Outdoor seating
Yes
Luchadores NYC in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Offerings
Beer
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Counter service
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Trending
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Transgender safe space
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Usually a wait
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 917-409-3033
Opening hours
- Monday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Tuesday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Wednesday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Thursday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Friday:11:30AM–9PM
- Saturday:12–9PM
- Sunday:12–8:30PM
Comments (199)
GREAT local Mexican food, their fish tacos are awesome. Small place, very friendly staff, fast service. In the winter they have a cool plastic bubble to sit in.
Looking for good tacos or burritos then I highly recommend this place. I especially enjoyed the panko fish tacos and carne asada burrito with a nice cold side of coke!! It’s right by the imagination playground and across the street from the east river. It’s right on the seaport. Friendly staff and clean place.
Omg, we came here by mistake, and wow what luck we had!!Best tacos 🌮 we ever tasted, and the personnel was patient and kind, though we were skeptical of what to order.The place looks cheap but after the first bite it felt like 5-star restaurant!!If we get back to NYC I am definitely gonna come and eat here!Keep it up!!!
Kitsch place just off the water in Financial District with a very non-New Yorky vibe. For the price, not the best value for money. Happy hour special from 11am - 2pm for 3 tacos for $11.95 plus tax. Kind of pricey ($15 after tip) for nothing spectacular. Food isnt bad, but you can get better takeaway tacos elsewhere for a cheaper price.
Some of the better tacos that weve had in NYC. More traditional than fancy restaurant style tacos. Pretty casual. Just watch out for the guac changes if you add them to tacos, they charge $2.00 per taco. If youre doing 3 or more tacos, just get a side of guac!
The best fresh Mexican food thats just the right side of upscale. Prices are reasonable and the food is extra fresh. I seriously love the panko breaded fish (they bring out the fish per order) burrito or the cajun shrimp (same made to order) burrito, although this, the chicken, the pork, steak etc. are all equally good and available as soft-shelled tacos too. Grab a beer or Jarritos soda and a bag of chips (and a side of guacamole) and this is my go-to lunch spot for the week.
Very average burritos. They ran out of rice and chips when I went. Meat was cold as well. Branding and location is nice but the food is better at chipotle to be honest
Really cool spot. Tacos r great ( prices might be a little higher then some other places ) but considering its location - very reasonable!!! Nice place for a quick bite , especially if the weather is good.
Average tacos that come at an above average price. The protein fillings get muddled by all the optional toppings so it may be wise to pass on some options. The sit down area is an inflated plastic igloo.
This literal hole in the wall Mexican place serves up delicious tacos, burritos and bowls. Some of the proteins are carne asada, pollo asado, panko fish, and shrimp. Toppings and dressings are included, although you will pay extra for chips and guacamole.Its a small space with very limited seating, but the waterfront park across the street more than makes up for that with great views and people watching.
Watching Kent assemble our taco, burrito and sopa order was like watching an episode of Top Chef. There was no slopping on ingredients here. Each ingredient was perfectly placed as if it were about to be photographed. It was beautiful to look at and it tasted incredible. The green sauce was amazing. I’m hooked. I’ll travel from Brooklyn to go there.
Delicious Mexican food. I ordered nachos and it was a great choice 🤤 also they have a nice outdoor area :-)
I recently discovered Luchadores, and it’s my 3rd time coming back. I work really close to them and even on my day off I came to get my tacos. The carne asada, short rib, and chicken are my ultimate favorite. Very well seasoned. The staff is really friendly and attentive. They have made it a point to remember me. Kent and his wife are incredible and I’ll definitely be coming back and telling all my friends about it! CHECK THEM OUT! Thank you Luchadores!!!
It was $8.38 for one small taco and a Coke. I think the burrito is more value for the money. This was gone in 3 bites.Otherwise great place. Cool setting. Friendly staff. Nice and clean. You won’t gain weight eating one taco
Service wasn’t good (let’s just say that). They do not have free water (only Fiji bottles). You can only eat outside and they do not clean the tables very often. Tacos and burritos are good (good size too), but I won’t come back.
Cute place loved it place was small but seats open up pretty quickly. Food was delicious and prices are good about$5 a taco and about $9 for burritos
We Finally found a Mexican place thats exactly like the food we ate in San Diego!The people in the store were so nice tooFood was great!
