Planet Taco

I came on a Friday during lunchtime, looking for something quick. Planet Taco has a festive, yet dark environment. It has a few communal tables and a limited number of two tops. There were a ton of people in here for the lunch rush. Don't be intimidated by the huge menu! Pick a few tacos, and you get free sauces. Service at the counter was friendly and prompt. As for the tacos themselves, they were good and I'm sure they'll be someone's favorite (albeit not mine). I got chicken thigh, steak, and grilled fish with avocado, of which the steak was by far the best. The sauces were excellent. The shells themselves started falling apart, because the warmed corn tortilla couldn't stand up to the juice from the proteins. Three tacos, a drink, and tip came out to around $20. Overall, I think it was fine, 4 stars accounting for the price. All very solid and good, and their birria is supposed to be very delicious. I prefer corn tortillas with a little more structural integrity! Worth patronizing and good for a lunch spot.

Ate here June 25 Food itself is very delicious and reasonably priced. I got three different tacos: Birria Beef, Al Pastor, and Cuba. Each were very flavourful There is plenty of seating and the atmosphere is very chill Some things to note: This is an "order from the register and seat yourself" place. Service is very lax. If you order a drink you have to grab it from the fridges in the back after you pay. I recommend checking their online menu to see what type of drinks they have prior to ordering Will definitely eat here again

I had a shrimp taco and a birria taco. Both were tasty & prices were very reasonable. Customer Service from the girl at the cash register was lacking! She approached the register on the phone and barely greeted me as I attempted to order. Never assume that someone at your restaurant is a regular. This was my first time there, and the energy and attitude from the cashier was not welcoming at all. She said she was charging my Friend the price for a plastic bottle, and that she should go back to the refrigerator and grab the bottle. There was a glass bottle and a can available. There was no plastic bottle. When my friend brought up the glass bottle, she was told that it would cost more. That would not have been an issue at all, it’s just that there was no plastic bottle of the beverage that she selected. There was only a can, and I assume that the can would have been cheaper. Again, the cashier seemed like she had an attitude, and eventually tried to make it better by just going ahead and giving my friend the bottled beverage. There were lots of guys in there hanging out drinking beer bothering us as we trying to enjoy our tacos. There were three of us- We ordered 6 tacos, 2 each- they brought out all 6 on 2 trays. This made it difficult to eat without making a mess. We had to request a third tray . Again the tacos were pretty good (aside from the crispy fish one-my friend said it was a little dry) , but the service was pretty trash. I’d rather go somewhere with consistent, friendly service.

Delicious tacos from a Mexican taqueria with an alien / outer space theme. While the tacos were great, the chips were only ok, and the guacamole tasted more like lime than avocado.

I had a quesadilla with tinga chicken, and it was very good! You can pick a couple of sauces on the side, and I went with the Thai chili, chipotle mayo, and avocado tomatillo. They all tasted great as well.

The best tacos I've ever had, sooooo good. A short walk across from time's square. Very friendly staff, awesome atmosphere, brilliant food. Do it! X

Accidentally stumbled upon this place on my hot girl walk. The vibes are infinite. Food slaps and I have never been disappointed here. I have at most other cantinas, this is a hidden gem. My favorite taco place in nyc <3

The tacos here were really good, but the place gets extremely packed. It’s a small location, so finding a seat can be a challenge. If you don’t mind the tight space, the food is definitely worth it!

I crave their nachos! I've gotten them at the restaurant but also order them in all the time and they travel well. Cheese béchamel sauce is chefs kiss. I also love that they offer 3 sauce options with your order - avocado tomatillo is delicious. Nachos are loaded up! And you can get plain or choose your protein. Shrimp a la Mexicana is my go to. Really filling meal!! Big enough to split with a friend. The restaurant is casual, you order at the register and either wait for your order to be called or sometimes they bring it to you if it's not too busy. My go to for Mexican food

Once one of my favorite places to get my taco fix from has disappointed me today. My carnitas taco was dry and inedible. The fish taco was also dry. The only saving grace was the Shrimp taco, it was full of flavor. The churros were a good treat. Not sure if I'll order from them again.

We were heading to brunch before our flight but the initial restaurant had a long wait. When we were looking around where we were standing, we were excited to see tacos and a open sign. Us and our luggage were warmly greeted by the staff of two and they made space for us. Its a nice little spot that has an overwhelming number of taco options to choose from. I was excited to see $5 margaritas and a eggs Benedict taco. Both were perfect on this cold snow filled Sunday morning. Because it was only 2 staff members there service was slow but not an issue. We did get our drinks pretty quickly and they were strong . It's a cute divy place i'd definitely return to, we enjoyed ourselves.

