I love Tacos but you know what I love more? Taco trucks that stay open until 4am in the morning. This taco truck is super low key that if you weren't actively looking for it- you'd honestly miss it.I didn't get their tacos this time around but instead got a steak burrito with some salsa and chips. The burrito was SUPER delicious and juicy. It tastes really home made and simple yet delicious. The meat was tender and seasoned well, the rice was soft, the black beans were "okay"- lettuce and tomato were fresh... it's safe to say I'm coming back here soon for their bomb ass tacos. read more

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I've been here a number of times over the past few years. The most recent was last week, and as far as I can tell it hasn't really changed much. Like any good taco truck, Tacos Morelos features both diversity of selection and generous hours. My go-to varieties are the suadero, lengua, enchilada and the infrequently-seen barbacoa, but the standout has to be the cecina, which manages to be just salty enough, and shockingly tender, a hard trick to pull off. In a world where trendy bars come and go, ever-increasing rents push out old neighborhood stalwarts, and people insist on using the word "farm" to describe eggs, it's comforting to know that dudes at the Tacos Morelos truck keep on paddling... Anyway, this place is also notable for bearing witness to that one time I almost fought a guy who looked like Action Bronson. The year was 2011. At some point, and as so often happens in life, I found myself standing in line, at Tacos Morelos, behind a fat white guy making a scene in front of a couple of bemused minorities. The reason: the man wanted more green sauce for his takeout plate of carne asada, but they wouldn't give it to him for free. An extra quarter doesn't seem like an onerous financial burden, but sadly, homeboy wasn't having any of it. And so, in a fitting microcosm of America, the morbidly obese white guy simply reached over and appropriated himself some green sauce that he wasn't ever going to pay for, drizzling embarrassing quantities onto his already copious meal. The proprietors were not amused. In perhaps a rare display of hunger-fueled Sino-Mexican solidarity, I loudly commented that the portly gentleman might leave some of the condiment for the rest of us. He whipped around and stepped to me, eyes bulging, neck strained, voice hoarse and growling threats with that typical Anglo-Saxon machismo. For some reason I was carrying an umbrella at the time so held it in front of me, matador style. The tension mounted. Past battles flashed before my eyes: David and Goliath, the Red Viper and the Mountain That Rides. More barbed words were exchanged. I had picked my hill to die on, and it was at the corner of 2nd and Ave A, in the name of some bomb-ass salted beef. The moment of truth arrived...and then the guy standing behind us loudly declared that he was recording the entire encounter on his phone. We backed down. Bronson Jr stalked away with his family sized taco order, still shit-talking. I had a laugh at narrowly avoiding death, and ordered some goat and beef tongue. And that, my friends, is my Tacos Morelos story. read more

Taco Morelos has 3 locations. 1 food truck, 1 food vendor cart and 1 VERY small storefront. Of the 3, I find this location to be the best. The guys were friendly. The food was pretty good. I've yet to step foot outside the West Coast airports to experience them West Coast tacos to compare it with Taco Morelos but base on taste alone, they are the REAL DEAL. At $3 a pop depending on what kind of taco you order, it is pretty much the standard price in NYC unless you go into the outer boroughs. These guys open until late for that after drinking taco binge. Or if you just got off your shift at your job late, this could be your savior to having to go home and make yourself a nice bowl of ramen. In most cases, instant noodles. This location is also across the street from one of my favorite bars namely 2A. Beers and tacos. Does it get better than that? FAN. read more

l've been meaning to write this review for a while now, as l've been a regular customer for a couple of years: let it be known that Tacos Morelos is THE FKN BOMB. Really, really excellent tacos/tortas/quesadillas/huaraches/sopes. My go-to tacos are the al pastor, barbacoa [steamed goat] and lengua [beef tongue], huaraches, and quesadillas chorizo y papas [chorizo and potatoes]: all absolutely delicious. l went to Tulcingo del Valle in Hell's Kitchen last week for the first time, because l'd heard that their tacos were great: they were really good, but the al pastor was inferior to Morelos. The barbacoa is great: gamy, salty, and Carlos, the grill guy, leaves them cooking until they get a nice char. Fantastico! The lengua is always super tender and tasty. lf you're looking for a gutbomb, you can do worse than the taco chile relleno: you'll fill yourself up for $5.00 with awesome fried cheese and rice in a corn tortilla. l go regularly, a couple of nights a week, after a night of working at a local rock club. ALWAYS hits the spot, and very, very consistent. Carlos and lsmael are really nice, and work together like a well-oiled machine. There's a welath of good Mexican food in NYC right now, but if you're on the LES or in the EV, there's only one place to go to get your fix at any time of day or night: the Tacos Morelos cart. Viva Morelos!!! read more

