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Dorado Tacos & Quesadillas
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Dorado Tacos & Quesadillas
8.0
A compact counter-service spot leaning Baja, best known for crispy fish tacos and straightforward grilled fillings. Portions are small-ish, so ordering a couple is standard, but flavors are clean and well-seasoned. Great for a quick taco fix near Union Square.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled fish taco (Baja style), Chicken tinga taco, Cheese quesadilla with salsa roja
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 8.1
Atmosphere: 6.6
Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: Baja-style fish tacos done fast and correctly.
Who should go: Grab-and-go taco fans and students.
When to visit: Mid-afternoon for zero wait.
What to order: Fish taco, tinga taco, quesadilla.
Insider tip: Add extra lime and the smoky red salsa for best balance.
Dorado Tacos & Quesadillas
8.2
Tiny counter-service spot specializing in Baja-style tacos and crisp quesadillas with bright, clean flavors. The fish taco and house salsas are the center of gravity, and the compact menu keeps quality tight. It’s an easy late-evening grab-and-go for Union Square wanderers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baja Fish Taco, Al Pastor Quesadilla, Elote (seasonal)
Scores:
Value: 8.3
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 6.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Baja-forward seafood tacos in a minimalist, efficient setup.
Who should go: Seafood-taco fans and quick-meal seekers
When to visit: Early night 7–9pm to avoid crowds
What to order: Fish taco, pastor quesadilla, horchata
Insider tip: Add their hotter salsa on the side first—heat ramps quickly.
Dorado Tacos & Quesadillas
8.2
Baja-inspired spot known for crisp fish tacos and clean, citrusy salsas, ideal when you want something lighter after hours. The menu balances seafood, grilled meats, and vegetarian options, and the steady multi-platform praise signals day-to-night reliability.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beer-Battered Fish Taco, Shrimp Taco, Elote Cup
Scores:
Value: 7.9
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Baja-style fish and shrimp tacos done from-scratch.
Who should go: Seafood-taco fans and lighter late-night eaters.
When to visit: Late evening for fresh-off-the-fryer fish tacos.
What to order: Fish taco, shrimp taco, elote.
Insider tip: Add the creamy chipotle salsa to the fish taco for extra depth.