Chinelos Tacos Nyc

We ordered 3 tacos for $10, two birria and one steak. The birria tacos were delicious but the steak taco was not that great - very dry! The broth was good but in my opinion a little overpriced. The staff is very friendly, and they accept cash and card. I recommend the birria tacos but not the steak tacos. The food truck is in a great location - across the street is the park with a beautiful view and many opportunities to sit down and enjoy the food.

I ordered the Birria tacos. Honestly, they were pretty good, and the price was manageable ($10 for 3 tacos) considering the area. I'm taking off a start because the tacos were a little dry in my opinion. If you're looking for birria tacos to try for the first time, I wouldn't come here; I would come here if you're craving Mexican and you're by the area.

Good enough tacos. Quesadilla was also good. Reasonable price.

Walked right up and ordered birria tacos we had heard so many good things about and it didn't disappoint. Absolutely delicious right by the park and other food trucks. The pricing was great as well!

The taco truck is a new addition to Center blvd, I decided to try them out. I tried a birria taco and it was okay, too much cinnamon in the broth that’s all I could taste in the broth was cinnamon, it hard for me to say if I would go back and try it again. I gave the 3 stars because the man on the truck was very nice. Give it a try and let me know if they backed off on all the cinnamon.

Tried food from this truck by the piers because we enjoy mexican cuisine. Good when you're hungry, but would not recommend otherwise. They did okay. Very average food. Not interested in having again. Flavors were not the best. Steak nachos $10 Chicken tacos 3 for $10 Jarritos $2 each, cold, and they can open it for you if you dont have a bottle opener

Their carnitas tacos are delicious. A lot of juicy meat and flavorful sauce. I wish they come to Washington square park more often.

Tasty tacos from the food truck right near hunters point. 3.50 a taco. Cash only. Really good. Wish I got more. Any meat all the same price. Staff was friendly and only waited about 10mins even though it was busy. Check it out!!

Chinelos is a great taco truck parked near the waterfront at Gantry Park! Came for lunch at 1:30 on a Saturday, and there was no line. Birria tacos were amazing, and I really enjoyed the consome. Also tried the chicken quesadilla, which was good, but the Birria is the move here. 4.5 stars.

Truck looks very clean, modern and inviting. Parked on 6th ave, between 52nd and 53rd. Stopped by ~1:30 and there wasn't a line, so, service was nice and speedy. Got 4 Birria tacos @ $4/pop. The tacos tasted very good, but they were on the skimpy side.

Easy and quick! Got three birria tacos with consume and everything was delicious and flavorful! I originally expected to dip the taco into the consume but realized the taco is not pressed together (since there's no cheese inside to hold it tight) and the texture was soft. So I couldn't do dip the taco, which is totally fine! The tacos themselves were juicy and didn't need consume to make them more juicy. The consume made a great second day meal with toasted bread at home. Would definitely come back again for my birria taco + consume craving.

Ordered: Birria Quesadilla (~$15): flour tortilla with birria beef and cheese with lettuce, pico de gallo, pickled cabbage, and green salsa on the side Aya's take: We were walking around LIC looking for a bite to eat that would hit the spot. Our search results brought us to Chinelos and I'm glad it did! Our order took 5-10 minutes to prepare, we grabbed a nearby table at the park, and began digging in. The Birria Quesadilla is an ultimate comfort/cheat meal. It's greasy, fatty, and super tasty. I'm glad they included the veggies and salsa on the side to cut through some of the heaviness from the quesadilla. The portion was great and can honestly be shared among 2 people. My only complaint is the quesadilla got soggy very quickly; as I mentioned, we immediately sat down to eat it so this happened within a span of 5-10 minutes. I would've liked the quesadilla to be a lot crispier or use a container than doesn't retain moisture as much. Nonetheless, this hit the spot! Definitely stop by if you see the truck in LIC.

This place use to be good, but quality and quantity has dropped off drastically in the last year. I still went though, as I was a frequent visitor and old habits die hard. But no longer. Last visit, I got a burrito so small it could barely be called a burrito. After I saw the ridiculous size, I showed them it hoping it was a mistake, but they looked me in the eye and said that's the normal size. Unbelievable. This will be my last time going here.

The guy with the skinny long eyebrows is a complete a-hole taking orders. I ask him for sauce and he slammed it front of me and gave me a nasty attitude. Ive been coming here for 3 years and have recommended this place to so many of my biker friends. As of today no more. Worst service. The old crew who use to run the truck was amazing. This new crew is awful. Replace that guy.