Good cheap eats. Been grabbing food from this street stand since they set up on the corner of 2nd St and A years ago. The quesadilla is my favorite menu item - it's yummy and crispy... Tacos are excellent as are the giant burritos. I'll rotate between the carnitas (fav), al pastor, steak(2nd fav), or chicken.. sometimes cuts of meat are meh, but you get what you pay for, it's cheap! On a few occasions the food I got did not necessarily "agree" with me.. didn't keep me from returning though. I always get everything loaded with the works... Salsa verde, guac, crema, pico, jalepenos.. mmm mmm good stuff and cheap-o. Be warned the hot sauces and jalepenos are wicked spicy... Open all day and night and it's not uncommon to find a long line. I've had a few meh things here.. (steak milanese torta went in the trash.. and the chili relleno was nasty) consistency can be an issue. Stick with quesadillas, tacos, burritos, these are the things they do best ;-) read more

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OH. YES. When this alien taco truck fell from the sky (sprouted from the Earth? teleported in from Queens?) into Alphabet City one cold winter day, I had to rub my eyes. Was this real? What brought them here? WERE THEY HERE TO STAY? (They are: I asked, sheepishly, with fear of rejection.) It's true and 24/7: tacos of every stripe, from the lengua to the barbacoa to asada. Sopes. Tortas. Rellenos. Burritos. SWEET VICTORY! This vehicle has changed my life. Snack Dragon, RUN FOR THE HILLS! read more

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I am from CA and have been looking for an authentic and cheap mexican place to satisfy my cravings. Luckily I bumped into my friend who told me of this place. $2.50 per taco! garnished with cilantro, guacamole, onions, and spicy sauce. Take your pick- chorizo, pollo, lengua, carnitas, al pastor, or barbacoa (goat meat). I've only tried the chorizo and al pasto which were all good. I still have yet to try the burrito ($7.50). They are opened 24/7. One guy does the 8am-8pm shift and his buddy tag teams him at 8pm-8am. Oh and apparently they do delivery. They have a # on their foodstand. read more

I am like IN LOVE with their tacos. After the first time my friend brought tacos from here, I came back like three times after that day. It's soooo good and addicting! Ever since, I have been craving for tacos. Hahaha! It is a food cart at the corner of the street, you cannot miss it at night because there is always a line for it. Everything is freshly made by two guys in the truck. All the tacos comes with double up tortilla, guacamole, onion and cilantro. My personal favorite is the Spicy Al Pastor and the Chicken. It is inexpensive; $3 per tacos and cash only! Must try, just do it and you will not regret it! read more

It's about time, after having no luck with authentic Mexican food in Manhattan over the years I had just about gave up. Anytime anyone would ask for a recommendation I would always advise them to venture outside the borough. I will still say that unless you see a Tacos Morelos on your block. Not surprisingly this truck originates from Jackson Heights and features Queens prices. They have everything from hurraches to tostadas. I decided to order a chorizo taco, a pollo torta, and a mandarin jarritos which totaled just under $10. I've never encountered a torta I didn't enjoy and this was no exception. While it wasn't the most packed torta I've ever had it certainly was hitting all the right spots. The taco on the other hand I would put it up there with the El Rey Del Taco Truck and the chorizo will make you feel hella good, so just keep on dancing. Unfortunately the next day the taco truck was nowhere to be found and felt like I just had a Craigslist missed encounter moment except that I got it in. Tacos Morelos officially got me sprung for Mexican in Manhattan. read more

