I hear a lot of people say they cant find good Mexican cuisine outside of LA... I never been to California, would love to visit someday but, was born and raised right here in BK I passed by this resto after 1AM and immediately turned back to order something. The food and service here (dine in / take-out / delivery) is very appreciated. This resto just speaks for itself. read more

I LOVE this place. Best Mexican food, affordable and great vibes and portion sizes. Highly recommend- a gem!! Trust me. And the service is so fast and kind and attentive. This is my spot read more

Taqueria La Nortena - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

As a family we have been going to this family owned restaurant since our teenage son was very small. Our very first dinner was quite a while after they opened as it looked very unassuming and we probably would have never tried had someone not said we "had to try them!". That first dinner many years ago was delicious and not one complaint could be had. When we returned home my husband realized at some point he had lost his wallet.... After retracing all his steps last stop was the Mexican spot..They had his wallet waiting for him and that day he met the whole family that worked there and a place that felt like home was born. Over time they took over a neighboring hair salon, right before COVID ( a really trying time for many businesses and the worst possible time to have to pay more rent). We were thankful they weathered that storm and were able to expand and over time add a full bar. The food is always fresh and tastes home cooked, made with love. The margaritas (my fave is passion fruit) rimmed with chamoy is the perfect accompaniment for my personal favorite... the enchiladas.... Which can be personalized to your liking by alternating sauces and proteins. We look forwarded to our almost weekly visits and have even chose to host many friends and birthdays with them. Supporting a neighborhood small family run business that not only deals with their workers and family well but their customers too is a no-brainer! Over the years while the price for dinner has exponentially went up in Greenpoint... you can see they have tried very hard to stay affordable, and unlike many other places haven't downsized portions to the point of oblivion. Extremely casual and open super late, offering delivery... accepting credit and cash, we love this place! Literally the only neighborhood institution that could get me out of my house in 5 degree weather... because I like going there so much more than delivery. read more

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The place is no frills but they are open late so that's a plus. Service was very friendly. 9/10 Chips and Guacamole was 10/10 Beef Fajitas 7/10 read more

Taqueria La Nortena - Beef fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

As part of a taco tour my friends and I took in August, we made a stop at Taqueria La Norteña in Brooklyn, and I'm so glad we did! I ordered a barbacoa taco (in Spanish, which added to the experience), and it was delicious. The taco was perfectly assembled with tender, flavorful shredded beef topped with fresh cilantro, onion, cucumber, and radish, plus a lime wedge on the side to add a nice tang. Their menu is expansive and you can try many different kinds of tacos here, so if I'm ever in the neighborhood, I will be returning! There was no line, so I got my taco right away, which was a nice surprise. This stop was definitely a highlight of the tour--authentic, fresh, and super satisfying! If you're a taco lover, this place should be on your list. read more

Taqueria La Nortena - Taco de Barbacoa - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Solid late night option in the area with good portions and reasonable prices. They accommodated my request for no beans. Burrito was very generously stuffed. They also brought out table chips and salsa, so that's always a plus! Service was pretty quick too. If you're looking for a no frills late night meal, I would say it's a good option. read more

Taqueria La Nortena - Burrito de Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Incredible value. Chips and salsa complimentary plus a Birria burrito stuffed with meat and a side of rice and beans for $12? Incredible. I feel like you don't find meals like that in NYC. quiet inside. Nice to have a bunch of friends over. The burrito loco was really tasty. Not much but meat inside the burrito; no lettuce, tomato stuff like that. But tasty. The Birria sauce is really spicy so my lips are still recovering 2 days later. Tasty tho. The rice was so good. Standout. read more

Taqueria La Nortena - Burrito loco - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Feels like home (border town in CA) but unfortunately the food didn't live up to the name. The tortillas are clearly store bought and the meat is all fried rather grilled. I was really disappointed with the food and because the restaurant is not well ventilated it got really hot in the building. I would say the most damning aspect of this experience was the fact nobody at the restaurant knew what crema verde or crema de aguacate is. That's a staple of taco accompaniment!!! read more

Taqueria La Nortena - Horchata Agua Fresca - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Very Friendly staff attentive fresh ingredients and large portions very reasonable prices. read more

Taqueria La Nortena - Burrito al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Randomly stopped here for a late night bite and ended up with food poisoning Can't prove it was this, but it's the only thing I ate outside my usual diet all week. read more

Great service. Friendly staff. Delicious, well flavored meal. The green sauce on my enchiladas definitely had a kick! A traditional taqueria vibe. read more

Taqueria La Nortena - Enchiladas Mixtas - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I stumbled into this restaurant unplanned but I'm really glad I did. La Nortena has to be one of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever been to. I got the chicken enchiladas, Les treches, and a horchata- everything exceeded my expectations. The portion sizes are huge and prices are on the lower side. The service made the experience especially enjoyable. Our waiter regularly checked up on us to refill water, bring out sauces and he even split the bill individually for my whole party of about 10 people. read more

Taqueria La Nortena - a plate of mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I live in California and this place is better than any place out there. You will love this place! The food is amazing.

