Dish ranking

Best tacos in New York

5 tacos from 4 restaurants, ranked by 139 community votes.

Taquerías are judged one filling at a time. These are the tacos the community ranks highest.

In New York the community's current pick is Tacos al Pastor at El Luchador, with 44 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.

The ranking

  1. 1Tacos al PastorEl Luchador44 votes
  2. 2Breakfast TacosLalito29 votes
  3. 3Birria TacosEl Luchador25 votes
  4. 4TacosEmpellón Cocina24 votes
  5. 5Mushroom TacosDirt Candy17 votes

How to order tacos well

  • Order one of each filling first, then double up on the winner.
  • A vertical spit (trompo) means al pastor is the order.
  • Corn tortillas made on site beat anything else on the menu.

Tacos in New York: common questions

What are the best tacos in New York?
Right now diners rank Tacos al Pastor at El Luchador first, with 44 votes. The full ranking above covers 5 tacos across 4 New York restaurants and updates every time someone votes.
How is this New York ranking decided?
Each dish is voted on individually by DishVote members, so the order reflects the specific plates people say are worth ordering — not an overall star rating for the restaurant.
Can I add a taco that is missing?
Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking as soon as it gets its first vote.