Best Tacos in Nyc — 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
solid tacos at fair prices with near-perfect ratings 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
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.9TY4.8MS
Google4.9(301)Yelp4.8(53)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so don't bet the farm yet.
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Rank 2.
Birria-Landia NYC
taco · tacos · E Houston St
birria done right and cheap—tripadvisor loves it, which is rare.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
3 min · $ · ClosedToday · 16:00 — 00:00G4.8T5.0Y4.6MS
Google4.8(364)Yelp4.6(19)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow-sample-size flag, but the consensus is strong.
Website Google Yelp Directions Instagram · 97K Facebook Twitter Card
Rank 3.
El Gallo Taqueria
taco · tacos · Brooklyn
consistent execution across platforms, no surprises, just good tacos.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 00:00G4.9T4.7Y4.5MS
Google4.9(1.3k)Yelp4.5(83)Tripadvisor4.7(3)
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Rank 4.
LOS TACOS No.1
taco · tacos · New York
cheap, reliable, and the ratings don't lie—this is the play if you want no fuss.
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
6 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.7T4.7Y4.6MS
Google4.7(5.4k)Yelp4.6(4.1k)Tripadvisor4.7(934)
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Rank 5.
Taco Vida
taco · tacos · New York
perfect scores on yelp and google—if the sample holds, this is the real deal.
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 · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G5.0TY5.0MS
Google5.0(190)Yelp5.0(10)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningtiny sample size, so verify before making it your regular.
Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 136 Card
Rank 6.
Los Mariscos
mexican · taco · New York
seafood-forward mexican at dollar-store prices with solid cross-platform backing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
6 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.7TY4.6MS
Google4.7(3.1k)Yelp4.6(913)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Taqueria by El Prieto NYC
taco · tacos · New York
steady performer with decent ratings and a smart-spend badge.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 01:00G4.8TY4.5MS
Google4.8(1.5k)Yelp4.5(114)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Taquería el Chato
taco · tacos · New York
Bib Gourmand
michelin-flagged and 4.9 on google—this one has legit pedigree.
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 · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.9TY4.3MS
Google4.9(191)Yelp4.3(29)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
The Little Taco House
taco · tacos · New York
cheap, consistent, and tripadvisor agrees—no-brainer for budget tacos.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
4 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.7Y4.4MS
Google4.6(348)Yelp4.4(104)Tripadvisor4.7(933)
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Rank 10.
5ive Spice Tacos & Banh Mi
vietnamese · taco · New York
casualcozyneighborhood
vietnamese-taco fusion with generous portions and reliable neighborhood vibes.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
Hype radar · moderate
17 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.6T4.3Y4.6MS
Google4.6(975)Yelp4.6(966)Tripadvisor4.3(15)
Warningmoderate hype risk means it could be riding a wave—hit it before the trend dies.
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

El jalapeño$$
1 point shy of the top ten — review volume is still too thin to be sure
82
Carnitas Ramirez$$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
88
El Mexicano Restaurante & Cafe Inc. 5$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
87
El Lugar Cantina$$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
87
Habanero Pibil$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
86

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Tacos in Nyc — 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
solid tacos at fair prices with near-perfect ratings 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
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.9TY4.8MS
Google4.9(301)Yelp4.8(53)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so don't bet the farm yet.
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card
Rank 2.
Birria-Landia NYC
taco · tacos · E Houston St
birria done right and cheap—tripadvisor loves it, which is rare.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
3 min · $ · ClosedToday · 16:00 — 00:00G4.8T5.0Y4.6MS
Google4.8(364)Yelp4.6(19)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow-sample-size flag, but the consensus is strong.
Website Google Yelp Directions Instagram · 97K Facebook Twitter Card
Rank 3.
El Gallo Taqueria
taco · tacos · Brooklyn
consistent execution across platforms, no surprises, just good tacos.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 00:00G4.9T4.7Y4.5MS
Google4.9(1.3k)Yelp4.5(83)Tripadvisor4.7(3)
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Rank 4.
LOS TACOS No.1
taco · tacos · New York
cheap, reliable, and the ratings don't lie—this is the play if you want no fuss.
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
6 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.7T4.7Y4.6MS
Google4.7(5.4k)Yelp4.6(4.1k)Tripadvisor4.7(934)
Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Facebook Twitter Card
Rank 5.
Taco Vida
taco · tacos · New York
perfect scores on yelp and google—if the sample holds, this is the real deal.
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 · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G5.0TY5.0MS
Google5.0(190)Yelp5.0(10)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningtiny sample size, so verify before making it your regular.
Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 136 Card
Rank 6.
Los Mariscos
mexican · taco · New York
seafood-forward mexican at dollar-store prices with solid cross-platform backing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
6 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.7TY4.6MS
Google4.7(3.1k)Yelp4.6(913)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Taqueria by El Prieto NYC
taco · tacos · New York
steady performer with decent ratings and a smart-spend badge.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 01:00G4.8TY4.5MS
Google4.8(1.5k)Yelp4.5(114)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Taquería el Chato
taco · tacos · New York
Bib Gourmand
michelin-flagged and 4.9 on google—this one has legit pedigree.
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 · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.9TY4.3MS
Google4.9(191)Yelp4.3(29)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card
Rank 9.
The Little Taco House
taco · tacos · New York
cheap, consistent, and tripadvisor agrees—no-brainer for budget tacos.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
4 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.7Y4.4MS
Google4.6(348)Yelp4.4(104)Tripadvisor4.7(933)
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Rank 10.
5ive Spice Tacos & Banh Mi
vietnamese · taco · New York
casualcozyneighborhood
vietnamese-taco fusion with generous portions and reliable neighborhood vibes.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
Hype radar · moderate
17 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.6T4.3Y4.6MS
Google4.6(975)Yelp4.6(966)Tripadvisor4.3(15)
Warningmoderate hype risk means it could be riding a wave—hit it before the trend dies.
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Card

Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

El jalapeño$$
1 point shy of the top ten — review volume is still too thin to be sure
82
Carnitas Ramirez$$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
88
El Mexicano Restaurante & Cafe Inc. 5$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
87
El Lugar Cantina$$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
87
Habanero Pibil$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
86

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Tacos in Nyc — Harry's ten

Jo's TacoH★

Birria-Landia NYCH★

El Gallo TaqueriaH★

LOS TACOS No.1H★

Taco Vida

Los Mariscos

Taqueria by El Prieto NYC

Taquería el Chato

The Little Taco House

5ive Spice Tacos & Banh Mi

Also considered

Best Tacos in Nyc — Harry's ten

Jo's TacoH★

Birria-Landia NYCH★

El Gallo TaqueriaH★

LOS TACOS No.1H★

Taco Vida

Los Mariscos

Taqueria by El Prieto NYC

Taquería el Chato

The Little Taco House

5ive Spice Tacos & Banh Mi

Also considered

Jo's Taco

Birria-Landia NYC

El Gallo Taqueria

LOS TACOS No.1

Jo's Taco

Birria-Landia NYC

El Gallo Taqueria

LOS TACOS No.1