Santo Taco

I went by to try this new taco spot and I was very impressed with how amazing and delicious the tacos was. I tried the chicken and the steak and they were both incredible and delicious. The owner is very cool and down to earth. The environment is great. Awesome vibes and all round epic. The menu is small the qualities and flavours are so worth checking out.

LOVE this place. Best tacos I've ever had (granted I am not an aficionado but I've had my fair share). I had the steak and the chicken and both were fabulous. Also, I was here right at noon on a Wednesday so no wait. I will be back often!!

The best taco I’ve ever had seriously, it was unbelievable! I got the chicken and steak tacos, and they were insanely delicious. The drink was too sweet for me, especially since I’m not a fan of pineapple, but honestly, I haven’t had tacos this good even in Miami. Just wow.

This was on my list of places to try for tacos and boy I am so lucky I went there. The tacos were just perfect. With adequate flavours and sauces. The staff is really helpful, and helped me decide what all to order. And it was ready within a few minutes. It has kerb side seating and standing tables. Easy to grab a quick bite and go. Would recommend 10/10. And definitely go there again whenever I visit NYC.

Officially my new favorite taqueria in NYC! The tacos are by far the best I've had in the city. My absolute favorites are the pork carnitas and steak trompo. I can also recommend the mushroom tacos, the zucchini flowers are a delicious touch that makes them truly special. With the tortillas themselves, you can taste the high-quality ingredients and craftsmanship. And definitely don't leave without trying the Mexican chocolate cookie for dessert! Beyond the amazing food, the design of the place is also very well done, and the outdoor space creates the perfect atmosphere for a nice summer day. But what truly elevates the experience is the team – they are warm, incredibly welcoming, and super attentive. You can immediately tell that this team used to run of the world's best restaurants. Can't recommend Santo Taco enough. I'll definitely be back soon!

Absolutely delightful tacos, the only thing that surpasses the deliciousness of the tacos is the warmth of the hospitality. All of the employees are so kind and welcoming and ready to help with anything. We tried each flavor and the carne asada was my personal favorite, but you cannot go wrong with either.

The meat is flavorful and tender. The tortillas are fantastic. Really good food. Lines are long but we found seating. The chicken, steak and carne asada were all excellent. The meat is better than any other taco place I have enjoyed here in Manhattan. Prepare to wait in line. I did not see bathroom. VERY limited seating inside. YOU have to add the salsa and onion. Perfect fusion of flavors with the taco meat and tortilla.

Really good 🌮! The tortillas taste very fresh. Mushroom taco comes with some squash flower. The steak trompo has very great texture, and the carnitas are on the juicier side 🤩

I tried the steak trompo at Santo Taco as an appetizer before our dinner reservation. The meat is super thinly sliced--almost like shaved steak--and has a nice, tender texture. It's not greasy or heavy, which I appreciated. It's seasoned lightly, so if you're into bold or spicy tacos, this one might feel a little underwhelming. What really stood out, though, were the corn tortillas--freshly pressed, warm, and slightly toasty. They might have been my favorite part of the whole bite. Their tacos are around $6-7, so I do wish the price were slightly lower, but I'll definitely come back because Santo taco became my favorite taco place in NYC :)

Santo Taco was one of many food stops I had in NYC nap and it was my favorite. I ordered the brisket taco and it was DELICIOUS. I have gotten street tacos in Mexico City, so, I have tasted an authentic Mexican taco, and it paralleled that. The green sauce perfectly complimented the thinly sliced brisket. It is also very organized. You place your order, they give you a number, and once your number is called you pick up your meal. The line was long but was very efficiently handled. The outdoor seating was a nice added touch and allowed me to enjoy my delicious taco in a beautiful summer day in NYC.

Nice location with seating outside. We ordered and got our food within 15 minutes which was nice, especially since it was a hot day. We got the Santi and the Carne Asada. Both tacos were good but, from having tried other places in the city, not up to par for what they were charging ($5.5 for carne asada and $6.5 for santi). The tortillas were good but would fall apart easily. Overall, a good place if you're around, but if you can wait, I'd go somewhere else.