After a long day out on Governors Island and walking down the piers, came across this little summer hotspot. I had a chicken Taco and a carnitas quesadilla both of which were awesome. The tacos were small but super tasty and the quesadilla was STUFFED to the max. It was super busy when I got here and the one start I took off was due to the extra long wait - but other than that, definitely should give it a try.
I love this little hole in the wall of a taqueria. The staff is very friendly and although the prices are a bit high. The food is good so to me it was worth it, I visit every time I go to pier 17, i just love the food there
Really good mexican food when You need it. Like a hole in the wall. Dont expect fancy, just well made Mexican fastfood
Very tasty Mexican food. Theres a small truck outside where you can eat and have yourself a beer as well. Prices are fair.
Visited from N.Ireland with my done and daughter.This is authentic,great tasting,value for money food,with a great view of the river,and hungry little birds.Visit its great
Great tasting tacos, burritos, and bowls for dining in or take out. Im a huge fan of the diablo sauce and the chicharron is wonderful. Ordering individual tacos can get expensive - three tacos and a water ran me $20, but the burritos cost under $10; if you want value, get the burrito.
Had my suspicions about this place with how run down it looked. To keep it short, my whole family became SICK in the stomach with diarrhea after eating here and it wasn’t rocket science to figure out this place was the culprit. Burritos never get me sick but this place got all of us in and out the bathroom…a very unpleasant experience. I have suspicions that the food isn’t kept well hot since it is outdoors and the employees seemed to be touching everything with the same gloves. Worst of all the burritos were very average and the tacos were laughably small for 6 dollars. Definitely will never ever come here again
Decent tacos, meat tastes so-so. I probably wouldnt go again. Lady asked if I wanted to add a spoon of guac for $2 per taco, lol, are they serious.
This place is cool, you can get affordable Mexican food and eat along the east river at the pier
Epic tacos with lots of gluten free options
Steak and Carnitas burritos were amazing!
Delicious carnitas and pollo Burritos, tacos and chips with guacamole great service and fast.
Average burrito that come at an above average price. The protein fillings got overwhelmed by all the optional toppings so it may be wise to pass on some options. Beans and rice weren’t cooked through.
Just average taco, nothing special at all. I live in the neighborhood and am willing to pay above average if service is good. But the cashier lady was kinda rude, although the chef was cool. dont think id go back.
Cute spot, tasty and ample size portions. More expensive than the food trucks, but worth a stop. Came with a friend who works nearby, popular with tourists.
Great burritos and great value! Awesome hot sauces too. Fun corner spot, get to go to eat by the water or eat there , they have great seating options.
I had the panko fish burrito and was thoroughly impressed. The location is great for taking your food down to the waterfront and eating at one of the many benches. Food was excellent and at a very reasonable cost. They happened to run out of rice when I ordered but it didnt impact the burrito in my opinion.
Food was fantastic. Had a variety of tacos, and we wanted more, but the server never came around again. After 20 minutes of waiting for him, the busboy gave us our check. Id go back for the food, but I dread the service
Very happy we stumbled upon this place wholst walking near the bridges. Gorgeous Burritos, and good value for money. Well worth seeking out.
Awesome mexican. Friendly service, great food and simple outdoor area. Recommend the quesadillas and the burritos with some nachos and guacamole. Oh and a Modelo
I was here today and had the chicharrones tacos. They were a little disappointing, I found them soggy and not crispy at all. They had pork rind chips mixed with the meat which I found to be an odd texture. I also had a fish panko taco which I really liked. I also found that the little sprinkling of cotija cheese for $0.75 was just not worth it.
Huge servings, cheap for NY especially, and super considerate staff.
Awesome tacos always pair well with a proper Mexican Coke.
I had the pulled pork burrito and loved it! My wife had the Tacos and told me she could eat them everyday!
Great place to eat!!! Delicious buritos!
We showed up at 8:50 and we informed the employees we rushed here for food and David lacked compassion and was dismissive. He was very rude telling us he closed early because it was slow. Of course we got upset because of how he was talking to us and he tried to switch it around saying he wasn’t going to serve us because of our attitudes when he initially told us he can’t serve us because they were closing before their scheduled time. They don’t care about their customers at their establishment at all.
Tiny but awesome authentic food! Only outdoor eating available. The bubble in d winter is whimsical n practical!
Great little place in South Street Seaport with tacos and burritos and chips and stuff! The beans have a good flavor and the Cajun shrimp had a tasty grilled flavor. Nice, quick service. Outdoor seating only. Beers also available.
