Everyone always says it's hard to find good mexican food in NYC, and if you're in midtown they're right. You've got Cosme and Oxomoco if you want something high end, but if you want some honest tacos you have to choose well, and Taco Mix is up there on the list with Carnitas Ramirez and other top taco destinations in the city. These tacos are flavorful, come on good corn tortillas, and have a nice selection of salsas to enjoy alongside. Come up to East Harlem to eat them, you'll enjoy the fresh meat better. My favorite is the taco mixto, the al pastor is really good. The chiccharon is quite tasty and the carne enchilada is nice and spicy. Nothing I had was bad, and the people are so friendly! read more

Taco Mix - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Me and my mom came here years back and since I was in Harlem I felt like coming back. After having gone to San Diego. I brought my friend this time. The interior is small and cramped depending on if people are coming in and out. They have some combos they promote on the flyers. I ordered 3 tacos (carne asada, pollo asado, and lengua) with chips and guac. Total was $25. Which is kind've pricey to me. The chips were not bad. I like the guac it was flavorful. They give you the tacos with no sauce so it's up to you how you want to eat it. The steak was seasoned well and cut up into bits. The pollo asado was good. The lengua I wish it could've been a little more tender than crispy. I seen a couple people grab the fried chili so I did the same. I ate it with the tacos and honestly if you like spice try it. My mouth was on fire lowkey but that was my favorite part. Service took a min. I would come back but it's not to go crazy over. read more

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food tastes great but beware ordering delivery. ordered birria mulitas and paid an additional $3 for consome and they forgot to put it in the bag. this is the second time this happens which seems to be a concerning pattern especially because the only reason i order birria is for the consome. so i call the restaurant to explain the issue and instead of being apologetic and trying to make it up to me, i have to convince the girl on the phone to send it to me and she tells me sure but the guy has five orders ahead. so now i have to wait for them to send it and my food will be cold and disintegrated. read more

Taco Mix - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Sad, 20 years ago this place was probably one of the best authentic taco spots in the city. They're still good but not what it used to be. The quality just seems off, meat seems a little drier. read more

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Ordered last minute for my office on Cinco de Mayo, quick service, reasonable prices, and great tasting food. Everyone was happy with their lunch. read more

I was recommended this spot by family and it did not miss! I was quite full when I got to this spot but was craving Birria so that was all I had ordered. I plan on visiting again so I can try out other items as well, especially their Al Pastor! This spot has a whole spit on the side and it looked delicious. The Birria tacos were pretty good in my opinion but I did think the consommé was just a bit blander than other consommés I've had before. I still really enjoyed how full of meat the tacos were and the tortillas were nicely toasted as well. The space itself is quite small, but there is a small section where you can stand and eat if you don't want to wait or take it to go. This spot is a favorite for many in the neighborhood so I've heard and the number of customers who kept coming in definitely proved that! read more

Taco Mix - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

As a Californian transplant, I was surprised to find this pretty legit taco place in NYC!! They have a big menu and lots of meat options for your tacos. The al pastor was well marinated and well seasoned. With the salsa and pineapple, it was well executed with the fluffy, warm flour tortillas. The tripa was very another highlight! Had the right amount of chew, char, and spice!! The lengua fell a little short of expectations. It wasn't as tender as other lengua I've had. Without additional salsa or other seasoning inherently, the gaminess of the lengua pieces was much more amplified. Shoutout to their special sauces because it definitely added to the tacos!! My favorite was the tatemade rosa because of its smokey profile with little chili chunks inside. I enjoyed the poblano as well! The store itself is long and narrow, with some standing counter top. Space was clean and staff were super friendly! read more

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Probably best tacos in Harlem and upper Manhattan (better than Tacos no1 imo). Service is fantastic what you would get in a Mexico City style street food service. Would love if the space was bigger for chairs and tables but it's alright, the food makes up for it! read more

Love the tacos here. The place is small and it's really for togo not an sit down place. I love all their tacos and the seasoning is delicious. read more

Gave this place a shot because of the uber eats promotions. Picked up on my own to save a couple of bucks. I got Birria tacos, carnitas and 1 Barbacoa taco as well. Also got a side of chips and guac. For 8$, chips and guacamole tasted good but guac portion was teeny tiny. Chips were well seasoned and fresh, same with guac. After a few bites I was left with a ton of chips and no guac. Id rather pay a little More for a decent portion than get shorted for 8 bucks. Tacos let me down hard. Carnitas were dry and flavorless. I never waste food but I just couldn't eat the second one. Barbacoa same story, dry and flavorless. Birria were just OK, nothing special but at least decent enough to end the meal on a note that wasn't a total failure. I'm beginning to learn my lesson with uber eats promotions. The bigger the discount, the more skeptical you should be about ordering. Buyer beware. read more

