12 photosLos Tacos No. 1
4.7/5 — Excellent(933 reviews)· $· Mexican, Latin, Fast Food· New York
Mubboo Verdict
For taco purists who don't mind standing and crowds for authentic, fast-casual Mexican.
Insider tip: The line moves fast, but the real bottleneck is finding a spot at the standing counter — many guests eat quickly to free up space.
★ TravelFit — Who this spot suits
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Date night
94/100Lively, no-frills spot for a quick bite; couples who enjoy street-food energy will like it, but don't expect a romantic setting.
- trip_types: Couples 39.4%
- subratings: Atmosphere 4.1
Plan your visit
Price$
Time needed20 min
Best timeOff-peak hours to avoid the constant line
AreaNew York
📍 229 W 43rd St, New York City, New York 10036-3982Menu →
Ratings
4.7/5Excellent· 933 reviews
- Food
- 4.8
- Value
- 4.6
- Service
- 4.5
- Atmosphere
- 4.1
★ What reviewers say
✅ Diners love
- Authentic Mexican flavors that remind guests of Mexico or California
- Fast-moving line despite constant crowds
- Fresh, quality ingredients in tacos and quesadillas
⚠ Watch out for
- No seating — only counters to stand at
- Chaotic and crowded inside
- Some find the tacos just okay despite the hype
🍽 What to order
- cactus taco
- carne asada quesadilla
★ Real traveler reviews
Verbatim excerpts from TripAdvisor reviews.
★★★★★Family
“Well worth the hype. Totally reminded me of when I live in Mexico. My kids were right ..”
★★★★Couples
“These tacos are delicious!! Reminds me of California tacos. Unfortunately, there is no seating only counters to stand at. The line was out the door but it moved quickly.”
★★★★Couples
“There was a constant line outside to go into this place but the line moves fast. I tried the cactus taco and carne asada quesadilla. The food is great! The actual eating experience though? It's super chaotic and crowded inside. No seats; only a bar-like counter table for everyone to stand by while eating.”
★★★★Couples
“This place is definitely worth trying at least once. The tacos were good and fresh, and you can tell they use quality ingredients. That said, in my opinion they were just okay and didn’t fully live up to the hype for me.”
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Frequently asked questions
Is Los Tacos No. 1 worth it?▾
For taco purists who don't mind standing and crowds for authentic, fast-casual Mexican.
How much time do you need at Los Tacos No. 1?▾
Most visitors spend about 20 minutes.
What's the best time to visit Los Tacos No. 1?▾
Off-peak hours to avoid the constant line
What should you order at Los Tacos No. 1?▾
cactus taco, carne asada quesadilla.