Best Burritos Restaurants in New York
50 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Birria-Landia
Legendary birria tacos with house consommé.
Notable Picks
8.9
A beloved taco institution in Jackson Heights known for its rich birria tacos and late‑night vibe. Generous portions of tender, slow‑braised meat and deep, flavorful consommé keep locals and visitors lining up well into the night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria Tacos, Consommé Dip, Adobada Tacos
What Makes it Special: Legendary birria tacos with house consommé.
8.8
Jajaja Mexicana is a plant-based Mexican restaurant where colorful plates, creative tacos, and a deep mezcal list pull in crowds from beyond the neighborhood. The space feels bright and social, leaning more toward fun group dinners and brunch than quiet, lingering meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grande Nachos, Buffalo Flower Tacos, Chorizo Burrito
What Makes it Special: All-vegan Mexican menu with big flavors and a party-ready room.
8.8
A Grand Central-area counter that stays laser-focused on a tight menu executed with speed and repeatable precision—fresh tortillas, properly seasoned meats, and a salsa bar that lets you tune heat and acidity to taste. It’s best when you order simply and eat immediately: two tacos plus one quesadilla/mula is the move for peak texture.
Must-Try Dishes:
Adobada Taco, Carne Asada Taco, Adobada Quesadilla (or Mula)
What Makes it Special: Ultra-focused taco menu with proven, high-volume consistency.
8.8
SF Mission-style burritos, dankwraps, and breakfast wraps anchor this counter-service spot attached to the 320 Club bar. Locals use it for oversized, tightly wrapped burritos before or after Bedford Avenue nights out, with consistent execution across classic and more indulgent builds.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada Mission-style burrito, Dankwrap burrito, Breakfast burrito
What Makes it Special: Mission-style burritos with big fillings and late-night bar adjacency.
8.7
A local favorite serving hearty and flavorful burritos with bold fillings and authentic ingredients.
Must-Try Dishes:
Supreme Burrito, Chili Lime Burrito, Vegetarian Wrap
What Makes it Special: Authentic fillings with bold flavors in every bite.
8.7
High-output Gravesend taqueria where build-your-own tacos, burritos, and bowls are the core draw, backed by long hours and heavy delivery demand. It’s the neighborhood’s most relied-on option for customizable plates with consistently solid fillings from carne asada to fish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada burrito, Fish tacos, Gallo fries
What Makes it Special: Late-hours taqueria with customizable tacos, burritos, and bowls.
8.7
El Parador Cafe is a white-stucco, low-lit Mexican dining room that has been serving mole, fajitas, and margaritas since 1959. Regulars treat it as a grown-up spot for sit-down dinners, strong drinks, and plates that lean more classic than trendy.
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.
8.7
Purepecha treats burritos as chef-driven plates, loading flour tortillas with layered fillings like Brooklyn and Atlantico burritos rather than simple rice-and-beans wraps. Guests lean on it for sit-down Mexican dinners where the burrito can share the table with mezcal cocktails, tacos, and plated mains.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brooklyn Burrito, Atlantico Burrito, Vegan Burrito
What Makes it Special: Modern Mexican spot where composed burrito plates feel like full dinners.
8.7
This dedicated burrito counter on Orchard Street flies in flour tortillas from Sonora and skips rice in favor of creamy beans, avocado, and cheese-packed fillings. The focus is tight: a small menu of carne asada, pollo, and vegetarian burritos built with precise layering and serious tortilla craft, making it a go-to LES stop for focused burrito cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Burrito, Pollo Asado Burrito, Frijol con Queso Burrito
What Makes it Special: A tortilla-obsessed burrito counter that treats fillings and flour wraps with equal care.
#10
Taco Mix
8.7
Tiny, perpetually busy East Harlem taqueria where carved-to-order al pastor is the main event and lines run late into the night. The menu stays tight—tacos, quesadillas, and a few plates—but execution and salsa variety make it a citywide taco destination. Expect to stand at the counter and eat quickly while the next round is sliced from the trompo.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos, Barbacoa tacos, Flor de calabaza quesadilla
What Makes it Special: Iconic East Harlem taqueria built around carved-to-order al pastor.