Food: Steak burrito ($12) is delicious. Their green spicy sauce is very spicy and so bomb. Service: Get your food very quick. It's a food truck located right by gantry plaza. New favorite burrito spot in LIC

Worst service experience ever. Vendor was very disrespectful and displayed very poor behavior while taking the order. The vendor was on his phone, the speaker on and laughing all the time. Was taking the order with some poor attitude. Very unprofessional. I had to cancel the order while he was still on his phone, laughing...

Had a great lunch here today! Food was hot and fresh... Most importantly delicious! Will definitely be ordering again!

I was visiting a friend in Queens, we wanted tacos and he suggested this spot in LIC. When we arrived, luckily there was no line since it was freezing out that day.. I ended up getting the birria tacos, which came with three. I totally forgot to order the consumme (soup)..... it was too cold and I didn't bother getting it. The birria taco was solid. I def will be back for the combo and quesadillas, especially when it's warmer out. The truck is near the water so should be nice to have tacos with a view.

Food is really great here. Not many food truck options in this area so I was happy to find this one. I ordered the steak bowl which was filling and tasty. My favorite is the salsa verde they make here -- has the perfect amount of spice and balance.

Since birria tacos are the latest i was super excited when the chinelos truck came to Sunnyside. I got 3 birria tacos $12, shrimp taco $6 and consomé $4. I have to say everything was really delicious. I enjoyed every bite and wish I had gotten more tacos. I have been to Birrialandia in Jackson heights and I feel their tacos are better but Chinelos consomé beats them.

Thank God for food trucks! No dining in. And Baby, it's too cold outside this time of year for outdoor dining in. To get delicious tacos to go conveniently down the street on Center Blvd is an answered prayer! The tacos are delicious and authentic corn tortillas and really yummy. The tacos are just the right blend spices and the cilantro is not over powering. The meat and chicken are very tasty. You can also call for pick up if you don't feel like waiting for the food to be prepared. I must add preparation time isn't very long at all. My tacos were still hot by the time I got home.

I finally understand the hype around birria now. Chinelos was on my list for a while, and luckily I discovered they have a truck in Manhattan so I didn't have to trek to LIC. I got the combo of birria tacos and consumme. OMG. The beef and broth is really bursting with flavor. I literally drank almost the entire container!

Great tacos. Consume is very beefy. Chugged the leftovers like a soup. The corn tortilla isn't dipped like how Barria Landia does it and it doesn't hold together as well. If you attempt to dip your taco in the consume, prepare for all your fillings to fall right inside it. The prices are the same but quality, taste and presentation goes to the original Barria Landia. This is a GREAT second option if you don't want to get your ass to Jackson Heights waiting on a ridiculous line.

My food fell right in front of the location. Others said the food was actually good but that's not what makes a place great. My brother's plate fell right in front of the location and they said it was not their problem. I went to buy another one which was just 4 dollars then they said it was ten minimum. It made it really uncomfortable I feel they should have had more business intelligence.

Another NYC trend. But when the birria tacos are excellent I'm not mad at this trend at all. I would say these were just decent though. Actually what stood out for us was their consommé. It was absolutely wonderful. We could've just ordered that and skipped the tacos. Probably not what they were going for...

Went out my way for my girlfriend and her love for birria tacos; it was worth the 1 hour drive in traffic to get here. The location and views from here are amazing and super romantic for a date night. NYC skyline and amazing tacos; is a big win! Customer service was great and yes they do get busy; so be patient. Tried birria/steak/chicken tacos and they were all amazing! Definitely worth it.

I am so happy to have come across the Yelp reviews about their tacos. They did not disappoint, I was ordering like I was a regular until he asked do you want the Birria beef or regular?? I was stuck.. I asked what's the difference? He explained about dipping the taco, the softness, the flavor etc... I said sure, it sounded good to me. I was no longer a pro in my mind. So, I waited patiently as it was ready. The smell driving home made me want to pull over. Now home hands washed sitting at the table. Umm umm umm. I must say this is the best Taco by far. And dipped in the Beef consome gave it extra flavor. The prices are really good. It's packaged well. The food tastes good. My only regret: I didn't buy enough to share!!

Got 3 Quesabirria tacos and mulitas with consome from this truck and it was okay -- flavor was pretty good compared to other birria taco trucks I've had in NYC (cannot compare to LA tho lol) but everything was very soggy. Granted, it was takeout but we ate it after like 2 mins of walking so I feel like it prob started out somewhat soggy already? Prices are standard for NYC birria tacos aka overpriced compared to everywhere else - like $16 for 3 tacos if I remember correctly?

One of my great reprieves of this year's pandemic has been picnicking in Gantry Plaza and hitting up Chinelos for tacos. Flavorful and fully loaded -- I've never had a bad experience with an order. Chicken, barrio or shrimp -- you can't go wrong. (And the shrimp are well-sized and feel like a great deal!) The line can be long (because it's honestly delicious) but the staff is great at moving things along as quickly and safely as possible.

