ever been to one bad Mexican place in my life, but I have to say that this location blew every other Mexican spot I’ve ever had out of the water.“

“Best Guacamole i’ve ever had with their homemade chips!!!!! The Braised pork Tostada with green sauce is to die for as well as the chorizo quesodilla! MmmmmMmmmm!“

“They are the most authentic tacos I have had since my last visit to Mexico. Great flavor Great Price and Great service“

“After hunting for good Mexican food for over a year, it’s safe to say this place checks all the boxes. The staff are always friendly, the food is divine, and the portions are reasonable. There is limited seating, but it is cozy and nice if the weather is good. I will say, if you order through an app, the portions are quite a bit smaller so it’s worth going in-person. Everything is good so you can’t miss, but I especially love the beans they use in the Al Pastor burrito and the salsa verde.“

“Absolutely blown away. I’ve had great tacos in all the regular spots in North America you’d expect to eat great tacos and these made me feel like I won the Wolrd Cup in Azteca Stadium and married the love of my life on the same day. I had no background on this spot. Never doubted that it would be tasty. But that first bite touched me in a way I’ve never been touched. Wow. Just go. Last meal worthy.“

“This is such an amazing restaurant! I have been going here for years and the service is consistently incredible. The food is also a great fusion of flavors that makes the tacos like none I've ever tasted.The staff is super friendly and always creates a welcoming environment for my family. Highly reccommend if you are looking for a great Tribeca restaurant.“

“Food was great.
Refreshong passion/limonade drink well balance.
My w8fe had the sangria also well balance an refreshing.
If you like wacamole a must, you can get it spicy :-).
The tacos were great ( carnitas michuacana, and stake)
Antonio and Stephany were superb in their attention and recomendations.
This is a place we will revisit, even do we came fsr from Bellerose to test.“

“We ordered carne asada and adobada tacos, along with a nopal plate. The tacos were filled to perfection. Personally, I think the adobada tacos are the best. We had horchata to drink — it helped cool the heat. Fantastic meal and great service! 🙌“