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Los Tacos No.1 - New York City, NY Mexican Restaurants
Los Tacos No.1 - New York City, NY Mexican Restaurants
Los Tacos No.1 - New York City, NY Mexican Restaurants
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LOS TACOS NO.1

(4.8 Score)
229 West 43rd Street,
New York City, NY 10036 Directions

Since 2013

Specialty:

✓ Carne Asada ✓ Pollo Asado ✓ Adobada ✓ Nopal ✓ Quesadillas ✓ and Mulas ✓ Especial

"Los Tacos No.1 is a Mexican restaurant that offers a variety of dishes. The restaurant is situated just a 3-minute walk from Times Square. They provide their menus, which include salsas and corn tortillas, and all their dishes are made from scratch. Every dish in their menu ensures an authentic Mexican culture and flavor. Customers can choose between corn or flour tortillas, which include onion, cilantro, salsa, and guacamole. The authentic taste comes from family recipes and fresh, simple, and tasty ingredients straight from home. Los Tacos No.1 offers special gift cards for its customers. The restaurant has a patio.

2026 Update: The business was founded and owned by three friends namely Christian Pineda, Tyler Sanders, and Kyle Cameron. They also have other branches in Chelsea Market, Grand Central, Hudson Yards, NoHo, Penn Station, Times Square, Tribeca, Union Square, and Wall Street."

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Price:

Quesataco:
Carne Asada Grilled Steak: $8.25
Pollo Asado Grilled Chicken: $7.95
Adobada Marinated Pork: $7.95
Nopal Grilled Cactus (Vegetarian): $7.75
Vampiro:
Carne Asada Grilled Steak: $7.25
Pollo Asado Grilled Chicken: $6.95
Adobada Marinated Pork: $6.95
Nopal Grilled Cactus (Vegetarian): $6.75

Contact:

(212) 574-4696 (929) 226-6237

Mon-Sat: 11am - 12am
Sun: 11am - 10pm

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Rosa Mexicano - New York City, NY Mexican Restaurants
Rosa Mexicano - New York City, NY Mexican Restaurants
Rosa Mexicano - New York City, NY Mexican Restaurants
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ROSA MEXICANO

(4.7 Score)
9 East 18th Street,
New York City, NY 10003 Directions

Since 1984

Specialty:

✓ Birria and Cheese ✓ Black Bean and Cheese Empanadas ✓ Chipotle Chicken Empanadas ✓ Chorizo and Shrimp Empanadas ✓ Seafood ✓ Birria Quesatacos ✓ Red Chile Shrimp ✓ Crispy Shrimp Tempura ✓ Baja-style Fish ✓ Red Chile Chicken ✓ Steak ✓ Chopped Cheeseburger ✓ Duck Carnitas ✓ Pork Carnitas

"Rosa Mexicano is situated in the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center. The restaurant is a modern Mexican chain eatery known for tableside guacamole, creative margaritas, and chic surroundings. The restaurant has a stylish ambiance that attracts customers. The founder and chef of the restaurant is Josefina Howard. All their dishes are inspired by the colors, flavors, produce, and architecture of Mexico. Rosa Mexicano also offers standard Mexican catering services for special events. The restaurant offers special gift cards for its customers. They serve happy-hour food, cocktails, and vegetarian dishes.

2026 Update: The restaurant has reservation options for their customers and also accepts private events that can support up to 200 people. They also have branches in Lincoln Center, Union Square, Second Avenue, Las Vegas, Riverside Square, Boston, National Harbor, Ardmore, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort."

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Best Restaurant 2000 Award by Interiors Magazine

Price:

Enchiladas:
Enchiladas Beef Brisket $32.00
Enchiladas Chihuahua Cheese $22.00
Enchiladas Lobster Crab And Shrimp $36.00
Enchiladas Duck Carnitas $29.00
Enchiladas Seafood And Steak $36.00
Enchiladas Pasilla Roasted Mushrooms $24.00
Enchiladas Pork Carnitas $24.00
Enchiladas Roasted Chicken Suizas $27.00
Enchiladas Steak $35.00
Entrees
Cheeseburger Grande $24.00
Chile Relleno $28.00
Roasted Half Chicken $31.00
TampiqueñA Ny Strip $45.00
Mexican Fried Rice $16.00
Mexican Fried Rice Chicken $24.00
Mexican Fried Rice Shrimp $28.00
Mexican Fried Rice Steak $30.00
Surf And Turf $79.00
Grilled Shrimp Alambre $36.00
Salmon Pipian $34.00
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp $12.00
Molcajete Veggies $34.00
Chimichurri Skirt Steak $44.00
6oz Center Cut Filet Mignon $48.00

Contact:

(212) 533-3350

Mon-Wed: 11:30am - 10pm
Thu: 11:30am - 10:30pm
Fri: 11.30am - 11:30pm
Sat: 11am - 11:30pm
Sun: 11am - 10pm

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Toloache - New York City, NY Mexican Restaurants
Toloache - New York City, NY Mexican Restaurants
Toloache - New York City, NY Mexican Restaurants
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10+ YEARS IN TBR
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TOLOACHE

(4.5 Score)
251 West 50th Street,
New York City, NY 10019 Directions

Since 2007

Specialty:

