DORADO Tacos & Quesadillas

I got the chorizo and shrimp taco paired with a peach tea. Honestly, for the price and amount that you get - this place gets a full 5 stars. The flavor was great, the portion was great, and it decently priced for the area. The chips and guacamole were also surprisingly good, the chips were nicely fried and very crunchy. The peach drink was also so good and refreshing. Stopped by here because Santo Taco was closed, won’t hesitate to come back

Delicious and fresh ingredients! I love the pollo asado bowl with a side of guacamole. The prices are great concerning the portions are generous

I gave 5 🌟 because Dorado has been a staple in this neighborhood for many years as well as always having great food. There's literally nothing on the menu that I haven't eaten, everything is always fresh, my go to is usually the Dorado bowl with fish. Tacos, quesadilas always hit the spot as well, always great portions and even when they're super busy and packed it's never really a long wait, guys in the kitchen are moving and getting it done. It's a small space but I usually get my food to go and the place is always, always clean. Stop in and definitely try, you won't be disappointed.

I used to LOVE this place. Food was amazing and service as well. I just went back today after a while of not going, and the quality really went down. The quesadilla looked like a mess with huge chunks of chicken, and both side I ordered were forgotten. When I mentioned it at pick up the cashier staff seems annoyed at me, rolling eyes, and asked to check my bag like I would lie about a $1 sour cream. I am not a Karen and was perfectly polite, for the record. Its a shame because it still taste amazing, especially their salsa verde! Hope it gets back to what it was or that this was just a bad day.

I recently ordered delivery from here…and OMG it was delicious!!! I ordered the Surf and Turf Burrito and let me tell you, it was to die for! You definitely get a bang for your buck when ordering the burritos and the Asada fries. Will definitely be coming back again!

It is a small space with limited seating. Got the mission burrito with chicken. Quite filling and amazing taste. The Baja taco was great. Also got the churros, they were average. A great spot for a quick meal.

AMAZING BURRITOS, you can never go wrong with their mission burrito. Its definitely better than chipotle. I went with the mission burrito and chicken. Had the steak before, it was a 4/5 but the chicken 5/5. DONT get the bowls though, for some reason the bowls have more beans than protein or rice so yeah avoid them. Mainly go for burritos, i haven’t tried anything else

Really good fish tacos and chips. Super tasty guac. The fish taco is elegantly fried and dressed up well. They’re reasonably priced and 2.49 on wednesdays after 3. Arguably one of the best deals in the city. I remember when they were $1 though! The chips are really good. Salty and crunch and pair perfectly with the guac. I would pass on the carne asada and the carnitas. The carne asada didn’t seem freshly grilled and was dry. The carnitas wasn’t bad, but definitely wasn’t the juiciest I’ve ever had. The mild salsa is ok as well. Didn’t have much depth of flavor. Overall, would recommend stopping in for a fish tacos, but the meat tacos are not on the Los Tacos No 1 level.

Their portabella mushroom bowl was pretty good. It was a generous portion size, but would've been even better if they allowed you to customize the ingredients. The mushroom slices were quite large and thick; I would have enjoyed it more if they were a bit thinner. They included lots of black beans and everything was flavorful. Their orange hot sauce is not very spicy, but complements the bowl well. I also tried the portabella mushroom quesadilla. It had the same problem with the mushroom slices being a bit too large, but the tortilla and cheese were tasty and nicely crisp.

Passed by dozens of times and recommended by a friend and finally had the chance to go. Went during lunch time, and there was a steady amount of people. It can get crowded but service is really quick. The ladies behind the counter even helped to bring the meals over when I was seated. Got the Baja fish, carnitas & chorizo tacos, a shrimp Caesar salad, and the asada fries to share with a friend. The fries were such a good touch as a shareable, crispy with explosion of different flavors. Make sure to eat it hot. It was a hot day so I opted for the shrimp salad. Very generous with the shrimp and portion. It was enough to save for another meal. Had a bite of my friend's chorizo tacos, and it was yummy. Meal was enjoyable. They have a variety of drinks, but we got water on the side. What you see when you walk in is what you get. It is small but people eat fairly quick to turn around seating. Appreciate a restroom in a small setting. Restaurants on the block provide competition but Dorado is definitely an affordable, quick gem.