Good late night taco spot! Service was pretty fast, but if you sit in the other room you might have to flag them to have your order taken. The al pastor was especially good with the pineapple and spices! I wish they had grilled the tortillas a little. read more

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Chefs kiss. Deserves all the stars. Super busy at night but very much worth it. I would like to highlight how hard the employees work in getting the food prepared in a timely manner regardless of the high volume of customers. Again, thank you so much. (P.s. flautas and taco suadero with salsa verde are still so yummy) read more

Taqueria La Nortena - Tacos, tacos dorados, rice and beans, fries, salsa verde - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Good authentic Mexican food. Good service, in a timely manner. Decor is fine, nothing fancy.

Caitlyn was the best server!! she made our experience so great and the food was amazing. :) highly recommend coming here!

Clean, rather spacious restaurant with indoor as well as outdoor seating and friendly service. I enjoyed the carnitas tacos, and my friends helped me devour the hot salsa and chips! Reasonably priced, authentic Mexican food. I'm glad to know this spot is here. read more

Taqueria La Nortena - Taco de Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A really cute, family run taqueria in Greenpoint. They have really good prices and the food was pretty good. Can't lie, the taco trucks nearby are way better and have more flavor, but this place is perfect since you can eat indoors. They have a weird set up. The counter is at the front and maybe a few tables behind it for seating. Kitchen is in the back and bathroom right next to it. They have a second room in the back with two booths that we gravitated towards. One of the booths were occupied by family members or friends of the waitstaff? I didn't mind sitting near their group but it was starting to get pretty crowded which may not have been the best during a pandemic... The food came in waves. We were given free chips and salsa right away which we devoured. The free salsa had so much flavor! Sweet, spicy and fresh! The rest of the food could have used flavor like that. The spicy red sauce you get was amazing! The green sauce was a little watery. I ordered the cheese quesadilla ($9) that came with rice and beans. Quesadilla could have been pressed down more to make it crispy. Rice and beans were pretty good! I also ordered fries ($3.50) that needed salt but you got a lot for the price! We also got the regular nachos ($8). I think its components just lacked a little seasoning like more lime in the guac, spice in the salsa, salt in the chips etc. But not bad for the price, and beautiful presentation! I think the tacos ($3 to 3.50 each) were a bit of a let down. All came with onions and parsley but nothing else. Would have loved an avocado crema or some kind of salsa because otherwise it was pretty plain. A quick rundown: Shrimp Taco - nice color, lots of shrimp, needed seasoning Fish Taco - very fishy taste and mushy, would not recommend Chicken Taco - dry but good flavor Steak Taco - best out of the bunch, good seasoning Overall would come here again to try some other dishes. The prices are great! read more

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I have lived in NYC for almost 20 years and 50% of my meals have been sandwiches. My favorite sandwich in NYC is the chile relleno torta at Norteña. Nuff, and I can't emphasize this enough, said. read more

Ordered quesadillas and a side salad. The salad came with a side of a long black hair... I'm blonde btw. The quesadillas were good though. read more

Taqueria La Nortena - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This spot is clutch 100! They always take care of me, treating regulars and new customers with open arms. Consistently delicious and open late. The inside is fun and lively with a great soundtrack. This place saves lives read more

Taqueria La Nortena - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Authentic spot with so many options! Definitely recommend the tacos Al pastor and the elote, honestly one of the best I've had!

I came by with a group of 9 people and they still were able to seat us/were really accommodating. The food was great as per usual and I definitely converted a few gym friends to this place being their after gym meal. I love this place so much and highly recommend it, I've never had something I dislike here. read more

Taqueria La Nortena - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If you are looking for authentic Mexican! This is the place to go!! I've lived in California all my life and just moved to NY and found this gem. The portions are a great size!! I always order the shrimp burrito with a side of rice and beans!! So Good!!!! read more

I used to love this place but it's much more of a club vibe now. The music is SO loud. They can't hear your order when they take it. Don't come here to eat if you want to converse because you won't hear anyone :/ read more

Definitely come here! Friendly service, open late, good portions, good prices. I've been here 10x in the past month and I'll miss this place if they ever relocate/close. read more

Hole-in-the-wall fork & knife Mexican. Huge plates. Cheap drinks ($3 for margs & beers). Friendly service. Great value. Maybe not a place that you'd go out of your way to visit, but if you don't want to wait an hour for a seat at nearby Calexico or El Born, this is a suitable spot! Pretty rowdy on a Saturday night... this added to an overall jovial experience. Let the good times roll! read more

