38 Best Fish Taco in New York City
Fish Taco in NYC is a must-try for seafood lovers! This culinary delight, often associated with coastal cities, has made its way to the bustling streets of New York City. Combining fresh fish, tangy sauces, and crunchy toppings, these tacos offer a burst of flavors that will transport you to the beaches, even while you're surrounded by skyscrapers. So come explore the best Fish Taco in NYC and indulge in a unique dining experience!
- 1. Taqueria Al Pastor
- 2. Cosme
- 3. Tacoway Beach (SUMMER ONLY)
- 4. Tacos Lupita
- 5. Zaragoza
- 6. IXTA Cocina Mexicana + Mezcal Bar
- 7. Xochimilco Family Restaurant
- 8. Panzón
- 9. Xochitl Taqueria
- 10. Taqueria El Gallo Azteca
- 11. Taqueria Ramirez
- 12. Birria-Landia
- 13. Tortilleria Mexicana Los Hermanos
- 14. La Morada
- 15. Taqueria Sinaloense
- 16. El Diablito Taqueria
- 17. El Aguila
- 18. Rosie's
- 19. El Jarochito
- 20. Ricos Tacos
- 21. Tacos Matamoros
- 22. Tulcingo Del Valle
- 23. Tacos El Bronco
- 24. Salerno Pizza
- 25. Guadalajara De Dia 2
- 26. La Brujeria
- 27. Bagel Buffet
- 28. Tacos Morelos
- 29. Burger One
- 30. Santa Ana Deli & Grocery
- 31. La Espiga
- 32. Empellon Al Pastor
- 33. Taco Mix
- 34. Rancho San Miguel
- 35. Taco Village NY
- 36. Ivy Stark Mexology
- 37. La Duena Mexican Deli #2
- 38. Tacos El Gallo Giro
1. Taqueria Al Pastor
Features a traditional trompo for cooking al pastor meat

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2. Cosme
Known for their beautifully plated dishes and fusion of French and Japanese cuisine

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- Mexican Cuisine
- High-End
- Downtown Spots
- Dinner
3. Tacoway Beach (SUMMER ONLY)
Enjoy delicious tacos while overlooking the beautiful Rockaway Beach

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- Mexican Cuisine
- Waterfront
- Social Gatherings
- Weekend Dining
4. Tacos Lupita
Handmade tortillas and slow-cooked meats

Bensonhurst may not seem like a suitable location for a distinguished taco truck, but Lupita, parked at the main intersection of 65th Street and 18th Avenue, draws crowds of customers on the weekends. Tacos are available in more than a dozen varieties, including the usual meats, plus some roca (pig's ear) and buche (stomach). Other handmade Puebla snacks are also served, such as quesadillas and huaraches.
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5. Zaragoza
Offers flamenco shows on weekends

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- Celebrations
- Mexican Cuisine
- Vegetarian Options
- Affordable Nightlife
6. IXTA Cocina Mexicana + Mezcal Bar

Yes, there are squash blossom and hake tacos available at this nominally Oaxacan club restaurant, but don't miss the birria tacos, made with traditional corn tortillas of a coarse kind and drizzled with something called guacamole mousse. Don't be discouraged, these may be the only goat birria tacos in town.
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- Mid-Range
7. Xochimilco Family Restaurant
Authentic Mexican cuisine in the heart of the Bronx

Xochimilco is an ideal location in the Melrose section of the South Bronx, named after a neighborhood in Mexico City that features canals, artificial islands, and gondola-like boats called trajineras. The restaurant specializes in molotes: fried tacos made with handmade dough, somewhat similar to San Antonio's famous puffy tacos. The choice of fillings includes cheese, chicken or chorizo and potatoes, the latter being preferable.
8. Panzón

Panzón (“pot-bellied”) is the funny name of a new mezcal bar in Greenpoint serving Mexico City-style snacks. Thus, there are flour chicharrones made with wheat covered with cheese and tajín, a smoked condiment, and machetes, an elongated quesadilla. But there are also tuna tostadas, chorizo gorditas, and some great chicken tinga tacos made with homegrown tortillas and packed with chipotle-rubbed shredded poultry.
9. Xochitl Taqueria
Homemade tortillas and salsas made fresh daily

Xochitl Taqueria is a charming little Mexican cafe with locations in Cobble Hill and Clinton Hill. The tamales, available daily for lunch and dinner, are a must, but don't miss the tacos. There are seven fillings available (the fish with chipotle, mayonnaise and spread is the best) and the barbecue is always available, not just on the weekends.
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10. Taqueria El Gallo Azteca
Family-owned taqueria serving traditional dishes from Mexico City

