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.

Weekend-magnet West Village tacos with fast hands and serious Blackbird heat.

Tacos 1986 is a $$ Mexican restaurant in West Village, New York. It has logged 9,957 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday 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 118d 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 118d ago

Neighborhood story

In the West Village, Tacos 1986 was described by one reviewer as a post-bar stop, and Blackbird data backs up its weekend pull.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird shows 9,957 all-time check-ins for Tacos 1986.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Saturday.
Google users rate it 4.2 from 177 reviews.
Reviewers repeatedly mention fast, friendly service.
The fixings bar gets specific praise for salsa, radishes, limes, and dried hot peppers.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

Tacos 1986 has logged 9,957 Blackbird check-ins, with weekend days leading the traffic.

editorial/ updated 9d 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 118d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastLunchDinner

Drinks

BeerCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryRestroomGood for kids

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity285

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Flynet check ins

9,957

Neighborhood

West Village

Last 30 days

285 check ins

−54% vs prior month

Sep 27Oct 26

When it's busy

Usually busy 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 118d ago

Review signal

4.2

150 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Tacos 1986?

Tacos 1986 has logged 9,957 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Tacos 1986 busiest?

Tacos 1986 is busiest on Wednesday 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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