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Late-night taquería serving up authentic Mexican tacos with a unique twist. Our menu features trompo (al pastor), carne asada, lengua, tripa, mushrooms, and chorizo — all grilled to perfection. We’re all about bold flavors, delicious homemade salsas, and street-style vibes with top-quality ingredients. Come hungry and leave happy.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 120 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012
Website: https://taqueriaelchato.nyc/
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Reviews
Elvira Vasquez (Elvie)
Don’t let this small taco spot fool you…they don’t mess with the flavor! It was delicious! I’m creature of habit and I tend to go to the same taco spot all the time but I decided to venture out. It did not disappoint! It’s a small space so please don’t expect to sit down and dine but if you’re on a solo date you might get lucky and find a spot on their counter.
… moreBrianna Saint-Clair
Amazing experience. All the tacos were PACKED with flavor and delicious taste. Easy to order on a self order screen to go back up and order as many as you want. Tacos came out fast, delicious picos to add by the front door, not cheap with the meat. I will be back!
… moreSofia Ramirez Aguilar
These tacos in NYC are unreal.
If they were in Mexico, I’d honestly eat them every day.
The lengua taco was spectacular — tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Easily some of the best tacos I’ve had outside Mexico.
… moreIf they were in Mexico, I’d honestly eat them every day.
The lengua taco was spectacular — tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Easily some of the best tacos I’ve had outside Mexico.
David Makris
Been wanting to try el Chato for a couple months and finally popped in. In general, I love Al pastor and so I got it in quesadilla form and it was excellent. I always love the lil’ crispy pieces that are charred and this had plenty of them! I also tried the asada, suadero, & lengua and i enjoyed them in that order. I always try them with no salsas first and then add afterwards to see how good they are. I really enjoyed the asada and sister. The tongue wasn’t bad, but just not quite as good as the others. I was looking forward to chorizo & mushroom but they were out, so I’ll just have to come back. El Chato is definitely worth a visit and worthy of adding onto a taco tour you’re planning. Come check it out!
… moreKimberly Tran
Loved the food here! Came around 5:30pm on a Friday night and there was no line. My friend and I ordered at the kiosk. We weren’t super hungry. We just wanted to try this spot, so we got two tacos. The stand out was definitely the al pastor taco!
… moreBlake Rasmussen
We tried this, Carnitas Ramirez, and Santo taco all back to back. It was interesting to have in such close succession. El Chato is very good, a little messy and the tortillas could be better as these are definitely premade, but the meats are tasty and they have really good spicy in the salsa. The Al pastor was a bit too oily but the taste was good – similar for the asada, a bit overpacked and moist, but just super flavorful, fun to eat. The vibes are a little neat and tidy, maybe the restaurant lacks a little character, but it’s good, open late, a step up historically for tacos in the city. It’s a great spot, it might be third in our crawl, but it remains extremely high quality.
… morelory
The tacos here are 10/10!
Their mushroom tacos are packed with flavor and perfectly balanced. Service was great as well and the staff was friendly.
Can’t wait to go back!
… moreTheir mushroom tacos are packed with flavor and perfectly balanced. Service was great as well and the staff was friendly.
Can’t wait to go back!
B R.
Insanely delicious tacos, no line on a Monday, quick service. Pricey for tacos, but I think worth the price considering the quality of the ingredients and how authentic they were ! so delicious we had to order a second round
… moreMalik McPherson
Best tacos in the U.S. – and I’m not even exaggerating. Incredible flavor, every option I’ve had on the menu has been top tier. Every time I’m in NYC – I come here. It’s a must!
… moreDaniel Lizio-Katzen
I’ve been lucky enough to have traveled all over Mexico, and for a long, long time, Mexican food – and tacos in particular – in NYC were just bad; nothing like the amazing food in Mexico. Dry tortillas, old, poorly seasoned meat, tasteless salsa. Just bad.
Tacos have definitely gotten better in the city over the last few years, but until I ate at El Chato, I hadn’t had any that were as good as what you can get in CDMX or GDL.
El Chato sets a new benchmark in NYC. Tortillas made to order, overflowing tacos with juicy, flavorful meat, amazing salsas. If you’re craving tacos these are the best in Manhattan as of August 2025.
… moreTacos have definitely gotten better in the city over the last few years, but until I ate at El Chato, I hadn’t had any that were as good as what you can get in CDMX or GDL.
El Chato sets a new benchmark in NYC. Tortillas made to order, overflowing tacos with juicy, flavorful meat, amazing salsas. If you’re craving tacos these are the best in Manhattan as of August 2025.