Best Tacos Restaurants in Williamsburg
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Jajaja Mexicana
Plant-based Mexican spot where inventive vegan tacos and mezcal cocktails feel fun rather than fussy.
Notable Picks
8.7
Jajaja Mexicana’s Williamsburg outpost is a plant-based Mexican restaurant where vegan tacos, colorful plates, and mezcal cocktails stay relatively accessible for the neighborhood. Tacos like the Buffalo Flower and Chipotle Sweet Potato clock in around the mid-teens for a full plate, making it one of the better value options in the area for groups that want to linger over drinks and shareable food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo Flower Tacos, Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos, Our Birria Tacos
What Makes it Special: Plant-based Mexican spot where inventive vegan tacos and mezcal cocktails feel fun rather than fussy.
8.5
Halal-focused birria specialists turning out dunkable tacos, tostadas, and birria-topped snacks in a lucha-libre-decorated room just off Bedford. It’s the neighborhood’s go-to when people specifically want consommé-dipped tacos or late-night Mexican that still feels like a sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef birria tacos with consomé, Surf & Turf birria taco, Esquites with birria and Hot Cheetos
What Makes it Special: A halal birria specialist where tacos, tostadas, and birria snacks are built specifically for dipping into rich consomé.
#3
Tacocina
8.2
Seasonal waterfront taco stand in Domino Park where tacos, nachos, and frozen margaritas are served under umbrellas facing the East River. It functions as both a daytime snack stop and an early-evening hang when the priority is views and drinks as much as the food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork pibil taco, Pollo adobo taco, Chips with guacamole
What Makes it Special: A Domino Park taco stand where waterfront seating, frozen margaritas, and made-to-order tacos share equal billing.
#4
Esse Taco
8
Esse Taco delivers casual counter‑service tacos in central Williamsburg, popular for quick bites and solid tacos without the fuss. It’s a good mid‑tier option when you want freshness and affordability, especially if you don’t need frills or late‑night cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Adobada Taco, Al Pastor Taco, Veggie Taco
What Makes it Special: Casual tacos with good value on Bedford Ave.
Worthy Picks
#5
Taco Santana
7.9
Taco Santana offers straightforward tacos and burritos late into the night — a basic but reliable go‑to for budget‑conscious taco lovers in Williamsburg. Its no‑frills menu and central location make it a frequent stop after bars close.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Taco, Al Pastor Burrito, Fries + Santana Burrito
What Makes it Special: Late‑night, wallet‑friendly tacos and burritos.