Best Cheap Tacos Restaurants in Garment District (10018)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: June 2026
Our Top Pick
El Rey Tacos
A Mexico City–driven taco counter from the Casa Carmen team in Times Square.
Notable Picks
#1
El Rey Tacos
8.1
El Rey Tacos, from the Casa Carmen team, brings Mexico City–style tacos and panuchos to the heart of Times Square with handmade tortillas and focused fillings. It feels like a serious taqueria hiding in a tourist zone, drawing office workers and food-obsessed locals alongside theatergoers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Panucho Yucateco, Rajas con crema taco, Carne asada taco
What Makes it Special: A Mexico City–driven taco counter from the Casa Carmen team in Times Square.
8.0
A compact counter-style taco spot built for quick, filling orders—stacked tacos, bold seasoning, and a late-night schedule that makes it a useful Midtown West safety valve. It’s strongest when you treat it like a three-taco mission: one rich (quesabirria), one classic (al pastor), one clean (asada or chicken), then eat immediately while the textures pop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirria taco, Al pastor taco, Carne asada taco
What Makes it Special: Fast, straightforward tacos built for repeat midweek cravings.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Business Lunch Power Players
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A fast-casual taqueria designed for Midtown reliability: efficient ordering, consistent portioning, and a menu that’s hard to mess up when you’re on a schedule. It shines most as a bowl-or-burrito play with a clean protein pick, then a restrained topping set so the flavors don’t muddy into cafeteria sameness.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carnitas burrito, Grilled chicken tacos, Chips & guacamole
What Makes it Special: Fast-casual Mexican that stays consistent under Midtown volume.
7.5
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
The Hell’s Kitchen branch of Taqueria Diana, a California-inspired mini-chain established in 2013, serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and big trays of nachos until late night. It’s a reliable stop for hefty, cheese-forward comfort food within walking distance of Port Authority and the Theater District.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor burrito, Cheese nachos with salsa and jalapeños, Carne asada tacos
What Makes it Special: California-inspired tacos, burritos, and nachos served all day in Hell’s Kitchen.