This former Tompkinsville landmark, which took over a pizzeria on Victory Boulevard long ago, is the closest taqueria to the ferry terminal. Tacos are of the stuffed variety, and extensively braised tongue is the filling of choice, with al pastor and carne enchilada coming in second and third. Add Oaxacan cheese or sliced avocado to any taco for a small additional charge, or choose an Azteca taco with nopales and caramelized onions.
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11. Taqueria Ramirez
Famous for their homemade tortillas and delicious tacos

This countertop taqueria in Greenpoint has gained a following for its suadero and tripe tacos, prepared in the stainless steel vat of stewed meats known as a choricera. Don't worry about the line, which can stretch to the end of the block during rush hour: these tacos are worth the wait. The tortillas here are smaller than most, allowing you to eat a taco in two or three bites.
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- Mexican Cuisine
- Budget-Friendly Eats
- Downtown Spots
12. Birria-Landia
One of the few places in Queens specializing in birria

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13. Tortilleria Mexicana Los Hermanos
A hidden gem offering a taste of Mexico in Brooklyn

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14. La Morada
Highly rated for its homemade mole and traditional dishes

This Mott Haven restaurant is known for its Oaxacan moles and tlayudas, with some Southern Mexican, Tex-Mex, and Cal-Mex. The standard list of two-corn tortilla soft tacos are available in excellent versions, including a very spicy one. chicken enchilada (referring to the filling, not the dish), al pastor, chorizo, and a notable grilled steak.
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- Mexican Cuisine
- Mid-Range
- Downtown Spots
15. Taqueria Sinaloense

Inspired by the northwestern state of Sinaloa, Taqueria Sinaloense primarily serves a Pan-Mexican menu in Marble Hill, a picturesque Bronx neighborhood overlooking the Harlem River. There are two unique tacos available, including the governor tacos loaded with shrimp and spicy green chiles, and the basket tacos, with the tortillas dipped in oil as a sort of temporary preservative that allows street vendors to sell them in baskets and carried on picnics.
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16. El Diablito Taqueria
Colorful murals and decor create a lively ambiance

The fresh Baja California battered fish taco is the star of the menu at this brilliant Crayola Mexican cantina. Tempura-fried crust snaps around flaky tilapia, with lime-infused cream adding richness and red cabbage echoing the crunch of the dough.
17. El Aguila
A hidden gem in East Harlem serving authentic Mexican cuisine

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- Mexican Cuisine
- Cheap Eats
- Downtown Spots
- Lunch
18. Rosie's
Family-owned restaurant known for its homemade pasta and traditional Italian recipes

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- Mexican Cuisine
- Downtown Spots
- Mid-Range
- Vegetarian Options
19. El Jarochito
Family-owned restaurant with a homely atmosphere

Founded in 1993, the name of this Coney Island taqueria-bodega means “Little Rude One” (a nod to the cartoon character Speedy Gonzales, but also a variation on the Veracruz residents' nickname) and the house specialty is the goat. Get it in taco form or try the excellent carne enchilada (pork in chili sauce). Rice can be added to any taco for an additional cost.
20. Ricos Tacos
Offers mouth-watering vegetarian and vegan options

When this taqueria was founded more than 20 years ago, it took over the large premises of a Dominican restaurant and served one of the most complete taco menus in the city. The head taco (beef cheek and other cheek meats) is particularly good, and the beef picadillo is good if you want something with a Tex Mex flavor. Tacos can be ordered in several configurations, including tacos dorados, tacos arabes, and tacos placero.
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21. Tacos Matamoros
Family-owned and operated for over 20 years

At this Sunset Park stalwart, soft chunks of rich, spicy cow's head meat are spread over a pair of grilled corn tortillas with salsa verde.
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22. Tulcingo Del Valle
Family-owned and operated with recipes passed down through generations

Named after a town in southern Puebla, this place started as a deli, added some seating for a casual taqueria out front, and eventually annexed the storefront next door, turning it into a full-fledged restaurant where Customers can accompany tacos with beer. Check out the rolled and fried golden taco, filled with chicken, meat or cheese.
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- Budget-Friendly Eats
- Downtown Spots
23. Tacos El Bronco
Famous for its al pastor tacos and tortas

This convenient Sunset Park restaurant opened a famous taco truck that parks at 37th and 5th avenues, but visit the mother ship for a longer menu with more tacos. Small miniature tacos are the specialty, easier to maneuver but not devoid of fillings. El Bronco's tripe (small intestine instead of honeycomb stomach) is legendary, but be sure to try the campechanos, a mix of steak and chorizo. A sweet-tasting, charred green onion is a bonus.
24. Salerno Pizza

