El Luchador
Mexican Restaurant, Burrito Restaurant, and Taco Restaurant$$$$
Financial District, New York
"Delicious tacos, especially the short rib and Carne asada tacos!"(11 Tips)
"Solid taco takeout spot"(3 Tips)
"Cod Tacos - messy but worth the saucy fingers 🤗"(3 Tips)
"Get double tortillas on the tacos, they're sloppy (in a good way)"(3 Tips)
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Leigh AnnApril 17, 2016Oh man, I own a business around the corner from el luchador and I am obsessed. The grilled Mexican corn, their quesadillas, sitting in an RV with lively music. Such a unique spot in NYC. I love it.
Ranu RajkarnikarMay 20, 2015Tacos on point not to mention everything else. A little airstream trailer, friendly staff & outdoor seating complete the picture. Try the short rib, steak or carnitas. Then back to your desk for a nap
Jin MoonJuly 3, 2015The fish cod taco and the carne asada and it was pretty good. I love the crunchiness of the cod and the freshness of the tortilla. Double tortilla is free.
Really tasty and cheap tacos! I love their chicken tacos with guacamole. There is a cool old school bus that has seating in it parked just outside that is fun to eat in.
Lindsay SFebruary 16, 2015Socal caliber fish tacos - lightly beer-battered with your choice of addicting hot sauces. Great burritos too. Enjoy from the cozy decorated airstream trailer out front 👌
Cindy TDecember 12, 2015If you order anything but tacos here, you're a fool. BEST TACOS EVER!! The short ribs and steak tacos are my faves. Be sure to request (free) double tortilla; otherwise, they can be sloppy to eat.
Meg FarmerFebruary 19, 2015Should have higher ratings as a decent FiDi lunch spot. Super friendly service and adore the cozy atmosphere. Hard to find crispy fish tacos in FiDi, this is one of your better options.
Kiss ass value for damn solid tacos. And the nachos - one of the best. Grab a seat in the streamer if u can. 👍🏼
ᴡ ElliotApril 12, 2015Go for the breakfast burrito and a homemade horchata. We stopped in after a long run, made for a perfect Sunday.
Jen ShinNovember 17, 2015steak tacos were great! perfectly paired with a pomelo jarritos. also get the elote & guac.
Emily KaneFebruary 23, 2016Hidden little gem in south seaport, warm up on the coldest of days in the heated trailer with some chicken tortilla soup.
- Avin NarasimhanAugust 28, 2016Solid taco takeout spot, grab some food to go and enjoy on the benches out on the east river promenade.
Get the short rib tacos or the carnitas burrito. Pair either of those with a homemade horchata.- Rob AtkinsonMay 11, 2016Cute hole in the wall with good tacos and burritos. Get double tortillas on the tacos, they're sloppy (in a good way)
Chris PolloneAugust 8, 2015Short rib tacos are on point. Grab a quick meal here before or after hitting the Hornblower cruise.
Andrew GattoJune 28, 2015The carnitas burrito was great. I enjoyed it a lot. Cool indoor/outdoor seating areas too
Good cod taco. Good guac. Welcomed addition to the neighborhood.
Russell HirschornJanuary 30, 2016All the tacos are great, short rib quesadilla very good, sopa good, 3 salsas, service and seating not good. Intercom didnt work so they did nothing... very slow. Horchata not good.
Maneesh NApril 9, 2016Amazing tacos - cod, short ribs, pork...pretty much everything. Great prices too
Amanda HoJune 16, 2016Can't go wrong with carne asada quesadilla. Very cheesy with sautéed mushrooms and onions.
The steak burrito is awesome. And get the guac, it's worth it
Kevin SkobacDecember 20, 2014My new favorite burrito downtown. Eat in the trailer in the parking lot.
Ruby AnayaJune 2, 2016Even with no line, if you see anyone waiting somehow you'll wait 15 minutes. If you see a line and people waiting, cut your losses. Also no beer yet 😢
Jacek GręSeptember 19, 2015Good food but DONT ORDER DELUS ERY FROM HERE. 2hrs Ina. Slow Saturday and we're still waiting for burritos. Best thing is we're a few blocks away. Total BS
Melissa Holtzer-JonasJune 7, 2015Vegetarian burrito was bland, but my son loved their cheese quesadilla. Pico de gallo tasted very fresh.
Ernesto GutierrezDecember 7, 2017Disappointed with the quality of the meats. The steak, pork and short ribs were too dry. Their patio is a cool place to hang out during summer.
Honghui YuJuly 31, 2016Tacos here are decent but the service is abysmal. Much better food options nearby at smorgasburg.
Samantha YJune 16, 2017Slow service so not a good option for a quick bite during lunch rush. If you gave time, great to sit outside with a beer!
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- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
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- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(347) 721-6888
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