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    El Lado Taco

    4.4 (49 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Gab G.

    No wait at 1 PM on a Sunday. Best breakfast tacos in NYC!! I tried: + El buen dia + Clasico + al pastor + Papas locas El buen dia and al pastor were my favorites. You also get a free hot coffee if you buy 3 breakfast tacos! P.S. The orange salsa rules.

    Shrimp / Camarones Tacoand El Buen Da Taco - Longaniza, Eggs
    Mike Z.

    Some great tacos and a few items which were inconsistent, but still a good experience overall. We came as a party of four and shared 10 tacos across everyone. Surprisingly, my personal favorites were the various breakfast tacos, with Buen Dia being my favorite. The grilled fish taco was also very juicy and tender. Howvee, they might have had an off day, as our chicken and al pastor tacos were a bit dry. The seasoning was still decent on them. The server was very kind and provided us with very extensive descriptions as we chose the tacos. Would love to come back and try again.

    El Clasico - Beans Egg Cheese
    Mary D.

    **Based on a food delivery** Was craving breakfast tacos and heard great things about this spot. It maybe because this was a delivery or because I'm used to California tacos but these were just okay to me. Hopefully I can try these again in person and give it another try. The highlight was the chips and guacamole which were fresh.

    Look at this gorgeous menu that's also a work of art.
    Alexandra S.

    Astoria, meet your new taco crush. This chic little cantina manages the impossible balancing act of feeling authentically Mexican while also serving minimalist cool-girl energy (like Frida Kahlo wandered into a design magazine and opened a taqueria.) Great service. Great location. Great prices. The vibe is brightly-lit and buzily intimate, the kind of place where you sip something citrusy and feel very *worldly* about it. The food portions are just the right size--indulgent without tipping into regret, and the perfect for a "let's just grab a bite" that accidentally turns into two rounds and a celebratory mezcal. Oh. And did I mention it is Happy Hour Tacos every day from 3-5 except Saturdays? But the real showstopper: the tortillas. Handmade. On-site. By actual humans. You can watch the magic happen in the behind-the-glass kitchen and taste the difference immediately (pillowy, warm, alive.) Add perfectly seasoned fillings, bright salsas, and prices that don't make you clutch your pearls, and suddenly you're planning both your next casual snack stop. This is Astoria doing tacos right.

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    Emily G.

    Enjoyed dinner with a friend at El Lado Taco! Right by the 30th Ave stop (N,R lines) which was convenient. The food was all delish. I really enjoyed the sides of esquites and guac which were both shareable potions. I got full on 3 tacos. I prefer seafood to red meat and I loved the fish taco. The shrimp taco was great to and was chock-full of ingredients! I was intrigued by "The Beast" taco (aka La Bestia). It had a generous helping of meat so I think meat-lovers would enjoy this, but personally wasnt one I'd order again! There's ample seating of dinner tables and high chairs that also have outlets. It was not busy at all, so it wwas really nice to have the restaurant to myself to dine-in. I imagine it's nice to have a breakfast there and can even get some work done in the mornings!

    Breakfast tacos
    Allison L.

    Absolutely thrilled this place opened in Astoria! As someone who loves Mexico City, I can vouch that these tacos are as close as you get to the same quality and flavor. They are a new restaurant on the busy block, but I've loved all of their offerings and there is always something new to look forward to on the menu! Their breakfast tacos are superb, I wish they served them all day! There are tons of vegetarian options that are fantastic using mushrooms, cactus, eggs, beans, and vegetables. The fresh tortillas and salsas really perfect the flavor profile and I've loved the shrimp and fish options they recently added! Their corn tortilla is vegetarian and I think flour tortillas have lard. Highly recommend this little joint for some of the best tacos you'll find in NYC! Will be coming here for years to come!

    Soggy tostadas
    Arturo M.

    17 dollars ($28 with charges and tip) for the smallest container of pozole and soggy tostadas. Food was sub par. Do not recommend. Plenty of other Mexican spots in the neighborhood that are actually worth it. I recommend Riviera Maya.

    Bethany W.

    Great new spot to have near us! El Lado does CDMX-style tacos and they do them better than a certain buzzy celebrity chef spot in Williamsburg. I love that they do both flour and corn tortillas, both made in-house. I've long lamented the lack of quality flour tortillas in New York but El Lado is fighting the good fight. My fiancé and I hit this place up for dinner and ordered a slew of tacos: the al pastor, the gaonera, the campechano, and the costillas. Each one was great and we're definitely coming back asap to try the breakfast selection too. The sauces are also amazing and a bit more unique than typical taqueria offerings. The chipotle in particular is packed with smoky flavor. Best of all, the prices are reasonable - $4.25 per lunch/dinner taco and $3.25 for breakfast ones - and each taco is sizeable too. We each had three and were comfortably full. The employee was also eager to help and hear any feedback. This shot up to our top 5 spots in the city and we'll be back many more times, I'm sure.

    Elsa C.

    Great spot for delicious and affordable taco. And the decor is really cute and staff was very friendly

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    Sandra R.

    I did not have food on this visit. I did partake in the cocktails. My margarita was very tasty not over the top, just right. The server greats you as soon as you enter the restaurant. That was a plus for me!! I enjoyed the decor for the small friendly inviting restaurant. They have cellphone charging stations if needed. Just glancing over the menu I was getting a little hungry.

    April 2025 - cocktail menu
    Stephanie C.

    Been here a few times now and the quality and the cost continues to exceed all expectations.. they are not skimping on the quantity of eggs in their breakfast tacos despite egg prices increasing - their prices are still low. There's plenty of new things on the menu including fish, shrimp, chicken and mixed meat tacos and they are all fantastic - especially the grilled fish taco. They offer bottomless coffee, free with 3 breakfast tacos - it's such a great deal for the neighborhood. This will definitely be in my regular rotation of local eats.

    nycParkie K.

    Yet another New Mexican in Astoria. It seems there's a new one opening every month. But this place is different because they focus on tacos only. That's it. All you can get. With this focus they are able to pull off a super quality taco unmatched in Astoria (or pretty much anywhere in Queens). They make their tortillas fresh to order in either flour or corn. Both are good but being they are Mexico City style, it's the corn that blew me away. They do breakfast tacos all day too and they open early for a breakfast I would take over a BEC any day of the week. They have alcohol too but I haven't tried any yet. Otherwise it's tacos only. And that's perfectly ok with me. I hope they survive on a tough stretch if 30th Ave for restaurants I only took off one star due to under seasoning of everything. Mas sal!

    Neil H.

    Overpriced tacos and an unimaginative concept for a taco fast food bar? I honestly can't see how they will last very long with so many taco trucks nearby along 30th Avenue. Was it worth the experience? Not sitting up front and ordering a very small portion of special tacos was not great. Still, the restaurant was clean, and the counter service was friendly.

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    Al pastor taco is truly elite. Lard cooked flour tortillas, you either love em or you don't. I personally do

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    Amazing tacos & drinks! Came by for the lunch special with friends and loved the ambiance. Affordable and tasty, will be back soon

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