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

Fresh tortillas, simple ingredients, and bold Mexican flavors are what make Los Tacos No. 1 one of…read morethe 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.

The Good: Still like what it used to taste like from what I can remember. Hits the spot every time!…read more The Bad: Adel's is a fierce competitor a few blocks down with a long line. BUT, imho Adel's doesn't really taste as good as the original Halal Guys in terms of flavor and fragrance. The chicken from Adel's is in bigger chunks and some argue is more tender, but the flavor is definitely not close. Also, it's important that it comes with lettuce, tomatoes and a little onion to balance everything out. Finally, You must get both the spicy red and white sauce together to make it all come together! The Ugly: The smell is addictive, so if you walk by, it's hard to resist, even if you've just eaten a nice meal somewhere else. We couldn't resist. Gotta hit the gym hard for the next few days!

The guys working the cart are genuinely some of the friendliest people you'll meet in midtown…read more Always smiling, always patient, even when the line is wrapped around the block. And that line is no joke. You will wait. Plan accordingly. Here's my dilemma: every single time I eat here, my stomach lets me know about it later. Without fail. I've tried adjusting the hot sauce, going easy on portions... doesn't matter. Something about this food and my digestive system just don't agree. At this point I have to accept that it's probably not for me. So why do I keep coming back? Because at 2 AM after a late night, when everything else is closed and you're starving in Times Square, that platter of chicken and rice over white sauce smells like salvation. They're the only game in town at that hour, and honestly, in the moment, it hits. It's the next morning I regret it. If your stomach handles it better than mine, you'll probably love it. The food is tasty and the portions are huge for the price. I just wish I could enjoy it without paying for it twice.

In a city filled with great Halal carts, Mido's stands above them all! I stumbled upon this cart…read moreone day just looking for a quick bite, and I found myself having the best Halal cart experience in the city. First of all, just talking about the food. It is amazing! I got the combo platter over rice, with both of the meat options. Lamb and chicken were extremely tender, juicy, and flavorful. When paired with their deliciously creamy white sauce and fluffy rice, it was the perfect bite. I can confidently say this is among the best Halal food I've had in the city. The best part, though, is given how good it is, the line is very manageable. There was essentially no line when we arrived. We were greeted by super friendly staff, which just led to an amazing Halal experience I could not recommend enough!

Still one of the better ones around. In front of Marshall's. There is around one more north on…read more6th. Fair price at $10 for a mixed platter. Popular. Ample portions

This outside truck spot can definitely have long lines and wait times. I luckily came right when it…read moreopened but I still waited around 15 minutes. I definitely recommend coming here right when it opens. For the food itself, I got the Mix Platter (Lamb and chicken) which was delicious and flavorful. It had a spicy kick, but it was still enjoyable. The plate was definitely loaded and I recommend getting it with the spicy rice. I definitely think it's worth the hype and would come again.

I feel like this place is a 1 and done - but not something that you have to have... more like, if…read moreyou have FOMO and want to try the hype. I feel like this place is good, but the white sauce is what makes it. Would I wait another 50 minutes in line, again? Heck to the no - but 1 time? Yes, just to say I tried it. I came in line around 9:45pm and waited approx. 50 minutes before being served. the line just grows and grows.... it is crazy busy! I don't get the line concept here. Because while I was in a long line, when I get to the front, there's another line to the left of the truck... and people seem to be getting their food faster, and the line is like 2x shorter. So that's kind of confusing. Ambience in line and ordering = chaotic. The line is quick in terms of when it is your turn, KNOW what you want. Because you have like 5 seconds to order and that's it. I ordered the special (the spicy rice, lamb and chicken combo, extra white sauce, 3 squirts of hot sauce, and a topped with fries). $13 in total. I would like to say, advice to folks to know what you want before you come. I did not look at menu options beforehand and I did fairly little research so I honestly did not know what to order, just looked at some google reviews and pictures. That is going to help you, in case you do not want the typical lamb and chicken combo. To the food - 1st - they don't care how much hot sauce you want. they're making these bowls in the masses and are just giving you a single squirt so they can make 20 bowls all at the same time. I was hoping for more spice in what I ordered, but it was very slightly spicy. I'm not sure if they let you serve yourself to more, but I'd definitely want more of the hot sauce. 2nd - I didn't taste any spice in the spicy rice. I'm not sure if, again, due to the fast production that it all just taste like regular rice? but didn't see what the hype was there. 3rd - I genuinely think the white sauce is what brings it all together. The chicken was OK to me. I didn't think it was anything special, and would give it a 3 out of 5. texture was OK, flavor was OK... the lamb definitely stole the show. The lamb was absolutely flavorful and full of delicious spices. This reminded me of what I've had in Dubai. Very rich in flavor and just the perfect amount of spices. Overall, I think if you wait for your food to cool down like 20 minutes, you'll get to taste the flavors more. Everything hot together, for me, just didn't allow me to really absorb all the food. But the rice was your average rice. Pita was deliciously soft and pillowy which complemented the white sauce. Chicken was ok. had an OK texture; nothing life changing. lamb was fantastic, and fries were just fries (nothing memorable). For a NYC experience, a 1-time, 50 minute wait is acceptable. And, for $13, that's pretty cheap for the amount of food you get. I would eat it again if the line was 5 minutes. Otherwise, I'm positive you will find similar food/better food elsewhere.

lovely noodle shop that sometimes seems like it doesn't get enough love. the staff is wonderful and…read morefriendly, and the service is quick with the food coming out with little wait. only gripe would be wishing they updated their menu since some options weren't available at the time. we had a spicy sliced potato appetizer, which was light and refreshing. my boyfriend ordered a lamb wonton noodle soup (wontons were delicious, and the broth was comforting), and i chose the lanzhou beef noodle soup, which i loved -- the broth was light yet flavorful and the noodles springy, i couldn't get enough of it.

Another place that I had saved on my to-go-to list and finally got the chance to do it…read more Ambiance: There are a lot of seating available when I arrived and if very quiet and calm away from the disturbances of The Meatpacking District. Service: Pretty quick, maybe way too quick!! The person serving us was patient and helpful and nice. Food: With this place being Halal I didn't need to worry if my broth was made out of pork or not, which is pretty nice. The meat was very soft and tasty, easy to bite into while the noodles it self were not simmered enough in the broth, making them little bit bland. The broth was not spicy at ALL which needed me to add some Chilli oil (cause usually there are spice levels when you make an order, somehow this place doesnt do that) so you are safe when it comes to spices here you are safe.

Racist, unfriendly, no menu prices, and overcharged 10 for chicken over rice. Terrible service and…read moresmall portions. Hope they close down!

$5 for lamb on rice. That's what you call lunch time value in the expensive Chelsea Market area…read more You get a decent tasting meal on a budget - appreciate it!

All in all a good halal cart on 17th St at 8th Ave here in Chelsea. The guy is efficient and…read morecompetent. The food is good. He does breakfast and lunch, including coffee, hot dogs, etc., but I'm there mainly for the Chicken Over Rice dish he gives out. Bathrooms: It's a halal cart, so nothing available, nor anything available nearby.