Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bar Mexicana, Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina and Flying Cock, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Find the best places for tacos in Herald Square. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional tacos.
Herald Square's Premier Tacos Destinations
Discover the vibrant flavors of Herald Square through this curated selection of the neighborhood's most enticing taco destinations. While traditional Mexican staples like Bar Mexicana and Al Horno anchor the list, you will also find creative, globally-inspired takes on the handheld classic from American and Middle Eastern spots like The Skylark and Pita & Beyond. From the classic preparations at Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina to the unique offerings at Jack Doyle's and Bella Union, there is a perfect plate for every palate in this bustling Midtown hub.
14 restaurants in Best Tacos in Herald Square | Top Spots
- Bar Mexicana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Flying Cock · rated 4/5: American.
- Ted's Corner Tavern · rated 4/5: American.
- Jack Doyle's · rated 4/5: American.
- Pita & Beyond · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Bella Union · rated 4/5: American.
- Al Horno · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Mas Tacos · rated 3.7/5: Mexican.
- The Campbell Bar · rated 3/5: American.
- The Skylark · rated 3/5: American.
- Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina: Mexican.
- Adobo Mexican Grill: Mexican.
- Candle: American.
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.
