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 Washington Square. Top-rated tacos spots at the right price.
Washington Square's Upscale Tacos Destinations
Discover a refined side of Mexican cuisine with this curated selection of upscale taco destinations surrounding Washington Square. These elegant eateries, including favorites like Empellon Taqueria and Toloache, elevate traditional flavors through artisanal ingredients and sophisticated presentations. Whether you are planning a stylish date night or a celebratory dinner, these spots offer a vibrant atmosphere perfect for savoring gourmet plates in the heart of the neighborhood.
28 restaurants in Best Upscale Tacos in Washington Square | 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.
- Dorado · rated 4.5/5: 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.
- Javelina · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- San Loco · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Empellon Taqueria · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Swift Hibernian Lounge · rated 4/5: American.
- The Red Lion · rated 4/5: American.
- Superbueno · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Society Billiards + Bar · rated 4/5: American.
- La Contenta Oeste · 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.
- Gupshup: Indian.
- El Grillito: Mexican.
- Son del North: Mexican.
- Coppelia: Mexican.
- San Loco: Mexican.
- Javelina: Mexican.
- Son del North: Mexican.
- Dorado: 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.
