tacos were great and the service was pretty fast. Very professional and charismatic people.

Fresh tortillas, simple ingredients, and bold Mexican flavors are what make Los Tacos No. 1 one of the most popular food spots inside Chelsea Market. Founded by friends from Mexico and California, the restaurant focuses on authentic street-style tacos made with hand-pressed tortillas, quality meats, and traditional toppings. The setup is casual and fast-paced, and it's common to see a lineup, especially during lunch and dinner hours, but the line usually moves quickly. The menu is focused on a handful of tacos, quesadillas, and aguas frescas, with favorites like adobada, carne asada, pollo asado, and nopales. The open kitchen lets you watch tortillas being made fresh and meats being prepared right in front of you. read more

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LOS TACOS No.1 was born from a friendship between three close friends from Tijuana, Mexico, and Brawley, California, who set out to bring authentic Mexican tacos to the East Coast. Their secret? Traditional family recipes paired with fresh, simple ingredients straight from home create a truly authentic flavor. My son and I recently visited Chelsea Market, eager to try Los Tacos after hearing it's home to the best tacos in New York. From the moment we joined the line, the lively atmosphere and friendly staff made us feel welcome. I loved that the open kitchen allowed us to watch our food being freshly prepared. I ordered two Abodbo Tacos and two Carne Asada Tacos, and each bite was bursting with flavor. The Abodbo Tacos were slightly salty, but the pineapple topping perfectly balanced them with a sweet contrast. The Carne Asada Tacos stole the show--tender, flavorful meat topped with delicious ingredients that made each bite unforgettable. I'm already planning my next visit--these tacos are truly worth the return trip. Are they the best in New York? That's for you to decide. read more

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I thought Los Tacos No. 1 was going to be all hype and no substance since it's so popular with tourists, but I have to admit I was wrong. We ordered one of each type of taco plus an extra steak quesadilla so we could try everything, and I was surprised by how good the tacos were. Everyone's favorite was the adobada (al pastor), which was juicy, smoky, and packed with flavor and came with a couple strips of pineapple. The nopal was surprisingly delicious too, soft and well seasoned, and the chicken was much better than I expected. Only complaint was that the tortillas weren't as fresh as I was expecting. However, we had them again at the Midtown East location and they were way better there, so maybe we just caught a bad batch. Tacos were around $6 each, more expensive than a lot of spots back home in LA, but pretty comparable to places with larger tacos. You order and pay at the counter, hand your ticket to the taco staff, and they'll assemble your tacos for you. You can get them with all the toppings, which includes onion, cilantro, guac, and salsa or customize how you want. These tacos are absolutely worth trying. read more

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Tacos were good! Plus they serve you enough protein with guacamole at no extra charge. They also give you extra spring onions/chive and a green chili. I recommend nopal tacos. The tamarind water was too sweet for me so next time I'll order a different flavor. Overall, a solid place for a quick bite. Plus everyone is super nice and chatty!l read more

Los Tacos No.1 - Tacos Carne Asada, tamarindo water. - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

I'm still thinking about this taco. I tried the beef taco and their chips and salsa. From one gringo to another - that salsa is spicy. It was very flavorful and they used fresh ingredients. I thought the amount of meat you are served was great. Tired my sister's guac and it was very limey - I loved it. Next time I'm back in the area I'm headed here first. I also tried the beef quesadilla layer on during my stay. It was basically an open taco with added cheese. Very tasty, just not what I was expecting. read more

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PSA: ORDER THE FRIED QUESADILLA WITH ADOBADA!! We have amazing adobada tacos on the west coast, but this was different! We went to Los Tacos No 1 4 times on our trip! LOL It was worth it every time! The line is always long but it goes by fast bc the staff work so well with each other and they never forget who ordered what! The first time we just got the taco, but a local in line ordered the special Fried Quesadilla with Adobada and he said it is "immaculate"- and he was definitely right!! Crispy fried tortilla, stretchy cheese, soft inside with lotssss of adobada and pineapple. Be careful, it's pretty spicy but deliciousss! Adobada is out by 6pm everyday- we literally walked from location to location bc they ran out of adobada.. lol I know... so go early!!! read more

