
El Lado Taco
Astoria, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
The Read
Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
El Lado Taco is a good Astoria pick when the brief is handmade tortillas, quick service, and a low check rather than a formal night out. At about $20 per person, it works especially well for solo dining, casual tacos, breakfast tacos, or an easy late bite with beer or cocktails kept at approachable prices.
About El Lado Taco
El Lado Taco is a New York City Mexico City–style taqueria with a price point of $20 per person and a casual dress code. The clearest reasons to consider it are the taco focus and the tortilla details: breakfast tacos, carnitas tacos, hand-pressed Sonoran flour tortillas, and corn gluten-free tortillas are the signature items currently supported by information.
Use it when you want a direct taco meal rather than a formal restaurant plan. El Lado Taco is an approachable taqueria built around tacos and tortillas, with the $20-per-person price as a practical part of the appeal.
Choose it for tortillas and a simple taqueria meal
The cuisine is Mexico City–style taqueria, and the strongest specific menu signals are breakfast tacos, carnitas tacos, hand-pressed Sonoran flour tortillas, and corn gluten-free tortillas. Those details make El Lado Taco most useful for diners who care about the structure of a taco as much as the filling.
Plan around the confirmed basics: a casual New York City taqueria with a taco-and-tortilla focus.
Casual taco stop, not a special-occasion production
El Lado Taco is an easy, casual choice in New York City. The dress code is casual, and the price point keeps the decision low-commitment for diners looking for tacos without building the meal around ceremony.
Assess it on the confirmed facts: the taqueria format, the $20-per-person price, and the signature taco and tortilla items.
The recommendation rests on the confirmed identity of the venue: El Lado Taco is a casual Mexico City–style taqueria in New York City where the grounded appeal is breakfast tacos, carnitas tacos, hand-pressed Sonoran flour tortillas, corn gluten-free tortillas, and a $20-per-person price point.
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Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 8 AM–9:30 PM · Tuesday: 8 AM–9:30 PM
- Location
- 34-14 30th Ave., Astoria, NY 11103
- Website
- elladotaco.com
- Phone
- (718) 795-0077
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual neighborhood taqueria in Astoria with a focus on simple, authentic Mexico City-style street tacos and fresh hand-pressed tortillas, geared toward quick, satisfying meals from breakfast through dinner.
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- Breakfast tacos
- Carnitas tacos
- Hand-pressed Sonoran flour tortillas
- Corn (gluten-free) tortillas
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 34-14 30th Ave., Astoria, NY 11103
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 8 AM–9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 9 AM–8:30 PM
Location
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Lado Taco good for solo dining?
El Lado Taco can make sense for solo dining if you want a casual Mexico City–style taqueria meal in New York City. The price is $20 per person, and the signature items include breakfast tacos, carnitas tacos, hand-pressed Sonoran flour tortillas, and corn gluten-free tortillas.
What should I order at El Lado Taco?
Start with the signature items: breakfast tacos, carnitas tacos, hand-pressed Sonoran flour tortillas, and corn gluten-free tortillas. Those are the clearest grounded orders for a first visit.
Is El Lado Taco good for a special occasion?
El Lado Taco is best supported by the facts as a casual taqueria rather than a formal special-occasion restaurant. Choose it when the goal is a straightforward taco meal in New York City.
Is El Lado Taco worth the price?
It can be worth it if you want a casual Mexico City–style taqueria meal built around tacos and tortillas. The price is $20 per person.
















