Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bar Mexicana, Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina and La Esquina, 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 Times Square. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional tacos.
Times Square's Premier Tacos Destinations
Discover the most flavorful tacos in the heart of Times Square, where a mix of authentic Mexican cantinas and classic American bars offer something for every palate. You can dive into traditional plates at spots like Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina and Bar Mexicana, or enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere with savory bites at Maggie’s Place and The Campbell Bar. This curated selection brings together the best of Midtown’s dining scene, ensuring a memorable meal whether you are seeking a quick street-style taco or a sophisticated cocktail lounge experience.
11 restaurants in Best Tacos in Times Square | Top Spots
- Bar Mexicana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- La Esquina · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- As is NYC · rated 4/5: American.
- Jack Doyle's · rated 4/5: American.
- Mas Tacos · rated 3.7/5: Mexican.
- Maggie's Place · rated 3/5: American.
- The Campbell Bar · rated 3/5: American.
- The Skylark · rated 3/5: American.
- Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina: Mexican.
- Adobo Mexican Grill: 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.
