Los Tacos No. 1 is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in New York City.

1. Los Tacos No. 1

9.0
75 9th Ave, New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Chelsea · 507 tips and reviews

Great spot! The cactus quesadilla was fantastic and their salsas are delicious. The line moves quickly. Warning to vegetarians- get the corn tortillas because the flour ones are made with pork lard.

Vince W.Vince Wong: Los mejores asada y pollo tacos I've had in awhile. Cactus was asi-asi. Sensational agua horchata. Long line, but it moves briskly. Finally, don't forget to hand your receipt to the food prepper guys!

Sam B.Sam Brown: Incredible tacos, seriously, get one of each. Steak, chicken, pork, cactus... find out what the Especial is too! Fresh pressed tortillas, guac included, and lots of accompaniments on the bar.

Los Tacos No. 1 is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in New York City.

2. Los Tacos No. 1

9.4
229 W 43rd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Theater District · 175 tips and reviews

Joshua S.Joshua Stehr: I had the 3x corn tacos one with steak, one with pork and one with cactus. They were delicious! It was filling and very reasonably priced. Oh and they have the best guacamole as well.

Samara S.Samara Seligsohn: Surprisingly tasty Cactus taco for vegetarians.

Magdalena W.Magdalena Welcz: There is a queue, but it goes fast. Tacos are best in NY, surprising given the location! Fast service, good value. Spicy cactus quasa.

Joy's Flowers & Gifts is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in New York City.

3. Joy's Flowers & Gifts

8.7
40 Hester St, New York, NY
Gift Store · Chinatown · 3 tips and reviews

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: Very cute flower and gift shop with all kinds of cactus, succulents, roses, and orchids and stuff.

Nikki S.Nikki Sylianteng: Great selection of flowers. Got this eucalyptus twig to cheer me up on a cloudy day.

Lisa Z.Lisa Z: Joy and her daughter helped me build the nicest terrarium! Great experience, beautiful plants and people

Toloache is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in New York City.

4. Toloache

8.5
251 W 50th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Theater District · 395 tips and reviews

Maribel P.Maribel Padilla: Must try the Hongos y Nopales tacos (Huitlacoche mushrooms and cactus). They're amazing!

Andrew M.Andrew Moss: Great food & service! Try the cactus fries

SusanneSusanne: fruit guacamole and the veggie taco with the cactus were a dream. Drinks 2 and service is great! GOOOOO!!!!

Rosie's is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in New York City.

5. Rosie's

8.5
29 E 2nd St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 129 tips and reviews

Tina H.Tina Hilll: Fish tacos were great. Skip the cactus salad, just so so. Beware watermelon margarita has a kick. This spot is always crowded but one of my fav Mexican locales.

Caroline L.Caroline Le: get the grilled cactus salad, you won't be disappointed

Courtney L.Courtney Lewis: Great brunch. Good spot for groups. Start with the Bourbon Spiked Mocha, guacamole + chips and the queso with sausage. For the main course I highly recommend the Chilaquiles with Cecina Beef.

Barrio Chino is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in New York City.

6. Barrio Chino

8.4
253 Broome St (btwn Orchard & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 298 tips and reviews

miachel p.miachel pruett: To die for: Cactus & Black Bean Tacos, with their $3 Chips & Salsa. Coming from a Texan.

Hannah P.Hannah Parvaz: The cactus tacos are always welcome. You can bring in your own coffee. Beware the sautéed spinach comes with mushrooms.

ᴡ L.ᴡ Licitra: Cactus tacos are delicious!

Taqueria St. Marks is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in New York City.

7. Taqueria St. Marks

8.7
79 Saint Marks Pl (1st Avenue), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 69 tips and reviews

Elizabeth L.Elizabeth Lightbody: Cactus tacos Cactus tacos Cactus tacos Margarita Cactus tacos Cactus tacos

Kathryn D.Kathryn D: Cheap and good, but not great food. Cactus tacos are a good choice for vegetarians. Skip the torta.

RCRC: Be adventurous and try some meat you haven't tried. They do tacos really well!

The Black Ant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in New York City.

8. The Black Ant

7.1
60 2nd Ave (btwn E 3rd & E 4th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 96 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Criste: The duck is really great, as is the guacamole and cactus fries!

