Best Cheap Tacos Restaurants in Lower East Side (10002)
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Birria LES
A birria-focused spot where nearly everything revolves around rich, dunkable tacos.
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Birria LES
7.9
Birria LES is a casual taco shop focused on beef birria, quesabirria, and related comfort dishes, serving late into the night on Rivington Street. Diners come specifically for dunkable, consomé-backed tacos that lean rich and hearty.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirria Tacos, Classic Birria Tacos, Birria Ramen
What makes it special: A birria-focused spot where nearly everything revolves around rich, dunkable tacos.
7.9
El Cabron combines a full bar with a sit-down taqueria, turning out burritos, tacos, and cocktails in a lively room just south of Delancey. The burrito lineup covers classic carnitas, al pastor, chicken, steak, and shrimp, all built with rice, beans, and plenty of pico for a more sit-and-stay take on LES burritos.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Burrito, Carnitas Burrito, Spicy Shrimp Burrito
What makes it special: A bar-forward taqueria where burritos share space with margaritas and game-day energy.