Los Tacos No. 1
39 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 10 threads.
What people say, in short
Los Tacos No. 1 has several New York branches; this is the original, in Chelsea Market. Diners praise the al pastor and the handmade tortillas, while several find it overhyped or poor value. One diner hated a visit, and another warns the Times Square shop has no seating, which may not suit someone with limited mobility.
Address
LOS TACOS No.1, 75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/personaljournal325 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026
A favorite work lunch near Bryant Park and Times Square when they want tacos instead of a salad bowl.
- Recommendsu/LongIsland1995 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
Juicy al pastor and tasty handmade tortillas; authentic food and atmosphere, worth the slightly higher price.
- Recommendsu/cornellian1234 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Suggests Los Tacos No. 1.
- Recommendsu/childpeas in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025taste
Named as one of two favorites; says these tacos are closest to what they're accustomed to.
- Recommendsu/234W44 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
A New Yorker raised in Mexico calls the tacos authentic, sometimes matching good spots in Mexico, with top-quality tortillas.
- Mixedu/ravens17424 in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025taste
As a vegetarian, found the cactus option bland and their only veggie choice there.
- Caveatu/Equivalent_Net_8983 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025ambience
Warns the Times Square shop has no seating, so it may not suit someone with limited mobility.
- Recommendsu/drjimmybrungus in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
One of their top taco places.
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- Recommendsu/ravenousraven716 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026taste
Recently tried it and found the carne asada taco outstanding, agreeing the hype is earned.
- Mixedu/alsimone in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025value
Calls themselves a big fan, but says a full meal there would be too much for a tight budget.
- Recommendsu/_mysticman in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Among their top places.
- Recommendsu/manicakes1 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Includes this place in their list of favorite regular restaurants.
- Mixedu/QUINNFLORE in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025taste
Says the al pastor is the one to order and other items lower the place's score.
- Caveatu/dumbdumb222 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025value
Argues taco trucks give far more tacos per dollar than this place.
- Recommendsu/Party-Veterinarian60 in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025
Groups Los Tacos with excellent places that outrank Mexicue.
- Recommendsu/elforz in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Approves of Los Tacos.
- Recommendsu/saucyy8 in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024
Names it as a place to try before leaving NYC.
- Recommendsu/gretzgretzky in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025taste
Briefly calls the place very good and gives it a strong endorsement.
- Caveatu/DeadHorse09 in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025
Agrees Los Tacos is overrated and compares it unfavorably to another spot.
- Recommendsu/TanBoot in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
Thinks Los Tacos has the better meat, while preferring Ramirez for its salsa and tortillas.
- Recommendsu/elkresurgence in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025taste
Agrees, calling the cactus option everyday food and the meat tacos a splurge.
- Recommendsu/asdfghqy in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Lists Los Tacos among their most frequented restaurants.
- Recommendsu/ArtDecoNewYork in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Argues the place is underrated and says many people criticize it without much thought.
- Recommendsu/AvatarofBro in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Includes it among nearby spots with good food.
- Recommendsu/Green_Team_4585 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Loves Los Tacos No. 1 and defends it against criticism.
- Recommendsu/AdNo3991 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Ranks it first among their top five NYC taco spots.
- Recommendsu/Top-Conference6063 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025
Says they love Los Tacos.
- Recommendsu/BVladimirHarkonnen in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025consistency
Says Los Tacos is always consistent and notes its original location is in Chelsea Market.
- Caveatu/nnsntsxx in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Disliked a Los Tacos visit and felt it was not worth the money.
- Recommendsu/futurebro in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
One of their favorites.
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