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Taco Inn
$ · Mexican

1495 Saint Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10033
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Best Late Night Tacos in Washington Heights

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Taco Inn 8.5
Washington Heights (North)
Vibes: Late Night Legends Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Comfort Food Classics Family Friendly Favorites
Taco Inn is a late-night Washington Heights taquería where handmade tortillas, birria tacos, and a sprawling menu run past 1–2am most nights. With 1,000+ delivery-platform ratings and years of community board praise, it’s the neighborhood’s go-to for Mexican-style street tacos after bars and concerts let out.
Must-Try Dishes: Mexican Style Tacos (homemade tortillas, choice of meat), Birria Tacos with Consommé, Tacos de Pescado
Scores:
Value: 8.7 Service: 8 Consistency: 8.8 Food Quality: 9 Atmosphere: 7 Cultural Relevance: 8.5
What makes it special: A high-volume, late-night taquería built around handmade tortillas and birria.
Who should go: Night owls craving substantial Mexican tacos after midnight.
When to visit: Post-10pm for peak late-night energy and fresh tortillas.
What to order: Mexican style tacos, birria tacos with consommé, tacos de pescado.
Insider tip: Ask which meats are just off the plancha—those rotate and eat best in Mexican style tacos.