Outing with family and kids, the food was very good. The beers were not very cold but thats my only complaint. The chips and pico were my favorite.
The prices are a little higher than Im used to, but its about average for Manhattan. The food itself is very good. And you get your food very quickly. Its kind of set up like if Chipotle was a decent restaurant and had actual Mexican food. Pretty good overall. The lunch special is a burrito and a soda, and the have Jarritos so Ill probably be coming back soon.
Solid tacos and very cool atmosphere
Get the corn pops...for sure. The tacos are small so get 2 or 3. They are worth it.
Amazing service, good selection of drinks and variety of food. I would highly recommend the horchata and their Mexican grilled corn. Its the best Ive ever had in NYC. During busy times the food can take up to 20 minutes, but it is always worth the wait. Plenty of outdoor seating, on colder days itd be best to get it to go with the limited indoor seating.
My family and I had a blast in Manhattan and to culminate the night we decided to eat at this place which has a different vibe than the rest of NYC. for a second I thought I was somewhere else and I think that because the theme and the size of the place makes you feel like you’re in a small town, but obviously it is located on the middle of a jungle of concrete. I had veggie tacos and to be honest they are the best veggie tacos I have ever tried. Although this place has good things to offer rather than bad ones, there are a few things I did not like. The space is so small and there are so many people packed inside which makes the waiting a living hell. The other bad thing is that this place is far away from my house and I wishe I lived nearby to go there every day. Good job guys!
Good tacos - we had the carne asada (a bit tough) and the Cajun shrimp (excellent). More expensive than Los Tacos No. 1. Two tacos can be enough to be a decent meal. Guacamole is a bit expensive at an additional $2 per taco. The line wasnt long (2 people ahead) but it took 10-15 minutes to get the tacos, partially as the shrimp gets heated up on the grill again before they serve it.
I split a carne asada and pollo burrito with a friend and both were delicious! I’d go again if I was that far downtown. They also sell Pepsi not Coke. Gross.
Love this place. Outdoor seating only, so it’s great for a nice day, but in my opinion not an option if it’s raining. Amazing small form factor tacos with really great sauces. Meat is always fantastic.
Very yummy burrito bowl! If you’re thinking of going to chipotle pls don’t and go here instead :)
The customer service was excellent. The tacos were a bit overpriced, but maybe its because of the area. Spent almost $30 for 1 shrimp taco, 1 pork taco, 1 order of tortilla chips with cheese sauce we didnt like, a jarritos soda, and a beer. The chicharrón taco was delicious my daughter liked the shrimp taco, but both couldve used a little more meat. I didnt like the cheese sauce that came with the chips at all. It tasted like fake cheese, tomato, and water. They probably should cut down on the amount of water/liquid they add and maybe use a different type of cheese. Overall, I would return because I love the seating is outdoors with a covering that looks like a plastic igloo and the service was great, but I will try the burrito next time.
Tasty and freshly grilled meat. Just be aware of the girls wrapping your burrito. She has about 1 inch long nails and although she is wearing gloves, the nails pierced through them and make contact with your food!!! Were is the health department? 😲
Great place to eat tacos. Located in the Financial District neighborhood in Manhattan, NY. Enjoy.
Wonderful service, I came in last minute on a Saturday night with a group of people and had beautiful service. Although they ran out of almost everything, the sweet and courteous chef, Ken, offered to make me their panko fish taco and it was delicious. He really went out of his way. For that act of courtesy alone,this is the type of business everyone should try to support and emulate. Highly recommend and if you want great service, ask for Ken the Taco Man.
Had a fish burrito and shrimp taco. They were fantastic. A little pricey, but not unreasonable for manhattan, and well worth the price imo
Recent change in ownership. Burrito went from a five star to a two. Was basically half as large as before and the quality clearly wasnt the same. For the same price obviously. Pretty disappointed. Hope they get it together cause its a great spot.
This is a massive surprise I really loved the food. Perfect flavour perfect value for money. This would of got a 5 without question if the staff would of not be as though they were being made to work. The man who was taking the orders was a miserable as they come and the others were similar. Thank heavens the food is the important thing. I would still go back.
They have a three for $12 special on tacos. I got the Panko fish, chicharron, and carne asado. I loved the fish. It was lightly battered and crispy and the fish was flaky. The carne asado was great, too. Very flavorful. The chicharron wasnt what I expected. I thought it was going to be crispy pork skin, but it looked like pulled pork. Id get the carne and fish next time.