Amazing tacos, line moved pretty quickly and they have some good casual seating. All the tacos were phenomenal, my fav chicken and mushroom. Their hot sauces are gooooooood

I've always wanted to try this taco place near SoHo! I ordered the trompo taco and asada taco and I really enjoyed the crunch and savory flavor of both. Of the two, the trompo taco was my favorite. Downside however I think that the tacos are quite pricey- about 5-6.50 for a taco. Service is quick- you order outside and there's a few indoor seating options but it's mostly outdoor seating. The outdoor seating area is cute with some shade. Overall, would come back if in the area and craving something savory

I almost didn't go Because I literally just finished eating a smash burger across the street, but as it was my last day in NYC, I had to walk over and try them. And I'm soooo glad I did. Remember how everybody was talking about that Michelin Star taco stand in Mexico City? These were way better. The steak trompo was perfectly seasoned and the little Habanero salsa paired perfectly with it, delivering that lil needed picante. The wait was a little bit long but not terribly so. There's a bit of seating outside and inside but there's also a little park across the street if you can't find seating there. Would definitely recommend.

Waited in line on a Wed at 2pm for 30min, they make fresh corn tortillas which were very fun to watch through the window! Small indoor bar for seating. These tacos were expensive at $20 for 3 - I tried the steak, pork and mushroom. Would only get the steak trompo again, the meat was devine. Mushrooms were yummy sautéed shrooms but 100% not worth it.

We came here on a Thursday around 1pm, line was short, we were at the counter in less than 5min. We got all the tacos except the mushroom one. They gave you a number, and when your food was ready, your number was called and you grab the food from the counter yourself. My favorite was the steak taco, meat was tender and juicy, and the green salsa on top just added the right amount of tartness. I love spice so I had to pour some of their black habanero sauce on top of my tacos. Carnitas was delicious was well, again meat was the star here. Perfectly cooked and well seasoned. When I compare the tacos here with Los tacos, I think here they really let the meat and corn tortillas shine, without all the extra add-one. They have plenty of outdoor seating, and about 7 or 8 stools inside with AC. Turn over was quick so I didn't see a long line of ppl waiting for tables at all. Staff was friendly and efficient, even though mostly was self serve, they did try to wipe down tables in between seatings. Overall, a great addition to the area and I think one notch above Los tacos. Highly recommend!

Got the steak trompo and chicken, as well as the agua fresca. The tacos are really solid, just a bit on the saltier side -- but the meat is all super tender and juicy! Love how there is a topping bar where you can add onions, pickled onions, and also chicharron for the perfect crunch in every bite. The must order here though is the agua fresca -- it was perfectly refreshing and not sweet at all. Wait can be decently long, but once you order it comes out pretty fast! There are some bar seats inside and a couple tables outside to eat.

I really loved the service here, but I think the tacos had both really great aspects but also others that needed work. First, the good - the tortilla is amazing. It's clearly fresh and hand made, and the quality pops as soon as you sink your teeth into it. Great texture and vibrance. The meat and fillings, however, could use some work. I think maybe it's a certain style, but I prefer tacos where there's a lot of balance between meat and toppings instead of having to douse it on my own with salsa. The meat was very high quality and an okay amount for the price, but it was over-salted and there was not enough variety of toppings that came with it nor at the salsa bar. I think I'm also spoiled with lots of cheap hole-in-the-wall / average priced taco joints on the west coast, and the salsa bar did not impress and could have been larger/more variety. For the price, I think I can see why there's some mixed reviews too.

Amazing food Quick service Cute outdoor seating in the heart of SoHo. It's perfect :)

I think I tried everything on the menu except the cookie. In descending order my favorites were: pork carnitas, carne asada, steak trompo, chicken, and mushroom. I surprised myself by ranking carne asada over the namesake steak trompo however I enjoyed the flat top grilled flavor of the carne asada more than the spit-roasted steak trompo, which I thought could've used a touch more salt on the fattier areas or between every third or fifth slice of beef. That being said, the pure taste of the beef here is great. I'm not certain why potatoes were added to the carne asada taco, as they felt like an afterthought and shrunk down like a cold McDonald's french fry but I'm sure there's a very intentional reason for the topping. The pork carnitas was really juicy and unctuous, like a pork confit, and when topped with the hand-pounded tomato salsa, dripped onto the silver serving tray. Surprisingly, the chicken taco was moist and tender, thanks to its sweet and acidic pineapple marinade and paired well with the pickled red onion slivers. I'll pass on the mushroom tacos but I'm glad there's a meatless option for my plant-based friends. The squash blossoms were prepped perfectly, nary a pistil in sight. Lastly the agua santa was refreshing and a little pulpy. Can't wait until they get a liquor or alcohol license because I'd def come back for carnitas and asada tacos with a cold Modelo or Pacifico.

