Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Maya Mezcal, Daily Press Ocean Hill and Chela, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale places for tacos in Brooklyn. Top-rated tacos spots at the right price.
Brooklyn's Upscale Tacos Destinations
Brooklyn’s dining scene reimagines traditional Mexican street food through this curated selection of upscale taco destinations. From the artisanal, wood-fired techniques at Claro to the creative and refined offerings at Empellon Taqueria and Toloache, these restaurants elevate the humble tortilla into a sophisticated culinary experience. This collection invites you to explore the borough’s most elegant interpretations of Mexican flavors, perfect for those seeking a polished atmosphere alongside world-class cuisine.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Tacos in Brooklyn | Top Upscale Spots
- 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.
- Los Tacos NYC · 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.
- Tacolmos · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Miatzil · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Café Habana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- La Contenta · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Sobre Masa · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- El Zason · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Claro · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Dorado · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Bar Verde · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Bandito · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Yuca Bar & Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Taco Mahal · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- Calexico · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Dos Toros Taqueria · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos Mcondo · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Gueros · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Doña Zita · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Limosneros · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Taqueria Sofia · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Miti Miti · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Calexico · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- lupe's East L.A. Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: 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.
