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Taquería El Compa

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At Taquería El Compa, we're passionate about serving up authentic, mouthwatering Mexican cuisine that transports you to the heart of Mexico. Our open salsa bar is a game-changer, where you can refill your own sauces, beans, and pickled veggies in aluminum takeaway boxes - it's a...

Taquería El Compa

Tacos · Gladiolas

4.9 · 1,210 reviews Google
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Yelp 4.5 (83) TripAdvisor 4.7 (110)

About Taquería El Compa

At Taquería El Compa, we're passionate about serving up authentic, mouthwatering Mexican cuisine that transports you to the heart of Mexico. Our open salsa bar is a game-changer, where you can refill your own sauces, beans, and pickled veggies in aluminum takeaway boxes - it's a touch we love! Fresh...

At Taquería El Compa, we're passionate about serving up authentic, mouthwatering Mexican cuisine that transports you to the heart of Mexico. Our open salsa bar is a game-changer, where you can refill your own sauces, beans, and pickled veggies in aluminum takeaway boxes - it's a touch we love! Fresh tortillas, super authentic flavors, and friendly service make our chicken burritos, birria, and al pastor standouts. Our condiments area offers individual finishing adjustments, and don't miss the Green and Red Hot Salsas - you won't regret it.

What Customers Say About Taquería El Compa

Taqueria El Compa is highly rated for its authentic and flavorful tacos, especially the asada. Customers rave about the salsa bar and friendly service. The breakfast burritos receive mixed reviews, with some finding them bland and small.

Popular Dishes

Asada tacos (4) breakfast burritos chicken tacos fish taco beef tacos chicken quesadilla adobada burrito birria

Best For

Solo Dining Quick Bite Locals Tourists Casual

Tip: Don't miss the salsa bar with its variety of sauces and beans. The asada tacos are a must-try!

Features

🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner
🎯 Casual

What to see nearby

St. Francis of Assisi Church
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Japanese American United Church
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Explore the area around Taquería El Compa

Taquería El Compa is located in Gladiolas, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Marble Collegiate Church (A 423m) — iglesia histórica ubicada en Nueva York Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Museums

  • Poster House (A 417m) — museum in New York City

Religious Buildings

  • St. Francis of Assisi Church (A 252m) — church in New York City
  • Japanese American United Church (A 305m) — church building in New York City, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Everard Baths (A 305m) — Gay bathhouse in New York City
  • Baudouine Building (A 338m) — building in Manhattan, New York
  • The NoMad (A 376m) — hotel in Manhattan, New York
  • Kratter Building (A 415m) — a postwar modern building built in 1954 and designed by Rene Brugnoni and Rudolph C.P. Boehler
  • Masonic Hall (A 452m) — building in New York City
  • Livingston Library (A 463m) — Freemason library in New York, New York, USA

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Frequently asked questions about Taquería El Compa

Taquería El Compa is located at 139 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, Gladiolas.
Near Taquería El Compa you can find points of interest such as St. Francis of Assisi Church, Everard Baths, Japanese American United Church, Baudouine Building.
Taquería El Compa offers tacos cuisine.
Taquería El Compa has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Taquería El Compa offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Taquería El Compa based on customer reviews are: Asada tacos, breakfast burritos, chicken tacos, fish taco, beef tacos.
Taquería El Compa is ideal for solo dining, quick bites, locals, tourists, casual dining.
Taqueria El Compa is highly rated for its authentic and flavorful tacos, especially the asada. Customers rave about the salsa bar and friendly service. The breakfast burritos receive mixed reviews, with some finding them bland and small.
Don't miss the salsa bar with its variety of sauces and beans. The asada tacos are a must-try!
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Zeus

The staff is very welcoming from the moment you step inside, the service is quick and the food tastes amazing. They have a bar for salsas and toppings for your food that is a must to try their chipotle sauce!!

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Eric Wells

Right across the street from my hotel, I took a chance on a burrito and I did NOT regret it. 10/10 size, and flavor. The horchata was amazing, along with the atmosphere. Highly recommend!

