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.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

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

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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! 🙌“

“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.“

“The food is amazing here. The margaritas are sooo good! And I could go on about the staff for days. Everyone is super kind and willing to answer questions. Props to everyone for making it all a smooth experience!! And shout out to Miguel for going above and beyond, appreciate you!!“

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

“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.“

“The food was exquisite, I ordered pechuga a la parrilla with tostones and it was so great I finished it all and I usually only eat half or less of my food at any restaurant. I loved it, the place could use a bit more better music but it was good. Lol I would come back ♥️“

“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.“

“That chicken mole burrito bowl hit DIFFERENT!!! It's Eduardos mom's recipe so you KNOWWWWW all the flavors were hitting! I rate it 9/10 to be honest and if im ever in the neighborhood I wouldn't mind coming back. This is my first experience and first order. I was scared at first because I dont like chicken mole but this one was legit“

“Food was amazing, made in a timely manner, excellent customer service. Gentlemen were super polite. Had the bacon egg and cheese & chile relleno, perfect temperature & authentic taste. Thank you and will be coming again!😮‍💨⭐️✨“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Delivery order for 10 people. Not easy. My expectations were low - but the order was right! Hard to identify when you didn't choose the item, so writing on the cover what it is would be welcomed. Other than that it was excellent! We will be ordering again.“

“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“

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

“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!“

“Margaritas are gas and a great deal during happy hour. But oh my god... the barbacoa tacos are the best item on the menu. El Coco is in my top three taco places in NYC. The green sauce is fire. The lighting in here is cute too and I always love the vibe with the upbeat music that's always playing“

“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.“

“Always friendly courteous service. Fresh and juicy food. They even bring it out to the car to my husband as he is disabled. We try to go every weekend as we don't live close by.. Asked them to open up a spot in the Bronx.Hope they do.....?“