One of my favorite spots for mexican food. Service is always timely even when they have a full house. The service here is outstanding. Mood here is similar to Fresnos scene.
I ordered a burrito 🌯 chicken was delicious except rice wasnt cooked good, i dont know if thats how they cook their rice
Food is amazing but beware that it takes a long time to get your food!!
Nice place. Fish tacos are really good
Nice vibes, sitting inside the truck is quirky. The food was underwhelming when we visited as they’d ran out of a a key item....guacamole!
Awesome little corner to get some authentic mexican chow at the South Street Seaport. This place is busy but they keep the line moving. Your plate is loaded with greatness for an affordable price. There is a chill atmosphere from the small bar area inside the building to the street side tables and the retro 1960s airstream that sits on the corner. The crowd is normally super relaxed and friendly. Definitely a little gem hidden in the Seaport.
I loved it! Good prices, excellent food. We had a variety of tacos and each was delicious. From the outside, doesnt look like much, but its worth a visit, and a return.
BEST BURRITOS!!!! This place never disappoints and always hits the spot! The chipotle sauce is AMAZING! I l always go for lunch and would recommend this place to anyone looking for yummy tacos, burritos, bowls or nachos!!!
Food taste so fresh! Service is GREAT!!!! I just found you and now I am leaving NYC. Bought lunch back to back days. The shrimp taco made love to my mouth. THANK YOU!!!
Excellent place for a quick lunch or after-work snacks. The Panko Fish burrito is among the best Ive had. The vegetarian option (Portabello mushrooms) is not as exciting but decent. Expect some wait time (10-15 minutes) during lunch rush hours, especially if its nice outside
One of the few joints left in FiDi. Good food, great Seaport location.
Excellent fresh ingredients and friendly staff
Burritos are amazingly huge. Great for the price too. I got the chicharron. Fare warning, this is the soft chicharron, not the salty fried ones Im used to. Its still good. I look forward to trying the Carne Asada next time!
The food is very flavorful! I enjoy getting food here. It is very tasty! The staff is great too.
Eating amazing tacos inside a vintage Airstream in lower Manhattan is something everyone should do at least once. However in this case Id recommend doing it often. Fresh and delicious with great service.
Fast tasty food. Prices are on the higher side for something fast, but thats NYC for you. Heres what you should do. Get some fish tacos (or burrito) to go. Walk to the water and find a seat. Enjoy the food and the view. Totally worth it.
Theres a 3 taco lunch special and damn are those tacos tasty! Full of meat and punched with spices. Cover them with some epic sauce and youve got a match for your tongue. The famous cod tacos were a bit bland, so Id recommend you try the others. OR better yet, get a burrito! Theyre so big and so filled with goodness. Carnitas burrito FTW.
This place is so yummy, my friends and I took the ferry from Brooklyn 2 Saturdays in a row to get our fix. Large portions, fresh ingredients, super filling, and the staff is very kind! Im thinking a 3rd Saturday is needed... 😋
Stumbled upon this place by Pier 15 and tacos and burritos neon sign got my attention. I opted for chicharron taco and veggie for my wife with is based off a grilled sliced portabello and other veggies to taste which my wife really liked!. For my inlaws which live in mexico I ordered carne asada nachos with all toppings and 2 tecates. They mentioned meat was well prepared and enjoyed it along with nachos. Good sign. 1 only thing is that I wish chicharron was more a authentic pork rind with salsa verde or Roja rather than a shredded pork consistency. Would do a 4.5 but im confident with a 5 star. Thank you!
One of my favorite spots for quick Mexican dishes like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and Nachos (not sure if this is traditionally Mexican lol) They operate a quick and tiny assembly line that gets food in your stomach very quickly. The panko fried fish in the burrito is my favorite item on the menu. Pair this with a grapefruit Jarritos and youre in for a great meal.
Really cute place. Well done there. In comparison to other taquerias in FiDi: 1) Corn was tasty and so were the tacos. 2) That said tacos are miniature and just served two bites. Not worth thatId give it almost a 4 if tacos were bigger
Food was great! Great customer service! Not only do they serve some banging tacos but theyll do it with a smile. Great scenery as its by the seaport which makes it the go to summer spot!