Decent neighborhood spot where the quality varies depending on what's ordered. Recommend the tostada bowl, and the beef birria tacos with consommé.

One of my favorite taco places! The staff are so nice and it's a great place to meet up with friends. Great music also. My favorite taco is the Crispy fish.. I just get can't enough. The grilled fish is also excellent. So far I've tried the two mentioned and Carne Asada and the soup. All very good!

Can't say enough good things. We walked in past 11:00pm on a Monday night and idk what prompted us to say it was my daughter's birthday and all of a sudden it was a whole to-do with churros a tequila shot and the KINDEST staff at Planet Taco. The food was delicious. But the kindness and love we felt was BEYOND anything I could have ever expected. I mean wow! I would post the videos of everyone singing happy birthday, but my teen might never forgive me, because teens, ya know? Thank you to EVERYONE working 09/23/24 at 11pm for making this birthday the most unforgettable one. Core memories were made tonight thanks to all of you!!!

My friends and I stumbled upon this restaurant and it was one of the best decisions!!! David and Joshua, as well as the entire staff, were so kind towards us and made us feel welcomed. The food was as good as our tacos back home in California and the service is impeccable. If you're ever in New York, this is a must stop in your itinerary. The ambience was so home-y and incorporated a lot love into the decor.

I'm from san diego and these tacos are just as good Thank you Joshua and Diego for the best experience! Definitely coming back again when I visit!

great place in hell's kitchen. i'm OBSESSED with their al pastor taco. seriously so good!! also their birria!!

Seriously amazing. We were looking for something to DoorDash late, and these guys were open so we took a chance and we were not disappointed. The burritos were carefully packaged so they stayed warm and fresh even after delivery. The guac and homemade chips were excellent! We tried 5 of the salsas, each one was top tier, the habenero and avacado being my favorites and ranchero salsa my wife's favorite. Makes me want to go back and try the tacos, and the different salsas I didn't get around to. All of the ingredients were so good! Highly recommend!

Joshua and David were so sweet and kind!!!! As a SoCal native, the Mexican food was so authentic and amazing! The vibes inside were so much fun.

Had the lime chicken burrito with a strawberry margarita! Once again the treatment I received from the employees was phenomenal . I love the music that's played and that I have the choice to watch sports I always enjoy visiting planet taco alone or with friends! S/o to Josh and his generosity and being so helpful on trying new sauces and making my solo experiences more lively

The food was amazing - I was surprised so few people were in there on a holiday. Service was impeccable. The vibe was good. 11/10 for sure.

The tacos here are outstanding! My whole weekend in NY and I came home RAVING about this taco spot. Service was quick and friendly, plus they're open late. It was casual, great music over the speakers with the front door open to the weather. Do yourselves a favor and get the beef barría with that beef broth!!! That was my favorite!! You can thank me now and later

Casual spot offering a wide array of tasty tacos at reasonable prices. I ordered the following tacos: chicken adobo, crispy fish, al pastor, and quesabirria (all with the flour tortilla). They were all pretty decent, and I especially liked the crispy fish and quesabirria ones. All 4 cost about $22, which is not bad at all. The place itself is a pretty small and casual place. There is some seating available, but when we went on a Friday night, we were the only ones dining in - it's mainly a take-out / delivery kind of place, although the environment is not bad and they have some upbeat music playing. The staff are very friendly and the service speed is quick. Overall, if you are looking for some quick yet tasty tacos in a casual environment, I think Planet Taco would be a good option for you.

Planet Taco has been interesting over the years. I don't think one order has been 100% correct but tonight was the last straw. Our delivery order was not made correctly (as usual) but this time it was over an hour late and cold. Don't bother trying to call the phone number because that doesn't seem to be in order. This place could really be amazing if they just gave a damn. Maybe this is why they just closed their EV location.

These tacos were not very good. Service was super slow and the owner is not a nice person. I will never be back. Many places in NYC are better. Avoid this establishment. It was noisy and annoying.

dude at the counter is the best he was working the night of jan 4. food was great and the burrito healed me internally, thank you.

Second time this something like thishas happened. I waited 30 min for one order of a quesadilla. Management is lacking in that they have not properly trained staff to divide their efforts into making orders for customers present in the store and to go orders for pickup. Instead of just making orders that pop up on their tickets. I never even got my quesadilla, when I asked about the order they offered me a refund or a quick steak burrito. I responded with "I will take anything at this point", and then still waited 6 min to be made a burrito lol. I almost never write reviews, but I did so in efforts that maybe this will make management change their training for their staff to help improve service in their restaurant.