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I'd say Los Tacos No. 1 was my favorite while visiting New York and my two visits here is a great indicator. First visit, enjoyed the carne asada taco with everything on it and chips y salsa. Second visit, shared the carne asada quesadilla with everything on it. Both times hit so good! Chips y salsa were a nice addition and salsa I thought was flavorful, not spicy. It was packed both times, but service was efficient and quick. I'd say a definite must visit for me if/when I return to New York someday. I love the music playing in the restaurant.... Keeps it very lively. read more

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Ordering was smooth, food is amazing, and it's great you can see it make it in front of you! The carne asada had a nice Smokey flavor to it and adobada had a good saltiness to it and it balanced very well with the 2 slices of pineapple. Service was good. It was in a food court. read more

Los Tacos No.1 - Adobada - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

3.5, rounding to 4 because of Yelp - Born and raised in Southern California, so I'm quite critical of both price point and taste. At almost $6 a taco for street size bites (I think you need at least 3-4 to be full), it's a little steep but keep in mind you're in NYC and they do add guac to your taco. I ordered one carne asada and one adobada with everything. The carne asada was my favorite which was shocking because usually adobada or al pastor is more flavorful and juicier. But the carne asada here was actually a great quality of meat and quite tender to what I'm used to! Adobada was just way too salty for my liking. I ended up getting some pico de gallo on the salsa bar way off to the end to offset the saltiness. Service was fine. Super quick, just give your ticket to the staff and tell them what kind of tortilla and toppings. Limes were at the ordering counter but the salsa bar was toward the cashier which was a little strange! Salsa bar was minimal: just two types of roasted salsa, pico de gallo, radishes, and some dried whole chilis that I've never seen before / am not sure how to eat. If you're looking for a snack or a street taco craving and you're not based on the west coast, I think Los Tacos is worth trying, but I can't help but compare this to tacos back in California... read more

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Los tacos at the Chelsea market knows how to do lines! People cued in a super organized way. The cashier took your order and then you can customize the taco. So flavorful and delicious! Definitely worth the wait in line! read more

Definitely popular. I arrived at Los Tacos No. 1 in Chelsea Market for a 1pm lunch and there was a line. The longest one I noticed at this hour. But with 3 cashiers working, I paid for my order 6 minutes later and stood in a new line with my paper ticket in hand. Hold onto it with your dear life if you want your food. Nope, you are not waiting to hear your number being called. Pay attention to see when it is your turn to hand over your ticket to one of the many men preparing the orders and to answer whether you want corn tortilla or flour tortilla, and what you want on your taco - everything? (Con todo!) Me, I'm a spice wimp, so I asked for No Salsa, and later helped myself to the fresh pico de gallo on a ledge to the right of the shop. I was awarded my highly guacamole-d tacos 8 mins after ordering. Their horchata was refreshing on a hot day, and was pleasantly smooth, lacking the grit that had been evident in my first ever taste of this drink. Having now tried both, I can confirm that I prefer their flour tortillas, and both are the same size. While both the beef and cactus tasted good, I didn't enjoy the slippery texture of the cactus, compounded by that of the guac. Even when I passed by again later, there was still a line. read more

Phenomenal tacos! I absolutely adore the green sauce! Have been here a couple times and it never disappoints! Usually a line but it typically moves pretty fast. Have tried the chicken quesadilla as well as the steak and pork tacos. Quesadilla was open faced which was interesting... basically a taco with cheese... but I'm not complaining. Everything is great, I think I like the chicken/pork better than the steak but you really can't go wrong. If you give Los Tacos a try make sure to drop by Los Mariscos as well which is right around the corner for the best fish tacos and ceviche! While I do love the green sauce on the Los Tacos tacos, I am partial to fish and slightly prefer Los Mariscos. They are both excellent! Overall, I would highly recommend Los Tacos and will definitely be returning! read more

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Amazing!! Food was delicious you can't go wrong with carne asada or adobada and corn or flour tortillas. But service was even better! Crowd was not bad when we went (Thursday morning). Everything moved super fast. I had questions for the cashier when I ordered and for the chef when I gave him my ticket. Everyone was patient and answered my questions thoroughly. But I especially want to highlight my experience with justino. After our meal I saw that there was a "special quesadilla" basically a quesadilla in a fried empanada shell. I asked one of the workers nearby, Justino, about it and told him I was sad we didn't get it and would come back to try it again. He told me to follow up and took me up to the chef line and asked them to make me one on the house!!! Thank you so much to the staff for making my trip so memorable!!! read more

