Taqueria Ramirez is a tiny CDMX-style spot in Greenpoint that makes some of the city’s best tacos (like suadero, tripa, and more).

El Diablito Taqueria in the East Village is one of the best places in downtown Manhattan to find birria.

Birria LES is a fast-casual spot on the Lower East Side that serves great mulitas and tacos.

Amigo By Nai in the East Village serves four different kinds of carnitas tacos.

Maya Taqueria is a Mission-style burrito spot where you can customize your own massive burrito, bowl, nachos, or tacos

La Esquina Del Camarón Mexicano is a tiny, cash-only spot in the back of a bodega, and it’s a wonderful place to eat a cup of shrimp and octopus.

The original location of Taco Mix in East Harlem makes the best al pastor tacos in NYC.

Birria-Landia is a truck in Jackson Heights, and it’s where you’ll find the best birria tacos in NYC. Get a few, and dip them in a cup of consome.

With their housemade tortillas and garlicky carne asada, Taqueria Al Pastor serves the best tacos in Bushwick. Stop by for a quick meal.

Gringo’s is a Mexcian spot in Jersey City where you should drink flights of margaritas with a group.

Taqueria Emilio is a small taco spot that’s a great late-night option Inwood.

If you just want some good, quick tacos in Washington Heights, check out Tacos El Paisa. And get at least one chorizo taco.

The Little Taco House is a tiny spot in the West Village where you can pick up a solid burrito or torta to eat on your couch.

Luchadores is a counter-service Mexican spot by the Seaport where you can eat tacos and drink beers outside.

Ponyboy is a restaurant/bar in Greenpoint, and it’s where you go when it’s after 10pm and you’re looking for a place to dance.

Tacos El Bronco is a very casual spot in Sunset Park that serves some of the best Mexican food in Brooklyn.