LOS TACOS No.1
About LOS TACOS No.1
LOS TACOS No.1 is a taco restaurant in New York, serving tacos, quesadillas, and aguas frescas from a street-style setup with no seating at 75 9th Ave. The format is counter service built for takeout, with a menu that keeps the focus on taco fillings and classic Mexican staples. The Adobada Carne Asada Tacos Carne Asada anchors the lineup, while the Street Tacos and the house Los Tacos round out the core options. Quesadillas and aguas frescas complete the range, giving the menu a straightforward, filling-focused structure. Because the setup has no seating, most orders are picked up to go, making it a practical stop for a quick meal near the Chelsea area. The counter layout keeps ordering and pickup in one simple flow.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- 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
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention carne asada, adobada, shrimp ceviche and pork with pineapple.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention carne asada, adobada, shrimp ceviche and pork with pineapple.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the carne asada taco as the standout order, repeatedly praising its bold, authentic flavor and generous portion, with several calling it the best taco in New York City. The adobada pork with pineapple also draws strong praise for being juicy, spicy, and well balanced, and one reviewer highlights the chili shrimp as a memorable option. Watching staff prepare tacos behind the counter is a recurring part of the experience, described as efficient and entertaining. Most note the line can look long but moves quickly, and several suggest the counter-service setup means you should plan to take food to shared seating elsewhere in Chelsea Market. A few reviewers flag trade-offs: the carne asada can come out dense or chewy, the salsa picante heat level varies from batch to batch, and one diner advises skipping the mulita. Price comes up as both a compliment and a caveat, with some calling it great value for Manhattan and others questioning whether the tacos quite justify the cost.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the carne asada taco as the standout order, repeatedly praising its bold, authentic flavor and generous portion, with several calling it the best taco in New York City. The adobada pork with pineapple also draws strong praise for being juicy, spicy, and well balanced, and one reviewer highlights the chili shrimp as a memorable option. Watching staff prepare tacos behind the counter is a recurring part of the experience, described as efficient and entertaining. Most note the line can look long but moves quickly, and several suggest the counter-service setup means you should plan to take food to shared seating elsewhere in Chelsea Market. A few reviewers flag trade-offs: the carne asada can come out dense or chewy, the salsa picante heat level varies from batch to batch, and one diner advises skipping the mulita. Price comes up as both a compliment and a caveat, with some calling it great value for Manhattan and others questioning whether the tacos quite justify the cost.
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!”
- Heather F
“best tacos in NYC! I went to the Chelsea Market location and the line was long but moved quick. Delicious”
- Kim M
“Forget Broadway, this kitchen is a form of culinary theatre! As I waited for my tacos, I was mesmerized by watching the kitchen staff, operating like a well-oiled, perfectly synchronized machine behind the counter. They really had it down …”
- Maya Bar Ilan
“One of the most famous Taco restaurants in New York, that has several branches all around the city. …”
- BryBond
“We got x3 tacos, grilled steak, grilled chicken and marinated pork - I got them with the recommended toppings on a corn tortilla. Absolutely delicious, so fresh and flavourful! The staff were great, quick and efficient. Three tacos came to $18.78”
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
Show more amenities
- 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
How LOS TACOS No.1 compares to nearby restaurants
- LOS TACOS No.1 · This shop4.75,409 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: carne asada, adobada, shrimp ceviche
- 1,381 reviews0.6 mi
Mentioned in reviews: cauliflower appetizer, burger, trout
- 2,075 reviews0.6 mi
Mentioned in reviews: steak frites, crème brûlée, escargots
- Buvette4.44,357 reviews0.7 mi
Mentioned in reviews: pain perdu, scrambled eggs, croque madam
LOS TACOS No.1 This shop | Joseph Leonard | Petite Boucherie | Buvette | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7(5,409) | 4.6(1,381) | 4.7(2,075) | 4.4(4,357) | |
| Price | $10–20 | $20–70 | $40–80 | $20–60 |
| Distance | — | 0.6 mi | 0.6 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Vegetarian options | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Good for kids | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Reservations | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
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