Yes, it's worth the hype. I only got one since I wanted to save room for other things at the market, but I regret not going again. They didn't skimp out on the meat and the salsas were incredible read more

Los Tacos No.1 - Carne asada taco - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

As a huge market fan we stopped hearing after hearing about how amazing these tacos were! The line was long, so I left my partner to wait while I checked out a sample sale! He had just gotten our tacos when I arrived! We sat at the bar next door to enjoy a beer with our food!! When I tell you these tacos were MOUTH WATERING I mean it!! We loved them so much we went to two other locations!! Wild, I know!! The salsa bar is amazing, but test them first, one was a bit too spicy for me!! read more

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One of the recommended place to eat when googled for best food in New York so gotta try it out. Before we came to the location, we didn't realized it's a chain with many locations in New York but maybe it is the closest one to midtown where we were staying. It is located inside a market hall somewhere in the middle. There is very limited seatings but right next to it are 2 bars that welcome you to eat if you buy a drink. Luckily people don't spend hours eating tacos so we were able to find a corner spot pretty fast. So if you get a seat, just remember others are waiting too so don't spend hours taking up a spot. Walk around and shop! Even though there was a line, it moved pretty fast. I don't think we waited longer than 30'mins. After leaving this location, we saw many other locations nearby that did not have a line. This one did because it's located inside a food market with a lot of tourists and people to begin with. You order at the counter first and give the receipt to the cook where you can modify your taco like with onions or no onions etc. They have a self serve condiments in the corner for sauces and other toppings. The tacos are small but they do load up the fillings as pictured. For new York, the price and portion seem reasonable. Taco is fresh and good since they make it as you order it which is nice. Although, compared to a lot of other taco places, it's not that much more extravagant for a wait in line. If there's no line, I would get another taco next time in now. Besides tacos, they of course have other entrees but we don't know what it is called. I did see a few others get things that look pretty appetizing so looking to try other things next time as well. read more

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Best tacos ever. I was told this place had the best tacos but never really believed it nor tried it even when I came here before because the line just seemed too long. Well, this time, I stood in the line and tried the carne tacos...it came with house guac and they also had salsa to add if you want- it was amazing!!! My husband got the cactus taco and even he enjoyed it (normally veg tacos aren't the best). We enjoyed the tacos so much that we went back 30 mins after finishing the tacos!!! We were debating whether to get more because we already had dinner reservations at 6 and it was 2 or 3 when we got the tacos. Worth it. Got the pork one this time and still tasty! The carne/steak was the best though ...it was so smoky and juicy ...wow. Service was faster than expected. Ambiance is busy...small space, no place to eat really but you can find seats in the other areas of the market. We went outside and ate since there weren't many people eating outside. read more

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Been wanting to try this place for a long time, so luckily we were able to try it! We waited about 10 minutes - you order first then give your ticket to the staff and they make your tacos fresh. You get to choose which kind of tortilla (flour or corn), if you want everything on the tacos (onions, cilantro, salsa and guac). The tacos are great, my husband and I enjoyed the adobada more than the asada, would definitely come back! read more

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Solid tacos and quesadillas and decently effective operation given how busy it can get. I did find the carne asada to be a bit tough and not as juicy as I'd like, so I was relying on the salsas, onion, and guac to compensate. Good enough to scratch any itch for tacos in the city for sure though. read more

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I heard Los Tacos was one of the must visit spots when in NYC so I had to check it out. The line wasn't too long on a Thursday afternoon. You order the food and receive a ticket that is then handed to the cooks to prepare fresh in front of you. Service was quick and I received my food fast. Prices are definitely much higher than what I would normally pay for but these were well worth the money. The meats were very flavorful and drenched in their guac. The quesadilla was much smaller than expected and not what I was expecting a quesadilla to look like. It was basically a slightly bigger taco but with cheese. I personally would pass on this and get the tacos instead. Because this location is within Chelsea Market, it was almost impossible to find open seating inside unless you get lucky so be prepared to stand and eat. read more