#11
Tacos Matamoros
8.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Hidden Gems Heaven
Tacos Matamoros is a cash-only Sunset Park institution where a sprawling menu of tacos, tamales, and mole plates anchors one of the neighborhood’s most consistently busy dining rooms. With thousands of reviews across platforms and regular love from local food writers, it’s the go-to spot for generous plates, late hours, and a true Fifth Avenue Mexican diner feel.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos al pastor on double-layer tortillas, Mole poblano tamales, Huevos con chorizo breakfast plates
What Makes it Special: High-volume, cash-only Mexican diner that anchors Sunset Park’s taco scene.
#12
Ánimo!
8.6
Ánimo! is a modern Mexican café in Turtle Bay that treats burritos with the same care it gives its chilaquiles and mole, using house-made tortillas and bright, chile-driven salsas. Breakfast-leaning burritos like the Burrito Sonora and barbacoa options draw a steady crowd of Midtown East office workers and locals looking for something more thoughtful than a grab-and-go wrap.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrito Sonora (egg, cheese, chorizo, lettuce, tomato), Barbacoa Breakfast Burrito, Carne a la Tampiqueña Burrito-style plate
What Makes it Special: Serious, from-scratch Mexican breakfast burritos in a design-forward café setting.
8.6
Sit-down Mexican restaurant on Lexington where the burrito section runs alongside Mexico City–style plates, cocktails, and ceviches. It’s where East Harlem locals go when they want a knife-and-fork burrito on real plates with table service rather than a counter wrap to eat on the sidewalk.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrito de Bistec, Pollo Burrito, Camarones Burrito
What Makes it Special: Long-running East Harlem Mexican dining room where burritos share space with regional plates, margaritas, and a fuller evening experience.
8.6
A full-service Oaxacan-leaning dining room where tacos are strongest when you order with the kitchen’s deeper playbook in mind: bold salsas, rich moles, and properly seasoned meats. Come hungry, split a few tacos, and add one larger Oaxacan-style plate so the meal reads as more than a quick taco run.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos al pastor, Tacos de carne asada, Mole-forward entrée (ask what’s best that day)
What Makes it Special: Oaxacan-leaning Mexican cooking with a full-service, dinner-worthy feel.
#15
Tacos Bravos NY
8.6
Tacos Bravos NY is a late-night Mexican kitchen on Northern Boulevard turning out tacos, burritos, and huaraches until well past 2 a.m. every night. It’s a go-to for Queens locals who want reliably hot, generously filled plates instead of a drive-thru run after bars or late shifts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken tacos with cilantro, onion, and guacamole, California-style steak burrito, Sausage huarache with chorizo
What Makes it Special: A high-volume, late-night Northern Boulevard spot where the griddle stays busy with tacos, burritos, and platters until 2:30 a.m.
#16
Taqueria Kermes
8.6
A Fresh Pond Road mainstay that feels like a real sit-down taqueria: big menu range, strong taco execution, and a pace that works for both quick dinners and linger-y meals. The move is to treat it as a taco-first house and add one signature side so the table stays focused.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos with consomé, Tableside guacamole, Churros
What Makes it Special: A full-service taqueria experience with depth beyond just tacos.
8.5
Colorful Gravesend Mexican spot pairing a broad menu of tacos, burritos, and platters with a bar program built around natural cocktails. It works best as a sit-down hangout where you can mix shareable plates with drinks instead of treating it like a quick takeout stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vegan tacos, Nachos with steak, Natural cocktails
What Makes it Special: Sit-down Mexican with a real bar and long hours on Kings Hwy.
8.5
A high-traffic Woodside taqueria that wins on repeatable street-food execution—especially when you order in a focused taco-and-quesadilla lane. It’s best as a fast, dependable meal where the grill work and classic fillings do the heavy lifting, not as a scattered menu crawl.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesadilla Alambre Tepito, Tacos al Pastor, Chicken Tinga Burrito
What Makes it Special: High-volume taqueria rhythm with reliable classics done fast.
#19
The Burrito Bar
8.5
This trendy spot focuses on customization, offering a wide variety of toppings and burrito styles for the discerning eater.
Must-Try Dishes:
Custom Burrito, Chipotle Chicken Burrito, Veggie Burrito
What Makes it Special: Endless burrito customization options.
#20
Xochitl Taqueria
8.5
Xochitl Taqueria is a neighborhood favorite where hefty Mission-style burritos share space with tacos, brunch plates, and strong margaritas. Regulars come for flour-tortilla burritos stuffed with guacamole, rice, beans, and grilled meats, plus specialty options like the Franklyn and Off the Hook burritos.
