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 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap places for tacos in New York City. Top-rated tacos spots at the right price.
New York City's Cheap Tacos Destinations
Exploring New York City’s vibrant street food scene doesn't have to break the bank, especially when you are on the hunt for the perfect affordable taco. This curated selection features everything from authentic Mexican mainstays like Los Tacos No.1 and El Mero Mero to unique American and Indian-inspired twists found at spots like Daily Press Ocean Hill. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at a neighborhood deli like El Buen Sabor Hondureño or sitting down for a casual meal at Dos Toros Restaurant, these local favorites offer incredible flavor at a budget-friendly price point.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Tacos in New York City | Top Cheap 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.
