Best Happy Hour Tacos Restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay (10016)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Street Taco
High-energy tacos-and-tequila spot with playful decor and serious margaritas.
Notable Picks
#1
Street Taco
8.4
Street Taco is a high-energy 3rd Avenue taqueria where Mexico City–style tacos, frozen margaritas, and a daily happy hour anchor one of Kips Bay’s most reliable taco-and-tequila hangs. With colorful murals, loud music, and a long bar, it works as well for after-work taco rounds as it does for late-night groups sharing pitchers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos, Fried chicken tacos, Pineapple margarita
What makes it special: High-energy tacos-and-tequila spot with playful decor and serious margaritas.
8.3
Open since 1959, El Parador Cafe is one of the city’s classic sit-down Mexican dining rooms, known for strong margaritas, a daily cocktail hour, and chile-forward plates that include fish tacos alongside fajitas and enchiladas. Locals use the bar for a quieter, more grown-up happy hour before sliding into a full dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mole poblano de pollo, Grilled chicken fajitas, Baja fish tacos
What makes it special: NYC’s oldest continuously running Mexican restaurant, with classic mole and margaritas in a low-lit room.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Tacos Grand Central is a compact counter-service taqueria a few blocks south of the terminal, turning out mix-and-match plates of tacos, quesadillas, and burritos at commuter-friendly prices. Office workers use it as a quick, low-commitment taco stop before or after drinks, effectively turning a three-taco plate into a budget happy hour move.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos al pastor, Birria tacos, Al pastor burrito bowl
What makes it special: No-frills taqueria near Grand Central with a deep taco and bowl lineup.