Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Burritos y Mas, El Mero Mero and Maya Mezcal, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 30 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable places for tacos in New York City. Top-rated tacos spots at the right price.
New York City's Affordable Tacos Destinations
Discover the vibrant world of affordable tacos across New York City, where authentic Mexican traditions meet creative American influences. This curated selection features everything from the classic street-style offerings at El Rey de Pescado and Los Tacos NYC to the contemporary neighborhood vibes of Chela and Dear Mama. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite on the go or settling in for a casual feast, these spots prove that you do not have to spend a fortune to enjoy the best flavors the city has to offer.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Tacos in New York City | Top Affordable Spots
- Burritos y Mas · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Mero Mero · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Maya Mezcal · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Daily Press Ocean Hill · rated 5/5: American.
- Chela · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Zason · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Dear Mama · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Mayahuel · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Gringo's · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos NYC · rated 4.9/5: Mexican.
- Casa Maya · rated 4.9/5: Mexican.
- El Rey de Pescado · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Tacos del Barrio · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- El Buen Sabor Hondureño Deli Restaurant · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- The Calaveras · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Tacolmos · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Miatzil · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Sophistian Mexican Pizzeria · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Café Habana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- La Contenta · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Dos Toros Restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Mayahuel · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- El Mero Mero · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Chano's Cantina · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Sobre Masa · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- El Zason · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- El Don Taqueria · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Bar Mexicana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