I ordered the tacos which were 3 for $12 or $4 each! I got two birria tacos and 1 Al pastor - both were good but I definitely liked the birria tacos the most!! The service was pretty fast and they take card! My friends also tried the burrito and a few other things, but we all agreed the birria tacos were the best. I'll probably try the birria tacos with the consome next time! It's close to the water front so it's nice to pick up food from the truck and just sit by the water for dinner and watch the sunset. They also have a few trucks so you can go to a different one if the line is longer!

Chinelo Birria Tacos is relatively new to the Center Boulevard food truck scene just outside of Gantry Plaza State Park. We had their tacos (3 for $10) and birria ($3), which were both pretty good. The beef birria, a type of spicy (though not hot), tart Mexican stew somewhat new to the New York City food scene, is used as a dip for the tacos -- somewhat like eating a more flavorful Mexican version of the (invented in America) "French dip sandwich." Chinelo is a different experience from the better-known Birria-Landia food truck in Jackson Heights. Chinelo uses a leaner meat in its birria, and doesn't seem to offer a birria taco option -- something I hope they will consider in the future. If you're eating out, there are picnic tables under tree shade in Gantry Plaza State Park -- behind the Queens Library building.

Had been eyeing Chinelos for a while after hearing and seeing so much about birria craze from all those west-coast IG foodies out there. I haven't been to BirriaLand yet, so this was my first experience. Chinelos' menu is pretty thorough for a what'd you expect of a food truck - from tacos, to burritos and bowls, quesadillas, nachos, tortas and more, all available with steak, chicken, carnitas, al pastor, chorizo, veggies, and birria. First outing, I had to go plain and simple with birria tacos (3/$10, or $3.50 each). Service was prompt and friendly, the noticeably beef was definitely tender and succulent. Looking forward to sample the other menu options, and I'll definitely be getting a cup of the birria broth/consumme!

Probably unpopular opinion, but I liked this place more than Birria-Landia in Elmhurst! No line was a big plus, and the fact that you can cross the street to Gantry and have the meal with a view is really nice too. My friend got the set of 3 tacos ($10), and I got the quesadilla ($10). They serve other meats as well, but of course we came for the birria so we had to get that. We didn't get the consommé, but I believe it was an extra $4 for a cup. Cash only! The quesadilla was STACKED. 4 decent sized slices, stuffed with meat and cheese oozing out. I honestly didn't need the consommé, the meat was juicy and flavorful enough as is. I reheated in the toaster oven the next day, topped with some sour cream and it was still delicious. I had a bite of my friend's tacos too, the meat was somehow even more juicy (maybe with the lime?) and they gave good portions of all the toppings. Will definitely be back to try the consommé next time! :)

Delicious, bursting with flavor Birria tacos and quesadilla. Both were filled to the brim. Consommé was flavorful and had good amount of meat. Perfect for a cold wintry day in nyc. Definitely worth a try, probably best to bring it home cause it can get a little messy to eat standing!

Really good birria next to the park and open really late. Definitely get the consomme and add some lime

Besides the fact that the consomme fell over in the bag they gave me and it spilled all over my pants/shoes while I was walking away and left a stain on my Nikes... I was a big fan of the birria here (ahaha). My husband had the mulita and really enjoyed it. The meat is super flavorful and dipping it takes it to the next level. Indulgent food that's priced reasonably yuuuuuuh

Not gonna lie, I don't even want to tell you how good this place is because I don't want anyone to know LICs best kept secret. I'm honestly so lucky that this truck is here because I'm literally a regular. I just never checked in because I really don't want people to know. But the point is to be open and honest about food in NYC and I'm telling you, better than the birreria tacos that went viral on TikTok. So much better with little to no wait time. You'll see what I mean when I post pictures. The tacos were so juicy and tender. The consommé was so delicious I could literally eat it by itself. I would have it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I tried the quesadillas this time and dipped it in the soup but I think the tacos were better. The tacos, I would recommend getting the chips on the side because they give a hefty serving of meat and it will get soggy fast. Anyways, give it a try and let me know if I'm right. In the meantime, I'm gonna be dreaming of the birreria tacos in my sleep.

Wow. Just what I was craving. This taco spot just hits different. I decided to try out the viral Birria Tacos and to my surprise I found one very close to the gantry. I ordered the Birria Tacos along with the consomé and also a side of carne asada nachos. Let me just say this was the best meal I had all week. My food came less than 10 minutes and the workers were quick and friendly to talk to. They do accept credit cards and Apple Pay which is another bonus since I rarely carry cash with me. Plus it is convenient when you are walking along the waters.

