Santo Taco - NY

Santo Taco brings elevated Mexican cuisine to New York’s Nolita district, created by Santiago Perez, co-founder of the acclaimed Cosme restaurant. Their “steak trompo taco is destined for the unofficial NYC taco hall of fame” featuring “rib eye and strip steak” cooked until “soft and slick with fat”. Located at 114 Kenmare Street, customers praise the “fresh and perfectly seasoned” tacos with “quick/fast service”. The exceptional corn tortillas are made from “small balls of masa, pressed and tossed onto the grill until warm and toasty, but still impeccably moist”. The menu focuses on quality over quantity with “just five tacos—but each one is a standout” including steak trompo, pork carnitas, and chicken options. Everything on the menu is under $7, with the most expensive being the signature steak trompo at $6.95. The restaurant occupies the former La Esquina street-level space, featuring counter seating and outdoor tables perfect for prime people-watching in this iconic Nolita corner location.