Bronx Taco Night: Budget Picks for Friends

Compare four Bronx Mexican counters for a casual friends' dinner, from tacos and seafood to handmade tamales. San Lucas #2 and Tamal Express have $ price tiers but limited seats; check menus and plan takeout when your group needs more room.

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Estrella Mexicana
4.2 (414)
Mon – Thu, Sun, 09:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 09:00 – 23:30
106 E 183rd St

Tacos and tortas keep this classic Mexican menu flexible for friends with different appetites. Its listed per-person range runs from $3.50 to $36, so confirm current taco prices before settling on your order.

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Ceviches y Cócteles Pérez
4.8 (20)
Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 22:00
2119 Grand Concourse

Birria tacos join ceviche mixto and shrimp-and-octopus cocktails at this casual Grand Concourse counter. Choose it when friends want both street food and seafood; check the current menu before ordering if your group is keeping to a budget.

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San Lucas #2 Mexican Food
3.7 (63)
Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 22:00
114 E Burnside Ave

A $-tier option for tacos, flautas, and burritos, with generous portions noted by diners. There are only three tables, so takeout is the safer plan for a group. Feedback on flavor and consistency is mixed.

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Tamal Express
4.9 (98)
Mon – Sat, 07:30 – 20:00; Sun, 07:30 – 18:00
70 W 183rd St

A $-tier, family-run counter known for handmade tamales and quesadillas on house-made corn tortillas. Generous portions suit a takeout dinner; seating is very limited. Go earlier on Sundays, when closing time is 6 p.m.

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