Best Tacos Restaurants in Soho (10012)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Santo Taco
Chef-driven taqueria spotlighting steak trompo and polished CDMX-style tacos.
Notable Picks
#1
Santo Taco
8.6
From a Cosme cofounder, Santo Taco brings CDMX-inspired tacos like the much-praised steak trompo to a compact Nolita counter next to La Esquina. Portions are slightly larger than street tacos, with careful toppings and a modern look that has quickly made it a downtown taco benchmark.
Must-Try Dishes:
Santi’s steak trompo taco, Pork carnitas taco, Zucchini and poblano taco
What makes it special: Chef-driven taqueria spotlighting steak trompo and polished CDMX-style tacos.
#2
5ive Spice
8.5
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Quick Bites Champions
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5ive Spice’s Nolita outpost blends slow-simmered pho, banh mi, and shaking beef with its signature bánh xèo tacos in a compact, buzzy setting. High multi-platform ratings and steady crowds point to reliable execution, especially for the broths and short rib dishes, even if prices run higher than a traditional hole-in-the-wall.
Must-Try Dishes:
Braised Short Rib Bánh Xèo Tacos, Classic Pho Noodle Soup, Short Rib Banh Mi
What makes it special: Modern Nolita Vietnamese with standout bánh xèo tacos and richly built pho.
#3
La Esquina
8.4
La Esquina’s original Kenmare Street location layers a street-level taqueria, hidden brasserie, and cantina into one of downtown’s most recognizable taco addresses. Tacos range from sliced rib-eye and carnitas to grilled fish, with cocktails and late-night energy pulling in both locals and visitors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pescado tacos (char-grilled market fish), Queso fundido with queso Chihuahua and chile de árbol, Bistec con queso rib-eye tacos
What makes it special: Multi-level Mexican spot pairing a grab-and-go taqueria with a hidden brasserie and tequila bar.
8.3
Taquería El Chato is a tight MacDougal Street counter from the Aldama team, turning out late-night tacos, vampiros, and quesadillas on housemade tortillas. The focus is on well-seasoned meats like lengua and al pastor served fast to a mix of students and Industry folks near Washington Square.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco al pastor on housemade corn tortilla, Q asada steak quesadilla, Vampiro with melted Chihuahua cheese and steak
What makes it special: Mexico City–style tacos from the Aldama team, served late just off Washington Square.
8.1
The NoHo outpost of this Tijuana-style taqueria mini-chain turns out compact, high-impact tacos on freshly pressed tortillas at a busy counter. Carne asada, adobada, and nopal tacos anchor a menu that’s become a reference point for quick, focused Mexican in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada taco (grilled steak), Adobada taco (marinated pork), Nopal taco (grilled cactus)
What makes it special: Focused, Tijuana-style tacos served fast at a standing-room counter.
8.0
On a quiet Sullivan Street block, Sullivan Taqueria focuses on handmade corn tortillas, slow-cooked barbacoa, and generously filled tacos and burrito bowls. It reads more like a neighborhood counter than a destination, but flavors are careful and portions strong for the price.
Must-Try Dishes:
Barbacoa de res taco (slow-roasted beef brisket), Pescado al grill taco (grilled wild-caught cod), Birria tacos with consomé
What makes it special: Small, independently run taqueria turning out carefully seasoned tacos in central SoHo.