Have enjoyed Taco Mix on E. 116th! There are a number of different options not found in other of my nearby Mexican places, including some less common delicious proteins (read on). First time had received a menu and decided to check out Taco Mix. Ordered two different quesadillas. One was a Quesadilla de Maiz - a "traditional Mexican style" corn tortilla, filled with Carnitas braised pork, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and cotija cheese. The other was a Birria Quesadilla, another corn tortilla filled with red stew beef, mozzarella cheese, cilantro and onion. For the Quesadilla de Maiz I chose their sweet Mostaza Chipotle sauce, while for the Birria I selected the mildly spicy Verde Aguacate (Avocado) salsa. (Note - If you want consomé with your Birria Quesadilla, it's an extra $3.) While I'm more familiar with quesadillas that are basically fillings with cheese pressed between two tortillas, Taco Mix's were different like I envision street food, like their online photos. Their Quesadillas appeared more like a sizable well-stuffed soft shell taco (see pics). Note - Oddly, the green Verde Aguacate salsa came in a sealed clear pouch. Both Taco Mix Quesadillas were delicious, with the Maiz flavorful and mild and Birria was more spiced and robust. Although I didn't opt for the upcharged consomé with my Birria, don't believe I missed out on this selection considering it would have been hard to dip their style quesadilla. Second, if you haven't tried it before, (don't be squeamish,) check out tongue (Lengua) options. For those unfamiliar, tongue, cooked like this, is a tender, moist piece of beef that tastes like other cuts of beef without any off taste, such as with other organ meats. (My first experience enjoying tongue was cooked by my Russian classmate's mom.) On my next trip, ordered tongue for the protein in my Burrito Bowl, again with the Mostaza Chipotle sauce. While there's a small uncharge compared to other proteins, it's a very good choice! Hope to explore more of Taco Mix's selection next time, however will return to the quesadilla and tongue burrito bowl some time in the future! read more

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The tacos came out quickly and the staff members were super friendly. This is a take out only place and the inside is quite narrow. I recommend the birria tacos. So juicy and a great deal for 3 tacos. Al Pastor was okay, not as juicy as i wanted it but quite a generous portion. Taco Tuesday deal: 15 for 4 tacos of the same kind, not bad. read more

Taco Mix - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Seriously good tacos, some of the best I've had. Also extra points for extremely spicy dried peppers and a great array of salsas. Had tongue, ear, steak and al pastor each excellent read more

I enjoyed their food. nice that they're open in all this bad weather . I liked the chicken.

First impressions: N/A I ordered to go via seamless The Noms: Al Pastor tacos - not bad, generous portions. I would order this again, but pretty expensive at almost $5 a taco. If there's somewhere else to eat, I'd probably pass. Love that it comes with a slice of pineapple... some places either skimp on the pineapple or skip it altogether. Tacos Dorado - THE WORST! When I ordered they have options for 1) chicken 2) cheese 3) chicken and cheese. I selected option #3 thinking that it would be chicken and cheese both inside each tacos dorados... but instead I was give two chicken tacos dorados (fairly good, but a bit dry) and two cheese dorados (gross!). The cheese dorados were inedible because the cheese was solid, not melty or cheesy, it was a still solid block of cheese that tasted stale and tough. I had to abandon the last two (see picture) after one bite of the cheese dorado. Gross gross gross! They should have been more explicit in saying that it wasn't mixed chicken and cheese. Totally gross. Will not order again. In Conclusion: 2/10. I probably would not order here again and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone else either. NO! read more

Taco Mix - Al pastor - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Really disappointed. I have ordered from here many times and my only issue until today is that sometimes the pork does not taste very fresh. Today I found long hair in my birria tacos. Will not order from here again. read more

Taco Mix - Hair in tacos - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Food quality has gone down immensely. Ordered a carnitas burrito and it was 80 percent fat and had little to no flavor... so sad. Prices have increased but not living up to standards read more

I hadn't been to Taco Mix in years. I grew up on 116 and use to come here way before the fancy reno. The tacos used to be $2 but now they are $4.50. I decided to stop by yesterday since i was in the area. The restaurant had about four other people inside. After i looked at the menu outside and decided to step in, the people were already exiting. The service here is quick. Upon walking in, i was not greeted or immediately asked what i wanted. It took a while for someone to acknowledge me. I think they are use to people walking in and immediately screaming what they want. I ended up ordering the shrimp tacos, which they have a menu items with 3 of them. Surprisingly the tacos each had 5 shrimp. It was topped with cabbage, onions and cilantro. They also added a sauce on top. The salsa hot sauces are now in small plastic packaging like the Ketchup packets, really cool upgrade. The tacos were really good. I didnt feel overwhelmingly full or bloated after. I got the order pretty quickly too. Overall the service was not bad at all. Everyone was kind, respectful and nice. The tacos are expensive now BUT everything everywhere IS. I'm appreciative that this place is worth the additional cost. The quality and quantity is unmatched. I can't wait to be back. I highly recommend this place for a quick bite to work on the go. Btw, they do have outdoor seating. read more