My friend and i shared a chicken mission burrito and it was pretty filling! I dont normally get chicken as my protein but this was pretty tender and flavorful. You can grab your own salsa and it was pretty good. Nothing to complain about except maybe the limited seating

This is a nice place to stop for a quick bite with some seating. I like their shrimp tacos, chicken tacos, quesadillas, and big burritos. They're going the Baja California vibe with seafood and there's plenty of vegetarian options.

Delicious burritos at a decent price! I got the mission burrito with carnitas and it hit the spot. Employees are friendly and I received my burrito within 5 min of ordering during a weekday lunch rush. They could pack the burritos a bit more, but maybe I'm just used to fat Chipotle burritos. It also felt a bit heavy on the rice and beans, and less on the meat. This location has plenty of seating (bar table and bench seating).

I got three tacos and was very full. My favorite was the shrimp taco! I felt they were all pretty standard flavors compared to other elevated taco shops and all paired well with the salsa

The tacos I had (steak taco and fish taco) were absolutely delicious and fresh. I stumbled here after scanning the neighborhood for tacos and based on reviews decided to try it out. The place is really small with an overall in and out vibe and they take your order pretty quickly. Additionally, there is some seating which is limited with bar/tabletop style seating and regular tables as well. The tacos definitely are a quick freshly cooked meal for those on the go.

This is a good spot for Modern Mexican food. They're serving up California burritos, quesadillas, tacos, and more. I love to get the asada fries loaded with guac, sour cream, cheese, and pico de gallo. I usually go with the chicken on it. They make pretty good Mexican food. Service is pretty good. I just wish they had a bigger spot because it gets cramped in there location fast. Besides that if you're looking for Mexican food in the Union square are this is the spot I would recommend.

OMG!! After a half-day of Christmas shopping I needed a break, and found this quaint little Mexican food establishment. Glad I stopped in as their bean and cheese burrito blew me away! I've been looking for an authentic burrito like this and finally found it! The chips too were very fresh, and the ambiance was nice and comfortable. Service was great, as they were friendly and brought the food to you. Planning on bringing my wife here soon!

Small shop but still a surprising amount of room, if it's a nice day out I suggest taking your meal out to Washington square park and really enjoying your food with friends. The homemade chips are incredible I have to come back to get them for my home!!! Quick and kind servers! Burritos of HIGH QUALITY!!!

It's a small space here so better have a fast appetite , it's limited seating here ! I got there $2.49 fish corn tortilla tacos , used to be $2 here ! Like 15 years ago , I feel like there the same as before ! You order at the cashier and wait for your name , it's pretty fast food coming out the kitchen FRESH .so you won't wait long ,

For the flavor and price, this place is pretty unbeatable if you know what to get. Having been twice, I now have the data to conclude that the mushroom mission burrito is a winner. This item alone is enough to earn the elusive 5. I tried the shrimp taco for the first time and it impressed me too! I consider the taco a bit of a sampler before committing to an object as large as a quesadilla or burrito. But you can bet your top dollar that I'll be trying the shrimp in large format asap. Service is nice and fairly quick. But not too quick where you think they're just heating stuff up in a microwave. I can tell they're putting their all into these dishes! The place is super tiny and you'll probably find yourself cheek-to-cheek with a man whose collected himself 4 too many salsa cups to-go (can't blame him the salsa is delicious too). Can't wait to go back!

Ordered delivery recently - everything was packaged well and we enjoyed our dishes, particularly the chicken quesadilla! Portions for most of the food were good, except for the chips and guac which felt small for the price. That said, would still order again!

Love the burritos. It's a big portion and very fulfilling. Service is quick. Staff is very friendly. Few tables and seats inside. Most people order to go.

Good Food - Horrible Customer Service. I've been coming consistently for this location after work for a few years now. After I ordered, I asked the man behind the counter if someone could refill the tap water machine and he said it would take 5 minutes. Fast forward 10 minutes once I got my food, I asked again and he said someone was on it. My favorite from this place is the California burrito with the spicy sauce so after sweating through half of my burrito I asked if I could just have one of their bottled waters as a curtesy for 1) not having tap water available like they always do and 2) lying to me two times prior. I politely asked this request and I was taken aback by how resilient and not understanding the cashier was by saying things like "do you not understand we're busy" - like I wasn't busy all day and just wanted to relax and enjoy a nice meal at my favorite burrito spot. I hope saving $2 on a bottled water was worth years of my loyalty and word of mouth advertising. I won't be back.