I hark from California, where Mexican food is aplenty as all of the halal carts here (never quite understood why there are so many halal carts). Outside of Mexico, there's nothing that can beat true Mexican food in California, where many times, the best places are the ones that only speak Spanish. I say this because I know my Mexican food. For New York, the quality of the Mexican food here is only average. The burritos are probably a little better than other things on the menu. The reason why this place only deserves one star is because it is one of the most unsanitary food carts I've ever seen. I got sick from eating here. The guy that was putting the food together (in the burrito) put on a new pair of gloves for the girl in front of me, took the gloves off, inverting them to take her money. He put them back on without re-inverting, where the previous inside that touched his hands, was now preparing my food. I probably ended up eating his fecal matter. For better and cleaner Mexican food, go to Taqueria Lower East Side. read more

Ok yes it's a food cart how can it be the most legitimate tasting Mexican food in NYC? It is...I have been so spoiled with actual good Mexican food that you get in Southern California and in the Pilsen area in Chicago. I've been slowly withering looking for even a good taco in NYC...I have found it. Everything is fresh and it is just these 2 guys in a very very small food cart that whip us tacos and burritos so super quick. I've tried the burrito and the tacos (veggie) and I love them. So much flavour-They have salsas on the side but nothing they serve is that overly sauced garbage I've been eating since I arrived in NY that every Mexican restaurant seems to serve here in NY. I actually almost run home to devour the food I order. The prices are fair for what you are getting... They don't take Credit Card only cash which for a food cart I understand. read more

This meal embodied the perfect midnight snack. In the middle of the night with a suckling rumbling in the abdominal region, this holy grail located in the corner of delight and taste, relieved us of our agony and proved that there is still meaning to life. Tacos and burritos were appetized and relished. read more

I stopped at the Tacos Cholula truck while I was walking around Brooklyn with my daughter. Their tacos were amazing! Price is kind of steep for a single taco but I would purchase again. read more

Where do I start???!!! First of all this food truck was a life saver!!!!! My friends and I were on a late night search for nourishment and we walked past this spot. Decided to stop and ended up changing my life!!!!! Best quick enchilada I've ever had! My friends raved about their taquitos and it was a pretty steady night so I'm sure they're always as good. Great variety considering it's a food truck and prime location since many LES spots let out after hours. We went around 1AM. This is definitely my go to late night spot when in the area. The attendant working was extremely nice when listening to my Spanglish lol read more

I know I'm probably being annoying for saying "I'm from CA, I know good Mexican food" but I'm sorry, it's the truth! THANK YOU TACOS MORELOS FOR EXISTING!!! I've turned many of my friends on to you and your lengua (beef tongue) tacos. They are amazing!! TRY EM! They taste like meat but better... I put my life on it. Just talking about it makes me wanna go there. Ok I'm out of here! read more

Good late night Mexican taco cart. Nothing special here, just good late night tacos that are made to order. My advice is stick to the tacos and don't order anything too odd, by sticking with the standard chicken, pork, and steak you'll have a fresher taco since you're ordering with the masses. The tortas and the burritos are okay, but my best experiences have been with the tacos. read more

Love this taco cart! The food is consistent, always good and FRESH. For whatever reason, i've always had a soft spot in my heart for a good tostada..and they always have them. The tortilla is always perfectly crisp and they put just the right amount of toppings on top..of your choice and just too your liking. The tacos are awesome, if you tend towards the carnivorous you must try the chorizo and pork..ridiculous! So good that my largely vegetarian self will feel guilty for the next week for having had just a single bite. But anyway, indulge yourself, try as much as you can..i still need to try the cemita and torta..which as everything else, i anticipate to be amazing! read more

Great little taco truck. I prefer the real restaurant back in Queens. But its great to always have this place around East Village. Appears they even do delivery. At lunch, you'll do the line-up with the local Mexican construction workers. Cheap, good and authentic. Tons of Mexican stuff I rarely ever see listed elsewhere - you know what these are? sopes huaraches tostadas tlacoyos If you do, thats freaking awesome. I wasn't really sure myself what tlacoyos were but there's two ways to solve that: check wikipedia, or go to Taco Morelos. Option 2 is way more fun. I had the Torta Milanesa this time. Not bad. Not amazing. But good. Its cheap. You can try speaking Spanish, but the guy kept replying to me in English. read more

