The menu is simple- tacos and tostadas and a few more items. We had carne asada tacos and a pork…read moretaco. We had a Jamaica fresh water drink, and it was delicious. The tacos were made fresh and right in front of the you. You have to hand the guy your receipt so he can make the food. The line was pretty long and you can eat there on one of the tables, but there are no chairs . This place is a must try when in NYC!

Delicious taco that was tender and had the perfect amount of flavor. Their sauces were also spicy…read morewhich I love. They cook it right in front of you and it can get a bit hectic standing at the front telling them what you want on your taco, but I think it's worth trying at least once. I think it is on the pricey side but I haven't had the chance to try tacos anywhere else in New York, and this spot is pretty conveniently near the main tourist spot. If you're really craving a good taco and don't want to go taking a risk elsewhere, then this is the right choice.

This is my favorite restaurant downtown Brooklyn. They have the best breakfast in the morning when…read moreI have meetings downtown I can call and tell what I want when I get there It's still hot you should try there codfish and coco bread and they all ways have a Line they know me by now they are nice and friendly know care what

These tacos were the best tacos I've had in my life. I've eaten a lot of tacos living in the Bay…read moreArea! I am still thinking about this meal after coming home near just a few days ago. The same day I went here I ate tacos at two other places and had a taco showdown. This place won hands down! Who needs seats, eat, enjoy, use the big trash can and come again tomorrow. Enjoy!

This is the best fast food I've ever had. I was trying to…read moreorder the pork taco and my daughter kept telling me to get the chicken and I'm really glad that I did. It has a star on it so delicious. My husband got a pork taco and it's a little bit grease so I'm really bad together. Well, I actually seem a little bit sweet not only so maybe some people also had my car started already bought a flavor but believe me the chicken gives all the flavor you need so clean next time I will order with no onions because the onions are raw

I'd swung by other locations before but never this one - it's clean, bright, and spacious, with a…read morelot of standing area to enjoy the tacos. Had to grab the adobada tacos which are my fave - so flavourful, juicy, and the edges were even a bit crispy. Will definitely be back!

Another one of my favorite taco spot in nyc! Specializes in carnitas tacos, but the best part is…read morethat you can choose the cut of pig you would like. Ex. They have tongue, ribs, pork belly, etc! & the surtida taco is a mixture of all the different parts. The concept is you order first & then they call your name. There's a topping bar with salsa , onions, cilantro, lime, which you help yourself with! (Btw less is more!) there's seats in front & a couple more in the back, but overall pretty small & won't be able to sit large parties. great decor throughout! I really want to try their sister restaurant( taqueria rameriz) now!!

I'm always on the search for a good taco spot. It's amazing that with all the good food in NYC,…read morefinding good tacos is a rarity. That said, Carnitas Ramirez is pretty damn good. Located in the East Village, they serve primarily pork. There's some seating in the front on a nice day with additional seats in the back. They have an amazing toppings bar for you to customize the taco your way. We ordered the surtida, costilla, and chicharron tacos. We also got the guacamole and side of chicharrones. The surtida was the best. I also highly recommend the side of chicharrones with the guac. Overall the food is pretty legit. They happened to be filming something today and the camera folks were pretty annoying getting in the way and oblivious to it. Otherwise, I would really recommend coming.

As a taco lover and always in Cali, where you can find taco vendors all over the streets...this is…read moreby far the closest in flavor to the west coast tacos! This place is small so a line builds up pretty long. My first time here there was a pretty big line but moved pretty fast. You get in line for the workers to take your order then once you receive your tacos you can go in line for the topping bar to put your own veggies and sauces. Seating area is pretty small, there is about 10 seats and then a standing table area from the outside. They serve a variety of meat choices on fresh tortillas, I was planning to only eat 4 but after trying them, I had to go back in line for seconds! This place is definitely at the top of my list for Taco spots on the East Coast! Compared to other spots, it's pretty pricey currently $5.50 per taco! I paid around $100 for 13 tacos and 4 drinks

We tried one of each (except the veggies one) and the Al pastor was the best! It was so juicy and…read moreflavorful. Note: The spicy sauce on the side was actually spicy. It was missing pico and guac for me, but I still enjoyed it! I'm usually not a corn tortilla person, but theirs tasted more like real corn. Overall the flavors tasted more authentic than other taco places.

I'll just say it: best tacos in the world. Completely subjective, I know -- but Los Tacos No. 1…read moremakes it hard to argue otherwise. The ingredients are fresh, simple, and clearly quality. Tortillas are made to order right in front of you, and the whole experience just feels authentic and joyful. I had the steak and pork tacos, my friend got chicken -- we went back for a second round. That says everything. A few tips for first-timers: -- Don't sleep on the quesadillas. Seriously. -- If you like crispy tortillas, order the tostada -- they deep fry it and the result is incredible. -- Get the Horchata. It's not overly sweet and pairs perfectly with the tacos. The staff is 10/10 friendly and efficient. Don't be intimidated by the line -- it moves fast. Case in point: on a rainy morning, there was already a line at 11:01 AM (the place opens at 11). People know what they're doing here. The atmosphere is relaxed. They have nice, authentic music playing at all times. Highly, highly recommend.

The food influencers did not lie, the Adobada taco is out of this world. There's so much flavor…read morepacked in this small, yet filling taco. I'm a native southern Californian and I was absolutely delighted at the quality of this Mexican food. After you order you give your ticket to the cook and they make your taco fresh, allowing you to get all the toppings or choose your toppings. It's really spacious, with high top rectangular tables for quick eating and some sit-down tables.