Wow the food from this food truck is amazing, its one of those meals where me and my hubby savored every bite in silence and just nodded to each other in approval. We loved the Shrimp Taco, Birria Tacos, and Carnitas Quesadilla, which came in big portions and packed with fresh ingredients and tender juicy meat. The consommé soup that came with the Birria Tacos was perfectly balanced, not salty at all, and so flavorful and meaty that we ended up dipping the quesadilla in it as well.

Delicious taco truck located write by LIC beautiful scenery. The barria tacos were really good my favorite park of it were the tortillas seasoning kind of reminded me of the Dorito tacos from taco bell. The al pastor quesadilla was delicious, alot of flavors and surprised me pieces of pineapple soo good

Yum, yum, yum! My girlfriend and I ordered two sets of birria tacos (three for $10) and a consume soup ($4) all for under $25. The meat was nice and fatty, and the tortillas had a great texture. It was also worth it to buy the consome soup in order to dip the tacos and give them an extra bit of juicy oomph. After you buy the tacos, I recommend walking across the street to the Pepsi Cola sign to sit at one of the nearby benches and enjoy the East River sights for a romantic experience. Not much is better in life than juicy tacos and a view.

Living in the neighborhood we always see various Taco Trucks parked by the park. We decided to try the Chinelos Taco Truck today and I am happy to report that it was totally worth it. We ordered 3 Birria Tacos ($10) and one Birria Tortas ($9) to share. The staff taking the order was friendly and it's very convenient given that they accept credit card/contactless payments. The tacos and Tortas were delicious - savory with a good balance of spices. We devoured it within minutes of getting home. Planning on going back soon! If you are in the neighborhood, give these guys a try - you will not regret it!

The Birria soup and tacos are so delicious and full of flavor. They have yet to disappoint me. 3 chicken tacos for $10 and I think the soup is about $4.50. This definitely hits the spot on a cold winter day!!

As a native San Diegan, this is the best taco truck I've found in NYC. 10/10 recommend!!!

Had read a lot about the new birria taco trend (and especially the Birria-Landia truck in Jackson Heights that was even written up by Pete Wells) so was super psyched when I heard about this more accessible option for birria tacos in LIC. I've only tried their birria tacos because it's so good that it's all I ever want to get. (I saw another review mention they don't have birria tacos - this is false, the birria menu item mentions that you can add birria in any of the other options on their menu such as tacos or quesadillas.) It's kind of like glamorized pulled pork - super flavorful and covered in the juices from the stew - and it just works so well in the taco form. They're super popular at peak evening hours so you can try to call ahead to order and pick up, although it's 50-50 whether you get through.

Yummy authentic Mex food good prices clean truck nice location by the park/water. Just right and the birria tacos wow.

Wow this truck is so bomb! Super excited to be moving to LIC soon so I can eat this more often! I tried one of each of all of their tacos and can't complain about a single one, all were fuego will definitely be hitting this spot up again soon!

OH MY GOD! this was amazing I haven't had good birria tacos in a minute and this hit every good spot in my body y'all need to try it I drove an hour away to have this and it was worth every penny! I also had the view of the Empire State Building chefs kiss

As much as I love their birria tacos I got food poisoning... never had food poisoning in my life so it's rough right now

I love this taco spot so much but moved from Scott and Randolph and I'm mad I loveeee this truck it was my late night go to

Had my brother deliver this to Brooklyn to try this! Love the birria! Highly recommend the chicken burrito bowl and the birria. I'm not a big fan of the taco shell but the meat itself is juicy and delicious.

I was excited to see A Birria Truck in the UWS across the street from Fordham University. I tried the Birria Tacos combo, Mulitas, and the Birria Quesadilla. I love them all! The Birria broth is well seasoned and a heavy portion to share with your other meals. The birria tacos were full of flavor and pair excellent with the Birrias broth. The Birria Quesadilla was my favorite! It was very cheesy with the Birria meat. Mulitas is a taco and a quesadilla mix very good as a small snack. I recommend trying either the Birria tacos or the Birria Quesadilla. The Birria Truck accepts card and Apple Pay and food comes packaged very well.

This place is a hit and a home run! An unassuming taco truck in the ocean of food trucks at gantry plaza, this one is a true treasure. They have tacos, tortillas, birria consummé, tortas, burritos and more! Proteins to satisfy any appetite!

the best Fajita Bowl ever have, the food was delicious with best attitude and friendly service

Amazing. Like just incredible, solid birria tacos the carne was fire this place is not to be missed. Do not sleep on Chinelos.

One word: PHENOMENAL!!! I haven't experienced taco quite like this. I thank the Yelp community for recommending this place because it's worth the hype.

This taco truck is amazing. My boyfriend and I basically order from it every week and it never disappoints. I usually get the birria tacos with the consommé, but the nachos are delicious too! I highly recommend.