Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Maya Mezcal, Los Tacos No.1 and Café Habana, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 14 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap places for tacos in Washington Square. Top-rated tacos spots at the right price.
Washington Square's Cheap Tacos Destinations
Exploring the vibrant streets around Washington Square reveals an impressive array of budget-friendly taco spots perfect for a quick bite or a casual gathering. This collection highlights the neighborhood's diverse culinary landscape, ranging from the traditional Mexican flavors at Los Tacos No.1 and Taqueria Diana to the unique Indian fusion found at Taco Mahal. Whether you are grabbing a meal at Swift Hibernian Lounge or stopping by San Loco, these local favorites offer satisfying and affordable experiences for every diner.
28 restaurants in Best Cheap Tacos in Washington Square | Top Cheap Spots
- Maya Mezcal · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Café Habana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Dorado · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Bar Verde · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Taco Mahal · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- lupe's East L.A. Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Javelina · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- San Loco · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Empellon Taqueria · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Swift Hibernian Lounge · rated 4/5: American.
- The Red Lion · rated 4/5: American.
- Superbueno · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- 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.
- Los Tacos Hermanos · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Papatzu Mexican Restaurant: Mexican.
- Gupshup: Indian.
- El Grillito: Mexican.
- Son del North: Mexican.
- Coppelia: Mexican.
- San Loco: Mexican.
- Javelina: Mexican.
- Son del North: 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.
