Best Happy Hour Tacos Restaurants in West Village (10014)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Jajaja Mexicana
High-volume, fully plant-based Mexican with serious cocktail game.
Notable Picks
8.7
Plant-based Mexican plates and mezcal-forward cocktails anchor this lively West Village outpost of the Jajaja group. Expect vibrant vegan tacos, birria-style plates, and a packed bar scene that runs from brunch through late night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Our Birria Tacos, Taco Tazón, Mezcal Margarita
What makes it special: High-volume, fully plant-based Mexican with serious cocktail game.
8.3
Opened in 2011 by chef Alex Stupak, Empellón Taqueria treats tacos like headline bar food, pairing inventive fillings with a tightly timed weekday happy hour. The bar area is the move for discounted tacos and margaritas before the room fills with West Village date nights and industry types.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fish Tempura Tacos, Ayocote Bean Flautas, Seven Salsas with Tortilla Chips
What makes it special: Chef-driven tacos and mezcal in a polished bar setting.
8.3
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Girls Night Out Approved
A Greenwich Village fixture since 1984, Caliente Cab Co. leans into big frozen margaritas, a huge patio, and happy hour tacos that price like the party never stopped. Food can be straightforward, but decades of volume, nightly crowds, and current $5 taco and drink specials keep it the loudest, most casual taco happy hour in the zip code.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fajita platters, Loaded nachos, Mahi mahi tacos
What makes it special: A long-running, margarita-fueled Tex-Mex institution built for loud, late West Village nights.
#4
Ofrenda
8.2
Since 2010, Jorge Guzman’s Ofrenda has been a tequila-forward West Village standby where daily 4–7pm happy hour fuels sidewalk seating with margaritas and tacos. It’s more about strong drinks and snackable plates than long, lingering dinners, especially when discounted pastor and shrimp tacos hit the bar menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ofrenda Guacamole, Smoky Jalapeño Margarita, Shrimp Tacos
What makes it special: Long-running tequila cantina with serious margaritas and late hours.
8.2
Part of a small group dating back to the early 1990s, Móle’s Jane Street location plays like a classic sit-down Mexican with a dedicated happy hour and a long taco list. Tableside guacamole, strong margaritas, and steady value make it a quieter, more traditional alternative to 7th Avenue party spots for after-work tacos.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mole Enchiladas, Brisket Tacos, Tableside Guacamole
What makes it special: Long-running Tex-Mex spot with big portions and tableside guac.