Forkelo ranking · Updated October 2026
8 carne asada tacos across New York City, ranked on what people say about the dish itself — never the restaurant's overall rating.
Taqueria El Chato · Greenpoint, Brooklyn
8 dish-specific mentions · 88% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
Fans call the asada thinly sliced, tender and among the best in the city. One felt it was milder than the other tacos.
Los Tacos No. 1 · Midtown East, Manhattan
9 dish-specific mentions · 78% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
Diners call the carne asada juicy, smoky and well charred, with some naming it the best item on the menu. A couple preferred the adobada.
Los Tacos No. 1 · Chelsea, Manhattan
11 dish-specific mentions · 73% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
Fans call the carne asada juicy, tender and lightly charred, often their favorite taco here. A few found it tough or burned.
Nene's Taqueria · Gowanus, Brooklyn
8 dish-specific mentions · 75% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
Fans praise the asada on handmade tortillas, with meat cut to perfection. A couple found it dry and chewy.
Santo Taco SoHo · Nolita, Manhattan
11 dish-specific mentions · 64% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
Many call the carne asada well seasoned with a nice grilled flavor. Several found it dry, overcooked or pricey for the city.
Taco Mix · East Harlem, Manhattan
6 dish-specific mentions · 67% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
Fans call the carne asada incredible and well seasoned. Others found it a bit dry or forgettable.
Taqueria Al Pastor · Bushwick, Brooklyn
6 dish-specific mentions · 50% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
Some call the carne asada taco perfect and worth ordering. Others found it just okay and less flavorful than the al pastor.
Tacos El Bronco · Sunset Park, Brooklyn
7 dish-specific mentions · 86% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
Regulars call the steak taco tender and juicy, one of the best meats at the truck. One found it a bit bland.
Every score is built from evidence about the specific dish: how often locals recommend it, how strongly, how recently, and whether independent sources agree. A restaurant's overall star rating is never converted into a dish score.
Quality and confidence are reported separately. A dish two people loved can score high, but it is marked limited data until more evidence backs it up. The whole calculation — every constant, and three dishes worked through line by line — is written out on the methodology page.
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