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.
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Find cheap places for tacos in Midtown. Top-rated tacos spots at the right price.
Midtown's Cheap Tacos Destinations
Midtown offers a surprising wealth of affordable taco spots that are perfect for a quick lunch or a casual post-work bite. This curated selection features authentic Mexican flavors at destinations like Bar Mexicana, Al Horno, and Mas Tacos. You can also find satisfying taco-inspired dishes and pub favorites at local American staples such as Ted's Corner Tavern and Jack Doyle's. Whether you are craving traditional street-style fillings or a relaxed tavern atmosphere, these budget-friendly options prove you don't have to spend a fortune to eat well in the heart of the city.
14 restaurants in Best Cheap Tacos in Midtown | Top Cheap 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.
- Flying Cock · rated 4/5: American.
- Ted's Corner Tavern · rated 4/5: American.
- As is NYC · rated 4/5: American.
- Jack Doyle's · rated 4/5: American.
- Al Horno · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- 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.
