Best Happy Hour Tacos Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn (11201)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine
Mole-driven Oaxacan menu paired with serious mezcal and tequila.
Notable Picks
8.5
Ruta Oaxaca in Cobble Hill brings an Oaxacan-leaning menu of moles, tlayudas, and tacos mixtos into a polished room with a serious tequila and mezcal list. Happy hour and Taco Tuesday deals make it the most refined Happy Hour Tacos choice in 11201 when you want upgraded tortillas, better tequila, and a more sit-down vibe than a quick taqueria.
Must-Try Dishes:
Enchiladas mole negro, Cochinita pibil tacos, Tlayuda mixta
What makes it special: Mole-driven Oaxacan menu paired with serious mezcal and tequila.
8.4
El Gallo’s DUMBO outpost is a compact counter turning out all-day tacos, Gallo fries, and breakfast burritos with long hours that run straight through typical happy hour into late night. Commuters and service workers treat it as a reliable Happy Hour Tacos move when they want affordable plates and a quick bite before heading over to the waterfront or train.
Must-Try Dishes:
3 taco special with mixed fillings, Carne asada burrito, El Gallo fries
What makes it special: Family-run taqueria with citywide locations and serious late hours.
8.0
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
On Court Street, Taqueria Al Pastor & Bar runs a counter-service line of crispy al pastor, fried fish, and birria tacos with bottled Mexican sodas, horchata, and a small but useful bar program. It’s a practical Happy Hour Tacos option for downtown workers and Brooklyn Heights locals who want affordable plates, cold beers, and a quick sit-down before heading home.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos with pineapple, Carne asada quesadilla, Nachos with pastor
What makes it special: Counter-service tacos al pastor carved fresh onto warm tortillas.
Worthy Picks
#4
Jefe Tacos
7.8
Jefe Tacos anchors a busy corner of DeKalb Market Hall with street-style tacos, quesadillas and burritos assembled to order. The stall plus connected bar makes it an easy choice for a quick taco-and-margarita break between shopping or commuting through Downtown Brooklyn. Food hall energy means things can be hectic, but the al pastor and shrimp tacos keep regulars coming back.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos, Shrimp tacos, Quesadilla with Oaxaca cheese
What makes it special: Food-hall taco counter with a connected bar inside DeKalb Market.
Under the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO, Pedro’s is a loud, colorful Mexican bar where nachos, tacos, and combo plates share space with big-format margaritas and late-running service. It’s more about fun than finesse, but for Happy Hour Tacos with friends near the waterfront, the lively patio tables and strong drinks keep it in the rotation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada tacos, Chicken enchiladas, Frozen house margarita
What makes it special: Rowdy, colorful late-night Mexican with strong drinks and bridge-adjacent energy.