mbiance: This spot is very much a no-frills, grab-and-go taco counter. It's small, kind of a "hole-in-the-wall" style setup with limited seating, so most people are in and out quickly. The vibe is casual and busy--especially during lunch hours since it's near Grand Central. It feels more like a quick stop for workers and commuters than a sit-down hangout. read more

Tacos Grand Central makes the tastiest cheese quesadillas. Almost every week I stop by to have it. Juan, Miguel, Oscar, Rogelio and Victor prep the dishes and produce magic. This time I had an Al Pastor taco which had diced pineapple in it. It gave a zip to the flavor. Then I had the quesadilla and topped it with sour cream and ate tiny spoonfuls of the guacamole. Naturally I took a packet of the house made addictive tortilla chips home. Lots of customers keep coming and they get plenty of business from the employees at Langone hospital which is around the corner. read more

Tacos Grand Central - 1 taco al pastor w/pineapple - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing food. I order from there at least once a week for lunch. The tacos (Al Pastor) and flautas are amazing. The sauces are really good as well. I highly recommend if you work in midtown to give them a shot. read more

Amazing tacos to go. They have Munster cheese which is great. Their food is amazing. They try to listen but there is a language barrier

I go here quite often and I ordered nachos al pastor which I admit was my mistake I didn't know it was pork and I immediately called like 5 minutes later to tell them I am a vegetarian and do not eat pork and they wouldn't change my order. I understand that it was my mistake but I am a frequent customer and I made a mistake. Honestly since my business isn't important enough I will never order from them again and I have told my coworkers since alot of us order lunch often. read more

Food was tasty. A little greasy for the quesadilla. The tacos were a bit dry but sauce on the side did the trick.

The California burrito is better than the one from Electric Burrito. The ingredients include meat, cheese, fries, sour cream, pico, and guac, but I'd swear there's something more going on--mine seemed to also have a creamy sauce that was incredibly tasty. The fries inside the burrito still had some crunch even after being walked from 2nd Ave to the esplanade. Great stuff. I will say that the nickel-and-diming felt absurd. As you can see from the menu photo that someone else posted, there's an extra charge for literally anything additional, cilantro, onions, jalapenos, red/green sauce, etc. I get that restaurants operate on razor-thin margins, but most of that stuff doesn't cost extra at other places, and meticulously listing it all out feels customer-hostile; my burrito with jalapenos and green sauce plus tip came to almost $20. (The green sauce was *very* good, though, and I assume it's made onsite.) At any rate, if you want something quite superior to the Chipotle on Madison Ave and don't mind a little walking, go here, take it to the esplanade, and enjoy. read more

Surprisingly affordable and delicious tacos in midtown. This is the type of joint people will get takeout during their work break because there's only two tables and some hightops. The sauces are delicious. One thing I wish was different about not just Tacos Grand Central but restaurants in general is the amount of single use serviceware that creates waste. Even the food and sauces are served in plastic containers that don't really get recycled. A simple solution is only give out straws, sauces, and utensils if customers ask. I'd rather just get it foil like I'm at a taco truck at that point. Apologies for the rant but this is the only reason I would not return if I was in the area! read more

Tacos Grand Central - 3 Tacos al pastor - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Such a great deal! Great menu and super authentic food. Workers were nice. You get a free drink with your meal. Small shop with limited seating. read more

Tacos Grand Central - Menu - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

From a SoCal native, this is the best Mexican food I've had in NY (tried sooo many places). I always get the California Burrito with chicken, it's amazing! read more

Food was delicious and came out very quickly. The tacos were amazing. The quesadilla could've had a little more cheese or had it spread out to the end as I found myself with a heavy middle and just tortilla at the end but overall, very good read more

Tacos Grand Central - Al Pastor 3 Tacos al pastor - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Solid shop for their burritos! The size of burrito is good and I'm glad the meat itself is well flavored, they also include corn in it. Their quesadillas are also solid. Get the green sauce. read more

Tacos Grand Central - Carnitas Burrito - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Nice hole in the wall taco place! I got the fish tacos, which come in an order of three. The fish was freshly prepared and not breaded. Really nicely made and the accompanying pico cilantro, onions and peppers was fantastic. read more

Nice staff but the food is really lacking. Chicken quesadillas had no flavor and barely any chicken in them. With guac it was $18. Could have gotten better at any bar or deli. Weak. read more

Ordered steak tacos , very bland, came with a lot of lettuce and a sprinkle of cojita cheese, which I didn't even taste on the taco. A lot of lettuce, and the sour cream was very watery. They did have a decent green pepper sauce. That I added to the taco to try and spice it up. But unfortunately I couldn't force myself to complete them any further. Then as we were talking to the man at the register to ask the ingredient of the sauce another employee watched as we struggled to speak with his coworker. I looked another employee in the eye. He continued to watch us speak to his coworker knowing that he didn't understand. Then when I asked him directly he answered and said ," I can't tell you that." I kindly responded ok thank you I enjoyed the sauce. My cousin enjoyed her nachos. read more

Went here for the California Burrito. Quality food and the salsas were spicy and delicious. Perfect stop for some quick Hispanic take out. Only complaint is that the chips are a bit plain read more

At my first job out of college, me and low income really banked on overtime dinners and cab rides home during tax season. We got a per Diem of $30 and seamlessed ordered our meals to the office. A co-worker one day had an amazing platter of tacos and I asked him where he got it from. He said he got it from here and that it was delicious and super cheap. He had like 8 tacos. I wasn't able to eat all those tacos, but I thought I'd have leftovers for lunch the next day so I gave it a try and man, it was not only delicious but like my coworker said, cheap. Double tortilla wraps to sop up the filling and super flavorful! Since we are working from home now, there are no per Diem's, but this place is a solid place for tacos regardless! 100% recommend! read more

