Tacos 1986

Name: Tacos 1986
Address: 1 Cornelia Street, New York, NY, 10014
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.2

West Village · Mexican

1 Cornelia Street, New York, NY, 10014Directions

4.2150 reviews

People say this taco restaurant serves delicious carne asada, al pastor, and mushroom tacos, as well as quesadillas. They highlight the flavorful, authentic food, generous portions, and reasonable prices. They also like the friendly and welcoming staff, and the fast service.

LA-meets-New-York tacos with weekend pull and serious Blackbird traffic.

Tacos 1986 is a $$ Mexican restaurant in West Village, New York. It has logged 9,884 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Quick counter service with tacos that arrive fast. Stand, eat, move on.

Google Places/ updated 108d ago

Why go

Tacos 1986 pulls crowds on weekends—Sunday and Saturday dominate the check-in data. The operation runs tight and efficient, staffed by capable hands. Reviewers find the flavors solid, though the cooking method leaves tacos wetter than some prefer. It reads as a straightforward taco shop: no frills, no pretense.

Google Places/ updated 108d ago

Fast facts

Tacos 1986 has 9,884 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
Sunday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google users rate it 4.2 from 173 reviews.
One reviewer described the experience as “Los Angeles meets New York.”
Highlighted reviews call out friendly, fast service.

editorial/ updated 30d ago

Did you know

Tacos 1986 has logged 9,884 Blackbird on-chain check-ins, with Sundays and Saturdays leading the traffic.

editorial/ updated 30d ago

Good to know

Counter service is fast and attentive.
Tacos are soaked in the cooking process, not grilled—they'll drip.
Standing room only. Arrive prepared to eat standing up.

Google Places/ updated 108d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastLunchDinner

Drinks

BeerCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryRestroomGood for kids

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 30d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity381

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Flynet check ins

9,884

Neighborhood

West Village

Last 30 days

381 check ins

−49% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Tacos 1986

The experience

Quick counter service with tacos that arrive fast. Stand, eat, move on.

Google Places/ updated 108d ago

Review signal

4.2

150 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 30d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Tacos 1986?

Tacos 1986 has logged 9,884 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Tacos 1986 busiest?

Tacos 1986 is busiest on Saturday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Tacos 1986 serve?

Tacos 1986 serves Mexican and Tacos cuisine.

How expensive is Tacos 1986?

Tacos 1986 is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Tacos 1986?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Tacos 1986 in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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