Best Late Night Mexican Restaurants in East Village (10003)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Los Tacos No. 1 (Union Square)
High-volume taqueria delivering street-style tacos with rare consistency.
Essential Picks
A Mexico City–style taqueria that runs on speed and precision, turning out deeply seasoned adobada, carne asada, and pollo tacos on supple tortillas. The line moves fast, and the salsa bar lets you dial in heat and acidity to your taste. It’s the area’s most reliable stop for classic street tacos with big, repeatable flavor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Adobada taco with pineapple, Carne asada taco, Chicken taco with salsa verde
What makes it special: High-volume taqueria delivering street-style tacos with rare consistency.
Notable Picks
8.4
A lively Gramercy-edge taqueria with a full bar and a long menu of SoCal-style tacos, tortas, and pozole. Flavors skew bold and crowd-pleasing, and the constant delivery demand mirrors strong daily reliability. It’s a comfortable late dinner spot when you want seating and a margarita with your tacos.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco de Lengua, Enchiladas Verdes, Pozole Rojo
What makes it special: Full-service taqueria energy with a broad, well-executed taco roster.
8.4
A high-traffic East Village taqueria that still turns out consistently solid burritos with properly seasoned meats and punchy salsas. The vibe is busy and casual, but the kitchen keeps pace, especially with carnitas and al pastor. Great for a fast, dependable burrito a block from Tompkins Square.
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 compact counter-service spot leaning Baja, best known for crispy fish tacos and straightforward grilled fillings. Portions are small-ish, so ordering a couple is standard, but flavors are clean and well-seasoned. Great for a quick taco fix near Union Square.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled fish taco (Baja style), Chicken tinga taco, Cheese quesadilla with salsa roja
What makes it special: Baja-style fish tacos done fast and correctly.
Worthy Picks
#5
H&H Cantina
7.9
A new-era East Village cantina blending tacos and small plates with a nightlife-leaning lounge setup. The kitchen focuses on bold flavors and polished cocktails, making it a stronger pick for a late drink-plus-food crawl than a quick bite. Still early in its run, but the concept is well-aimed at after-dark dining.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria Quesadilla, Carnitas Tacos, Seasonal Margarita Flight
What makes it special: Late-night cantina vibe with an agave-forward cocktail program.