best tacos in nyc
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cosme
Mexican share plates made with local ingredients & tequila & mezcal in sleek digs with a big bar.
35 E 21st St, New York, NY 10010
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Empellón taqueria
Trendy Mexican hot spot serving up innovative tacos & creative drinks in an upscale setting.
230 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10014
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Otto’s tacos
Casual taqueria serving basic Mexican fare (including handcrafted tortillas) in a woodsy space.
141 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
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Tacos Morelos
This straightforward taco specialist also serves burritos, tortas, quesadillas, huaraches & fajitas.
438 E 9th St, New York, NY 10001
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La Esquina
Sceney Mexican spot with no-frills taqueria, cafe & exclusive basement brasserie/tequila bar.
114 Kenmare St, New York, NY 10012
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Tacombi
Tacos, quesadillas & more are dispensed from a VW van parked inside this kitschy garagelike space.
267 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10012
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Taqueria Diana
This small, utilitarian Mexican restaurant serves tacos, burritos, nachos, roast chicken & more.
129 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
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Empellón Al Pastor
Offshoot of Empellón focusing on tacos plus margaritas & micheladas in cool counter-order digs.
132 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009
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Los tacos no 1
Bustling taqueria serving tacos, quesadillas & aguas frescas in a street-style set-up (no seating).
75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
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Taco Mix
Snug, no-frills Mexican counter known for al pastor, also serving tacos, tortas & quesadillas.
234 E 116th St #1, New York, NY 10029
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Tortilleria Nixtamal
The corn tortillas are made in-house at this Mexican joint with a basic menu & a setting to match.
104-05 47th Ave, Corona, NY 11368