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I been going here for years, way before they got their status, the food is great, best tacos in town. Is more like a grab and go ambiance and the town is very culturally diverse as if you were actually in Mexico. The service is on point and direct to the point. Great place to grab your taco and go. read more

Taco Mix - Front - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

After a long and busy meeting in the city, I decided to stop by this spot for a quick bite to eat. It's definitely more of a takeout place, which is great when you're on the go, but they also have a small outdoor seating area if you prefer to sit and enjoy your meal. I tried the tacos, and while they were good, the gorditas were the real highlight for me. They reminded me so much of arepa rellena, which is a personal favorite of mine. The flavors were spot on and really captured that authentic Mexican taste, which I always appreciate. That said, I do think the outdoor seating area could use a little more care and attention. It felt a bit overlooked, and a well-maintained space would definitely make the overall experience much more enjoyable for those who choose to sit down. Despite that, the food alone makes this place worth visiting, especially if you're craving something quick but authentically Mexican. They have a nice variety on the menu, so there's plenty to try, and I'd definitely recommend it for anyone who's looking for quality takeout with real Mexican flavors. read more

I stopped by the other day after finding this spot on a list of the best tacos in New York - so I had to try it out! I ordered the Birria tacos with consume, the Al pastor tacos, and two jarritos. We waited about 10 minutes for our order and ate at their outdoor dining setup. The Birria tacos were great - crispy on the outside and the beef was very juicy. The consume was very good as well - not too salty or too oily as I've experienced with other consume. It also came with plenty of beef in the broth. The pastor tacos were pretty average - the grilled pineapple was thinly slice and the pastor was ... wet? I wouldn't order the pastor again. Overall, the Birria was tender and tasty but nothing to go out of your way for. The soda we ordered were kinda flat even though they came from the fridge and the seating outside was a bit sketch. read more

Taco Mix - ( 3 ) Birria Tacos with consume and al pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

This is my go to for delivery Mexican. They have nailed it! The flavors are insanely delicious and favorable. Everything I've gotten from here and it's been a lot tasty and satisfying. read more

Alas, Taco Mix, the feeling is gone. I stopped in a few days ago, and had a disappointing visit. Here are the particulars: I ordered a saudero cemita, but was given one made with carnitas; I like carnitas, but this was bit dry. I prefer the Oaxaca cheese to be somewhat melted, but that is just a personal preference. The sesame seeded roll offered no flavor other than cardboard. I was charged $15 for a cemita that their sign says costs $12. Additionally, as part of their remodel, they've installed air conditioning--but cleverly decided to put the compressors inside their postage stamp sized store, producing a constant din of close to 90 dB, according to the app on my phone (a vacuum cleaner registers 70 dB); perhaps this accounts for "saudero" sounding like "carnitas" when I ordered. Or perhaps not: maybe they just gave me what they wanted, and charged me accordingly. read more

I ordered delivery and the food arrived well packed. I got steak burrito bowl, chicken burrito bowl and some tacos. The tacos were good. The burrito bowl was smaller than I expected and the salsa was too little so it didn't taste flavorful enough. read more

They charge fextra for everything. Sour cream extra Tomato extra Cheese extra Not worth it ESpecially Knowing chipotle down the block all the extras are standard. Perhaps the last visit to Taco Mix read more

Finally got to try this place. Love the area it's in. I went for lunch on a weekend and it wasn't too busy and plenty of spots to sit after ordering food. I got the taco combo with rice and beans as my side. I got a lengua, asada, and al pastor. The quality of the meats were good, but it lacked in flavor. The green sauce was a bit too spicy for me and didn't add much to the tacos. The rice and beans were good. read more

Taco Mix - Taco combo: lengua, al pastor, asada. Rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Best place to find a burrito at 10am! There was a small line when I pulled up which has to mean something. I went with the pork carnitas burrito which was solid and packed with flavor. Was it a 10 pound burrito the size of a small baby? No, but its flavor made up for its smaller size. Delicious. If you find yourself uptown this is the place to eat! read more

Taco Mix is a GREAT option for tasty, fresh and fast food in East Harlem. My partner and I stopped by before a Costco run to avoid the age old mistake of shopping hungry, and we were super happy with this find. Their menu promotes tacos but you can also order burritos or bowls, we opted for the latter. The most appealing meat is always the huge lump displayed in the window, so I went for the Al Pastor. You could tell just from looking at the meat is juicy and well seasoned, and the looks did not deceive! The bowl came with rice, beans, the meat, some lettuce and cheese. My only complaint was wishing they had a salad bowl option or that they were more generous with the toppings. The staff was super friendly and even let my partner sample the linga meat. Would visit again if in the area! I believe they also deliver read more

