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.
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Find upscale places for tacos in New York City. Top-rated tacos spots at the right price.
New York City's Upscale Tacos Destinations
New York City’s dining scene elevates the humble taco to a gourmet art form, offering sophisticated settings that pair traditional flavors with modern flair. From the wood-fired mastery at Claro and the inventive plates at Empellon Taqueria to the unique fusions found at Sophistian Mexican Pizzeria, these destinations redefine Mexican cuisine for the discerning palate. Whether you are seeking the vibrant atmosphere of Toloache or the sweeping views and American-influenced bites at The Skylark, this collection showcases the city's most refined takes on handheld favorites.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Tacos in New York City | Top Upscale 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.