Don't mind this little old beat-up, metal food contraption. Standing on the corner, parked by a nondescript brick wall, Tacos Morelos is minding its own nondescript business. It's 'blah' cart aesthetic is likely urban camouflage to your jaded Yelper eyes. But let the pleasant staff serve you a couple lethally tasty tacos, and you will know thine error. On a Saturday night, it may even melt your alcohol-addled brains. read more

Look, I think that anything I attempt to say about this place will never quite suffice because it's really *that* good. However, I will attempt to explain why I frequent this taco truck with wild abandon and why I have even told people on more than one occasion that their burrito is akin to a metaphorical food of the gods. This is authentic Mexican food at its finest. It's not laden with salt to make up for a lack of seasoning. It's not generic tex-mex. It's no frills, super tasty (they don't know the meaning of bland) and ultra fulfilling Mexican food done right. Let's talk about their burritos. For $7.50, you get a gargantuan burrito packed with cilantro, the tastiest rice of its kind around (if you opt for the vegetarian option which is *excellent*), your choice of meat, lettuce, queso fresco (fresh), onions, chopped tomatoes, guacamole and a nice tiny sprinkle of fresh grated cheese and sour cream. If you ask for it 'hot', they really pack a punch with the spice so unless you are ready to commit in that way, you may want to first try it without the super spicy stuff (which, by the way, brings the burrito to a whole other level of awesome if you love hot and spicy food). There was a 3 day period a few months ago when they weren't on their typical corner and I was in a serious panic. I can't imagine a world or the East Village without this beloved truck. read more

This is a weird 2-star review from me. I've been here a few times and generally I think these are 3.5-star caliber tacos. Problem is, last Saturday night i got a 2am chicken taco and asked for "salsa" on it. What I got was so unexpectadly hot that I immediately got the hiccups. Also it gave me food poisoning, which sucked. Although, in my Montezuma's Revenge-riddled Sunday crapulence I did manage to watch every single episode of Eastbound & Down. So there's that. read more

These tacos are the best I've had downtown and the stand is always open and always in the same spot. I'm a glutton for chorizo, but they're all good. $2.50 a pop, dude. And they deliver! What? read more

We learned the nae nae in the 45 minutes while waiting for our taco*. *lol no, we didn't learn the nae nae read more

My favorite tacos in nyc so far!! All of the spicy sauces are delicious and the taco itself is not heavy and has fresh herbs. One is filling but get more because theyre so good read more

Nothing beats this place in the LES for quick tacos or steak, rice & beans on Friday & Saturday nights after the bar/lounges!!! read more

Tacos Cholula - Nothing beats this place in the LES for quick tacos or steak, rice & beans on Friday & Saturday nights after the bar/lounges!!! - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

Tasty food reasonably priced. The guys who run it are pretty nice, too.

I liked Tacos Morelos. Look for the food cart, don't actually go to the address listed on Yelp (although the address will get you right across the street from Morelos). The tacos are tasty, enjoyed the al pastor. Of course, you're paying NYC prices, so expect the 3-4 tacos to fill a healthy boy up to cost a little more than you're hoping. Still, if I was in the area with a hankering for tacos, would make the detour for soe Morelos. read more

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Came across this food truck walking down Wythe Ave on a beautiful spring day. My boyfriend decided to give it a try and it was mind blowing. The best taco I've had in a while. Usually I get my tacos from Roosevelt Ave but this taco truck is good enough to bring this queens girl back to Brooklyn. $4 for a taco but it's filled with meat & flavorful. Will be back read more

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After eating ice cream for lunch, I had to get some real food! I was walking with my friend down Avenue A and I saw a huge sign that said $2.50 for tacos! I thought, forget vegan pizza, TACOS IT IS! The guys were quick and it was a decent sized taco for $2.50. I got the vegetarian taco and I have no complaints. There was a selection of Mexican food, this truck was cheaper than some of the ones in queens! Who would have thought cheap Mexican food on the lower east side? read more

My favorite Mexican food is the taco, so that's what I stick to when I eat at Tacos Morelos. I've tried nearly all the tacos: pork, spicy pork, beef, salted beef (cecina) & chorizo. I think I just need to try goat & chicken, and I'll have tried everything. In any case, my favorites are cecina & chorizo. I find them to be the most flavorful. The beauty of Tacos Morelos is that it's open late at night, and it's only 2 blocks from my apartment. This is quite nice after a night of drinking. Also, tacos are only $2.50 each. It's quite a deal. But don't get me wrong -- I've had the tacos during the day in a more sober state. They taste just as delicious. read more