✓ Trio De Guacamoles ✓ Tradicional Mild ✓ Frutas Medium ✓ Rojo Spicy ✓ Seasonal Mexican Crudité ✓ Ceviche Tasting ✓ Toro Taquitos ✓ Tuna Tiradito ✓ Tostada De Pulpo ✓ Hamachi ✓ Sopa De Tortilla ✓ Ensalada De Jicama ✓ Caesar Toloache

"Toloache is a Modern Mexican restaurant that serves food in a festive atmosphere. Their Chef Julian Medina specializes in cooking with mezcals and imaginative margaritas made with fresh ingredients. Their two-story space features guacamole and ceviche, a wood-burning oven, and an exceptional tequila list, along with decorative elements imported from Mexico. Customers can enjoy their special dish Queso Fundido featuring Mexican cheese fondue served with tomatillo salsa and flour tortillas, with the option to add poblano rajas or chorizo for an additional $2 each. Toloache is the place to celebrate a bridal shower, birthday, or corporate event.

2026 Update: Toloache has been owned by Chef Julian Medina and his business partner Luis Skibar for over 18 years. The restaurant has e-Gift Card options, which can be given as a gift for family members, friends, or important clients of the customers."

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Price:

Guacamole:
Trio De Guacamoles $34
Tradicional Mild $17
Frutas Medium $18
Rojo Spicy $17
Seasonal Mexican Crudité $10
Ceviches:
Ceviche Tasting $45
Crispy Sushi $28
Toro Taquitos $22
Tuna Tiradito $22
Tostada De Pulpo $22
Hamachi $22
Sopas & Ensaladas:
Sopa De Tortilla $14
Ensalada De Jicama $14
Caesar Toloache $15
Ensalada Madre $15
Del Horno:
Queso Fundido $18
Quesadilla De Huitlacoche & Trufas $27
Quesadilla De Pollo $18
Quesadilla De CamaróN $22
Quesadilla De TuéTano $22
Tacos
Calabacita $17
Pollo $17
Pescado $20
CamaróN $20
Langosta $25
LechóN $18

Contact:

(212) 581-1818

LUNCH:
Mon-Fri: 11:30am - 4pm
BRUNCH:
Sat & Sun: 11:30am - 4pm
DINNER:
Sun & Mon: 3pm - 10:30pm
Tue-Thu: 3pm - 11:30pm
Fri & Sat: 3pm - 12am

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LOS TACOS NO.1 REVIEWS

Coming from LA, we were oh so pleasantly surprised by this taco place. The meat is tender and juicy and the service was so speedy. The sauces they used are amazing and flavorful, and as someone who doesn’t have a tolerance for spicy food, this was worth the bite.

Hands down best tacos ….and I live in TX! Simple recipe, fresh ingredients make for a delicious taco. Pork on corn tortilla was my favorite, steak and chicken on flour tortilla was also amazing. A must try while in Manhattan. The tamarind drink is also great.

Tacos were really nice just a little bit pricey. I ordered the grilled steak taco with corn tortilla. The toppings they put on were pretty balanced. They had really juicy lime which I love on my taco!!! It was like an assembly line ordering system. Pretty unique.

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ROSA MEXICANO REVIEWS

We love this place!! The food is always so delicious and fresh! The service is great and the staff is always very friendly. We love getting the table side hand made guacamole! The chips are tasty as well. We like the enchilada dish. We always find ourselves coming back here! It’s so good.

The best experience you'll have at the bar. They give you chips with house sauce. If you like spicy stuff you can ask them for the tops of the menu. My favorite side is Esquites which is a perfect combination of corn, mayo and cheese.

We had a wonderful experience at Rosa Mexicano. They were very accommodating to our large group, and the guacamole table service was delicious. The duck and fish tacos were a highlight, and their drinks were great too. Clean bathrooms and super friendly staff made it even better. Highly recommend.

TOLOACHE REVIEWS

I recently hosted a birthday dinner for a dear friend at this restaurant, and I was truly touched by how easy the entire process was. They were incredibly accommodating, ensuring that all our needs were met, and they handled the cake I brought with such care. The manager even generously offered to waive the cake-cutting fee as long as we ordered three desserts from the menu, which was such a thoughtful gesture. Our experience was genuinely wonderful, and I can't express enough gratitude for the exceptional service provided by the staff. They helped make the celebration unforgettable.

Definitely a very traditional authentic Mexican restaurant with awesome drinks and a great menu. Highly recommend the ceviche tasting if you like seafood. The birria taco is definitely the best one on the menu and you can use the dipping sauce on everything else you order.

Loved this spot near TSQ with fairly authentic Mexican cuisine, including a station where you can see them cook the food fresh for you. Delicious flavors and hearty portions at this restaurant.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

LOS TACOS NO.1 Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Page Maintenance: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 19.3K: 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Social Media: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ROSA MEXICANO Total Inspection Points: 112/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Contact Info: 9
Exact Services: 9
Page Maintenance: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 17.7K: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Menu Images: 10
Experience: 10
Social Media: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TOLOACHE Total Inspection Points: 108/120
Business Hours: 8
Menu Images: 8
Variety of Menu: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Exact Services: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Online Order: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 17.4K: 9
Contact Info: 10
Experience: 10
Page Maintenance: 10