As someone who was raised in Southern California, I've always been overly critical of tacos that aren't from California. That said, I haven't been to many Mexican spots in NYC, and with this being one of my first... it's going to be hard to beat. I have a feeling there won't be many places in the city that top this. I've heard these tacos are more reminiscent of CDMX cuisine. I haven't been myself, so I can't fully vouch for that--but I can say I thoroughly enjoyed everything I tried. Highly, highly recommend the al pastor. The pineapple is perfectly sweet and adds such a refreshing bite. Definitely try making one of your tacos a vampiro--basically a crispy tostada instead of a soft tortilla, with cheese. So good. There isn't a ton of seating, but if you don't go super late, you should be fine. Being on MacDougal and open until 2am, I imagine it's a popular late-night spot. Overall, definitely recommend!! read more

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Yummy tacos but a lil expensive :/ We got the beef and pork tacos and also the quesadillas. The tacos had a lot of filling on it and the filling was super juicy. read more

Taquería el Chato - Carne asada and Al pastor tacos and quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

not sure what happened to the quality of these tacos since I first tried the a few months ago, but they've certainly gone downhill. even after drenching my taco w the salsas and lime, the thickness and flavor of the tortilla was overpowering even the taste of the meat. I was also expecting a much more flavorful kick to the sauces, but they were only mild. I came here to pay with blackbird, but that was unfortunately not working. you order using a kiosk right at the counter. there was only one worker there and was keeping up w the small amount of people coming by. I really like the stools they have for eating, which fit about 12-15 people max. music is loud and nice. don't think I'd come back and will still to los tacos, sadly. read more

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I came to Taqueria el Chato as a recommendation from a friend to try their tacos. Inside is smaller, and there is a ledge to eat at, as well as a sauce shelf too. I ordered at the kiosk and got a Al Pastor taco. The server brought it out for us, and I loaded it with more salsa. It was a good taco! Very standard for my taste. I am glad I got to try regardless. read more

Taquería el Chato - T AL PASTOR - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

Wow what a spot! Competes with Los Tacos #1. A ton of meat on top. Super flavorful. Great fun toppings to decorate. Very nice and patient workers. Small inside but a lot of stools to sit at. read more

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Got the asada and suadero tacos, and it tasted amazing! Definitely a little expensive for small tacos, but the taste was great. Warning there's not much seating. I came with someone from California, and he had approved it. Would come back if I ever crave. It's also in such a great location. read more

Taquería el Chato - Q ASADA Q SUADERO - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

WOW these tacos and quesadillas are life changing. I ordered the lengua and suadero and they were both amazing. They are packed with meat and loaded with flavor. For $1 more, you can add cheese to any taco to make it a vampiro and it is totally worth it. I can't wait to come back here, especially to try the tripe since they run out most days! The place is pretty small inside with limited bar seating. There is also a self service sauce and toppings bar. read more

El Chato is the beesssssst. I haven't had tacos like this in a long time. Ingredients are top notch and the salsas are so freaking good. I love that they have Vampiros which is a hard crunchy tortilla with melted cheese on top and protein of your choice. Super solid!! They're the same size as the tacos but different eating experience. I tried the Suadero Vampiro and the meat was tender and juicy juxtaposed with a crunchy tortilla it was just the perfect pairing. Love love love! As for tacos, I had Asada, Tripa and in the end I got an extra one and I went with Mushroom. All very delicious. Asada is my fave but it's generally my go-to so of course it's a top for me. Tripa is unique.. it's crunchy and salty. Not sure what to compare it to but it's really good. And mushroom wow juicy flavorful, all the good things. Love that they have drink options that aren't sodas. Jamaica hit the spot. You order on the screen at the counter. If it was a busy day I can see how it'll make everything slower. But when we walked up around lunch time, we were able to order right away. Thankfully! The only thing...I wish they had chips. I really love their salsas so I would've loved to continue the meal with some chips after tacos. read more

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Quite delicious tacos with some of the better flavors I've had in the city. came here on a weeknight just before the dinner rush, and were able to order and get our food with no issue. Chic smaller almost taco stand vibe, great watching that al pastor spin! I got a mushroom quesadilla and an al pastor taco. Wow. Love the vegetarian option and that mushroom was quite tasty in the quesadilla. Lots of cheese with tons of sauce - yum. The al pastor was outstanding. In between bites, I was telling my dining companion just how tasty this was. Perfectly seasoned and insanely perfect sauce to go with. I would come back here in a heartbeat and will stop here before going out on the town! read more

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Hands down delicious. Chill vibes, good music, awesome people, great tacos. Can't ask for anything better. read more

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The mushroom tacos were pretty good - fresh tortillas and a flavorful mushroom filling. The vampiro was also pretty interesting - basically a tostada with cheese on top. I liked the salsas available as well, particularly the spicy arbol one. And the grilled onions and jalapenos also made for a nice addition. It's a bit expensive at $5 per taco, but definitely worth a try. read more

Taquería el Chato - Mushroom Taco - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

It's a small, but cute space. The chorizo taco was great and the salsas and charred onions and peppers were a great touch! read more

Taquería el Chato - T CHORIZO Q AL PASTOR - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