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Eat This Next

El Prieto is a great addition to the Chelsea food scene. The tacos and burritos taste super fresh and the salsa bar is a huge plus because you can customize everything to your spice level. Service was quick, prices are fair for NYC, and the overall vibe feels like a real West Coast taqueria. Definitely coming back.

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Michael Heinz

This was hands down some of the best Mexican food I've had in nyc. Better than Los tacos no1. The salsas are incredible. The quesadilla was unreal. So good. Would go out of my way to come here in the future.

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george molina

The tacos, burritos, and quesadillas are absolutely amazing! The sauces have a unique kick that really sets them apart and adds so much flavor. You can tell everything is made with care. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. Definitely a great spot if you’re craving authentic, flavorful food!

Shirley Zheng
Shirley Zheng

This Mexican spot SLAPS!! From the first bite, I felt like I was transported to Mexico. This tastes so authentic! They had an open salsa bar where you can refill your own sauces, beans, and pickled veggies in aluminum takeaway boxes. I ordered the chicken burrito, I could probably eat two of them it was so delicious. Absolutely amazing.

W. White
W. White

Truly qreat tasting Mexican food. The service was friendly and quick. I love the condiments area for adding you individual finishing adjustments. The Green and Red Hot Salsas are outstanding...you must try these. I will eat here again on my next visit to New York.

Chris Luo
Chris Luo

Amazing tacos! Super authentic flavors, fresh tortillas, and really friendly service. The birria and al pastor were my favorites. One of the best taquerias in NYC for sure. Highly recommend! 😍😍😍🌮🌮🌮

Nazneen Malik
Nazneen Malik

The tacos hit the spot, so did the playlist, and the service. I got the cactus, chicken, and steak tacos. They have a salsa bar, some fun neon lights and stools to sit on. I got an extra taco when I ordered 2 for taco Tuesday. They have other deals as well. It was a fun treat for myself! I’ll go back if I go to class at World Arts East again :)

Zac Jones
Zac Jones

Had dinner here with a group of 5 and their food did not disappoint! Tacos were super packed with meat and guacamole and their fillings were so flavourful - I got the beef and chicken and had to go back for some more!!! Very friendly staff at the front counter too. Highly recommend

Ronnie Serrano
Ronnie Serrano

Great place to eat a good Mexican dish! Tacos are delicious and fresh. Asada is my favorite meat. The chicken quesadilla is the best quesadilla that I have ever eaten! Everything is so good. Toda la comida es deliciosa! PS: Hope they can open one in Jersey!

katrina alegria
katrina alegria

Numero uno taqueria in the city! So, so good! Both food and staff are great. The asada tacos are so flavorful and packed with everything. And you can add anything from the salsa bar to your order. This is an authentic Mexican place in the city and where you should go to satisfy your cravings.

Miss Majesty
Miss Majesty

This food is DELICIOUS. The food presents accurate to the pictures. I had the adobada burrito and it was mildly spicy but so flavorful and filling. Prices are reasonable. And the lady working the register was so kind in recommending something when it was my first time there and unfamiliar with the menu. The music playing in the background is fire too. 10/10; this place be the first restaurant I visit when I'm back in NYC.

Owen Hutchinson
Owen Hutchinson

Awesome variety, good prices, incredible salsa bar. The breakfast burritos are great too. Hard to find any faults. Definitely a contender for top manhattan taqueria

Elise Jayakar
Elise Jayakar

This is arguably the best restaurant in the neighborhood! I work around the corner and come nearly every other day. Everything is delicious. My favorite is the chicken tacos. There are also great vegetarian options - mushroom tacos and nopales (cactus) tacos! Beyond the food, I have to highlight Carina who you order from. She’s so sweet & genuinely just a bundle of joy. Me & my friends love it here & love her!!

lisa berlin macquarie
lisa berlin macquarie

Great wee place. Lean to eating spaces inside and a few tables and chairs outside. The service was good. Authentic tacos, delicious . You could help yourself to sides and sauces. Reasonably priced. ❤️❤️