Taco Mix - a woman sitting at a table with two trays of taco mix - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

My favorite taco spot. Not cheap like back in the 90s but who is? Large variety of meats to choose from. If Spanish is an issue then use the app and you get a discount. They serve burritos, bowls etc.. ETA in your car or go home. There is outside seating. The staff are busy so don't bother them with nonsense. This place does tremendous business. My go to is tacos Oreja and carnitas. Occasionally I'll get a bowl with Oreja(pig ears). PS I have been several times a few doors down to Dona Maty. I ordered chicken tacos for a friend and they pulled out pre cooked dry chicken. I cancelled it and never went back again I asked at Taco mix if the chicken is pre cooked and they said no. I watched them make it in front of me e. Ow there is never a reason to go to Dona Maty read more

Service: Delivery Quantity: Good Food: Al Pastor, Suadero, Carnitas tacos $4 ea. and chips & Guacamole $7.50 Yum yum yum! First time trying this place, and I regret not trying it sooner. Speedy delivery less than 30 min and a friendly delivery person. I ordered Al Pastor ( roasted marinated pork), Suadero (slow-cooked roasted meat), Carnitas (braised pork), and chips and guacamole. Generous meat portion on tacos, all very flavorful and moist. My favorite is Al Pastor taco with pineapple. I should of order two. The only complaint is guacamole was in a tiny container; I still have a lot of chips left. However, guacamole was delicious; maybe that's why I feel it's not enough. I love this place and will definitely ordering again. read more

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The buria real taco and quesadillas are delicious. Tortillas are fresh. fav taco spot.

Horrible horrible horrible packaging. This is the second time my food has arrived damaged. read more

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You can't talk a word about about NYC tacos and not give a nod to this joint's pastor tacos. Forget it's southern Manhattan and Brooklyn brethren. This is the spot. They cook the pastor in a gyro spit topped with a pineapple. The pineapple gets roasted spilling its juices on the pork. Science!!! It is a self basting device which Senor Taco Mix himself patented in 1993. And everyone using his method pays a hefty royalty to. It made him the wealthiest man in Harlem for 2 consecutive years. Big facts my yelping friend. read more

Well-flavored meats in just so-so tortillas. I was looking for a shop that would have homemade tortillas but alas, the spot just warms up the tortillas from the bags. The best stuff they offer actually I would say are their quesadillas and their sopes. The texture of those are much more notable and delicious. The al pastor was fine but a tad on the dryer side and the lengua was fine but not amazing. The radishes and the side garnishes were also not that fresh. That said, my kids gobbled up the quesadillas and the sopes like there was no tomorrow. So, in conclusion, an a-okay spot but the hunt for my favorite taco shop in New York continues. read more

Taco Mix - Tortillas - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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I ordered a chicken burrito and quesadilla from here. The burrito was a decent size. My favorite part was the chicken that was grilled with a very crispy exterior and the melted cheese. The rest of the filling (rice, beans, lettuce) could use more flavor. The quesadilla was more like a giant taco or quesa-taco - filled with crispy chicken and pico de gallo on top of melted cheese. read more

Taco Mix - Quesadilla de Harina - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I want to write this Positive Feedback for Recent Tacos Birria Order from Tacos Mix. The food was absolutely delicious, and I was particularly impressed with the quality of the meat, flavor of the consommé. Beyond the exceptional food, I was also very pleased with the customer service I received. read more

Found this spot on seamless. Ive been hooked ever since. The food is bomb. This the only place I go to for birria. Food is Very flavorful too. read more

This was a good choice for Mexican food. I had hongos, nopal, huitlacoche, and vegetarian tacos. They were all served with radish, cucumber, lime wedges, and salsa (I opted for the spicy one). The vegetarian taco tasted the best to me because of the variety of ingredients in one taco, but that also made it a tad overfilled. I also really enjoyed the huitlacoche one for the texture on the mushrooms. The tortillas tasted nice and fresh. The price was also reasonable overall. read more

I came here and found out that this place has been around for over 15 years !! They started off as a small truck and ended up becoming a small business. I ordered their tostada and it was so yummy. Check it out if you're ever in 116th and Lexington read more

This place used to be amazing and now every single order is trash! Lol it's impressive, why are there pineapple slices in my nachos? I said no jalapeño, in all caps, so why is there a pound of them in my food? The ingredients are few and the service is garbage. Don't bother ordering from here, they absolutely aren't worth it. read more