Taqueria La Nortena - Loaded nachos (enough for 2) - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came here around 2am and smelled the kitchen from half a block away. Great late night spot for some authentic WELL SEASONED Mexican food. Food: The $3 carne enchilada tacos (spicy pork) were amazing. The portions were large and generous and the staff are extremely friendly. COVID: It seems like they're building a new deck to expand their outdoor seating options. As of last night, there were 3 tables set outside on the side walk. There was no host to seat us or to clean the tables outside. We ordered our food inside and sat down at one of the tables. Although I expected more of a take out situation, the waitress surprisingly served my taco and my friend's grilled chicken plate with actual dish-ware and silverware. She did not disinfect the table, but there was hand sanitizer provided at the cashier inside. Staff: super friendly staff working the late night! Thank you. read more

There's an authentic Mexican gem in Greenpoint, only a few minutes from North Williamsburg- Taqueria La Nortena. I've ordered delivery, take out and eaten in. Every time the food is delicious. The best nachos are the ultimate nachos la nortena, which includes the meat if your choice, grilled peppers, grilled jalapeños, tortilla chips, cheese, lettuce, onion, tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole. The portions are great. Big filled burritos that come with rice and beans or a salad. The fajitas are fabulous, tacos, flautas, enchiladas- plus they're open from 5pm to 4am- deliveries are probably most of their business. They have lunch specials and happy hour specials. The service is great and the staff is friendly. Love+Mexican Food=Taqueria La Nortena. read more

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Great spot for your late night taco fix. I love their Taco al Pastor. I usually also get their chips and guacamole, which is pretty good! Much cheaper than Calexico, across the street, too. Their salsa is also good, but has a bit of a kick to it! I have only done take out so far, but seems like they get a lot of delivery orders. read more

Taqueria La Nortena - 3 Taco al Pastors and Guacamole and Chips - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Affordable dine-in Mexican food. That would probably be the only reason I would return. Alex and I ordered 2 margaritas, res chimichanga, birria, taco, chorizo chalupas, rice and beans and churros. Everything tasted just okay. Total with tax came out to $50. In summary, it's a good option when nothing else is open after late night drinking. read more

We stumbled across this place when the initial restaurant that we chose to go to was too full. First, they provide complementary chips and salsa. The salsa was the best salsa that I have ever tasted. The food portions are huge and it's very affordable. The server was the sweetest ever and my kids liked him so much The food was AMAZING. we had mixed fajitas, and two burritos. I will be going back soon read more

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Most definitely recommend this place to everyone who visiting the neighborhood of greenpoint and Williamsburg área.. I ate my food and forgot to photograph sorry but you should try it read more

We just moved into Greenpoint and was hoping to find a good Mexican spot. With so many positive reviews, i was certain there was something we would like.. but everything we had was so disappointing. Were they having a bad night? Did we order the wrong things? We saw a table with 12 empty margarita glasses (there were 4 of them) so figured they were good! But they turned out to be pretty watered down - this is coming from someone who doesn't drink much. You get complimentary chips and salsa when you sit down, so we ordered the pork chimichanga and 3 tacos (al pastor, barbacoa, fish). All the tacos were really dry and flavourless, and while the chimichanga is massive for $9.50, the entire burrito was so bland, the only thing that somewhat saved it were the bottles of sauces that they bring to the table. Menu prices were cheap, we were hoping to Find a good local but we're pretty disappointed. I was confused since the restaurant was pretty full, and they had a constant stream of orders to fill so the food should have been good...?? With all the online/phone orders, that meant we had to wait 45 mins for our food (this was around 8pm on a Thursday night). Anyway, the hunt continues for a good taco in Greenpoint ! read more

My favvvv place everrrr!!! So fkn good. Get the chicken quesadillas and salsa they bring with the chips.

Chose this place for delivery totally at random while drunk last night and boy did it pay off. First of all it was at my door in exactly 20 minutes. Second the burrito was the size of a football. Third the refried beans were goopy goopy as they should be. Fourth the nachos had so much "stuff" no chip went dry. This place nails it I'm so excited to eat there forever read more

Taqueria La Nortena - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

After bar hoping around greenpoint for a bit, we finished up at taqueria la nortena for a few bites before heading home. We shared steak quesadillas. The quesadillas used small tortillas so they were taco sized and there were four per order. They can't with rice and beans. The meal was very filling and satisfied my late night munchies. read more

I love this place! You can not go wrong with any of the tacos. My favorites are al pastor and shrimp. The plates and fajitas are ginormous! I always end up getting a box home with a whole leftover meal when I get them. The prices are very reasonable and the staff is always nice. There's a decent amount not outdoor seating too. read more

My calamari, half was French fries. My check quesadilla was chicken Fajitas Burger was ok read more