Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bar Mexicana, Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina and La Esquina, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 10 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable places for tacos in Times Square. Top-rated tacos spots at the right price.
Times Square's Affordable Tacos Destinations
Discover the best affordable tacos and casual bites tucked away in the vibrant heart of Times Square. This collection highlights a diverse range of Mexican and American flavors, featuring everything from the authentic street food at Adobo Mexican Grill to the classic pub atmosphere of The Campbell Bar. Whether you are grabbing a quick lunch or settling in for a festive dinner at Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina, these accessible spots prove you can enjoy a great meal without the midtown price tag.
11 restaurants in Best Affordable Tacos in Times Square | Top Affordable Spots
- Bar Mexicana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- La Esquina · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- As is NYC · rated 4/5: American.
- Jack Doyle's · rated 4/5: American.
- Mas Tacos · rated 3.7/5: Mexican.
- Maggie's Place · rated 3/5: American.
- The Campbell Bar · rated 3/5: American.
- The Skylark · rated 3/5: American.
- Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina: Mexican.
- Adobo Mexican Grill: 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.
