The Best Tacos in NYC
Los Tacos No. 1 is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

1. Los Tacos No. 1

9.2
75 9th Ave, New York City, NY
Taco-Restaurant · Chelsea · 506 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: There’s no seating at this Chelsea Market taco stand, so make sure you have something to grab onto when the carne asada makes you weak in the knees. Mehr erfahren.

Taco Mix is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

2. Taco Mix

8.5
234 E 116th St (btwn 2nd and 3rd Ave.), New York City, NY
Taco-Restaurant · East Harlem · 73 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: No time for a trip to Mexico? Take a field trip to East Harlem instead. The mouthwatering tacos al pastor are the real deal, people. Mehr erfahren.

Cascabel Taqueria is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

3. Cascabel Taqueria

1556 2nd Ave (btwn E 80th & E 81st St), New York City, NY
Mexikanisches Restaurant · Yorkville · 219 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: When it comes to Mexican street food, David Chiong and Elizabeth Gaudreau don’t mess around. Congratulations: This is your new Taco Tuesday spot. Mehr erfahren.

Otto's Tacos is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

4. Otto's Tacos

141 2nd Ave (at E 9th St), New York City, NY
Mexikanisches Restaurant · East Village · 170 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: These L.A.-inspired tacos keep it simple, with only five choices on the menu. We’ll have a shrimp with serrano crema, por favor. Mehr erfahren.

Tortilleria Nixtamal is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

5. Tortilleria Nixtamal

104-05 47th Ave, Corona, NY
Taco-Restaurant · 147 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: Homemade corn tortillas? Check. Incredible al pastor? Check. Mexican iced coffee that puts Starbucks to shame? Check. Mehr erfahren.

Taqueria Tehuitzingo is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

6. Taqueria Tehuitzingo

578 9th Ave (btwn 42nd St & 41st St), New York City, NY
Taco-Restaurant · Garment District · 31 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: Finally, an amazing taco joint in the Port Authority food desert. Best post-traveling meal ever. Mehr erfahren.

El Atoradero Brooklyn is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

7. El Atoradero Brooklyn

708 Washington Ave (btw St Marks & Prospect Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Taco-Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 40 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: There are a million choices, so we’re here to help you out: Try the carnitas tacos. Mehr erfahren.

Ricos Tacos is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

8. Ricos Tacos

7.2
505 51st St (at 5th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Mexikanisches Restaurant · Sunset Park · 37 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: Stop by this unassuming storefront in Sunset Park, order the steak tacos and have your mind blown. Mehr erfahren.

Tacoway Beach is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

9. Tacoway Beach

9.0
302 Beach 87th St, Queens, NY
Taco-Restaurant · Hammels · 45 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: The shop known as Rockaway Taco has now relocated and changed its name--but don’t worry, guys, the fish tacos are still completely out of control. Mehr erfahren.

Tres Carnes is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

10. Tres Carnes

688 Avenue of the Americas (at W 22nd St), New York City, NY
Mexikanisches Restaurant · Flatiron District · 147 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: The name means “you have to order three,” right? We’ll take the smoked pork, smoked brisket and smoked chicken, please. Mehr erfahren.

Taqueria Diana is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

11. Taqueria Diana

7.4
129 2nd Ave (btwn 7th St & St Marks Pl), New York City, NY
Taco-Restaurant · East Village · 139 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: This spot isn’t the fanciest, but the tasty tacos--especially the carne asada--definitely speak for themselves. Mehr erfahren.

Rosie's is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

12. Rosie's

8.4
29 E 2nd St (at 2nd Ave), New York City, NY
Mexikanisches Restaurant · East Village · 129 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: Summer assignment: Order a few suadero tacos (braised brisket with tomatillo-chipotle salsa) and eat them in the gorgeous open-air restaurant. Mehr erfahren.

Empellón Taqueria is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

13. Empellón Taqueria

8.0
230 W 4th St (at W 10th St), New York City, NY
Taco-Restaurant · West Village · 230 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: Sure, chef Alex Stupak hasn’t had decades of taco-making experience, but we think he’s doing a pretty amazing job with the skirt steak tacos. Mehr erfahren.

Taqueria Coatzingo is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

14. Taqueria Coatzingo

8.3
7605 Roosevelt Ave (btwn 76th & 77th St.), Jackson Heights, NY
Mexikanisches Restaurant · Jackson Heights · 61 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: Venture to Jackson Heights for these beauties topped with delicious guac. Mehr erfahren.

Café Habana is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

15. Café Habana

8.8
17 Prince St (at Elizabeth St), New York City, NY
Kubanisches Restaurant · NoLita · 625 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: These amazing chicken tacos are great on their own, but they’re even better with a side of corn smothered in cojita cheese. Mehr erfahren.

Tacos Morelos is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

16. Tacos Morelos

25 Ave A (at E 2nd St), New York City, NY
Imbisswagen · Gramercy Park · 52 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: Ready for the juiciest al pastor (pork marinated with chiles and pineapple) you’ve ever eaten? You might want to sit down for this one. Mehr erfahren.

Amaranto is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

17. Amaranto

8.6
887 Hart St (Irving Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Mexikanisches Restaurant · Bushwick · 27 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: This sit-down joint (also in Bushwick) has more than just tacos on the menu, but we’re dreaming about the steak tacos with onions, mushrooms, watercress and chile de arbol sauce. Mehr erfahren.

Tortilleria Mexicana Los Hermanos is one of The Best Tacos in NYC.

18. Tortilleria Mexicana Los Hermanos

8.1
271 Starr St (btwn Wyckoff & St Nicholas Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Taco-Restaurant · Bushwick · 206 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: This no-frills Bushwick shop is one part taqueria, one part tortilla factory--yep, you can actually see the corn tortillas being made before your eyes while munching on one. Mehr erfahren.