Best Tacos Al Pastor in East Village — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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by overall quality

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Rank 1.
Jo's Taco
taco · tacos · New York
tight taco execution at a price that doesn't insult your intelligence. small sample but the 4.9 rating isn't lying.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 20:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(300)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningstill building a rep, so go soon before word fully gets out.
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Rank 2.
Talkin' Tacos West Village
taco · tacos · New York
consistent taco game across multiple platforms (4.9 google, 4.8 tripadvisor). west village location means you can actually find it.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
15 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 02:00G4.9T4.8YMSStill tasting
Google4.9(1.5k)Tripadvisor4.8(2.5k)2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Birria-Landia NYC
taco · tacos · E Houston St
birria tacos done right at a single-digit price point. yelp and tripadvisor both back up the google rating.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
9 min · $ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 01:00G4.8T5.0Y4.6MS
Google4.8(364)Yelp4.6(19)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow sample size, but the consistency across platforms suggests it's legit.
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Rank 4.
LOS TACOS No.1
taco · tacos · New York
los tacos no.1 has the pedigree and the execution. solid 4.8 across the board.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 23:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(3.3k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
El Asadero Mexican Grill Secaucus
mexican · Secaucus
secaucus isn't sexy but el asadero delivers legit mexican grill at fair prices. 4.8 rating earned.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
13 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 00:30G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(2.5k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Taqueria by El Prieto NYC
taco · tacos · New York
el prieto's taqueria keeps it simple and nails it. 4.8 google rating on solid volume.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 01:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(1.4k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Carnitas Ramirez
mexican · New York
JBF · Best Chef: New York '26NYT 100Eater 38Infatuation
carnitas ramirez has the press (nyt, eater, infatuation, james beard) but more importantly the 4.8 rating proves it's not hype. carnitas done right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
11 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(476)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Amor Loco
mexican · New York
amor loco's 4.7 rating suggests solid mexican cooking without the noise.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 00:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(5.5k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Taqueria Emilio 4
mexican · New York
perfect 5.0 on google is rare. taqueria emilio 4 is doing something right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 23:00G5.0TYMSStill tasting
Google5.0(41)1/ 3 sources
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningbarely any reviews, so this could be a fluke or a sleeper. either way, worth testing.
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Rank 10.
Santo Taco
mexican · New York
santo taco hits 4.7 on a small but solid base. clean execution on mexican.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
9 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(219)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow sample size means the rating could shift, but early signal is good.
Website Google Directions Card

Best Tacos Al Pastor in East Village — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Jo's Taco
taco · tacos · New York
tight taco execution at a price that doesn't insult your intelligence. small sample but the 4.9 rating isn't lying.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 20:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(300)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningstill building a rep, so go soon before word fully gets out.
Call Website Google Directions Card
Rank 2.
Talkin' Tacos West Village
taco · tacos · New York
consistent taco game across multiple platforms (4.9 google, 4.8 tripadvisor). west village location means you can actually find it.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
15 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 02:00G4.9T4.8YMSStill tasting
Google4.9(1.5k)Tripadvisor4.8(2.5k)2/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Directions Card
Rank 3.
Birria-Landia NYC
taco · tacos · E Houston St
birria tacos done right at a single-digit price point. yelp and tripadvisor both back up the google rating.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
9 min · $ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 01:00G4.8T5.0Y4.6MS
Google4.8(364)Yelp4.6(19)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow sample size, but the consistency across platforms suggests it's legit.
Website Google Yelp Directions Instagram Facebook Twitter Card
Rank 4.
LOS TACOS No.1
taco · tacos · New York
los tacos no.1 has the pedigree and the execution. solid 4.8 across the board.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 23:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(3.3k)1/ 3 sources
Website Google Directions Card
Rank 5.
El Asadero Mexican Grill Secaucus
mexican · Secaucus
secaucus isn't sexy but el asadero delivers legit mexican grill at fair prices. 4.8 rating earned.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
13 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 00:30G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(2.5k)1/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Directions Card
Rank 6.
Taqueria by El Prieto NYC
taco · tacos · New York
el prieto's taqueria keeps it simple and nails it. 4.8 google rating on solid volume.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 01:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(1.4k)1/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Directions Card
Rank 7.
Carnitas Ramirez
mexican · New York
JBF · Best Chef: New York '26NYT 100Eater 38Infatuation
carnitas ramirez has the press (nyt, eater, infatuation, james beard) but more importantly the 4.8 rating proves it's not hype. carnitas done right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
11 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(476)1/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Directions Card
Rank 8.
Amor Loco
mexican · New York
amor loco's 4.7 rating suggests solid mexican cooking without the noise.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 00:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(5.5k)1/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Directions Card
Rank 9.
Taqueria Emilio 4
mexican · New York
perfect 5.0 on google is rare. taqueria emilio 4 is doing something right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 23:00G5.0TYMSStill tasting
Google5.0(41)1/ 3 sources
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningbarely any reviews, so this could be a fluke or a sleeper. either way, worth testing.
Call Google Directions Card
Rank 10.
Santo Taco
mexican · New York
santo taco hits 4.7 on a small but solid base. clean execution on mexican.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
9 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(219)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow sample size means the rating could shift, but early signal is good.
Website Google Directions Card

Best Tacos Al Pastor in East Village — Harry's ten

Jo's Taco

Talkin' Tacos West Village

Birria-Landia NYC

LOS TACOS No.1

El Asadero Mexican Grill Secaucus

Taqueria by El Prieto NYC

Carnitas Ramirez

Amor Loco

Taqueria Emilio 4

Santo Taco

Best Tacos Al Pastor in East Village — Harry's ten

Jo's Taco

Talkin' Tacos West Village

Birria-Landia NYC

LOS TACOS No.1

El Asadero Mexican Grill Secaucus

Taqueria by El Prieto NYC

Carnitas Ramirez

Amor Loco

Taqueria Emilio 4

Santo Taco