It's always wonderful when an ordinary looking little spot turns out to be delicious. This…read moreunderstated eatery is a must try when in the village and wanting prime Mexican food. There are several tables outside on the street and a few at a counter inside. The staff is great and turn out your orders very quickly. The woman who took our order was sweet and gave me a tester of a drink they had on the menu when I inquired if it was good. The drink is called Agua Santa (it's absolutely refreshing) which is a blend of kiwi, cucumber, lime & palo santo. A must try, the guacamole and chips. We ordered the steak trompa taco, tuna tosdado, chicken taco, mushroom taco and one Santa margarita (not for me the person who ordered it enjoyed it). Each taco had its own authentic taste all of the meat was tender and succulent.

I had the steak trompo taco and it's easily one of the better, more authentic steak tacos in NYC…read more The meat really speaks for itself no need for all the extras. The chicken and pork carnitas tacos are solid too simple, consistent, and enjoyable but the steak trompo is the standout and what I'd come back for. Compared to Los Tacos No.1, I'd say they do a better pork taco overall, but that's about where it ends for me. Santo Taco feels more focused on letting the meat do the work, and it shows. Whenever I'm in the mood for a steak taco Santo taco is my first pick

I was so pleasantly surprised to come across Santo taco. My boyfriend and I were walking around…read morelooking for somewhere to get a snack and we decided to do some tacos. What sold me was the michelada made with Valentina and draft modelo negra, at a super reasonable price in comparison to other bars. We ordered that, along with a chili marg and two tacos to start. We enjoyed it so much we went back for another two menu items. -The carne asada taco is delicious, tender steak and juicy -The shrimp taco is amazing, this one might be my favorite. The slaw on it is crunchy and adds texture. -The tuna tostada is my boyfriend's favorite. I think it could use some salt or extra flavoring. It's very mild in flavor but the freshness makes up for it. -The chicken taco was just okay, nothing crazy. There are better options for sure. - chili marg is delicious, just a little disappointing how small the cup is. - michelada is exactly as it should be ! Service was a delight, Elizabeth at the front was a pleasure to speak with, she even recommended things and welcomed us for our first time. The ambiance is cute and street vibes. There's tables to sit and to stand and eat. Music is a vibe. We came back another time for cinco de mayo and got the mushroom taco which is mind blowing. We also tried the agua Santa, which we tasted alone and then added the chili marg into it. Overall we loved everything about it. Including the lil Chicharron they have at the self serve station, next to the sauces. Which by the way the darkest sauce is DELISH. I recommend this place. The only thing is 7$ for one taco is crazzzzyyyyyyyy. I'm just happy to support the workers I see while I wait for my food. They all seemed happy to be there.

Upscale, classic taco shop with the food to match and the vibes to be social with friends or eat…read moretacos alone at one of the counters. The steak was phenomenal, flavorful and tender. The shrimp were well cooked and perfectly seasoned. The hot sauces were great and surprised chicharons to pick at. Would go again. Some of the best no frills tacos I've had in NYC. Below is how your plate will look.

I came here at off hours in a weekday, so there was no line…read more There are no chairs, just counter you can stand at. At the time I was there, it was easy to get a spot. I wasn't sure if it would live up to the hype, but I got the nopal quesadilla, and it was excellent. It's very tasty and a good amount of food.

Stopped by Los Tacos No. 1 and tried a mix of familiar and adventurous options. The pollo asado…read more(grilled chicken) was the clear standout: super flavourful, fresh, and cooked perfectly. Simple ingredients done really well. I also decided to try the nopal (grilled cactus). It was interesting to experience and I'm glad I tried it, but it wasn't quite for me. The flavour was pretty mild and the texture leaned a bit mushy. Overall, Los Tacos No. 1 delivers on fresh, well-executed tacos, especially if you stick with their meats. Still a great spot for quality tacos and a fun place to explore something different.

Found myself craving Mexican (specifically, Birria) one Friday evening after a long work week…read more Nenes Taqueria hit the spot in every way I wanted. I went on a Friday evening around 9:30pm. It was still fairly busy inside, but it was mostly people grabbing to-go orders. After ordering I snagged a spot at the counter. There's extremely limited seating, so I wouldn't bank on eating at the restaurant when it's busy. Be prepared to take your food to go. I got the Nene's Deluxe, which comes with a taco, a mulita, and an empanada - all with Birria of course. It was all delicious. The mulita was at the bottom of the box and got completely soaked with Birria. It was extremely messy to eat. Get plenty of napkins. I also got a side of fries and nacho cheese, because it was a long week and I deserved it. They had a seasonal strawberry horchata as well. This was okay. I also think I might just not love horchata in general. This meal definitely hit the spot. The Birria and consommé were top notch. I would return in a heartbeat.

3.5 stars. I order from Nene's in Astoria all the time, so I thought to try this location closer to…read morework. I tried something different than my usual and went with the Adobada Tacos (Pork Al Pastor). The meat itself was spicy and a little rough, which leads me to believe it was maybe old meat. Instead of cubed, the pineapple was shredded which offered a nice touch. Unfortunately the actual taco got soggy by the time I ate it so I just picked out the meats and pineapple. There is plenty of avocado green sauce placed on top, which moving forward, I will request to be on the side to prevent the taco from getting soggy. Overall I probably should just stick to what I know/like so I'm willing to give this location another shot!