I am giving this place 1 star just because I cant post a review without ANY star.this used to be a great place with excellent food. not anymore.I waited 30 minutes for 2 tacos.there are 6 (six) people behind the counter getting in each others way3 (three) of them eating their own food literally on top of what they were supposed to serve to clients.only 1 (one) actually preparing food. at a very leisurely pace.dropped guac right back in the container. in plain sight, not even trying to hide it.the tacos were horrible. and by the time i received them they were cold as ice.I decided to try their arroz con leche. disgustingi highly recommend you walk a few blocks more and get really good food.not here.
This place is NOT THE SAME ...What happened?! This was my favorite neighborhood spot. The food was delicious!! We just went back tonight after they reopened and the menu changed for the worse...prices went up, portions are half the size, the short ribs and the regular carnitas are gone. What a bummer. I loved that little place. We went once a week in the summer. I had to get a second dinner after I ate tonight. :(
New owners, same great place. Sure the burritos arent as big as Chipotle but the quality far outpaces most mexican spots across the city. While they were shut down I went everywhere for alternatives but this place is the real deal! Glad it reopened, I will be here weekly as I did the old spot!
Horrible. There are far too many delicious taco and burrito places in NYC to spend a single dollar or single second in this establishment. The meat was cold and chewy. The tortillas were cold. The chips were stale. STALE. I did it once, never again.
Very interesting place, not so big. I was excited to try the food out , but didnt like it as much as I expected to. I do like the idea of the trailer parked outside and you get to eat inside but they only have about 3 tables and it wasnt even cleaned. There are places to sit inside where you order the food but its really small.
This is easily one of my favorite places in the FiDi (Financial District). The burritos are delicious, with fresh ingredients and amazing flavor. They are sizable as well, so you feel as though youve had a full meal and the price was reasonable.Try the Diablo hot sauce. Not terribly hot but a lot of flavor add.The only reason for the lost star is the wait. As I go mid-day for lunch, I have seen the wait get as bad as 45 minutes for a burrito. Its admittedly a tiny place and they are quiet popular ... By product of which is a pretty decent wait for you food.
Came here on a Sunday evening, they were out of shrimp and another protein so we ordered the fish tacos and the steak tacos. Tried to order chicken tortilla soup, which was written on the chalkboard menu but was told, with attitude that its seasonal. Uh ok, then wipe it off your chalkboard menu then? Thats the point of chalkboard. But also, which seasons do you have it then? Such a non-answer.Fish tacos were clearly pre fried, while crispy, it was cold and not pleasant. The steak tacos were ok. Id skip this place, there are way better tacos in Manhattan (Los Tacos No. 1, Tacombi) that are also not $5 each lol.
Small, expensive, ok-tasting tacos. They make the best use they can of the tiny space, including an Airstream (which sounds cool in theory but the interior had a musty smell and was mostly empty of furniture, including seating which couldve been really useful).
Very good food, just a bit over priced for the serving size. Also worth noting, they stop serving about 45mins before closing time..which is annoying. But I loved the outdoor dome where you can eat and stay warm during the cold, rainy, or snowy nights.
Good food. I had the chicken tacos. The chicken was a bit burnt. The guac costs $2 per taco which seems like alot in my opinion. The guac is very good. I would come again. Its $5 per taco and $10 for a burrito.
Convenient location and sparse outdoor seating. Food was mostly bland and servers made mistakes, but portion was good at least. Dont recommend the nachos; the cheese was a sauce.
Funky and cool- lunch in an Airstream! The food is good but the photo ops are even better!
Perfect quick bite- burrito & guacamole were delicious. Would definitely go back
I was very excited to try this place with the weather finally be nice for siting outside. ButI was very disappointed. I ordered a burrito and some desserts, my friend ordered tacos and chips and Guac. They were out of chips, guacamole, and the roasted corn [which we had suggested as an alternative] we were told this after we ordered and paid. The food was alright, its more for the atmosphere- the place is cute I have to hand it to them, but I was all in all disappointed.
Went to El Luchador in 93 degree heat - it was worth it, IMHO. I got a carnitas taco which was juicy and had nice color on it. Avocado salsa, onions, cilantro and crema were the toppings; ask for double tortillas for a more traditional experience. Trust me, youll need the extra one because they are NOT cheap with the meat and toppings! I had enough filling for two tacos (SCORE!!) and all for $3.95, pretty standard for the city and surprisingly reasonable for FiDi. Love the seating area which faces the South Seaport and the tiny trailer that has seating inside. Definitely a summertime favorite if they finally start serving beer!