Really happy with the (California-Style) Steak Burrito. It's a very generous portion, and it comes with guacamole and a lot of fresh fillings (and fries on the inside). My favorite part has to be the salsas though. Their green and red salsas are a must (my favorite is switching between the two while I eat the burrito. Very solid. read more

Wow! A great cheap taco place, got all this for $12 (I added Cojita cheese for extra). They gave me so much meat which was super delicious! I do wish they put more onions and cheese on it, I feel like they just did a light dusting of those. Guess it's better to get a lot of meat rather than just a lot of toppings though. Came with 2 little sauces, a hot one and a more flavor based green one. Recommend asking for an extra sauce if you get 3 tacos. Will definitely be back read more

Tacos Grand Central - 3 Tacos with Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Some of the best tacos in the city hands down! While you might just walk by this place, if you're craving good food stop in. They have a large selection of menu items to choose from and they give you a LOT of delicious food. Whether you call in ahead or order there, the food is always made fast and fresh. The tacos come with small sauces so if you want more, definitely ask for more sauce! Such a great spot cannot speak more highly of this place. read more

Arguably the best burrito I've ever had in NYC. Had the California style burrito. Insanely good

No-frills solid Mexican spot in an area that doesn't have many Mexican options. I got 3 tacos - two shrimp and one fish with guac in a corn tortilla. They were really good, and gave a good amount of guac ^_^. I loved the salsas they gave as well. The fish and shrimp were both grilled. It's not the cheapest but I'd definitely come back. read more

Got the chicken California Burrito. Flavors were good and salsa was tasty. The fries were well fried, and the guacamole was flavorful. There was even a cheese-sour cream sauce inside that was tasty and unique. I can't say it got close to blowing my mind, but it was still a good burrito. Would give a 3.5 star if I could. read more

Food is excellent and priced very fairly. Usually quiet and empty. People are nice and helpful. read more

Had a quick stop during lunch break to get some tacos and they didn't disappoint. If you're ever craving tacos near Grand central this is the spot. read more

I'm not sure what happened today but the food from tacos grand central made me super sick. I only had a few bites of the burrito bowl. I didn't eat the rest because it was a lot of water in the bowl (probably because of the lettuce). 2 hours later my stomach is killing me and I had to puke. Moving forward I would take precautions when ordering from here because someone messed up big time. read more

Not impressed. But I'm from Cali. I realize I'm spoiled, but seriously, where the heck is the Spanish flair? Where's the flavor? The Savor?!! Everything is just deep fried in commercial fat. So you get that chemical flavor of oil; that commercial oil that lasts like 6 months before requiring a change- you know that taste! It's disgusting! Pass! read more

Best burritos in the area. Got the California, Al pastor, and carnitas. All three amazing!

I came here for lunch on a Tuesday with a friend since I work nearby. The place was relatively new and I was glad since I've been looking for a good Mexican place in the area. They have a good lunch special that includes a drink for $10. I ordered a carnitas quesadilla. It came with so many sauces: 2 kinds of salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole. The food was fresh and hot even though I took it to go. There was a lot of pork in the quesadilla and the muenster cheese was different. The portion was larger than I expected. I would come back and try other items. I saw a lot of people ordering the burrito and tacos. They also offer whole wheat tortilla which I would like to try as well. I'll be back! read more

Tacos Grand Central - Carnitas Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

A hole in the wall mostly take out joint with delicious food, good portions, can't wait to go back and try the rest of the food!! read more

Tacos Grand Central - Grilled Chicken Breast Burrito no sour cream - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Two words: California burrito Three more words: Southern California native I've created Haikus and sung impromptu off-key songs while eating this burrito in the employee lounge. My coworkers even tease me, "Is it burrito day?" In the midst of a pandemic, this California burrito is the closest thing I can get to going home. Tacos Grand Central people, if you're reading this, THANK YOU. read more

If you like authentic Mexican / SoCal burritos/tacos this is the place for you. I took a crew of 9 long islanders and told them this place was solid but no frills and they all were blown away at how good it was read more

Tacos Grand Central - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

By far the best tacos in Manhattan. Fresh ingredients and fresh sauce. It's better than los tacos and others. This tiny spot is a true hidden gem. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. It doesn't look like much from the outside but it's a great little takeout Mexican place. It doesn't taste greasy like some Tex-mex and actually really fresh. I haven't been to the other location but I've heard it's also very good. read more

Tacos Grand Central - Grilled Chicken Taco - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

For the price the food was worth it. The quesadilla was subpar but the enchiladas were better. Food is fresh and there is enough quantity. Better for take out. read more

One of my favorite taco places in the city. I come here quite often as it is a short walk from my apartment. The staff is always friendly. I usually get the burrito or nacho and would recommend both. The food is always fresh and comes out within a few minutes regardless of how busy they are. Cheap prices. The chicken tastes great and goes well with the flavor of the beans and rice. They give you green and red salsa with your order. read more

a good hole in the wall taco joint that serves tasty tacos, burritos, , enchiladas. nachos salad bowls , tostados, etc. get it with chicken, steak, , fish, pork, veggie, style. the prices are fair but i suggest if you are really hungry order a side like rice and beans or nachos with salsa in my opinion. 3 chicken tacos with the works with sauce on the side and chips with green sauce and its grab and go home young man. food is very good as i never had a issue with anything i have ordered at this taco joint. overall a good place to grab some lunch or dinner on the run. read more

The best tacos I've ever tasted, hands down. I usually order steak tacos with option B, my wife loves their chicken tacos and their guacamole read more

Probably our new go-to taco place! We decided to visit since we live so close and the food was phenomenal. I recommend the Carnitas Burrito

Please start serving Breakfast tacos and Burritos! such a young area, people would love it!