Tacombi at Fonda Nolita is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in New York City.

1. Tacombi at Fonda Nolita

8.8
267 Elizabeth St (btwn E Houston & Prince St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · NoLita · 738 tips and reviews

Steven F.Steven Francolla: just had the 4 tacos at top. fish taco was awesome, followed by the barbacoa.

Sajid M.Sajid Mehmood: Crispy fish tacos are amazing, as are the barbacoa. But don't overlook the vegetarian tacos, they're all great!

Drew A.Drew Austin: Awesome tacos, crispy fish, barbacoa, and pork belly. That's all ya need to know.

Taqueria Gramercy is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in New York City.

2. Taqueria Gramercy

8.7
218 3rd Ave (19th Street), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 14 tips and reviews

Dean S.Dean Silfen: BARBACOA AND MARGARITAS

GG: This is my new favorite place. Cheap, delicious tacos (barbacoa is my fave), great margs, and all beers are $5 ALL THE TIME. In Manhattan!!! Plus it’s close to Trader Joe’s lolz

Danielle R.Danielle Russo: Perfect spot - good vibe, great service, and great food. Excellent addition to the neighborhood. The carnitas is outstanding.

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

3. Taqueria St. Marks

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

Andrew W.Andrew Weiser: The tacos are particularly good, each on a single soft corn tortilla, and the fillings are profuse, whether you select the odiferous barbacoa, the oily picadillo, or deep-fried pescado.

CarolineCaroline: vague Los Angeles theme. tacos are particularly good, barbacoa, the oily picadillo (livened up with a finger chile), or deep-fried pescado.

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: Get the usual tacos : carnitas, bistec, chorizo, cecina, barbacoa (lamb) & suadero (beef flank). Feeling adventurous? Get the cabeza (beef head), lengua (beef tongue) or buche (pork stomach).

Cosme is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in New York City.

4. Cosme

8.7
35 E 21st St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Flatiron District · 278 tips and reviews

Damian B.Damian Bayona: For dinner, the veggie plates are the stand outs especially the mushroom barbacoa. You have to try the mezcal Manhattan as well 👌🏻🍸

Arne B.Arne Borrey: The Lamb Barbacoa is fantastic and the husk merengue best desert.

EileenEileen: Came for brunch. Husk meringue is a must try, really interesting blend of textures and flavors. Lamb barbacoa is huge and can easily feed 4 people. Egg sope was good. Enfrijolada was too salty

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

5. Barrio Chino

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

Brandon B.Brandon Bogard: Barbacoa is to die for here! I highly recommend it and of course the habanero margaritas. And if your order a shot of tequila, ask for the sangrita!!

Eric C.Eric Chan: The barbacoa was awesome.

HectorHector: Caipirinha > Margarita. Get the barbacoa if you like spicy.

Covacha is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in New York City.

6. Covacha

7.8
368 Columbus Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Upper West Side · 7 tips and reviews

Matthew F.Matthew Ferguson: The Barbacoa Tapatia was excellent. It’s like a braised short rib with jalapeños. Comes with tortillas do make tacos.

Pedro Luis O.Pedro Luis Ortiz Reynoso: Un guacamole para comenzar, con una michelada, yo pedi una quesabirria de carne y barbacoa burrito 😋 todo estaba delicioso

Saundra T.Saundra Thomas: The quac is unique and outstanding! Had the beer battered fish on a tortilla. Just filling enough with the Limonette Brussels. Yum!

Tacombi is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in New York City.

7. Tacombi

8.2
377 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Upper West Side · 13 tips and reviews

Giovanni D.Giovanni D'Palma: Very fun taco spot, food came out quick and was tasty. Their light beer paired very well with carnitas and barbacoas taco. Their hot sauce was delicious.

LaurenLauren: Healthy guac portion. Underrated & hearty egg taco - a sleeper hit.

Chesca R.Chesca Renee: Shrimp quesadilla (it's open faced)

La Esquina is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in New York City.