Funky hole-in-the-wall style Mexican with cool airstream outside you can eat in. I sat at one of the little tables outside and watched the world go by and admired the view of the tallships. Vegetarian burrito was one of the nicest Ive ever had, big ol portabello mushroom in it and plenty of tasty cheese and seasonings, as well as pick-your-own hot sauces. Very reasonable, especially given the area. Id visit again in a heartbeat.
This place is literally an amazing gem. The great decor that gives off a very chill vibe in a hectic part of town is a pleasant environment to eat this amazing AND cheap food.Definitely recommend it. Do it. Treat yourself.Btw, the horchata is actually good. Really good.
Spontaneously came to NYC ans searched restaurants near me ... i choose here and ordered a vegatariano burrito without cheese or creme and i was highly satisfied ... The young lady that took my order was friendly as well. Highly recommend eating here.
I dont mean to, but I find myself eating here almost twice a week. The 3 taco lunch deal is awesome. Seriously some of the best tacos I have had. Definitely try the fried cod taco.
Really delicious food, and nice seating just by the river. We went at half 12 and had a very long wait standing in queues (40 mins). Personally I think the wait was worth it, but others might not. Definitely try the great free sauces too.
Was a disappointing burrito. Nothing about it was especially delicious. It was actually so salty I could almost not eat it. Would not go back.
Food is great but waiting for your food takes forever. Ive waited up to 30 minutes once during lunch on a weekday. So keep that in mind if youre planning on coming here during your lunch break. If you go during off-peak hours its still a little slow but should be no more than 10-15 minutes.
Always close early. It’s not even 8pm on a Friday night and they’re closed. This is the third time this week I’ve tried them, and it’s happened in the past as well. They say on their website that they’re open until 10pm. The food is great but they need to get their act together with business hours.
Probably the worst taco Ive ever had:- Tortilla was stale and hard- Carne Asada had a red wine sauce - but the wine wasnt cooked?! Tasted like straight cheap wine.- No redeeming qualities. Pass on this one.
Soft hand made tacos, lightly breaded panko fish and melt in ur mouth carne Asada beef. Whats not to love? Right on the water so theres that too.
$5 a taco. Or $11 for 3, if you get the special. Tacos nothing special would be fine at, say, $1 each. But for the cost, its a total waste of money. (I guess youre paying for the kitschy bus thing. So if youre into that, go ahead and waste your dough.)
Let me start off by saying I am from Jimenez Chihuahua Which is in Mexico.I literally just finished eating/not eating here...they took their sweet time handing me my food. I saw my quesadilla come off the grill and sit for about 6 min getting cold. Now the food Is HORRIBLE!!! Im from Mexico, the seasoming they used for the Carnitas, Carne Asada was horrible. Not to mention the quesadilla has mushrooms in it. Since when did Mexicanos start using mushrooms for a Quesadilla. Never the last time I checked.Lets put it this way this place makes Chipotle look more and taste more Mexican even down to the guacamole and the crema they use.The only good thing the Green salsa thats it period.People need to start rethinking the fact of using the words Taco and Burrito before you put them on the menu. Take a trip to Jimenez Chihuahua or Ciduad Juarez Hell go to a place called El Ranchero in Irving TX and learn what those things 1st TASTE like and 2nd LOOK like. Learn the art before trying replicate it.Overall this place is a disgrace to my Country and Culture
The food is good but $5 for a taco is too much. I recommend the panko and shrimp. Seating outside during the summer is really nice.
Cute spot neat South St Seaport. Moderately priced but, food is delicious. Carne asada is flavorful on tacos, burritos or even a sneaker. Better than all the other fluff in the area.
Independently owned and operated Chipotle copy. The food was better here than any Chipotle but the menu is much smaller. You wont be disappointed to try it, but it also isnt going to knock your socks off
Legitimately the best Mexican takeout in the city. The food tastes so authentic and you get a lot as well. The salsa is otherworldly. Great seating options available outside as well.
Decent fun taco stand. Would recommend for a quick bite to eat!
This is my fav mexican spot ever. They have Luche libre masks everywhere which I was infatuated by! I love wrestling. The place was tiny but the food was delicious. It is walking distance to the watermark bar where you can lounge out, cop a tan and possibly grab a cocktail.
