Taqueria Ramirez - Brooklyn

Taqueria Ramirez has become Brooklyn’s most celebrated taco destination, earning acclaim as potentially the best tacos in New York City from critics and customers alike. Located in trendy Greenpoint, this compact 10-seat subway-tiled eatery specializes in Mexico City-style street tacos with a focus on traditional offal and premium cuts. Signature offerings include exceptionally tender tripa (beef intestines) that customers call ‘melt-in-your-mouth delicacy,’ succulent suadero (rose meat confit), perfectly marinated al pastor, spicy longaniza, and rich campechano (mixed meats). The unique preparation includes chile-laced broths stewing in pork fat that create irresistible aromas drawing passersby from the street. Critics consistently praise the authenticity – Tripadvisor reviews mention flavors that ‘reminded me of Mexico City’ and ‘authentic mexican tacos with classics like Pastor, Suadero.’ The self-serve topping bar allows customization with mild salsa, red onions, cilantro, and lime, while the generous meat portions often require extra tortillas. Despite frequent lines extending down the block, the efficient turnover keeps waits manageable. Operating Tuesday-Sunday 12pm-10pm, this cash-friendly spot represents the gold standard for authentic Mexican street food in NYC, consistently rated among the best tacos outside of Mexico.