Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Maya Mezcal, Los Tacos NYC and Los Tacos No.1, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 10 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap places for tacos in Union Square. Top-rated tacos spots at the right price.
Union Square's Cheap Tacos Destinations
Discover the vibrant street food scene of Union Square with this curated selection of the neighborhood's best affordable taco spots. While authentic Mexican flavors from destinations like Los Tacos No.1 and Dorado take center stage, you can also find unique fusion experiences and casual bites at local American lounges and Middle Eastern-inspired hangouts. This collection offers a diverse range of budget-friendly options perfect for a quick lunch or a late-night craving in one of the city's busiest hubs.
22 restaurants in Best Cheap Tacos in Union Square | Top Cheap Spots
- Maya Mezcal · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos NYC · rated 4.9/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Dorado · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Bar Verde · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Yuca Bar & Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Javelina · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Swift Hibernian Lounge · rated 4/5: American.
- The Red Lion · rated 4/5: American.
- Society Billiards + Bar · rated 4/5: American.
- La Contenta Oeste · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Toloache · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Taqueria Diana · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- The Broken Shaker · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Empellón Al pastor · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Gupshup: Indian.
- El Grillito: Mexican.
- Coppelia: Mexican.
- Candle: American.
- Javelina: Mexican.
- Dorado: 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.
