Goa Taco
(Now Closed)Taco Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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Ken SuhOctober 14, 2016Hotel manager recommended me so I tried. small but cute place. The staff were very friendly. had something with smooth pork. really great and never had this kinda taco in the city before. So good!!!
Paratha tacos! One of the best things I have ever put in my mouth. Chicken chorizo was amazing. Brunch tacos, margaritas, and bloody Mary's as well. Will definitely be back.
Karen CooperApril 9, 2016Holy crap this place blew my MIND. I got the pulled pork (yum!) but the all-veg taco was also incredible. Good margarita. Great spot! Note: tacos are not big enough to be a meal, plan to get 2.
EaterJanuary 19, 2017Goa Taco is reconfiguring the very idea of a taco, deploying flaky parathas rather than corn tortillas, and heaping them with all sorts of savory but unexpected ingredients.
Untapped CitiesJuly 18, 2018Must tries include the slow roasted pork belly taco (with pickled red cabbage and chipotle mayo) and lamb shoulder marinated with achiote paste from Oaxaca(served with tzatziki and an eggplant salsa). Read more
Elvis RodricksFebruary 8, 2015A great rare twist to a kati roll. First off there is nothing about Goa- parathas are not in anyway part of Goan cuisine despite advertised. As for the food, the pork was amazing! Worth a bite!- Jack OsborneFebruary 7, 2016Don't be smart, just order the pork belly and feel really good about yourself. The meat is succulent and that taco shell is incredible. It's one of the best snacks I've ever had. Love it here.
DMarch 11, 2015Ordered the Pork belly, chicken & turkey tacos. Not your traditional taco skin, but was delicious! I thought it was a bit pricey & the size of their 1 taco was not quite=to 2 normal tacos advertised.
Nina LoSchiavoOctober 7, 2015Incredibly flavorful, large Indian tacos with a great flaky pastry-like consistency. Brunch taco only available on the weekends. Their lease is month-to-month so don't miss out!
Jess NaldoApril 18, 2016It's been awhile since I've felt actual feelings for my food but that succulent pork belly and/or savory lamb shoulder in what is basically a cross-tortilla/croissant pocket... Literally wet dreams.
Ernesto GutierrezOctober 2, 2016These are not your regular Mexican tacos but tacos with a twist. Every flavor is unique so it's worth coming back to try them all
Bryan LeMarch 11, 2015Absolutely phenomenal. Great concept. Wonderful ingredients. Refreshing take on a classic. I can't rave about it more. A must try.
Zayed KhanJune 5, 2017The pre-made parathas taste like the thick ones you might get at a Malaysian specialty food store. A bit sweet, chewy, and buttery. Their execution on the griddle adds some flakiness though.
Saif DiaAugust 15, 2015Try the churro. It is more doughy than crispy, and is stuffed with the chocolate hazelnut mascarpone. A little pricey, but worth trying.
Wes BechtelFebruary 7, 2015Pork belly taco was delicious. Tacos are pretty big and are pressed on a griddle. Almost like a taco making sweet love to a panini.- Zayed KhanApril 3, 2015The roasted butternut squash taco is the real star here! It explodes with a wide range of contrasting flavours that meld together perfectly.
Omari AllenDecember 14, 2016That innocent looking sauce on the counter is made from scotch bonnet pepper so watch out! Regardless, this is a very tasty take on tacos. 🌮
Nick El-TawilMarch 21, 2018Underrated taco spot! It’s hard to find good Mexican in NYC but this place is worthy.
Amanda VinciMay 9, 2016The paneer taco with pesto is infuriatingly good. Must have for any vegetarian.
Honghui YuJanuary 1, 2017Amazing pork belly taco. I never thought that the Indo-mexican flavor combination would work so well.- Zayed KhanApril 3, 2015The crumbly chicken chorizo combines well with the brussels sprouts slaw and fontina cheese. Highly recommended.
Nicole FormicaDecember 28, 2016OH MY! This place is great. The chicken chorizo with brussel sprout slaw was a game changer.
Victoria WongMarch 2, 2015using Indian paratha as a taco shell is simply ingenious. It's like biting into a croissant taco shell - flaky, fluffy, buttery goodness
Calvin MultanenMarch 1, 2015Interesting take on tacos. The pork belly one is the best. Try it out before this pop-shop eatery closes up
DanFebruary 28, 2015Pork belly tacos are so delicious. Make sure to put a good amount of scotch bonnet hot sauce on!
The Pork Belly Taco is yummy. It can get pretty messy to eat, so grab a lot of napkins.
Kate FurmanJanuary 19, 2015Breakfast tacos start at noon and they're on seamless for deliveries starting at 5pm.
- Hannah SMarch 15, 2017Known for the pork belly taco and didn't disappoint! Very cute/cool back room with seating.
LaurenJuly 14, 2015"thicker, flakier, and much more buttery" take on tortillas. via NY Mag/Grub Street | The 30 Best (New) Cheap Eats in New York [July 12, 2015]
- Bryan LeJune 14, 2015A bunch of too-cool-for-school rude hipsters that make the most amazing taco I've had. Makes up for the obnoxious service. No eye contact. No questions. No smiles. No thanks. No problem.
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'goa', like the vibrant trading port in india - where the famous
paratha flatbread comes from. 'taco', like a taco. goa-taco: a paratha taco. the buttery, flaky lovechild of the tortilla and the croissant, filled with all the delicious things from everywhere.
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- Tue–Thu
- Noon–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–2:00 AM
- Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(347) 276-5103
View menu on http://goataco.com/menu.html
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