Best taco cart in city so far. As far as taco carts go this one stands out as the one has the most authentic style with a good selection of flavorful meat. The salsas are good as well but if you're used to typical NY Mexican fare like creamy guacamole or chicken tacos covered in lettuce then this place isn't for you. Its open late and the lines that may build often go by fast. read more

Having grown up in the Los Angeles area and spending the last 3-4 years in NYC, FINALLY a taco spot that reminds me of home. FINALLY FINALLY. Had a bistec tostada and a carnitas taco. Liked the guacamole and salsa. Definitely want to try the torta and cemitas next time. Saw the guy making them and they looked great. To be honest, the food is 4 stars to me but I gave them 5 stars because it is so difficult to find good cheap taco stands in NYC and by cheap, for NY standards. read more

Wherever I'm craving good mexican or need a quick lunch/dinner, I always head to Tacos Morelos. The tacos, quesadilla, and sopes are whipped to perfection with speed and craftsmanship. Always open and always delicious - do yourself a favor and go to Tacos Morelos. read more

Had an Al Pastor Burrito...my goodness! The flavors were amazing and you could taste the pineapple in there as well. Really well spiced/bit of heat and just so good. They are also fast with the orders. A friend had the carne asada and said the meat was tough, for those wondering about other meats. But I inhaled mine so I couldn't relate. ‍ read more

I love tacos! And I'm always happy to find cheap and deliciously authentic taquerias. This truck is not far from my new job so I immediately checked them out. Best lengua tacos I've had! So good they actually sell out of lengua. Other classic fillings are also great they top it off with just the right around of guacamole and salsa. read more

There was a lot of praise for this little taco cart. I guess that set me up for disappointment. Corn tortillas are just NOT my thing. They're dry and crumbly. You need a ton of creaminess and sauciness to override the dryness to the corn tortilla. Tacos Morelos did not deliver on that front. The beef tongue came highly recommended but it was just alright for me. The spicy pork was probably the best thing just because it had some juiciness to the meat and the tortillas didn't taste as dry. Los Tacos No. 1 is way better. This may feel more authentic but lacks in so many departments. Still on the hunt for that perfect NYC taco! read more

This is the only Mexican food I will eat in New York so far. I'm from California, raised about an hour outside of Mexico and half of my family is straight up from Oaxaca and cooked for me most of my life. Needless to say, I'm quite picky about the Mexican food I eat. I will say I've only had the veggie tacos (about 100 times) hence the 4 stars but they are truly delicious. 2 is more than filling. However, tacos Morelos, where have you wandered off to?! They are rarely on A and 2nd anymore. read more

You know a food truck is legit when there are 12 people lining up in 10 degree weather at 5 am. I just moved across the street at Ave A & 2nd and visited this food truck 3 times in the past week (once when sober and twice for late night drunk munchies). I can confidently say that Tacos Morelos is the most authentic, bang for your buck Mexican place I have been to in NYC. You have to get the tacos with everything loaded on them. I've tried the chicken, chorizo, and spicy pork. Chorizo was my favorite. Haven't ventured to the highly recommended beef tongue or barbocoa (steamed goat) options yet, but I will. I love spicy food so the spicy sauce was great for me. However, if you're not used to it, make sure you request mild! My favorite dish, if you're willing to shelf out $6.00 was the chile relleno burrito. The poblano pepper was flattened, lightly breaded and cooked to perfection with great flavor. Topped with some peppers, onions, rice, and beans, and you're in for a treat. I know there are a lot of West Coast/Southwest transplants who complain about the Mexican food here, just like East Coasters who complain about pizza outside of the tri-state area. This is about as close as you'll get to authentic Mexican cuisine in the city, and you won't have to shelf out a lot of money to get it. read more

Excellent fast service, delicious fresh food, wide variety of options to meet dietary needs, and easily accessible. A true food-cart gem. Yumm! read more

Had the best lengua tacos for miles. I live a block away and have turned on many friends to this gem. But they've been out of lengua for over a month now. Bring back the lengua please! read more