Rachel Wesemann
Rachel Wesemann

This place was great. Decided to try it because our hotel was across the street and it seemed to be busy all times of the day which was a good sign. We actually wound up not waiting in a line or anything but the staff gave us warm chips and guacamole at no charge. Had some stellar breakfast burritos for a great price.

itzelenaho
itzelenaho

From the West Coast in San Diego Taqueria by El Prieto brought some serious authentic Mexican flavor to the East Coast in NYC. Order your meal, grab a drink, load up your favorite sauces and scoop up some hearty beans by their sauce bar. Drizzle fresh lime onto their perfectly seasoned grilled protein. The flavors are bold, satisfying, and clearly made with love. Portions are impressively generous especially in the city plus the prices are surprisingly affordable. Come get your taco fix with Taqueria by El Prieto! ㅜ

Mundi S
Mundi S

Very good tacos! The fish taco was amazing and beef follows straight after. The place looks nice and cozy. The staff were nice and welcoming. The salsa bar is nice and the beans pot is a novelty. I’ll definitely come back to taste the other dishes. Suerte!

BusyBurdie
BusyBurdie

Oh my gosh these Asada tacos are soooooooo goooooood. Is this what a california taco tastes like? If so then it's my favorite kind. The man at the counter is so nice. The restaurant is small, take out or standing room seating for about 6 people. The hot sauce station with the limes and sauces are so good. Do you sell the sauce there too?? I wish to buy some sauce. I've never had such a tasty hot sauce. You can tell it's all freshly made. Very clean and refreshing. I wish the best of luck to your restaurant, you deserve all stars❤️

Melody
Melody

The day I came was very packed, and there was only 1 cashier to attend a line of customers. Seemed pretty unfair considering it’s a small space. Carne asada tacos: was alright, it’s good but nothing spectacular. It just tasted pretty regular. I really like their topping bar and you can add whatever sauce. Horchata: was a little watered down but surprisingly sweet? It’s ok but I’ve had better. Wait time 10 minutes

EP
EP

It was really good, the fried fish was crunchy outside but perfectly moist inside. Guacamole was good, missing a little bit of seasoning. I would return !

Rais Maredia
Rais Maredia

It's hard to find a place that competes with the standard that Los Tacos No. 1 has set. Though, this spot does a lot of things really well. The vibe, menu, and flavors are all on point and the staff is very accommodating. All the food comes out fresh and the tortillas taste hand-made. The highlight is the self-serve salsa bar with complimentary pinto beans. Portions are on the smaller side given the steeper prices. For almost the same price, my steak taco fix goes to the OG, but if you want to avoid long lines and get more menu variety, this is a solid stop in NYC. Below is a breakdown of what I ordered, along with my thoughts. Asterisks (*) indicate items I especially enjoyed and would recommend ordering again. *Chicken Burrito ($14.50) - Straight up just meat, guac, cilantro & onions wrapped in a flour tortilla. I appreciate this style without all the extra rice and beans. Steak Taco ($5.89) - Flavors are all here but the steak is a bit chewy. Perhaps more marinade time could help tenderize it. I would give it one more chance considering how good everything else is. *Cucumber, Lime & Chia Agua Fresca (Comp.) - Super refreshing and not overloaded with sugar. This is perfect for a hot summer day. Hibiscus Agua Fresca (Comp.) - This has all the complex spices and notes that you would expect. A bit on the sweeter side compared to the others, but very well-balanced.

Karina De Jesus
Karina De Jesus

Cute taco shop. Salsa bar had a nice selection of salsa, complimentary pinto beans, and had a nice ambiance. My friend and I ordered the breakfast burritos- which were a major disappointment! Extremely tiny, no filling, and bland flavor. I was excited to try as a native of San Diego, but does not come close to the an authentic breakfast burrito.

Pulsar
Pulsar

I'm totally not understanding the high rating. I came here because it has 4.9 stars, but I thought it was the worst Mexican food I've had in the area. Very strange.

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139 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001

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🌐 Website
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