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.
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Find upscale places for tacos in NoLita. Top-rated tacos spots at the right price.
NoLita's Upscale Tacos Destinations
Experience the vibrant streets of NoLita through a refined lens with our collection of the neighborhood's most sophisticated Mexican dining rooms. These upscale destinations, including the celebrated Toloache, transform the humble taco into a gourmet centerpiece paired with artisanal cocktails and chic surroundings. It is the perfect guide for those seeking authentic flavors delivered with a touch of downtown elegance and modern flair.
23 restaurants in Best Upscale Tacos in NoLita | Top Upscale 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.
