El Grillito – Mexican
The air at El Grillito is thick with the intoxicating aroma of charred meats and toasted corn, drawing guests into a vibrant space where the rhythmic sizzle of the flat-top grill sets a lively tempo. Hand-pressed tortillas become warm vessels for everything from succulent, slow-cooked carnitas and smoky al pastor to the zesty brightness of lime-kissed grilled shrimp. It is a soulful neighborhood retreat that celebrates the art of the taco, offering a sensory journey through bold spices, fresh garnishes, and the comforting warmth of authentic street-side flavors.
20, Cooper Square +17186192253 https://www.elgrillito.nyc/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, tlc, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 4:00 AM
Menu
Tacos
- Veggie Taco - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Taco - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco - $5.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Taco - $5.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Taco - $5.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Taco - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campechano Taco - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Taco - $5.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Fish Taco - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp Taco - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Combo - $19: 3 Tacos Birria and Consome Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas
- Cheese Quesadilla - $12.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Quesadilla - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Quesadilla - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Quesadilla - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada Quesadilla - $14.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Quesadilla - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Birria - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Quesadilla - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Fish Quesadilla - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp Quesadilla - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Tortas
- Chicken Tinga Torta - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Torta - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Torta - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Torta - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada Torta - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campechano Torta - $15.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Torta - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Torta - $16.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Fish Torta - $13.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp Torta - $13.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Burrito Bowls
- Burrito Bowl (Veggie/Chicken/Carnitas/Enchilada/Chorizo) - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito Bowl (Carne Asada/Al Pastor/Fish/Shrimp) - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito Bowl (Campechano/Birria) - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Super Burritos
- Chicken Super Burrito - $15.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Super Burrito - $15.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Super Burrito - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada Super Burrito - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Super Burrito - $16.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Super Burrito - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campechano Super Burrito - $17.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burris - $19 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Super Burrito - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Fish Super Burrito - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp Super Burrito - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Tamales
- Tamal of the Day (Single) - $5 Dietary tags: Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamal of the Day (Three) - $13 Dietary tags: Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Street Corn - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esquites - $6: Corn in a cup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice and Beans - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole & Chips - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Churros with Caramel - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Mexican Coke - $4.5
- Assorted Mexican Sodas - $4
- Water - $2
Restaurants near El Grillito
- Taqueria Diana — Mexican
- Café Habana — Mexican
- Son del North — Mexican
- Empellón Al pastor — Mexican
- Los Tacos NYC — Mexican
- Yuca Bar & Restaurant — Mexican
- Dorado — Mexican
- Superbueno — Mexican
- Factory Tamal — Mexican
- Bar Verde — Mexican
- Maya Mezcal — Mexican
- Los Tacos No.1 — Mexican