8. La Esquina

8.3
200 W 55th St (btwn Broadway & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Theater District · 26 tips and reviews

Seline J.Seline Jung: Nice roomy space with tables and plenty of bar seating. Must try the lamb barbacoa tacos.

Mark J.Mark J.: Phenomenal everything. Agua Fresca is perfect for a hot day, and the fried plantains were delightful too!

Lauren R.Lauren Romao: Walk-up counter style for a quick stop on the way home. These tacos are bursting with flavor and the DJ keeps you groovin through each bite..

El Aguila is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in New York City.

9. El Aguila

7.8
1634 Lexington Ave (103rd Street), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Harlem · 31 tips and reviews

Teresa C.Teresa Cantu: Everything is so fresh! Try a tamale rojo and a Barbacoa taco with fresh corn tortilla! Extra cilantro. Mmmm.

jesus a.jesus azatlán: Best veggie burrito I've had since I moved here from the West three years ago. Al pastor tacos are also amazing.

Jorge O.Jorge Ortiz: The águila (eagle) of Aztec prophesy set the location of their capital Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City). El Águila's brightly lit signs herald 24-hour authentic Mexican food, drinks, dessert, and music.

Empellón Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in New York City.

10. Empellón Taqueria

8.0
230 W 4th St (at W 10th St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · West Village · 230 tips and reviews

Hr R.Hr Ryu: ORDER: Guacamole, Peekytoe crab with jalapeño, Tacos (barbacoa, chicken, scallop), Baby back ribs, Buñuelos or Passion-fruit tart

Staff PicksStaff Picks: Empellon's Lamb barbacoa tacos filled with smoked lamb, cucumber and orange sets new limits to how many tacos you can have on Taco Tuesday. Read more.

Damian B.Damian Bayona: The fish taco is the way to go. Also, def get some salsa borracha on the side - it has a smoky mezcal kick. 💃🏻🌮

Taqueria San Pedro is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in New York City.

11. Taqueria San Pedro

8.4
3662 Broadway (151st st), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Harlem · 8 tips and reviews

Arnaud P.Arnaud Pessey: Best tacos in town! Absolutely delicious, fresh and tasty.

Kristin C.Kristin Craig: The BEST tacos in Harlem

Rozanne E.Rozanne Els: The bistec and pastor taco's are soooo tasty! And they don't skimp on the filling!

Tacombi Café El Presidente is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in New York City.

12. Tacombi Café El Presidente

8.7
30 W 24th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · NoMad · 236 tips and reviews

Candice R.Candice Rivera: The barbacoa steak tacos were delicious! Nice space too

New York PostNew York Post: The new space evokes the traditional taquerias of Mexico City and adds authentic breakfast dishes to the menu, including eggs tinga ($14) and huevos rancheros ($11). Read more.

Alex R.Alex Rainert: The Gringa Madison taco is really outstanding and the Sonoran Shrimp taco is so damn spicy, you'll want to take a cold shower when you finish it.

Tropical Spanish Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in New York City.

13. Tropical Spanish Restaurant

8.0
3771 Broadway (157th), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Washington Heights · 5 tips and reviews

M M.M M: Try the breakfast of eggs, mangu (mashed green plantains), sausage and fried cheese.

SinaSina: The food reminds me of Iranian cuisine. Very nice staff and reasonable price.

Jennifer C.Jennifer C: Love this place!!! Everything is super tasty and the options vary daily!!! (Mangu on the weekends!!)

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

14. 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

Tacombi is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in New York City.

15. Tacombi

8.5
255 Bleecker St (at Cornelia St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Village · 91 tips and reviews

David M.David Mathey: Barbacoa tacos, tuna tacos, watermelon soda

Anca M.Anca Matioc: Basically everything is amazing. Starting with the Corn Esquites, Panucho de Lechon, Crispy fish and Cochinita Pibil. And top it off with Margaritas of the house!

Victoria M.Victoria Mazzuki: Probably the best tacos I've had in New York. The corn tortillas are amazing - they make their own flour for them.