Its good buuuuuut a little pricey for what it is! Still good tho!!
Tacos were small, but then again, Im from Texas. I did enjoy the pork taco, though. The chicken seemed slightly over-cooked. Not sure if Ill be going back.
Great spot for tacos if you need a quick meal while hanging out in the Seaport
The meal was great!The fish was a tad salty, but the rice balanced it out well.Nachos were a nice late night meal.
Amazing been here twice in and have tried their tacos with pollo asado and carnitas. I have also tried their burrito with carnitas. So delicious. The homemade horchata was sooooo good. I Recommend to everyone!
California Mexican food casual take-out. Small trailer for dining area. Breakfast Burrito and grilled meats for tacos. All done with care. Good value
I wish i can give 0 starI dont like to do this kind of review but i had this fish borrito with my wife and that fish died years ago and rice was dry i love latin food but this is worse i had so far
A cute little taqueria on the corner of South and John streets. Several tables for outside eating as well as aa Airstream Trailer! The food is good and portions are good sized. Hard to go wrong here.
Over priced and charges for many extra toppings. Buritto and water was over $17, but I guess thats what you pay for food in a tourist area in lower Manhattan by the river front.
Subpar tacos and burritos. Service is alright, some of the guys can be really rude. It has great atmosphere and music, and the guacamole and chips are in point.
We ordered burritos only to find out that they ran out of beans, so we switched to carne asada tacos only to get called back that they ran out of carne asada!!! Ridiculous, Im not sure how they run their business when they constantly run out of food.
I found the food and service OK. Visited during busy lunch hour but I think like Chipotles burrito better. Price is little bit more of Chipotle.
Great staff and service! Clean facilities! And the food was amazing!!!! Definitely my favorite taco/burrito spot in NYC!!!!
Absolutely delicious, we eat here whenever we take our kids to the park across the street. The staff is so friendly, plus the have real Mexican Coke which is awesome.
Congrats to entrepreneurs !! they are the best!!! Love tacos and burritos!! Please come and eat !!
Menu is a tad expensive for what you get but I guess that comes with the area. Best fish tacos I’ve ever had. Chips could be a tad saltier.
This place is absolutely delicious. One of the best burritos Ive had in a long time. And the atmosphere outside is awesome
No short ribs or grilled corn at 12:30pm on a Sunday? And the chicken taco was cold. Come on now, I was the only customer there. Will NOT return nor recommend.
First time there with bf on a day trip to NYC. We stopped to eat quick, great burritos. Will go again for sure.
Really good food! Slightly pricy for tacos but excellent flavour. Highly recommend the steak tacos!
I really wanted to love this place. I mean, the location is incredible, it has a cool vibe but the tacos were so-so at best. Maybe the kitchen had an off day.
Ooh El Luchador....you can & should never leave me! I bow to your innovative awesomeness & consistently tasty & authentic Mexican fare. Your truly addictive mexican grilled corn is as I said Addictive! I cant quit you, youre too Damn good!!
This spot is worth visiting. They serve large portions for affordable prices. Constantly neat and with awesome mood. Highly recommended.
Great food and awesome view from the bubble
Fine burritos, nothing special. But watch out for the “medium” salsa...it’s creamy? Which is strange...almost tastes like mayo.
This place is literally a hole in the wall but its really hard to say anything bad about it!!! The food is delicious, quick service and very affordable. The food was really tasty and the portions were huge!
If I could get their short rib tacos every single day for lunch, I absolutely would. The views of the water paired with their food is PRIME.
6 $ beer price is OK. But the waitress was not very friendly. To be improved.Did not had food, but looks delicious
Told me 15 minutes, an hour later they hadnt started my tacos. Its NYC, dont play games with people, we have to get back to work and theres no excuse for taking that much time when the menu is so simple.
Food was AMAZING!!! Great quality, good pricing. I had the Chicharron burrito and it was huge. Highly recommended.
Not much better for than Dos Toros or Chipotle. They also charge 2-3 extra for half and half protein for the bowl. Just average. Q
The food was extremely good 2 ⭐⭐ beacuse Ms Jessica (cashier) was so rude last nigth when she take our order .
Awesome counter-serve eatery with amazing burritos! Perfect for a quick and very tasty bite on a cool location outside, right next to the water.
