50 Best Taco Restaurants in New York

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

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

“Really No. 1 tacos for me!

I had passed by Los Tacos No. 1 several times, but the line was always so long that I never stopped. This time, maybe because the weather wasn’t great, there was hardly any line, so I decided to give it a try.

And wow—it was so, so good! The tacos were absolutely delicious. Now I understand why there is always a line here.

Definitely No. 1 tacos for me!“

“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“

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

“Honestly, some of the best tacos I’ve ever had! 🌮🔥

I tried two tacos for $11. A little pricey for two tacos, but honestly, that’s pretty much Manhattan prices. And they were SO good! The ingredients tasted fresh, and the flavors were amazing.

It’s a small, cozy spot with 3 tables inside, but the atmosphere is really nice and the staff is super friendly.

Definitely a little gem! If you love tacos, you should give this place a try. I’ll definitely be back! 🤤“

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

“This was one of the stops on our food tour and honestly it was one of the best tacos I ever ate. Really outstanding with verde salsa on it, I devoured it before remembering to take a pic. It was one of my 2 favorite stops on the tour, would definitely return!“

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

“Just the best Mexican food In NYC“

“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 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.“

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

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

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“That New York Strip Taco, a collaboration with Peter Luger's Steak House, was phenomenal, and it pulled me into Santo Taco on my first visit right in the heart of that downtown stretch where Soho meets the LES. Service was quick and the whole room carried the easy energy of the neighborhood. I only came for the collab but I'm already set on going back for the regular menu. Highly recommend. 🌮“

“Very yummy tacos with great service. The tortillas are made fresh in house and the ingredients taste really fresh! The staff were really friendly and welcoming and the service was super quick. There's comfortable seating and you can put your own sauce on like salsa verde. Generous serving sizes as well. Highly recommend eating here if you're in the area! They have horchata as well which was the perfect amount of sweet and helped calm down the spice from the tacos.“

“The place is amazing - good ambience, good seats, nice location. The prices are also ~reasonable. They have some vegan or vegetarian options and have spicy sauces, too. The food lacked any kick or wow factor - maybe some more salt or spice or lime would have helped.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“Walked to get a bagel when i read breakfast burritos near their door. Already made held in foil. Wasnt soggy and was rolled in such a way you can eat at office without too much a mess....edit oct 2026: with the breakfast burrito jumping to $7. And recently less beef inside, the breakfast burrito is a maybe.“

“TAQ is an amazing spot to either get a light bite or a full dinner. Mikayla is such a caring server, and Cole is an absolute wizard behind the bar. Both make the environment so warm and inviting. It’s one of my favorite spots in the area to go to! Can’t recommend this spot enough.“

“Went in the late afternoon for a little snack and ordered the tripe and lengua tacos. Was blown away by the lengua that I ordered another two to go. Typically the beef tongue I've had have always been diced but they serve it in a big chunky piece here and its texture is luscious. Fresh ingredients and solid corn tortillas.

Very efficient, kind service as they brought out the food to me at the table during off-peak hours.

They are a little pricey but felt like a special treat I was happy to pay for.“

“Beautiful interior and attentive service, but the loud music and packed, tight space made conversation nearly impossible. The food was delicious and well-prepared. For dessert, I tried churros for the first time; they were good, but not something I would order again. The menu felt somewhat limited.
Overall, the food was delicious, and the service was attentive, but the noise level was overwhelming.“

“3 words — Short. Rib. Confit. Get it now. My only complaint is that I cannot get it delivered to me in Cincinnati...“

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

“Listen, i like to call myself a taco enthusiast, spokesperson, aficionado, etc. My go to spot has always been Los tacos no 1 and for a long time. But boy did this place catch me and my wife by surprise as we were rolling through Bleeker street.

That trompo taco is something serious, so much so that i went back in there after ordering and devouring 3 tacos to get 5 more for lunch tomorrow. Seasoned to perfection, sauce was amazing, absolutely delicious, filling but really really good. Like i hate when steak or just tacos overall aren't seasoned. Naa this taco is really like that. My wife got the shrimp tacos and felt the same exact way as myself, they use some really big plump looking shrimp too not some little skimpy shrimp.