First time trying Dorado tacos, the chicken, and shrimp tacos are delicious but the Baja fish are not the best at all. I had taken one bite and ask the gentleman could I swap it out for something else. He replied with, you have to buy another taco! Yikes so I just wasted money in Trump economy money on taco!!

I wanted to order everything on the menu after my first bite. Their meals taste great and leave you full. This place presents a unique design perspective. The staff member demonstrated authentic amiability and personality. The quality is exceptional!

We experienced no disappointments!! This spot exceeded my modest expectations. Their dishes deliver surprising taste combinations in every mouthful. Workers here showed great service while maintaining generous attitudes. Thoroughly pleased.

Came here during my lunch break and ordered 1 shrimp taco, 1 steak taco and a side of fries. Steak taco- dry Shrimp taco- lacked flavor. The pepper helped me eat both plus I was hungry. Fries- bland. There was nothing fancy ago it. I gave some to my coworker and she felt the same way.

Place is really nice right near Union Square. Quick walk from subway. The service was great and the cashier provided excellent recommendations. Cons first. Carne Asada Tacos contained a lot of fatty parts and I think there is better carne asada tacos elsewhere if that's what you're craving. Chicken was okay and honestly would not order again. NOW, the CARNITAS TACO. That was phenomenally seasoned and I cannot believe I didn't order just 3 of these! I was craving more. The rice and beans on the side were great too. Fish taco was nicely decorated and stacked and I enjoyed it too. If you're in the mood for tacos, you cannot go wrong here; definitely recommending asking the cashier for recommendations if possible!!

Quick and Easy Mexican food that is absolutely delicious. They know what they're doing. I'm from Texas; I KNOW!

HELL YES! I used to work in Union Square and eat this for lunch! I absolutely love almost everything they have on the menu! I used get the bowls and their Quesadillas and they never disappoint! Also the churros are so good! But today I wanted to try something different and I asked the employee (who was very polite) about the "California burrito" and he said "Yes, it tastes good, it has French fries" I said "Ok I'll take it with Pollo Asado" I forgot to tell them No pico and I told him and he told the chef on time. That burrito was so delicious omg! I enjoyed the California Burrito and I am not a burrito person. Loved the Mild Sauce. The space is a small chill vibe. I was sad my points expired but I haven't been there for a year so I get it. But glad to be back as a customer. Love you guys!

Cute interior, friendly staff and good food! They have a lot of Mexican drinks and San Diego style burritos. I come here often and I've tried a bunch of stuff on the menu. My favorites though are the shrimp taco and the chicken quesadilla (sooooo good with guac, sour cream, and pico!!) Definitely recommend, the food is worth its price and is super filling!

Awesome Bowls. Chicken, steak, shrimp...all great bowls. Burritos come with fries in them. OMG. Servings are amazing. Recommend highly!!!

Great new cute Mexican fast casual spot! Wide menu selection with options for everyone!! Bowls had healthy portions and the California burrito (with fries) was very good! They have serve your own hot sauce too! I'll need to go back for the Wednesday $2.49 fish taco deal after 3pm!! I'll bet it gets crowded bc this place slaps. Nice interior and fast service - would def go back!

Really good. Friendly, remembered my name, easy place and good food on a great street

Dorado's basically been my apartment's extension pandemic kitchen ever since they reopened. Prior to COVID, I might have popped in once a quarter. Since working from home, I've made it a fortnightly (at minimum) ritual to stop by for my flawlessly reliable carne asada California burrito. It's a loaded burrito. With french fries. In. The. Burrito. What else do you need to know? Oh, also, their hot sauces are bomb. I opt for a combination of salsa verde and habañero. Alternating between the two brings me great joy. Lastly, shoutout to Shadé (sorry if I butchered the spelling), who always warmly greets me and hands me delicious food. That's pretty much all it takes to make me a happy customer, really.

Amazing fish tacos and awesome food. Sometimes great specials for walk ins or phone in orders. Very well priced Mexican food for the neighborhood. Masarap!

