From a tiny East Village carnitas counter to a Michelin-recognized Bed-Stuy kitchen, New York's taco scene spans every borough and price point. These spots lead with the tortilla. Six places worth a detour.
Bed-Stuy + Clinton Hill · 323 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
A projector lights up the back patio on game days, the mezcal selection goes deeper than it needs to, and the brisket taco with pickled onions keeps regulars coming back. One of Franklin Avenue's easiest places to settl…
Williamsburg · 594 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
A colorful cantina built around the flavors of Mexico City's mercados, with proper mole, market-style tacos, and guacamole made to order alongside frozen and on-the-rocks margaritas and a deep michelada lineup. Weekend …
East Village · 210 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009, USA
Slow-cooked pork in every form (gorditas, carnitas tacos, the Surdita stuffed with every cut at once) from a shop that treats the whole pig as its singular focus. Open Wednesday through Sunday only, so the line forms ea…
Upper Manhattan · 209 E 117th St, New York, NY 10035, USA
A Mexican tapas spot modeled on the dimly lit cantinas tucked into Mexico City alleyways, where the kitchen veers into unexpected territory: escargots in pasilla sauce, beef brain flautas dusted with tobiko, grilled sha…
Park Slope · 434 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
Mexico City-caliber Mexican, where the guacamole is made table-side and the smell of masa and slow-cooked sauces do most of the talking. The move is to settle in with one of the many margarita varieties then lean into t…
Bed-Stuy + Clinton Hill · 736 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
Michelin Bib Gourmand Mexican where the smoked trout guacamole rewires what you thought guac could be. Talavera tile walls, tin ceilings, tufted banquettes, and a brunch crowd that shows up daily starting at 11 and stay…