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-rated dining experiences
Find the best places for tacos in NoLita. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional tacos.
NoLita's Premier Tacos Destinations
NoLita’s charming streets are home to an eclectic array of taco destinations that range from traditional Mexican mainstays to inventive global fusion. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's culinary diversity, featuring authentic street-style favorites from Los Tacos No.1 alongside unique Indian-inspired creations at Taco Mahal and American-influenced bites at Swift Hibernian Lounge. Whether you are looking for a casual counter-service meal or a lively sit-down dinner at spots like Maya Mezcal and Café Habana, these twenty-three restaurants offer a flavor for every palate. Explore the best of this downtown Manhattan enclave where Mexican, American, and international influences converge to define the local taco scene.
23 restaurants in Best Tacos in NoLita | Top Spots
- Maya Mezcal · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Café Habana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- La Contenta · rated 4.6/5: 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.
- San Loco · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Swift Hibernian Lounge · rated 4/5: American.
- The Red Lion · rated 4/5: American.
- Superbueno · 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.
- El Grillito: Mexican.
- Son del North: Mexican.
- La Caverna: Italian.
- San Loco: Mexican.
- Essex Taqueria: Mexican.
- La Contenta: Mexican.
- Son del North: 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.