Dorado has been one of my friend's and my favorite place to get our Mexican food delivered during all of COVID. Our usual go to items are: --FISH TACO: mmm Baja style fish tacos are always what I'm looking for. It's hard to find a place that captures the perfect essence of those flavors in New York for some reason but Dorados does it right! Also their fish tacos are cheaper on Wednesday (but only in person unfortunately) --CHICKEN QUESADILLA: Their juicy chicken mixed in with all of the quesadilla toppings are so delicious. Definitely one of my favorites. --CRISPY ROLLED TACOS: they basically are perfectly fried taquitos slathered in guac and cheese...delicious! We have also tried their rice and beans which are ok. Rice is flavorful but sometimes is not fully cooked. Beans are good though. The elotes are also good but not as memorable as the other items. While sometimes the food can be amazing other times quality does slip a bit as does their portioning. So I wish they could be more consistent with their items. However, apart from those few hiccups usually our orders always hit the spot perfectly!

Tacos are amazing my favorite the mushroom tacos. Great service and ambiance. Wish they had a bigger place.

One of the best burritos Ive ever had. The flavors are bold and fresh. The wait time for our meal on a busy day was still short, and there was a bathroom available for all customers, which I feel is pretty rare for a smaller takeout joint. Definitely try all of the salsas!

as someone from california, when i took a bite into this luscious creation we call a burrito, I couldn't help but be taken back to when I was 8 years old going to my amigos casa to enjoy burritos that his mom made. the establishment is pretty small but the ambience is nice and the service is really fast. 10/10 deadass cried, burritos big as hell too, like the size of 3 toddler heads. they even have meatless options if any of u are vegeterian or in love with someone that hates the thought of eating meat :) food: 10/10 ambience: 8/10 service: 9/10 (not much interaction aside from ordering ur food, if I lived in the city id be doordashing this to my house daily)

Best burrito ever and pretty affordable. The California style burrito is so amazing. I've had the mushroom and the shrimp one and both were fantastic. I've come here 3 times in 1 month. One of my favorite spots.

After almost a decade, I still find myself crawling back to this place. Sure Dos Toros, Chipotle and Taco Bell has changed their game in the tacoverse. But this place will always have the authenticity of how home styled Mexican tacos should taste like. Not even parts of California that is known for Mexican food can compare to this joint. I always love how fresh, zesty and flavorful this place stays true to their items. Granted what made this place my go-to for Mexican food was their addictive green tomatillo sauce - so vibrant, green, fresh and has that luscious filling kick. But if you're a first timer, please go for the Baja fish tacos, this beer battered heavenly taco has such a crunch and fish filling craze that would leave you satisfied. They have the pickled veggies and classic slaws to top off your tacos. Even their simple tortilla chips and guacamole is so good. The chips are baked to perfection and the guacamole is smooth and vibrantly buttery. I've always loved how modern sized their portions are if you're a tiny savory eater like me. But if you need a full meal to dive in, they do have generous portion sized rice platters too. I haven't found any dish that has gone wrong at this place. Everyone I took to this place from my old job eons ago would agree this was the best Mexican food they've tasted. Be wary this is just a quick service concept place, not a restaurant with cocktails included.

California Burrito is the 2nd dankest burrito I've had in NYC (after Electric Burrito!) Packed with flavor. Chorizo was excellent.

Cute little west coast taco place next to NYU. Stopped by with the family during his move in. The interior is simple and very clean. They also have a outside seating as an option. Nice layout for a quick bite. For the food: We had the fish tacos which was crunchy and good overall. If it was a little less fried, I think it would have been great. The shimp taco i liked but my son did not like it. My wife and son loved the pork chorizo. The flavor and the sizable amount of ingredients was generous. The price was very reasonable and affordable considering that they are very close to the vicinity of NYU and the high rent. They did brisk business throughout the time we were there, which is a good sign. We would definitely go back and explore everything on their menu.

This place was delicious!!!! omg yum!!! this giant burrito had FRIES, steak, guac, pico, and sour cream and only like $12. like you truly can't beat that!!! it just HIT. you know what i mean?! YUM. it was honestly SO good i really loved it. the steak was so good and they PACKED it with meat. honestly it was SO filling. i love it here i feel like it's so good for such a good price. it's so clean inside and the service is honestly excellent!

