Best Late Night Tacos Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn (11201)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
El Gallo Taqueria
Family-run taqueria with citywide locations and serious late hours.
Notable Picks
8.5
El Gallo Taqueria’s DUMBO location brings the Torres family’s taco-focused menu to the foot of the Manhattan Bridge, with long hours and a delivery-friendly setup. The kitchen leans into bowls, burritos, tacos and late-night orders that mix Mexican street food with New York sensibilities. High order volume from nearby offices, hotels and residents keeps the operation humming into the night.
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.
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
Taqueria Al Pastor is a counter-service spot on Court Street known for its spit-roasted pork tacos, homemade tortillas and fast-moving line. Downtown Brooklyn workers and Brooklyn Heights residents use it as a reliable stop for quick lunch plates, late-afternoon taco runs and casual dinners. The focus stays on well-seasoned meats, salsas and value rather than elaborate decor.
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
#3
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.
7.6
Los Tacos Al Pastor sits just off the DUMBO waterfront, serving handmade-tortilla tacos, bowls, and corn cups to tourists and locals finishing nights under the bridge. It’s a straightforward, fast-moving spot where you can build plates around al pastor, chicken, or steak and doctor them up at the salsa bar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork al pastor tacos, Chicken pastor tacos, Esquites corn cup
What makes it special: Waterfront-adjacent taco shop with a focus on al pastor and salsas.