Best Tacos in Mott Haven (2026)
5 places ranked using live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats & many other platforms
Top Rated Tacos in Mott Haven
Showing 5 of 5 restaurants · Ranked by FoodIndex score
Mexicocina Mezcaleria
Carne AsadaStaten Island taco spot with Tijuana-style carne asada.
503 Jackson Ave · Mott Haven
El Atoradero
Street TacosHarlem taco truck serving late-night tacos with fresh toppings.
800E E 149th St · Mott Haven
Fresh Taco
Fast FoodFast-food chain for crunchy tacos and bean burritos.
799 Cypress Ave · Mott Haven
About Mott Haven Tacos
Mott Haven is part of New York's broader food scene, where tacos ranges from birria and guisados to late-night windows. This page focuses on Mott Haven, while Hell's Kitchen and East Harlem stay useful bookmarks when you want to plan a taco run a little farther out.
On this URL we only surface tacos spots tied to Mott Haven, but each still earns its rank with the same 0–100 blend we use New York-wide, so you can trust the signal even when the geography is small.
Right now this page lists 5 standout tacos picks in Mott Haven, including styles such as street-style corn tortillas, Baja-inspired seafood, birria and guisados, late-night windows, and more. Numbers refresh as new reviews land, so the order you see tracks momentum—not a one-time snapshot.
How FoodIndex Scores Restaurants
Every venue earns a single 0–100 FoodIndex score by combining signals from major platforms—stars, review volume, recency, and consistency—so you can compare places fairly at a glance.
Google Reviews
Aggregate star ratings and review volume from Google Maps.
Yelp Ratings
Weighted scores from Yelp’s review community and elite reviewers.
Uber Eats Data
Delivery ratings, order frequency, and customer satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexicocina Mezcaleria, Taco Bell, and El Atoradero are considered some of the best taco spots in Mott Haven based on FoodIndex data. Rankings use signals like rating quality, review volume, recency, and consistency across public platforms, so the top spots reflect places with strong customer feedback.
FoodIndex gives each place a 0–100 score based on public ratings, review counts, recent activity, and consistency across platforms. Places with strong reviews, steady customer feedback, and enough review volume usually rank higher.
No. FoodIndex rankings are not paid placements. The order is based on data signals, not ads, sponsorships, or restaurant promotions.
Use the restaurant list, neighborhood filters, and address details on this page to find tacos near you in Mott Haven. You can also open each restaurant profile to compare ratings, review counts, menu links, and ordering options.
Yes. Ratings, reviews, menus, and restaurant details can change, so FoodIndex rankings may shift as new data comes in. Check back before you choose a place, especially if you are planning a visit, pickup, or delivery.
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