
LOS TACOS No.1
About LOS TACOS No.1
LOS TACOS No.1 is a taco restaurant in New York, with its stand inside Chelsea Market at 75 9th Ave. The kitchen is open, so the meat is prepared in front of customers and served on hand-pressed corn tortillas in a street-style format. The menu runs to 16 dishes across tacos, quesadillas and aguas frescas, including a Jamaica drink. Tacos include Adobada, Carne Asada and Nopal, the grilled cactus, and chips and guacamole go alongside. Service is at the counter, where a self-serve station holds sauces and pico de gallo, with lime wedges. The stand is open daily. A line is common at lunch and dinner, though it moves quickly. Diners eat at tables elsewhere in Chelsea Market.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid multi-storey car park · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Does not have assistive hearing loop
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
16 dishes · mains $4–10- Nopal Plate$10.00
- Carne Asada$4.75
- Pollo Asado$4.50
- Adobada$4.50
- Nopal$4.25
- Chips Y Salsa$4.25
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention adobada tacos, carne asada taco, guacamole and grilled cactus taco.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention adobada tacos, carne asada taco, guacamole and grilled cactus taco.
Customer Review Summary
Complaints center on price and hype. Several call the tacos good but pricey for their size, and one finds them overhyped for the wait. One reviewer found the carne asada dense and chewy, and two did not enjoy the cactus vegetarian taco. With no seating at the stand, one group says they were turned away from a nearby bar and a burger spot while eating, and threw away a couple of tacos. Others found tables elsewhere in the market. One reviewer notes orders can get mixed up at busy times, and another found the order taker impatient.
Customer Review Summary
Complaints center on price and hype. Several call the tacos good but pricey for their size, and one finds them overhyped for the wait. One reviewer found the carne asada dense and chewy, and two did not enjoy the cactus vegetarian taco. With no seating at the stand, one group says they were turned away from a nearby bar and a burger spot while eating, and threw away a couple of tacos. Others found tables elsewhere in the market. One reviewer notes orders can get mixed up at busy times, and another found the order taker impatient.
Featured reviews
- S
“Los Tacos No. 1 at Chelsea Market is the best taco spot in New York City! We ordered the steak and pork tacos as well as the chips and guacamole. Everything was so authentic and flavorful! We visited on a Saturday at lunch. It was busy with a long line, but the line went pretty quick. It was really cool watching them prepare the tacos while we waited! It’s counter service with minimal seating options at the counter. However, Chelsea Market has several seating options throughout the building, and we easily found a table to eat at. Highly recommend Los Tacos No. 1, and can’t wait to visit again soon!”
- Anny CHEN
“Food was absolutely great. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Even though English isn’t our first language, they patiently explained the menu and happily shared recommendations. The delicious dim sum and warm hospitality made the wait completely worthwhile.”
- Heather F
“best tacos in NYC! I went to the Chelsea Market location and the line was long but moved quick. Delicious”
- Satish Maduri
“Every time we visited Chelsea Market, Los Tacos , had an incredibly long line, so we assumed it had to be amazing. During our most recent visit, the crowd was manageable, and we decided to give it a try. We ordered the vegetarian grilled cactus taco. The taco was fresh, the cactus was nicely grilled, and the flavors were enjoyable. However, it didn’t quite live up to the hype created by the long lines we’ve always seen. For the size of the taco, the price also felt a bit on the higher side. That said, if you’re already at Chelsea Market and craving authentic-style tacos, it’s still worth trying once and deciding for yourself.”
- A.Srwnka
“GO HERE. I’d say they’re authentic Mexican tacos I got the Nopales tacos. The green and red salsas are delicious and perfect spicy (proceed with caution 🔥). The vibe is so fun and the service was 10/10. Thank you for the bomb tacos, Byron and team!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Bustling taqueria serving tacos, quesadillas & aguas frescas in a street-style setup (no seating).”
- Serves local speciality
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
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- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves comfort food
- Dining options· 5
- Serves breakfast
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Has counter service
- Highlights· 1
- Serves local speciality
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 1
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with university students
- Planning· 1
- Usually has a wait
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Parking· 4
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Difficult to find a space
Location
Restaurants near LOS TACOS No.1
- Joseph Leonard4.61,3810.6 mi$20–70Reservations
egg sandwich, burger, chicken sandwich
- Petite Boucherie4.72,0750.6 mi$40–80Reservations
steak frites, onion soup, crème brûlée
- Buvette4.44,3450.7 mi$20–60
belgian waffles, croque madame, french toast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS TACOS No.1Good for kids | 4.75,409 | — | $10–20 | adobada tacos, carne asada taco, guacamole |
| Joseph LeonardReservations | 4.61,381 | 0.6 mi | $20–70 | egg sandwich, burger, chicken sandwich |
| Petite BoucherieReservations | 4.72,075 | 0.6 mi | $40–80 | steak frites, onion soup, crème brûlée |
| Buvette | 4.44,345 | 0.7 mi | $20–60 | belgian waffles, croque madame, french toast |
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