Must-Try Dishes:
Franklyn Burrito, Xochitl Special Off the Hook Burrito, Breakfast Burrito Brunch
What Makes it Special: Lively taqueria with big, customizable burritos and strong margaritas.
#21
Anejo Tribeca
8.4
A high-energy Tribeca tequila-and-tacos destination that leans into polished plates, strong margaritas, and a night-out vibe. It works best when you treat it like a mezcal-forward dinner spot with shareable starters and a steady parade of tacos rather than a quick taqueria run.
Must-Try Dishes:
Guacamole, Tacos al pastor, Margarita flight
What Makes it Special: A tequila-first Tribeca room where tacos are paired like cocktails.
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Busy Bensonhurst counter that splits its energy between classic New York slices and a full run of Mexican plates. Locals lean on it for dependable delivery and big-portion combos where tacos, burritos, and pizza can all land on the same order without breaking the budget.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos, Burritos, Cheese pizza
What Makes it Special: Hybrid pizzeria-Mexican counter that reliably feeds big, mixed cravings.
8.4
Founded in 2009 by brothers Leo and Oliver Kremer to bring Bay Area Mission-style burritos to New York, this Midtown East branch leans into steamed tortillas, melted Jack cheese and customizable fillings. It’s a reliable office-lunch standby where burritos are the main event and lines move quickly even at peak hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carnitas Burrito, Carne Asada Burrito, Impossible Ground Beef Burrito
What Makes it Special: Mission-style burritos built to order with well-sourced meats, properly steamed tortillas, and a hot sauce lineup that regulars obsess over.
8.4
A counter-service Mexican spot in East Corona focused on street-style tacos, burritos, and platillos made to order. Burritos here run big, customizable, and consistent, making it an easy everyday choice for quick, filling meals around Roosevelt Avenue.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al Pastor Burrito, Birria Burrito, Mushrooms & Avocado Burrito
What Makes it Special: A high-output taqueria where fully loaded burritos stay fast and affordable.
#25
La Flor
8.4
A long-running Woodside room that blends Mexican staples with brunch-friendly plates and a stronger-than-average dessert lane. The menu hits best when you commit to one main trajectory (eggs-and-salsas or hearty platters) and add one sweet finish, rather than scattering across categories.
Must-Try Dishes:
Molcajete, Huevos Rancheros, Tres Leches Cake
What Makes it Special: A rare Woodside hybrid: brunch, Mexican plates, and a real dessert program.
#26
Las Chilangas
8.4
A Mexico City–leaning Ridgewood spot where the best eating is tortilla-driven: thick, crisp corn bases and fillings that stay bold and pork-forward when you order correctly. Keep it tight—start with a standout quesadilla, add one taco plate, and stop before the table turns into a sampler.
Must-Try Dishes:
Puerca quesadilla, Enchiladas verdes, Cecina tacos
What Makes it Special: Mexico City-style quesadillas on housemade corn tortillas.
#27
Ricos Tacos
8.4
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
Ricos Tacos is a 51st Street institution, running long hours for tacos, tortas, and full plates that fuel neighborhood regulars day and night. The menu leans hearty, with griddled meats, chilaquiles, and overstuffed sandwiches served in a no-frills dining room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos de pierna adobada, Chilaquiles rojos con cecina, Pierna adobada torta
What Makes it Special: High-volume, late-hours Mexican spot where tacos share billing with big plates and tortas.
#28
Street Taco
8.4
Street Taco is a buzzy Kips Bay bar and taqueria where neon, murals, and a VW bus set the tone for plates of heritage-inspired tacos. It’s where locals go for margaritas, music, and a lively crowd that runs late into the night.
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.
8.4
A longstanding Jackson Heights favorite balancing traditional Mexican tacos with a broad menu of other classic dishes. Meaty tacos and huaraches draw steady crowds from lunch into the late evening.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Must-Try Dishes:
Al Pastor Tacos, Huaraches, Carne Asada Tacos
What Makes it Special: Broad menu of classic, well‑executed Mexican tacos.
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.
#31
Alta Calidad
8.3
A Prospect Heights dining-room take on modern Mexican cooking where the move is composed small plates and a serious cocktail lane. Build the meal around one standout starter and one main—otherwise the richer dishes can blur together fast at this price point.
