2. Dos Toros Taquería
7.9
137 4th Ave (btwn E 13th & E 14th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 350 tips and reviews
Eelain Steketee: tacos tacos tacos! carnitas, steak, grilled chicken.... all good! nom nom nom.
Jim Meskauskas: Get the carnitas burrito. This is as close to San Francisco Mex I've been able to get since moving here 11 years ago. This place ain't Chipotle!
Dianna H.: The carnitas quesadilla with guac, sour cream & the mildly spicy sauce was DELICIOUS! I can't wait to go back :)
3. La Esquina
8.5
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 724 tips and reviews
JustMe: Not only trendy but one of the best carnitas (deep fried porc meat) I have tried in NYC Read more.
Masha Murakhovsky: carnita tacos are amazing, also get the rice, beans and pico de gallo side!
Ajay Swamy: I like real Mexican foods and this place doesn't disappoint. From the carnitas to tongue tacos, real, gritty and delicious.
6. Taqueria St. Marks
8.7
79 Saint Marks Pl (1st Avenue), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 69 tips and reviews
Holly Stair: Taqueria is the absolute best. Low key, chill vibes and the absolute sweetest staff. Carnitas anything is out of this world. Go for the lamb taco and tortilla soup while you're at it.
Bon: Fast great service! Salsa was refilled without even asking! Great guac and tacos (had nopal pros and carnitas).
Kara M: We come here pretty much every Thursday. The staff is awesome, Pauline, the manager is the best. The food is the best. Carnitas tacos and tortilla soup are my favs.
8. Taco Mix
8.5
234 E 116th St (btwn 2nd and 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · East Harlem · 73 tips and reviews
ZenFoodster: TONY's top 25 tacos! Chicken & carnitas tacos: juicy & flavorful meat stuffed in two tasty corn tortillas! The green sauce is da bomb! ;9
Ariel: Tacos al pastor, carnitas and suadero! The best tacos outside of Mexico! This is not Tacobell or La esquina.
Emily Wilson: Despite their popularity, the al pastor tacos are not better than the carnitas or the chorizo
9. Tacuba
8.2
802 9th Ave (W. 53rd St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 102 tips and reviews
Hector: Get the carnitas, they are excellent. Amazing service. Delicious authentic cozy Mexican spot with great margaritas. Share the appetizers and tacos too.
Kathleen Corless: The brisket tacos, the carnitas and the mezcal list!
Eric Gallegos: Carnitas was excellent. Just make sure the chicharron is on the side.
Jeffrey Zurofsky: Carnitas tacos are amazing
AskMen: Homemade selection of stewed meats, a fridge full of Mexican (& pan-Latin American) beer, a juke with Spanish-language hits, & gregarious countrymen shooting the shit. Try the carnitas tacos.
Ranu Rajkarnikar: Hole in the wall delicious Mexican joint. Nicest man working the counter and he has different meats every day. Get the goat, chorizo or carnitas on a torta or in tacos and leave happy.
12. El Luchador
8.4
87 South St (at John St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Financial District · 68 tips and reviews
Ranu Rajkarnikar: Tacos on point not to mention everything else. A little airstream trailer, friendly staff & outdoor seating complete the picture. Try the short rib, steak or carnitas. Then back to your desk for a nap
Andrew Gatto: The carnitas burrito was great. I enjoyed it a lot. Cool indoor/outdoor seating areas too
D C🐧: The carnita taco is the only thing I appreciated
Harry Davis: get any special taco - al pastor, fried fish taco, and carnitas all good
albertosherrero: Taquería de calidad. Todos los que he probado (pastor, carnita, pollo y pescado) son un acierto. La michelada también es muy buena.
Jaimee Estreller: Great for after-work drinks and dins with friends. My go-to: michelada, chips & guac for the table, esquites, and a crispy fish taco. If I'm still hungry, then the carnitas taco too.