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Places to celebrate National Taco Day on October 1st
September 25, 2024, 11:01.07 am ET

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Photo: Carlitos Taqueria

Join the celebration at Carlitos Taqueria, known for its mouthwatering pit-smoked BBQ tacos. Carlitos uses all-natural, hormone- and antibiotic-free meats, smoked low and slow in-house. Visit their Smorgasburg locations at the World Trade Center on Fridays or Williamsburg on Saturdays to enjoy freshly hand-pressed nixtamal masa tortillas filled with delicious brisket, pulled pork, fish, or carne asada.


Photo: Playa Betty

For a West Coast vibe, Playa Betty’s (320 Amsterdam Ave) on the Upper West Side delivers laid-back taco goodness. Every Taco Tuesday, enjoy $5 tacos, including Seared Ahi Tuna and vegetarian options like the Shrooms Adada or I Can Hass, a tempura-battered avocado taco. Groups can dive into the Taco Tsunami, a ten-taco feast perfect for any taco lover's celebration!


Photo: Universal Taco

At Universal Taco (3229 Broadway), tacos take center stage at this Harlem location, blending both classic and international flavors. Traditional offerings like the Baja Shrimp with chili-lime aioli and spit-roasted Al Pastor with pineapple are available alongside globally inspired creations like Korean Fried Chicken with Kimchi and Braised Oxtail with mango-scotch bonnet picadillo. Universal Taco truly embodies the diversity of New York City’s culinary scene.


Photo: Alta Calidad

In Brooklyn, Michelin-recognized Alta Calidad (552 Vanderbilt Ave) in Prospect Heights offers an elevated take on tacos. Standout options include Carne Asada made with flat iron steak and salsa verde, Pescado a La Plancha with mango salsa and pistachio mole, and creative dishes like Shrimp Gobernador with peanut salsa macha and Mushroom Tacos with red betabel mole and queso fresco. Every taco here lives up to the restaurant’s name, which translates to "high quality" in English.


Photo: Meximodo

For a modern twist on classic Mexican flavors, Meximodo brings a fresh culinary experience to the table with its Pork Belly and Pollo al Pastor tacos. Catch them on Pearl Street in Metuchen, NJ, where you can also explore their brunch specialties like Pancake Tacos, all paired with their famous agave spirits collection.



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