Must-Try Dishes:
Queso Fundido, Snapper Tostaditas, Carne Asada
What Makes it Special: Chef-driven Mexican plates with a polished cocktail-forward feel.
#32
Burrito King
8.3
A cozy spot for budget-friendly burritos with all the traditional fillings and flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Beef Burrito, Chicken Burrito, Fish Tacos
What Makes it Special: Affordable, no-frills burritos with satisfying portions.
#33
Burro Burritos
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Burro Burritos is a counter-service spot in Murray Hill turning out Mission-style burritos with customizable fillings, bowls, and breakfast options. The focus is on warm tortillas, generous portions, and fast-moving lines that handle heavy neighborhood traffic all day.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Loaded Burrito Bowl, Beef Birria Tacos
What Makes it Special: High-volume Mission-style burritos with highly customizable fillings and fast service.
#34
El Burrito Box
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
A Hell’s Kitchen stalwart for generously stuffed burritos and Tex‑Mex staples with quick counter‑service and vegetarian options. Locals choose it for reliable flavor and filling portions after a night out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled Steak Burrito, Carnitas Burrito, Guacamole & Chips
What Makes it Special: Generous portions and reliable Tex‑Mex flavors in a no‑frills setting
8.3
A high-output neighborhood Mexican restaurant that wins on generous portions and the kind of menu familiarity locals lean on for repeat orders. Come hungry, anchor the meal on tacos or enchiladas, and treat the margarita program as the bonus, not the main event.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos al pastor, Enchiladas, Guacamole
What Makes it Special: Big, reliable Ridgewood portions built for repeat group orders.
#36
Maiz
8.3
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Maiz (formerly Blue Maiz) is a high-volume Midtown counter-service spot where commuters and office workers build burritos, bowls, and Mexican platters on house-made tortillas. Portions are substantial, lines move quickly, and the food outperforms most grab-and-go options around Port Authority.
Must-Try Dishes:
Naked burrito bowl with grilled chicken, Carne asada burrito, Chimichanga with salsa trio
What Makes it Special: Build-your-own burritos and bowls with house-made tortillas steps from Port Authority.
8.3
A late-running, neighborhood Mexican spot where the tacos land best when you lean into the richer, meat-and-grill lane and keep the order focused. It’s not about décor—this is a consistency play for full-flavored fillings, strong late-night utility, and repeatable taco combos.
Must-Try Dishes:
Barbacoa tacos, Alambre-style taco, Mixtas con queso (taco/queso-heavy option)
What Makes it Special: Late-night Mexican with a meat-forward taco sweet spot.
8.3
A lively Upper West Side Mexican room where the menu goes beyond tacos into plates built for a full sit-down dinner. The move is to treat it like a tequila-bar meal: one signature protein, one sauce-forward dish, and a round of strong margaritas to carry the pacing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken mole, Tacos al pastor, Margaritas
What Makes it Special: A tequila-forward Mexican dinner spot with a real “order plates” rhythm.
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Compact East Harlem counter spot focused almost entirely on oversize Tex-Mex–style burritos with a deep fillings roster. Locals lean on it for build-your-own steak, chicken, veggie, and specialty burritos that travel well for delivery but are best eaten fresh while the tortillas are still warm.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled Steak Burrito, Fajita Burrito, Mole Burrito
What Makes it Special: Burrito-first Tex-Mex shop with one of the deepest burrito menus in East Harlem.
#40
Cinco de Mayo
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Trendy Table Hotspots
Cinco de Mayo, operated with Eva’s, leans into burritos as part of a broader menu of birria tacos, salads, and combo plates. Their California-style burrito and wrap-or-bowl format appeal to diners who want saucy, fully loaded bundles with fries, guacamole, and melted cheese inside.
Must-Try Dishes:
California Burrito, Fish Burrito, Cinco de Mayo Plate with Burrito Wrap
What Makes it Special: Menu with California-style burritos and birria plates that lets you choose between wraps and bowls loaded with fries, guacamole, and melted cheese.
