Best Late Night Legends Tacos Restaurants in Upper West Side (Central)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Nina's Great Burrito Bar
Long-running neighborhood burrito bar with a full menu and bar program.
Notable Picks
8.5
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Late Night Legends
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Family-run Mexican spot that grew out of a burrito shop serving the neighborhood for nearly three decades. Today it layers a full bar, tacos, and plated entrées onto the original burrito focus, drawing locals for hearty plates, margaritas, and lingering evenings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria Burrito, Enchiladas Suizas, Cochinita Pibil
What makes it special: Long-running neighborhood burrito bar with a full menu and bar program.
8.4
Counter-service taqueria on Amsterdam known for combo plates, burritos, and margaritas that lean value-first. The Upper West Side outpost of this small local group draws steady crowds for efficient service, packed plates, and reliable weeknight dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco Combo Plate, Breakfast Burrito, Gallo Fries
What makes it special: Busy taqueria with strong value on combo plates and burritos.
Worthy Picks
#3
Super Tacos
7.5
A late-night street-taco option parked at the 96th & Broadway corridor when you want something hot and direct after hours. Order like a minimalist—two tacos in one protein plus one in another—so you get contrast without turning it into a messy roulette.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bistec taco, Chorizo taco, Lengua taco
What makes it special: A true after-hours taco stop in the ZIP with street-style simplicity.