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Los Tacos No. 1 completely lived up to the hype! We had literally just eaten breakfast and still made our way to Chelsea Market because I kept seeing it all over TikTok--and I had to try it. We kept it simple and ordered two tacos: the carne asada and the pork. Both came out piping hot, fresh, and full of flavor. And when I say that little 10-minute wait was worth every second--I mean it. These tacos are seriously amazing. Perfectly seasoned, authentic, and just done right. Even being full, I couldn't stop eating. If you're anywhere near Chelsea Market, this spot is a must-try. read more

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This review is for the location inside chelsea market. We came on a weekday afternoon in the summer and the line was pretty long. We waited about 15-20 minutes to place our order and the food came out in about 10 minutes. Once you order, they'll ask you what toppings you want, and then there's a little bar with some more condiments/toppings. Some of the salsas have a kick! I loved that. There is basically no seating. There's a ledge you can set your food on and eat inside, or there are some tables right outside the store. We tried the carne asada, pollo asado, and adobada tacos. All of them were so good. $6/taco seems a bit pricey to me but there's a decent amount of meat and they all taste so good. It makes them worth having once in a while as a treat. Would definitely recommend for a taco enthusiast. read more

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Believe the hype. These tacos are straight fire Don't be deterred by the line. It moves super quick and is totally worth the short wait. read more

Los Tacos No.1 - Carne Asada Quesadilla and Pollo Asado Taco - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

Wow!!! Los Tacos is by far the best meal that I have when visiting New York! And again, our time here did not disappoint. The tacos are amazing! We had the carne asada tacos with everything on them. The flavor is amazing and the service is super quick. We went to the location in the Chelsea Market which is always a fun place to check out. The restaurant is located in a back area and it will have a lot of attention in the area. Get there early to not have to wait in line. This is a must in Manhattan! read more

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Miguel the supervisor was very helpful and friendly. He came back to check on us to make sure we didn't need anything. We will definitely be back. read more

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Came here for a quick snack because we heard these are the best tacos around! This location is located within Chelsea market. When coming from the street, it was hard to find, but there are a few steps leading up to the shop. Even though we came at 2:30, there was still a long line that moved quickly. We found a nice table outside to enjoy our food. We got the carne asada, adobada, and nopal tacos. I've never tried nopal before, but it was like a crunchy vegetable. My favorite was the carne asada. We also got a horchata to cool us down. Everything was so delicious! read more

Los Tacos No.1 - Carne asada, adobada, Nopal tacos - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

We were craving street tacos and I've seen on YouTube vlogs of the NYC food scene that this was the place to go when you want tacos and it sure was! Los tacos is fast ordering with a somewhat simple menu. I was only able to get 1 pic because I was hangry and then once I got my tacos, I inhaled them! You can choose from corn or flour tortillas. I chose flour. I got the asada, pork, and chicken. Each one was so amazingly good! They come with their house guac and honestly they don't need any other sauce because they are just that good! Service was very fast! read more

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We went right when it opened at 11am. Line moved quickly. Reasonable prices, and even better food! We enjoyed it so much that we went back for seconds. Seating is very limited so I suggest going at opening if you want to sit and eat. read more

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I'm from Southern California and when I told my wife that we were going to get tacos in Manhattan, she was skeptical. The thing is this: the tacos at Los Tacos No. 1 are really good with their perfectly cooked meats and their handmade tortillas. Since we've visited this location in Chelsea Market, their locations have popped up all over. I know they have three locations near the theater district. I suggest that you try finding this if you're looking something good and fast. Though the cost is a little high per taco, it's a pretty good taco! read more

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Finally got to try Los Tacos No.1 on my trip to New York! This location is located in the middle of Chelsea Market and the wait was not too bad when I was there. The line moved pretty quick too! You can order tacos, quesadillas and more. I opted for the carne asada, pollo asado, adobada tacos! Once you order, you get the option to choose from corn or flour tortilla and toppings. the tacos were delicious and if I had to choose one that must be ordered, then it would be the adobada! The tacos were pretty pricey especially coming from LA but they were delicious and worth a try! read more

