Best Happy Hour Tacos Restaurants in East Village (10003)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
La Palapa Cocina Mexicana
A veteran East Village kitchen for Mexico City–style classics.
Notable Picks
8.4
A long-running East Village cantina known for Mexico City–style tacos and a margarita program that keeps the happy hour crowd coming back. The al pastor and mole-driven plates are the steady standouts, backed by upbeat, slightly rowdy energy that fits St. Marks perfectly.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mole poblano chicken, Cochinita pibil tacos, House margarita flight
What makes it special: A veteran East Village kitchen for Mexico City–style classics.
8.2
A fast, rock-and-roll taqueria on St. Marks that nails classic street-style tacos and pairs them with wallet-friendly happy hour drinks. Expect a compact, high-turnover room where the food comes out quickly and reliably.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al Pastor Burrito, Carnitas Burrito, Lengua Burrito
What makes it special: Crowd-proven burritos with a deep roster of meats.
8.0
A Moxy East Village rooftop that turns happy hour into a mini-vacation, with skyline views, punchy margaritas, and snacky tacos designed for grazing. Come for sunset, stay for the lively, hotel-bar social energy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Street-Style Shrimp Tacos, Carnitas Tacos, Tableside Guacamole
What makes it special: Rooftop tacos with one of 10003’s best views.
Worthy Picks
7.7
A compact counter-service taqueria that quietly delivers some of the neighborhood’s most satisfying tacos and birria-leaning comfort food. Happy hour brings extra value, making it a low-key stop between bar hops.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos, Al pastor taco, Breakfast burrito-style taco
What makes it special: Birria-forward tacos in a tiny, local-feeling room.
#5
H&H Cantina
7.6
A newer lounge-style cantina from Chef Ed Hernandez offering happy hour tacos and margaritas in a polished, music-forward setting. The vibe leans nightlife-adjacent, with rotating drinks and a menu built for sharing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria Quesadilla, Carnitas Tacos, Seasonal Margarita Flight
What makes it special: Late-night cantina vibe with an agave-forward cocktail program.