8.2
The Court Street outpost of Dos Toros brings Mission-style burritos to Brooklyn Heights with steamed tortillas, melted cheese, and tight, well-wrapped builds. Office workers and commuters rely on it for fast lines, consistent fillings, and predictable burrito bowls when they want something quick but satisfying.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Burrito, Steak Burrito, Veggie Burrito
What Makes it Special: Mission-style burritos with tight wraps and consistent fillings.
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Fresh Tortillas on Williamsbridge Road is a long-running hybrid spot where Tex-Mex burritos share menu space with Chinese and Japanese favorites. Hundreds of recent delivery ratings and decades of neighborhood loyalty point to consistently hot, generously filled burritos, tacos, and salads at budget-friendly prices. The space is simple and functional, but the appeal is in the breadth of choices and dependable portions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco Salad, 20. Chicken Taco, Burrito
What Makes it Special: Hybrid Tex-Mex and Asian spot where burritos ride alongside a huge menu.
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Guac Time Mexican Grill is a fast-casual build-your-own burrito and bowl shop just off Northern Boulevard, geared toward quick lunches and weeknight takeout. High delivery-platform volume comes from customizable bowls, loaded nachos, and birria options that deliver consistent value even if the space itself is more functional than atmospheric.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada burrito bowl, Loaded nachos with chicken, Beef birria tacos
What Makes it Special: A busy counter-service spot where customizable burritos, bowls, and birria-focused plates anchor quick, filling weekday meals.
#44
Happy Burrito
8.2
A Union Square-side staple for customizable Tex-Mex burritos with reliably generous portions. The draw is consistency and speed—rice, beans, and proteins are seasoned in a familiar, crowd-pleasing way. Not a destination room, but a strong everyday burrito for delivery or grab-and-go.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Burrito, Shrimp Burrito, Vegetarian Burrito Bowl
What Makes it Special: High-volume, build-your-own burritos that rarely miss.
8.2
A Southern California–leaning taco shop with a big menu and a bar-forward energy that fits Bay Ridge nights. The best move is to stay in the taco-and-chips lane where the flavors are bold and the kitchen’s pace holds up under volume.
Must-Try Dishes:
Diablo Diego shrimp taco, Cali fish taco, Chips & guacamole
What Makes it Special: SoCal-style taco menu paired with a legit margarita-and-cocktails rhythm.
#46
Sinigual
8.2
A Midtown East sit-down Mexican room built for after-work groups and polished dinners, with a menu that leans into bold sauces, sizzling proteins, and crowd-friendly shareables. It’s strongest when you start with a tableside opener, then commit to one signature taco or steak-driven plate rather than over-ordering the middle.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tableside Guacamole, Taco Vampiros, Carne Asada y Chimichurri
What Makes it Special: Tableside-forward Mexican classics with a big-menu, group-friendly format.
#47
Summer Salt
8.2
A fast-casual taco-and-burrito shop that prioritizes clean, well-seasoned proteins and a reliable build-your-own rhythm. It’s strongest when you go crispy fish or shrimp, then round it out with one side and a simple sweet. Use it as a repeatable weekday Mexican fix, not a linger-long destination.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baja crispy fish taco, Pollo asado burrito, Churros
What Makes it Special: Fast-casual Mexican that stays consistent on tacos and burritos.
8.1
Al Horno Lean Mexican Kitchen takes a build-your-own burrito and bowl format and steers it toward grilled proteins, whole grains, and lighter sauces. It’s a go-to for nearby offices needing fast, relatively healthy Mexican that still tastes satisfying.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lean beef barbacoa burrito, Morning breakfast burrito, Gym Bowl
What Makes it Special: Health-leaning Mexican bowls and burritos with plenty of customizations and grilled proteins.
#49
Blue Agave
8.1
A margarita-forward Bay Ridge dining room with a real bonus: a back patio that makes late dinners feel like an occasion. Go for fajita-and-enchilada comfort plus one frozen drink—this is a sit-down, linger-a-bit spot more than a quick taco dash.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fajitas, Chicken enchiladas, Coconut frozen margarita
What Makes it Special: Patio-friendly Mexican comfort with a frozen-margarita lane.
8.1
Dos Toros Taqueria is a local taqueria known for its straightforward burritos with well‑seasoned proteins and rice. Its counter service and build‑your‑own model are popular with regulars looking for customizable burritos at approachable prices. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Burrito, Chicken Burrito, Brown Rice & Beans Burrito
What Makes it Special: Customizable burritos with quality proteins at modest prices