We came here on a weekday for lunch and there was basically no line. The service was fast. I believe they have a small standing counter space inside, but we sat at one of the tables outside. You line up and order outside and then can seat yourself. They'll call your order and you have to pick it up inside. It is a good spot for a quick lunch. I got the steak trompo, pork carnitas, and carne asada. All of the taco's were really good and flavorful and I will definitely be back!

The streak trompo taco was my favorite. Will definitely return just for more of those. Washed it down with an aqua fresca piña which was very refreshing on a hot summer day. The service was very good too. Owner Santi and his staff were all super friendly and attentive. They were giving away free ice cream as a thank you to customers and to celebrate their being open 7 days a week now. The quality of the food and the attention to details definitely shows. Highly recommend.

Great new quick service taco spot from one of the partners at Cosme, Atla & Esse Taco, in the iconic La Esquina location. These are even better than Esse, so definitely go grab a few tacos and eat outside on this great block assuming it's soon warmer than 50 degrees in May.

Waited 25 minutes after ordering for our tacos ($48) and watched tray after tray go out.. number after number be called.. and wondered why they were now 15+ orders per us... all of a sudden the person calling orders (who never called ours)... goes to the tray off the side that's been sitting there the entire time... and calls our number. Unsurprisingly the tacos are soggy and cold. No apology or explanation to be had. I'm ticked off because I've already been having a horrible day and we've been sitting there waiting next to the kitchen the entire time... and had even cleaned up a giant mess that the people before us had left. We tipped 20% at the ordering window... again on nearly $50 worth of overrated tacos. Beyond that, the tacos genuinely were not very good... all I tasted was lime and pickled onion and the trompo was nothing special. Certainly didn't help that they were mushy & cold. Los Tacos #1 & Los Mariscos still manages to consistently offer much better tacos in my humble opinion. Probably won't be back.

Chicken Tacos - these were good but not great. The chicken was not marinated with any flavor so the flavor came from the salsa Mushroom Tacos - these were very bland, no flavor or marination or seasoning when cooking the mushrooms - sliced mushrooms just grilled/sautéed with nothing added Corn tortillas - you could tell they were made fresh in house which was nice Salsas - we got the medium on all the tacos and it was spicy and decent kick to it (I can eat spicy spicy) but this was enough for me Overall the main filling of the tacos lacked major flavor and depth of the seasoning you crave - however the tortillas and the toppings were good and flavorful Not tacos I would crave for authentic flavor tacos

Absolutely worth the hype. Tacos were fresh and perfectly seasoned. Line moved super quickly and efficiently. Omg also the Mexican hot chocolate cookie was 11/10. Can't wait to come back. Plenty of seats inside at the window and tables outside.

Not sure you can find a better taco spot in the city or anywhere aside from Mexico. So much meat inside these tacos I couldn't even finish mine (good think I brought my husband). Service was quick and accurate. Very small space. Couple barstools inside, 5 tables outside and standing room. Well worth it.

Really good new spot for tacos. Carne asada was my favorite. Their orange salsa is delicious.

The chicken tacos in particular were fantastic. They were very flavorful and authentic. We enjoyed our lunch standing at the bar outside. The restaurant is very small so there isn't a ton of seating. Definitely worth stopping here if you like tacos.

I came here with some friends the other day, and it was a nice place very short line and a very few options in terms of meats and generally a little dry. I would describe it as both the meat and the taco itself, which was a corn tortilla it's fine. I probably won't return but you might like it.

Great Mexican city style tacos. Quick/fast service. Will definitely be coming back when I'm in the area.

Best tacos ever!! So delicious and authentic! Absolutely loved it! And the hot sauce was so good!!