New York is a melting pot of cultures where Mexican food has found its home. The tacos, that simple dish but full of soul, have conquered the streets.
Mexican tacos are present in a city that never sleeps, the tacos are the perfect fuel: fast, tasty and full of soul. From the most hidden corners of Brooklyn to restaurants with Michelin stars, New York has become an unexpected paradise for lovers of authentic Mexican cuisine.
In this guide, you will discover the 10 places that have conquered demanding palates, from street classics. Prepare for a tour that celebrates the best of corn, marinade and sauces that bite just as it should be, from street stalls to gourmet experiences.
1. Tacos No. 1 (Chelsea Market and other premises)
If there is a name that resonates among New Yorkers, it is the tacos No. 1. with its carbon roasted meat, handmade tortillas and sauces that burn (in good sense), this place is a mandatory stop. Try the marinade or cactus taco for a complete experience. Located in *75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011 *
Web: https://www.lostacos1.com/
2. Taquería Ramirez (Greenpoint, Brooklyn)
Inspired by the steak tacos of Mexico City, this little store in Brooklyn offers fine cuts, blue corn tortillas and roasted onion. Your your taco is a delight that you cannot miss. Located in *94 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222 *
Web: https://taqueriaramirezbk.com/
3. House Enrique (Long Island City, Queens)
The only Mexican restaurant with star Michelin in NYC, if you are looking for a refined experience, Casa Enrique offers tacos of pibil and carnitas pig with a gourmet touch. His Havana Chilean sauce is legendary. Located in *5-48 49th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101 *
Web: https://casaenriquelic.com/
4. Tacos el Bronco (Sunset Park, Brooklyn)
Brooklyn’s most famous taco truck, this street position (now with a fixed premises) serves some of the most juicy and traditional NYC tacos. The tongue and head taco are unmissable for the most adventurous. Located in *4324 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220 *
Web: https://tacos-el-bronco.foodjoyy.com/
5. Sure (Gowanus, Brooklyn)
Tacos with fresh ingredients and Oaxacan techniques. A more modern place but with deep roots in Mexican cuisine. His barbecue and cheese tacos are a delight, and their mezcalery is the dessert cherry. Located in *284 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 *
Web: https://www.clarobk.com/
6. Birria-Londia (Jackson Heights, Queens & Williamsburg, Brooklyn)
The sanctuary of La Birria, if you love the tacos of Birria (beef or stewed goat), this position is mandatory. The taco immerses in the consomme and let yourself be carried away. Located in *2501 Grand Concourse Fordham, NY 10468 *
Web: https://birrialeandia.com/
7. Tulcingo del Valle (Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan)
Flavors of Puebla in full Manhattan, a classic hidden in Hell’s Kitchen, famous for its cecina tacos (salt and dry meat) and its tinga tacos. Located in *665 10th Ave, New York, NY 10036 *
Web: https://www.tulcingoreurant.com/
8. Oxomoco (Greenpoint, Brooklyn)
Tacos with a modern touch (and a Michelin Bib Gourmand). Here the fish and shrimp tacos are stars, with handmade tortillas and balanced flavors. Located in *128 GreenPoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222 *
Web: https://www.oxomoconyc.com/
9. Taco Mix (East Harlem)
The favorite of Mexicans in the neighborhood, a simple place but with the pastor who competes with the best in Mexico. Do not miss your roasted pineapple on the top. Located in *234 E 116th St, New York, NY 10029 *
Web: https://www.tacomix.com/
10. Empellón (East Village & Midtown)
Tacos of Mexican haute cuisine on NYC, if you are looking for something more sophisticated, the rib taco or that of Pato in Empellón are a unique experience. Located in *132 ST Marks PL, New York, NY 10009 *
Web: https://www.empellon.com/
New York can be far from Mexico, but its taco scene is as vibrant as that of any city south of the Rio Grande. Whether in a street truck or in a Michelin star restaurant, NYC tacos have a soul, tradition and a flavor that falls in love.. By: Nahuel Leto
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