Chorizo flavor is sooo good. Sauces are nice addition and so is the lime wedge! Fast and prices aren't too crazy for the area

Good tacos. Good service. A bit loud inside but a festive fun place to grab a bite. Some of the tacos are pricey.

Burrito is excellent. Little pricey but worth it. The carne asada might be the best I've ever had. Molotes are delicious, especially the chorizo and cheese. Everything else I've had is good too

If you haven't landed on Planet Taco yet, CALL Elon at SPACE X! Because these are THE BEST TACOS IN THE UNIVERSE! I am a NYC restaurateur for over 25 years. I run arguably the best Greek restaurant in Manhattan. My favorite food is tacos. I've had Michelin star tacos in NYC, Mexico and all over the world! After landing here at Planet Taco, I'm telling you that these tacos are BY FAR THE BEST IN THE UNIVERSE!!!!! Fresh ingredients, delicious sauce and hand made to order!!! Check out one of the two Planet Taco locations!!!! Either in Hell's Kitchen on 9th Ave and 48th Street, or on the LES on Astor Place and 2nd Ave! I promise these tacos are OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!! Don't take my word for it, check the link and find many more! https://youtu.be/oPdSKM6cFLo https://youtube.com/shorts/vYO6KjmUMEk?feature=share

Steak tacos were slappinnnnn, and they handed out some blue shots music was poppin and service was quick 5/5

Love this place , Great tacos, Fast service, And almost always open late. Gluten free options. Corn tortillas . Gluten free options. Fresh avocado.

The food is so good here and we love to go. It is very loud if you're staying or sitting in the cafe tables outside, super loud, but still yummy so see you there!

The beef birria tacos were awesome. Very good flavor and the sauce only amplified it! I got a quesobirria which wasn't worth it. Stick to the taco. The quesobirria looked the same as the taco with a little burnt cheese on the side of the taco and little bit more expensive. The chips and guacamole wasn't big enough for $7. We did get the fish taco which was very good but not as good as the beef birria. Stick to the beef birria tacos and you'll be good. Would come back just for that.

Food was gross, order didn't come with everything I wanted. I got the food delivered to me and the man that delivered it didn't even let me know that things were missing and still got charged full price.

Open late. Great quality food. I'm from Texas and I wasn't expecting tacos this good from New York. Boy was I wrong. This place is a must when in midtown New York. Calamari was 9/10 the crispy fish was 10/10. Fast service and quality ingredients. Will return for sure.

Mexican spot that doesn't quite hit the right notes. I got a bowl from them and, in all honestly, I still prefer Chipotle's. Certainly there is a bit more variety in Plant Taco's bowl but the chicken was absolutely dry.

Fusion tacos go against my principles, but then so do some of my likely votes in tomorrow's election. First up was the Japan Taco, starring shrimp tempura. Close enough to the fish taco paradigm, it help ease my inhibitions about switching away from the "right" kinds of tacos. The Cuba Taco was a nice surprise, not drastically different than carnitas, but the pork was certainly better than Chipotle and the orange was a fun twist. Sampling the most shocking-on-paper effort, I regret that my comments are inconclusive. I didn't have high hopes for the Italy Taco, but I figured it was a chance to be journalistic. To quote Roger Ebert's review of "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou, "I can't recommend it, but I would not for one second discourage you from seeing it." Ingredients include shrimp oreganata, cannellini beans, olives and cotija cheese and oreganata sauce. Is there anything with wrong with these beans appearing here? It's not like pinto beans and black beans exist on tacos due to an iron-clad law of the universe. Returning to more familiar fare worked well. From the Classic Mexican Tacos sections, I got the juicy birria, which comes respectably close to what you'll find at the acclaimed trucks. I'm super-curious about the Local Tastes section, with entries such as the Italian sausage-laden Staten Island and the Brooklyn, with corned beef. So the tacos worked more than they didn't, and the spacious set-up and friendly service get the highest recommendations. And this fusion skeptic must commend Planet Taco for one category where it outranks the more classical players - as of press time, there are 11 sauces. I didn't try the "scary" one but enjoyed three of the hotter chile offerings plus a mild one with horseradish. 11 sauces

great food and service love their burrito bowls i'm always going there i'll be there next week too

The workers were so friendly. Their awesome soft drink collection was the cherry on top!