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Came here based on a recommendation from my best friend who says that this is her favorite taco place she has ever been too (and she was born and raised in CA where we can get really good Mexican food/tacos). We stopped by here around 5pm on a Sunday. It was pretty busy, but there was no line. The location is huge. Standing room only though. A lot of counters to stand at which is nice. The staff were super nice. I ordered the adobada tacos and my husband ordered the carne asada tacos. We both loved the tacos. However, the adobada was reallllly spicy. And the tacos are expensive! $6 a taco is crazy expensive. It was good, but woof. It was pricey. I've heard that there isn't much good Mexican food in NYC, so this was a nice surprise. read more

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Best tacos I've ever had! I tried the steak, chicken, and pork so far. The pork being my favorite. The line is long but moves quickly. Service is super friendly and before you know it you're ordering and then picking up your order. I highly recommend. I definitely want to try the fourth taco that they provide as well as other items on the menu. read more

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Came here during a lunch rush on a Monday morning and there was a small line that moved quickly. Once you place your order, you're directed to go to one of the cooks to get your tacos. You have a choice of flour or corn tortillas, and fixings to top it. Limes were self served, along with other garnishes to the side of the register. I got a pollo asado and carne asada taco with everything on it. I preferred the pollo asado to the carne asada as it was more flavorful, but the carne asada was decent. They do not skimp on the meat, and the toppings were fresh and brought the tacos together. Definitely worth trying! read more

Los Tacos No.1 - Carne Asada and Pollo Asado Taco - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

There are a few Los Tacos No.1 located throughout New York City. Since we were on the way to Hudson Yards, we stopped at the Chelsea Market in the Meatpacking District for Los Tacos No.1. The line was long, as expected, but it went by quickly. There is a line to place and pay for your order. Then another line to get your order and any extra toppings needed. There wasn't any space near the restaurant itself, so we went around the corner to find a table and chairs. My boyfriend and I shared two carne asada tacos and one adobada taco along with a horchata. These tacos were more on the pricey side than what we are use to. They were still good, but not out of this world good. Definitely appreciated the extra onions, cilantro, and limes they gave us as we requested though! read more

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Actually my favorite place in NYC. Our go to spot to eat when we're by the chelsea market. We tried their other locations but the one here has always been our favorite. It's a busy spot but considering that the folks working behind the table are generally speaking friendly and relatively timely. But what keeps us coming back got to be the tacos! We love their quesadillas but in the end we love the tacos. Usually get chicken and or carne asada but this time we also threw in pork which was also good. Can't go wrong with anything tbh. It's in the chelsea market and it's one of if not the most busiest spots so it's loud and busy but I've always found that it adds to the charm. If you like tacos, definitely need to give this place a try. read more

Los Tacos No.1 - Carne Asada Taco - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

We ordered the carne asada, adobada, and chicken tacos and every single one hit in a different way. The carne asada was perfectly grilled juicy, lightly charred, and seasoned enough that it didn't need much sauce (but the salsa still elevated it).The adobada was easily the standout: smoky, slightly sweet, and packed with flavor without being greasy.The chicken taco surprised me the most, super tender, not dry at all, and had a fresh citrusy finish that balanced everything. Service was honestly just as memorable as the food. The staff were friendly, quick, and actually checked in at the right times without hovering. You can tell they care about the experience, not just turning tables. The ambiance made it even better, lively but comfortable, good music at the right volume, and a relaxed vibe where you actually want to stay and hang out after eating. read more

Los Tacos No.1 - Carne Asada Taco, Pollo Asado Taco, Adobada Taco - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

Carne asada tacos were pretty dang good. Meat was browned well, and they really loaded the guacamole l, which I think I liked. Food was ready basically immediately. I just would've liked the tacos to be a little bigger, for being ~5.50 per. read more

I took to my husband from Los Angeles to taste their tacos and he was amazed! With less than an hour to closing, Justino made us welcomed and gave us amazing service. We understood that they were closing but even then, the tacos were delicious. Shoutout to Kevin and Miguel for taking our orders with a smile. Even in line we had time to chat and connect. read more

Limited options of tacos but the few that they have are really good. The sauces are amazing. read more

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