As Mexican immigrants took over pizzerias in Astoria, Woodside and Jackson Heights, they added tacos and other appetizers to their menus. Tacos are usually good unpretentious, filled and garnished with just chopped cilantro and onion. And the couple of accompanying sauces, if not made in-house, are at least carefully chosen and full of flavor. In Salerno, chorizo and tongue tacos stand out.
25. Guadalajara De Dia 2
Authentic Mexican street food experience in New York

This Mexican store in a pleasant residential Ridgewood neighborhood remains primarily a grocery store with a full Mexican menu on the side, available for takeout or dine-in at the only community table. The food couldn't be fresher and the taco list is prodigious. Our favorite is the roast chicken (you can smell the roast chicken), with jerky, salted and dried beef coming in second.
26. La Brujeria
Offers a unique and delicious Mexican dining experience in Jersey City

La Brujería (“Witchcraft”) is a wonderful taqueria located in the back of a gas station, between the Liberty Harbor and Communipaw neighborhoods in Jersey City. The exterior has colorful murals and the interior offers no dining space. On the chalkboard menu you'll find lamb birria and a wide range of other taco fillings, from cow's head to potatoes to a ribeye steak. Remember, you are at a gas station.
27. Bagel Buffet

Bagel Buffet is a narrow shop north of the Village that, as its name suggests, offers bagels and cream cheese, but also serves much more, including sandwiches, pancakes, omelettes, burgers, and tacos, which are all pretty good. Our favorite is the carne enchilada, but the chorizo tacos are especially good too. Limited seating (one table inside), but the tables outside offer great views of the Chelsea border and you can sit and eat your tacos like border guards.
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- Breakfast
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28. Tacos Morelos
Family-owned and operated serving traditional recipes

This institution began as a humble cart on Roosevelt Avenue and eventually transformed into a full-fledged Mexican gastropub. The cart introduced placero tacos to New York, filled with surprising combinations of rice, hard-boiled eggs, sautéed chiles, stuffed chiles, and potato patties. Since the place has a liquor license, you can have a shot of tequila after finishing your tacos.
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- Budget-Friendly Eats
29. Burger One
High-quality ingredients and unique burger combinations

This former Upper East Side lunch counter was acquired by a Mexican owner, which still offers all the expected dishes, like burgers and grilled cheese, but the menu has expanded with tacos and burritos. The taco fillings (chicken, steak, pork) are all good, and a special feature includes two tacos sharing a plate with an order of fries, which feels like a cross-cultural genius. (Put the fries inside the taco!)
30. Santa Ana Deli & Grocery

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31. La Espiga
Authentic Colombian bakery and grocery store

Monday through Friday, all the usual tacos are available at this Corona stalwart located in a semi-subterranean space where spectacular carnitas are fried and tortillas made right outside the front window. During the weekend, barbacoa is offered by the pound, with a homemade taco kit that includes oversized corn tortillas, chopped onion and cilantro, lemons or limes, and two types of salsa. It's a party!
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- Social Gatherings
- Mexican Cuisine
- Budget-Friendly Eats
32. Empellon Al Pastor
Known for their unique cinnamon-pineapple trompo cooking method

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- Cheap Eats
- Downtown Spots
33. Taco Mix
Popular spot for delicious and affordable street-style tacos

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- Mexican Cuisine
- Budget-Friendly Eats
- Downtown Spots
- Vegetarian Options
34. Rancho San Miguel

This small bodega, named after a neighborhood in the city of Puebla, sells groceries, but half the space is taken up by a kitchen whose specialties include dozens of burritos, as well as quesadillas and sopes. One of the best offerings is a full list of tacos placeros (“market tacos”), including one filled with chile rellenos and rice, an absolute delight when drizzled with red and green salsa.
35. Taco Village NY

It was inevitable that poblano-style tacos would join the crazy mix of cuisines on MacDougal Street, near the New York University campus. The place cultivates a Day of the Dead theme and, luckily, the tacos here are very good. One of the favorites is the taco al pastor, with lots of pineapple, although carnitas and carne asada are other good options. There are also mules available.
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- Mexican Cuisine
- Vegetarian Options
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36. Ivy Stark Mexology

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- Waterfront
- Mexican Cuisine
- Social Gatherings
- Mid-Range
37. La Duena Mexican Deli #2

You'd be hard-pressed to find larger tacos placeros (“market tacos”) than at this bodega taqueria in Corona, Queens. The whole stuffed chile filling, oozing with white cheese, is the size of a lumberjack's hand, perfectly breaded and resting on a bed of yellow rice. Strips of sizzling chillies complete the magnificent picture.
38. Tacos El Gallo Giro

Miguel Gallardo serves some of the best carne asada in the city at this cart next to LaGuardia. He expertly chops well-seasoned beef, adds homemade salsa and toppings (onions! Cilantro! Guacamole!) and wraps it all in a perfectly portable tortilla cone.
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- Mexican Cuisine
- Cheap Eats
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