I have been coming here for years. I love the food and usually love the smiley student staff. However, yesterday I have never been treated worse in a restaurant. The manager (likely the son of the owner) is often very rude. He does not smile or say thank you. He seems to treat every customer with contempt. But yesterday he was flat-out aggressive. There was a mix up with my order, so I patiently waited for it to be completed. (This was not my fault, but the restaurants, but I didn't make any issue of it or even have time.) This hostile young man (the manager), however, screams at me whilst i'm talking to his female colleague. It was so inappropriate and rude. The restaurant got my order wrong but somehow he's screaming at me and wanting to know what I've received so far. He lost his temper and shouted at me almost within a second of (his tiny!) issue arising. It took me aback. I had literally just been handed the order so I obviously did not know if i'd been given the correct items or not. He then turns and complains about me to another member of staff. God forbid he apologise for the mix up or for his extraordinary shouting episode. I have never been spoken to so rudely. I felt embarrassed and attacked. I did not want to escalate the situation so I just left, stunned. Nobody should ever talk to anyone like that, but especially not to loyal paying customers. I am a life long New Yorker, and I know some places have quick fiery service, however, this was objective hostility and disrespect. In no world could this behaviour be confused as the former. Perhaps embarrassingly, this incident has rather stuck with me. It was very unpleasant. Perhaps he is a bully, perhaps he is a lazy kid who never learnt manners or customer service. Who knows? He's clearly very entitled. I suggest he find his own work, if he deems working at his dad's Mexican so beneath him. I have been a loyal customer for almost a decade and I will NEVER go back. Nor will my wife and kids. And hopefully our loyal friends will refrain as well. I will miss the tacos! Adios

I came across dorado tacos while meandering around Union square. I got hungry and tried this place on a whim since it was nearby - Im so happy I did!! The food was beyond fabulous for a fair price. I wish I lived closer so I could eat their quesadillas every day!! I seriously debate getting off the train when I don't need get off at the stop nearby dorado tacos just so I can get a quesadilla.

As a Californian, this spot gives me fish tacos as close to the San Diego style that I'm craving. Dorado is really one of those local chains that always comes through for its regulars. Here are the top things you need to know about this location: 1. There's outdoor seating (with very light heat lamps during the winter) but this is really a grab and go spot. 2.The portion sizes are filling. Three tacos will make you pretty full afterward, enough so that you will want to walk it off. 3. The arbol sauce is where it's at if you're into spicy things. 4. The burritos and fish tacos are the top picks. I personally think that the chips are little on the oily side but they do hit the spot. If you want a San Diego style burrito or taco, Dorado should be your first stop.

Excellent atmosphere fresh food wonderful drinks.. Service was friendly and respectful

Nothing more fun than picking the steak out of your steak burrito because it is inedible.

Pretty tasty fish tacos $2.49 each on Wednesday evening. Get some guacamole and chips and pico de Gallo on the side. The chips were really crispy and tasty , probably homemade. They have a few salsas you can use at the front counter too . There's free water on the front counter. They also have Mexican beer and a couple flavors of Jarritos (I think orange and lime. ) They have outdoor tables with heater.

Not sure what took me so long to go here having worked in the area for over 10 years! I finally went, but only tried two tacos- both were lovely. I would maybe have liked a bit of a different topping on each but the fish taco in particular was fantastic. Next time I'd skip the shrimp and try the mushroom. And the chips and guac. The complimentary salsas were flavorful, so don't skip on those! Really good value overall and will definitely be back.

Fried shrimp and steak tacos. Steak taco was 3/5. Meat a little drier. But shrimp tacos for 4/5. The shrimp had great texture and the sauce was nice! I'd come back again!

Everything was dry old and overcooked. We had the carne asada quesadilla, yellow rice, and baja fish tacos.

I went here on a long walk around the city and took advantage of their happy hour special. It was well worth it. Excellent tacos and excellent customer service. I'll be back on a non-happy hour too!

Stopped by here for lunch when I had to go into the office a few weeks ago. I passed by and saw Fries on the menu and I love me some fries. What I got was a wonderful combination of flavors that made for the perfect meal!!! Fries, guacamole, pico de Gallo, and grilled steak. The flavors are stacked and you get it all time after time with each bite. I was impressed with how this was done!!!

You can't be in the neighborhood without getting DORADO! Especially on a Wednesday when their Beer Batter Fish Taco special is happening. This taco is so refreshing especially in the summer with its beer batter fish , cabbage cream, pico de gallo, and pickled onions. The fish comes out crispy from the beer batter and flaky. The cabbage cream and pickled onions added a refreshing crunch. It's nice and not to heavy of a taco.