Some of the best tacos in NYC. I would put these tacos right up there with the heavy hitters in NYC. Good tortillas, savory fillings, fresh ingredients and good salsas. The downsides are they are slightly on the smaller side and they are pricey. $5-$6 per taco can really add up. Its a very polished almost high end looking taqueria. They have tablets to order. But ordering was easy enough and food came out pretty quick. read more

I was excited to try the new location of Taqueria El Chato, as the other ones are good. However, I was a bit disappointed. At 6:30 on a Thursday, they didn't have the al pastor ready. I was hungry and didn't want to wait around for it, so it was other tacos. I got the lengua and the suadero. The former was a bit dry, but the suadero was good. But their tortillas were pre-made, which was a big disappointment. Can't have a good taco without a good tortilla. And seven bucks for a small taco at that. The service was pleasant enough. But I can't see expensive, sub-par tacos being popular. read more

Taquería el Chato - Al pastor - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

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Taquería el Chato, with its original post in Greenpoint, has opened up their second location in Greenwich village! We ordered: +the Asada - marinated grilled steak on a crispy corn tortilla with Chihuahua cheese, onions, salsa verde, and salsa roja +the Suadero - slow-cooked brisket on a crispy corn tortilla, with Chihuahua cheese, onions, salsa verde, and salsa roja +the Trompo - marinated pork belly and flank steak on a crispy corn tortilla, with Chihuahua cheese, onions, salsa verde, and salsa roja +the Mushroom quesadilla - chili-oil-marinated portobello mushrooms on an avocado oil flour tortilla, topped with onions, salsa verde, and salsa roja +and, a side of their guacamole The salsas were a great complement, and they're all made in-house! Staff and service were friendly and welcoming! +tasty tacos +housemade salsas +friendly service read more

Solid tacos...great flavor. The staff and the owner are super friendly. Will visit again soon. Carnitas was my favorite. read more

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The Tripe taco is amazing. 100% comparable and just as good as the tripe tacos in LA. Tripe is not easy to find as a taco ingredient here, so super glad I now have a go-to for my tripe needs. I love how the tripe is extra crispy and there is a self-serve salsa bar. Also ordered the Campechano Vampiro, which was okay. Would come back to order more tripe tacos and try the asada and pastor, even though the meat on the trompo looked low key dry. Not busy at all on a Saturday night in the village. Plenty of open seats for now, but I'm sure there won't be soon once the masses find out. My only suggestion would be to get a screen- like cover for the onions and peppers in the salsa bar as the oil attracts flies. Mexican coke, Topo Chico and Jamaica also available. read more

Taquería el Chato - Tripa taco, Campechano Vampiro - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

We stopped by the Manhattan location of this taco shop the day after our visit to the Brooklyn one. Here to report that the tacos are also very good here! We tried the mushroom and the tripa. This location is substantially bigger, and we were surprised to find it completely empty when we visited on a weekday evening. read more

Really great mushroom tacos! All of their tacos are good but the mushroom one is super. They have a salsa bar and it's casual quick service. There's not a lot of seating so it's first come first serve. People are usually in and out pretty quick. The tacos are a little expensive though so that's a bummer but Taqueria el Chato is definitely a good experience to try! read more

This place is the bomb.. Really great Asada.. it's a small little place hidden away on McDougal Street. The guy knows what he's doing and is the real deal. Try out people you will not be disappointed. read more

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This was the perfect spot to stop in for a delicious, filling, quick lunch without breaking the bank. Had 2 tacos for about $5 each, and felt like it was enough to keep me going for the rest of the afternoon. I had la lengua (tongue), which I loved, and campechano (brisket/chorizo). Both really hit the spot.... really flavorful, well seasoned meat that wasn't overpowered by a bunch of toppings, but just enough to really make the flavor pop. Small place with bar seating along the wall. They have a little salsa bar homemade salsas for you to add to your tacos (verde that's not very spicy and roja that is spicy), as well as pickled onions and grilled veg (onions and peppers). You order at the front counter, tacos are ready within a few minutes. This is more of a quick in and out place rather than somewhere you linger for long, though I really enjoyed having my tacos by the window so that I could people watch out onto the street. Prime location too, right on macdougal, south of Washington sq park, but wasn't overrun with people like a lot of the brunch places are. read more

This new taco spot in the west village really surprised me, the tacos were amazing and tasted like authentic Mexican street tacos, the meat selections are diverse and high quality, the service was fast. Overall very good. read more

Taquería el Chato - The tacos were delicious, tasted like authentic Mexican tacos. V SUADERO T ASADA T TRIPA - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

Best asada quesadilla of my life. Their food is a work of art. So glad they opened in Manhattan. Clean and stylish decor doesn't hurt either. 10/10 for authentic tacos read more

Taquería el Chato - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

Good sauces and tortillas expensive Meats are tasteless Don't know why people like it Skip read more

This place is amazing. Seriously, chefs kiss everything is wonderful. The sauces especially so authentic. PLEASE DONT CHANGE I will be back regularly! read more

El peor lugar para comer al día de ayer ordenamos y se tardaron más de 40 minutos cuando llegamos a casa toda la orden estaba mal nos faltó comida los tacos nos los dieron mal una quesadilla bien fea por 9 dólares definitivamente un mal servicio read more

I think they have the best tacos in manhattan. Recommend the Al pastor, chorizo + short rib, and tripe tacos.

We got the steak and the Al pastor tacos. Both were so juicy and flavorful! Definitely one of the best taco spots in the west village!! We will definitely be back!! read more