Josh and the crew killed it! Great atmosphere and the food was great. solid place in HK.

I got the Cuba taco, Texas with ground beef, beef birria, and adobo chicken. Birria was definitely my favorite. I'll order that one again for sure. The other three were good as well. Probably wouldn't do the Texas again, as it just seemed a bit too unhealthy for me with the shell. This is a great spot when you need a quick bite.

A for effort but not quite right in the execution. The blue corn tortilla was too thick and didn't taste good. I liked the grilled watermelon in the vegetarian planet taco, the best note. I so wanted to like the corned beef in the Brooklyn taco but it didn't belong in a taco ultimately and was too dry. The shrimp taco lacked crunch. Both tomatillo and avocado tomatillo salsas were good but I wish they had suggested salsas for each taco and drizzled them rather than putting them as bewilderingly long menu options on the side. I'll give them another shot since their menu is long and has tempting more traditional Mexican options I'd like to try like birria. Nice staff and great that they are open late, but the food didn't hit the spot.

If like tacos or burrito's, do yourself a favor: don't eat there! After paying almost 30 bucks for a taco and burrito , not a even getting any kind and of sauce , or even napkins as requested... never ordering from them again . Overpriced and not even good

Flew in from California. The food here is quality. All of it. You won't be disappointed.

The tacos were tasty and the meat was good. Chips and salsa were a little bit on the stingy side. The taco soup was very good. Very friendly service and the atmosphere was fun and hip.

The tacos are great! The Manhattan which is chopped cheese inspired is good and the shrimp was also good. I got the super spicy sauce and it was as expected-very hot. There's a good amount of indoor seating and an accessible bathroom for customers. There's a nice option of Mexican drinks too.

Service could be very much improved. I ordered a burrito to go and it came with the tortilla so profoundly broken (see photo). What an absolute oversight, i recommend for takeout that you 100% order elsewhere. Absolutely zero attention to customer service.

Unique menu brings great flavor: we tried tacos named Brooklyn, Cuba, Italy & Manhattan. So many options! We'll come back here for lunch for sure.

Best taco salad ever. Also the Texas taco which is a hard shell delivers and the shell is still super crispy. That usually never happens, shell always gets soft in delivery but not at planet taco. Used to always get burrito box but now we have converted.

Decent place for quick, inexpensive and creative tacos. The a variety ranges from the Cuba which has pineapple and pork, corned beef, and chop cheese amongst others. There is a sit down area which is more stop and go, so I would recommend just delivering or taking these to a park. They're open late so they're also a good night cap.

I'm no taco connoisseur by far, but I do know good food and this was it!! I honestly think these were the best tacos I've had! Had me humming a song while eating them they were so good lol. I ordered 1 each of the following: Carne Asada, Caritas, Crispy Fish and the Quesabirria Everything was so tasty!! The sauces were super yummy (I love sauces so the different choices were right up my alley) . I think I could actually drink the avocado tomatillo if given the chance!! Will definitely order again!

I ordered some tacos from this restaurant through Door Dash . I absolutely love tacos and this was my first time ordering from this restaurant. I bit into the taco to see what looks like hair or some type of fiber . I tried contacting the restaurant and got NO RESPONSE . I also tried to solve the issue through Door Dash and they completely ignored me . I will NEVER eat here again . Please see the photos of what I found in my food attached . This is disgusting and they need to be SHUT DOWN !

After the death of Oaxaca Taqueria, this is my new taco place. The regular flavors (fish, chorizo, etc) are good, but what really makes Planet Taco strong is the unique tacos. The traditional mexican tacos like chorizo, al pastor, etc, are good. But they do a great 'Japanese' taco with tempura shrimp and japanese pickled vegetables. They have a 'Brooklyn' taco with corned beef in it. Manhattan chopped cheese taco, Philly cheesesteak taco, Cuban pulled pork taco, etc etc etc. So many crazy ideas and most are winners. And the churros are *chef's kiss*. They come fresh and hot, with the right texture, properly smothered in sugar and with an authentic spanish-style thick hot chocolate dipping sauce. Just great. Definitely would recommend.

Don't bother tipping the people behind the counter. Crappy service and mediocre food.

Awesome find! So happy we walked in here after a show. Food was delicious. Lots of options, vegetarian and meat, tasty & fresh! Also, really good service, one of the servers realized they charged us for a bottle drink instead of a can. He came over to tell us to take another drink, because he overcharged us, so honest and genuine. Highly recommend