NYC's taco scene has exploded with immigrants from across Mexico bringing regional styles. Queens has authentic taquerias, Brooklyn has trendy birria, and Manhattan has everything in between.
Queens Authentic
Tacos El Bronco
Truck under the BQE with legendary al pastor. Worth the pilgrimage.
Taqueria Coatzingo
Puebla-style cemitas and tacos. Cash only, no English needed.
Birria-Landia
The OG birria taco truck. Red-stained tacos dipped in consomé.
Brooklyn Favorites
Tacos El Bronco
Multiple trucks throughout Brooklyn with consistently excellent tacos.
Los Tacos No. 1
Tijuana-style tacos in touristy Chelsea Market. Actually worth the hype.
Casa Enrique
Michelin-starred Mexican. The tacos are refined but authentic.
Manhattan & Modern
Cosme
Enrique Olvera's NYC outpost. Duck carnitas taco is iconic.
Taco Mix
Hole-in-the-wall with excellent tacos. Spanish Market hood vibes.
Oxomoco
Wood-fired modern Mexican. Beautiful space, excellent masa.