Los Tacos No. 1

Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

9 / 10
822
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  • Phone

    (212) 574-4696

  • Website

    lostacos1.com

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  • Type

    Taco Restaurant

Address

229 W 43rd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave) New York , NY 10036 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating No
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Comments / 147


Keywords:

tacos quesadillas good for singles casual horchata chicken breakfast food spicy food good for a quick meal adobada al pastor corn tortillas crowded pineapple city music salsa fast food well cactus
Eater

The right move is the al pastor , pork spinning on a spit, crisped on the griddle, stuffed into a corn tortilla , and garnished with pineapple , and incorrectly, guacamole . Ask them to hold the guac . Read more

Francisco Noriega

Basically everything. I'm from Mexico, but have been living in the US for about 7 years (Seattle, San Diego, San Francisco) and this are probably the best tacos I've ever had in the US.

Rubén García

Off menu items : the quesataco is a taco where the tortilla is fried cheese . It is delicious but a caloric bomb. The vampiro is a tostada . Do not get the special fried quesadilla , easily the worst item

Joshua Stehr

I had the 3x corn tacos one with steak , one with pork and one with cactus . They were delicious! It was filling and very reasonably priced. Oh and they have the best guacamole as well .

Jeremy Wallace

The move is to go with the quesadilla , it’s like the taco but with cheese . All meats matter but damnnn... The pork tho?! Get the pork . Seriously my fiancé’s and my favorite tacos/quesadilla ever.

Paola Guerrero

The adobada pork is flavorful without being spicy , as well as juicy and tender. The freshly made corn tortillas are perfect. The closest thing to authentic tacos on the east coast are right here!

David Kern

Chicken and pork tacos were awesome! A little pricey in general but great price for Times Square area. Will be heading back and often

Flora Cheng

Brand new location. Must get the pork tacos . They come with pineapples on top.

Mandar M

Three tacos 3.50 each is the best deal right? Wrong ! Get two quesadillas instead for 4.50 each com todo .. they are like big tacos.. get chicken and pork then load up on the salsa .. heaven !

Kimmie Ohh

Delicious taco spot ! Long line here but it moves quick. Get their adobada & carne asada tacos on a corn tortilla con todo (onions , cilantro , salsa , guacamole ). Their especial quesadilla is deep fried.

Oliver Delgado

The tacos are all wonderful — the carne asada is a favorite. Get there before noon on weekdays to avoid a line . Order your food, then take your ticket to whichever staff member is ready.

Alex Robertson

I felt as if the tacos may have been a little meatier and a little spicier than with previous Los Tacos ventures--a great thing

Aaron Pang

ESPECIAL QUESADILLA ADOBADA is the one thing you should get here. Tacos are good but this thing is on another level

Kimmie Ohh

Place your order “con todo”& pay. Give receipt to one of the cooks. Wait for deliciousness. Grab lime wedges. Add salsas , radishes & chiles. Find standing communal eating space. Gobble down your food.

Michael Anthony

Lived up to the hype which I am admittedly surprised by. Actually a closer second to taqueria Ramírez than I anticipated! Line moves fast too so don’t be scared off by it

Alex Robertson

amazing adobada tacos . amazing music . a must-go with someone in town

Nate S

Excellent, authentic tacos . You’ll think you’re eating at the best taco place in Mexico. That said, I like the “quesadilla ” best - I put it in quotes because it’s a regular taco with melted cheese .

Mariana Camilletti

Guau!!! Greatly surprised by this place. I live in Mexico and will definitely return if in New York. Quesadilla with adobada on flour, con todo (everything on it)

K2

Freshly cooked tacos , can choose flour or corn . Good portion of size and so delicious. Loved it!!!

Jenny Hart

These are some of the most authentic street tacos in New York City ! Extremely tasty and just steps from Times Square! They are a little spicy , so having a drink handy is recommended.

Adan Salinas

Everything was awesome. I try every taco and all of them were delicious. I’ll be back every time im around times square. Just one sugestion - pongan sillas o bancas cabrones!!

Angie Aldana

Didn’t believe there could be such an authentic place for tacos in Manhattan but this place really surprised me ❤️ could have this place for lunch every day????

Johan John

Basically everything. I'm from Mexico, but have been living in the US for about 7 years (Seattle, San Diego, San Francisco) and this are probably the best tacos I've ever had in the US.

Elizabeth Burstein

Delicious chicken and pork tacos ! Love their guacamole . Eat fast standing up. The pork tacos w mole were less good. Recommend the chicken and steak next time

monydfny

This is as if a real Mexican taquería had been transplanted to NYC. Best tacos in NY, and I have tried many! As a Mexican, I can say these are indeed #1

John L

Best tacos in New York now an oasis in Times Square

William Imperiale

Everything is good! Try the corn tortilla even if you normally prefer soft tacos . Both flour and corn tortillas are soft here.

Cholina Arce

mejores tacos de midtown, try "al pastor con todo" also the breakfast burrito ( only in mornings for 4 usd ) and they have vegetarian options ❤️

Kimmie Ohh

Theres a bunch of lime wedges at the counter where you pick up your order. Also there are toothpicks & utensils. Another counter is full of salsas (mild, spicy , pico de gallo ), radishes , & chile arbol

Nipun Joshi

The best taco place in midtown hands down! The salsas are amazing, the toppings are all you can add style, very authentic . Love it!

What's Good Here

Try the chicken , pork , then steak tacos in that order

Angeliki Vezirtzoglou

Very delicious tacos ! The chicken was great. We didn’t wait that much to order and the prices were also ok (even thought it’s next to Times Square).

Isabelle Ambler

I'll have dreams about their corn tortillas .

Alberto Simon

Maybe the best tacos in nyc

C S

Tacos are amazing and the guacamole is so fresh! Also love the pineapple Fanta they have

Magdalena Welcz

There is a queue, but it goes fast. Tacos are best in NY, surprising given the location! Fast service , good value . Spicy cactus quasa.

ishaq Haj Hasan

Food is great. Wouldn't come here if I was really hungry since portions run a little small, but insanely delicious food. Worth the experience.

Nicole bennett

It is great place to have american fast food .I visited this place with my friends and had great experience. Quality and Quantity was awesome. Taste was yummy. Price is reasonable.

Juan Boloña

My pic is two pork in flour tortilla and two carne asada corn tortilla con todo. Do itttt

Christopher Schout

That was a revelation. Long lines , but quick, inexpensive , authentic tacos ! Yum. Great for a quick bite before theater . Just have some mints !

Andreas Cohen

Hands down it’s the Carne Asana Quesadilla . Memorable! #tacochronicles

Mischa

It's a brach from the Chelsea Market and they are the best

Hot51 Comz

Los Tacos No. 1, a highly rated taco joint in New York City , brings authentic Mexican street food to bustling areas in Manhattan. Founded by a group of friends from Tijuana, Mexico, Read more

Peggy Li

The line looks long but moves surprisingly quickly. Tacos were very good and worth the wait!

Layla

The pork tacos are unbelievably good. Also HORCHATA ! ????????

Prins Polo

Al pastor ! Best to try both corn and flour tortillas .

Mandar M

Dude get FLOUR not corn tortillas .. you can get corn anywhere .. FLOUR tortillas only appear at the best Mexican spots.. and here they are amazing .. trust me

Steve Larson

We had the chicken , steak and pork tacos with a horchata . All were very good but the pork was fantastic with a taste of pineapple .

Eline Van den Eeckhaut

You’ll have to wait it line but it’s totally worth it! You can wake me up any time for an adobada taco , it’s the absolute best.

Matthew Casper

Everything

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