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-rated dining experiences
Find the best places for tacos in New York City. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional tacos.
New York City's Premier Tacos Destinations
New York City’s taco scene is a vibrant tapestry of flavors, offering everything from traditional street-style classics to innovative fusion creations. This curated selection highlights the best Mexican and American-influenced spots across the five boroughs, featuring beloved destinations like Los Tacos NYC and El Mero Mero. Whether you are looking for the smoky depth of Maya Mezcal or a casual bite at Daily Press Ocean Hill, these restaurants represent the pinnacle of the city's handheld culinary offerings. Explore a diverse range of eateries including Chela and El Rey de Pescado to find your next favorite tortilla-wrapped treasure in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Tacos in New York City | Top 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.