Got to try the chicken taco as well because why not and listen, absolutely flavor bomb. Super delicious, i mean you can't go wrong with chicken thighs IYKYK.

The chips i feel like most taco places don't put much effort in. Like they make the chips but they aren't loved or seasoned. I love the blue corn chips, they are seasoned bountifully and it went really well with the guacamole which deserves its own ted talk. Seasoned, topped with maybe some red salsa or chili whatever it is i need more of it in my life. Perfection.

They had this kiwi agua Fresca and listen. I always thought some other places had great green juices or whatever you want to call it (Panera, cava) this place takes the spot. That kiwi juice is a game changer, I'd get a gallon to have in my fridge just to refresh my self at home.

Highly highly recommend this taco spot, my new taco spot. The price is well worth it because you can smell, taste and see the quality of every ingredient they use.“

“I take a bus into Manhattan several days a week for work, and get off at the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

When I have time, and if there is a short line, I stop here in the morning for a Bacon-Egg&Cheese sandwich.

It's always great, and they serve real bacon, not turkey-bacon or some other substitute. It's a nice place, and it's actually making me look forward to going in to Manhattan tomorrow a bit early, just to get a nice breakfast! Thank you Jefe!“

“I have been following tacos 1986 on Instagram (joy tostada) and have been wanting to try his tacos. we planned a family vacations to California to try their tacos and they did not disappoint. Tacos were DELICIOUS!! and the staff was very friendly. We even came in more than once to eat. Highly recommend it.“

“Excelente comida mexicana la mas rico que e comido de todo Brooklyn“

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

“Los mejores tacos que he comido en mi vida!“

“I just love that place every is kind The food is lean Fresh veggies 🍅 And those margaritas with watermelon and hibiscus I feel in heaven Kudos“

“Asked for a torta with enchilada pork at 8:30 am. They quickly and efficiently accommodated a request they likely don’t get at that hour. The torta was absolutely excellent and I’ve had a hundred or more after overtime a decade in so cal and Mexico. They do it right. Will be back.“

“We got the carne asada tacos along with some chips and guac and it’s some of the best tacos we’ve had here in the city! (Wasn’t able to get a picture of the food cus we finished it so quickly) 10/10 would recommend coming from a Mexican :)“

“This food truck is the best spot for late night cravings. I believe that this food truck is only open for a certain amount of hours at night and days throughout the week. You’ll most likely catch them on the weekends. The food is good and the price is decent. No complaints!“

“I was looking for places in the area of the museum we wanted to visit and this taco truck came up. It's more of a taco stand. I expected meat sitting in a warming tray but we waited maybe 7 minutes while things were cut up and cooked. Great taste, didn't make me want to add anything. I'd definitely go again if anywhere near by. Tacos were $4 each. Wish I'd taken photos but they were gone too quick.“

“Wonderful burritos!! Try the steak (carne asada) burritos. They're the best. I do have to say I do wonder if maybe adding different toppings like corn salsa like in other major chain restaurants. I think it would be a game changer for customers that like it. But overall a 0/10.“

“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.“

“THE BEST TACOS in Washington Heights. If you love real Mexican style tacos please come here. No regrets. And they're very generous with the portions. These guys are the real deal. Very kind people. Hope they expand to a bigger business.“

“I want to give a huge shoutout to Tacos 🌮 Times Square for donating and providing for me with 30 individually wrapped burritos for some of our Krucial staffing Jacobi night shift nurses!!!! We were beyond happy to have the yummy dinner!! If you are ever in NYC check them out, amazing food and even better people!! ❤️“

“Hosted a happy hour business event here recently. Everything was perfect. Tacalle is a great space- an outdoor venue that's unique in midtown Manhattan. It's beautifully, but simply, decorated and was the perfect atmosphere for my event. The food is excellent and the staff was all great. Highly recommend Tacalle for a business event, but have also had their tacos for lunch, and it's a great lunch space as well.“

“nice local mexican place with decent prices. i’ve only ever ordered their burritos but they’re a good size and the fillings are good. some are a bit oily but the flavor is on point so i don’t mind. the wait can be long for busy periods (like lunchtime) but overall a good place to go to for a burrito instead of chains like chipotle.“