Tina H.Tina Hilll: Don't skip the cod fish tacos. Grasshopper croquettes are ok but like the meaty cactus fries

Ebrahim B.Ebrahim Bandookwala: Huarache de Nopal Comprised of cactus pad, figs, asadero cheese, and marmalade, the dish is "crispy, fresh, light , spicy, sweet and salty." "All flavors that a chef strives for in a dish!”

La Palapa is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in New York City.

9. La Palapa

7.1
77 Saint Marks Pl (at 1st Ave.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 136 tips and reviews

Adrienne M.Adrienne McIlvaine: try the cactus!

Ms H.Ms Helene: Vegan plate $19-grilled cactus, red beans, guacamole, salsa, sautéed mushrooms and corn, served with warm tortillas. Ask for hot sauce & get 3 from mild to spicy.

Spencer V.Spencer Vairo: The vegan options are incredibly delicious and a must when eating here. I can now cross grilled cactus off my list of foods to try before I die. Friendly service and tasty margaritas too!

Pulquería is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in New York City.

10. Pulquería

7.6
11 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Chinatown · 156 tips and reviews

Michelle C.Michelle C.: Mexican in Chinatown; Try pulque (cocktail), tower of salsa and cactus salad

PureWowPureWow: Walk down a hidden flight of stairs in Chinatown and you’ll wind up in Pulqueria, a Spanish joint with some damn tasty tacos. We’ll take ours with a side of cactus salsa, please. Read more.

EaterEater: Pulqueria is the Mexican spinoff from the owners of Apotheke. In addition to food they offer beer, Micheladas, and Mexican inspired tequila and mezcal-based cocktails like pulques and Jarrito Locos.

Tulcingo Del Valle Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in New York City.

11. Tulcingo Del Valle Restaurant

7.4
665 10th Ave, New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 43 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Try the cemitas-sandwiches on round seeded rolls traditionally made with cactus pulp but Sietsema's fave is milanesa res, a razor-thin beef cutlet similar to Texas chicken fried steak, only thinner.

Shanté C.Shanté Cosme: Authentic guacamole that brings me to tears of joy.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Unassuming Hell's Kitchen deli and taqueria. Great chile relleno and cheap, tasty tacos and tortas here.

Las Delicias Mexicanas is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in New York City.

12. Las Delicias Mexicanas

8.0
2109 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Harlem · 8 tips and reviews

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: They have cheap, delicious carnitas tacos. Pair your tacos with their horchata.

Mayra H.Mayra Hernandez O: Great Mexican place, feels like home

Kassy E.Kassy E: Love this place

Al Horno Lean Mexican Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in New York City.

13. Al Horno Lean Mexican Kitchen

8.1
417 W 47th St, New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 18 tips and reviews

Deepak S.Deepak Shrivastava: Healthy tasty and (relatively) quick - as your meal is made from scratch. If you're into natural and good food then this should be in your regular rotation!

Rewan P.Rewan Parti: Tip for Vegetarians: Order the super green juice and baked falafel burrito, comes with an option for quinoa or brown rice for filling! It's delicious and healthy.

Michael C.Michael Criste: The enchiladas are great, especially for healthy food

New Kam Man is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in New York City.

14. New Kam Man

8.1
200 Canal St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St.), New York, NY
Supermarket · Chinatown · 25 tips and reviews

TimelessnomadTimelessnomad: Best place for Asian tableware! They have every kind if plate and bowl you could ask for in the basement. Main floor is grocery and prepared foods and top floor has beauty products and cute items.

Zoë W.Zoë Williams: Try the green tea Kit Kats!

Sallie Z.Sallie Zhang: Great japanese and korean cosmetics on the 2nd floor.

Habana To Go is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in New York City.

15. Habana To Go

8.2
229 Elizabeth St, New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · NoLita · 53 tips and reviews

Jeff F.Jeff Forbes: Whatever you do, get some Elote (grilled corn) to go with it.

Anthony S.Anthony Smith: "to go" doesn't necessarily mean "speedy". keep that in mind.

Kyo S.Kyo Song: Grilled corn, betcha can't just have one ;)