Brooklyn Mexican Spots for Tacos and Tamales

4.4 (521)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 23:00

946 Manhattan Avenue

Mexican classics anchor this Greenpoint kitchen, where enchiladas rojas lead into house flan. Takeout is available when a seated meal does not fit the plan.

4.4 (726)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 12:00 – 21:00; Thu – Sat, 12:00 – 22:00

219 Bedford Ave

Fresh corn tortillas made in house hold ribeye or oyster mushrooms at this casual Williamsburg spot. Tacos can come gringa style with melted cheese.

4.5 (953)

Mon, Sun, 11:00 – 21:00; Tue – Sat, 11:00 – 22:00

242 Metropolitan Avenue

Baja fish tacos and beef birria anchor this Williamsburg kitchen in a warehouse style space. Indoor, outdoor, and high top seating offer a choice of settings, with house made aguas frescas alongside the meal.

5.0 (95)

Mon – Sun, 07:30 – 14:00

Nassau & Manhattan av.TrenG, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA

Family made tamales draw morning visits to this Greenpoint cart. The daily batch often sells out by midmorning. Plan an early stop rather than a weeknight dinner.