Change of ownership. Food used to be great. Now it’s worse than Chipotle..... I used to eat here multiple times a week... why would you ruin such a great little spot? I’m very disappointed :(
The steak tacos were so good. The only thing I was not happy with was that they ran out of chicken and I wanted chicken tacos instead of steak tacos but all they had was steak, so I had no choice but to eat the steak tacos.
Very good tacos they have many selections
Great burritos, line took 20 minutes with 4 in front of me.
Casual quirky decorated spot in FiDi. Get the fish tacos - yummm. Wait times tend to be long around the work week/lunch hour. Better at night!
Great tacos. Its super busy at lunch, do get there early. Sometimes takes a while, but worth the wait.
Great service and amazing food juicy chicken with perfect char for the pollo Asada and the Carne asada was very tender and best place I’ve eaten in nyc so far this place is way better than any chipotle hands down will be coming back
Shrimp taco is to die for 😍 perfectly grilled, full of flavor. Just go for it and add all the toppings! 👍
Extremely tasty, but very very slow. If I get there before noon, I can get my food in 10 minutes. Anytime after noon, itll push 20 to 30 minutes.
These 2 insanely tiny tacos were $4.25 each?! >:/
I had the chicken, bean, and rice burrito and it was great. No complaints. I wasnt actually at the restaurant though.
Service was a bit off the couple times I went, but the food was high quality. Pop a squat in the van to Chow down and then take a walk by the water on a warm spring or summer day.
Food is always really good. Only cons I say is the food is a bit pricey and the staff is always so rude.
Horribly, horribly slow. Line wasnt long, they just take too long. If you are on a tight NYC timeline, youll just have to skip this one. I ended having to get a refund because my good didnt come out. When I talked to the employee about he clearly showed that he just did not care.
Cool little spot but they should have more beverage options other than soda and beer which was all that was available the day I went.
Great location in the Fidi for a quick lunch. Three taco lunch special for $9.95, cannot be beat especially with the price of lunch in this neighborhood.
This is a very generic taco spot. It is not authentically Mexican and it is overpriced for what you get. I recommend going somewhere else.
Disappointed. i ordered a burrito with mushrooms and told them i’m vegetarian. there was multiple pieces of chicken in my burrito.
Quick service, fantastic food, however skip the tacos. Burritos and bowls are great.
One of the best burritos Ive ever had, just wish the spicy sauce was a bit hotter!
Great steak burrito
Pretty good tacos. My favorite is the fish taco.
Tacos were great but on the small side. A bit pricey if you want to fill up.
Came in and ordered two tacos for lunch. Stand up, no table service, cramped. 30 mins and Im still waiting for my food....
To put it simply, the food is fantastic! Small little place right across from the seaport so its a nice little spot with a great view
Excellent food, friendly staff, a tad pricey but youre paying for the scene there. $5 bottles/cans of beer dont hurt either.
Long wait, but well worth it.The tacos are small, but tasty. Definitely would go back
So glad theres a trendy food place in FiDi. Reminds me of the food truck tacos youd get in Austin. The horchata is worth it.
My favorite fried fish tacos! The chiccarones quesadilla was delicious
Went there Jan. 2 around 2 pm and they were closed. I thought maybe they took off for the new year but there were no signs up. Went again Jan. 9th at 12:30 pm and they were closed. Again no sign. I wonder if the business has closed down.
The best tacos Ive had in Manhattan! Make sure to try the short rib & carnitas!
Looks nice. Cold burrito fell apart while eating it. Chewy meat. How do you mess up mexican food?
Nice Little food shop near Brooklyn bridge and wall street. Some small tables outside. Good portions and fresh food.
Kent is my man. He hooked me up with those delicious Chicken and Fish Tacos
Friendly,Quick service,Grand quality and a great quantity for the cost,can go wrong,awesome menu
Got chicken nachos. So much food and so good!
This place is like a fresher Chipotle. Very good Mexican food.
Just paid my first visit, and although the food was tasty, I’m currently writing this review from a Starbucks restroom because I immediately got sick from eating it. RIP me.
Total reviews rating 4.3
199 Reviews for Luchadores NYC 2023:
Review №1
2021-09-28Stop the PRESS! This is a jewel of a small restaurant! We did not know where to eat. We stopped a local who lived in the area and asked what is a good restaurant. She recommended Luchadores. At first, I was concerned, but big surprises come in small packages. The service was great and the food was amazing. Thank you to the local who recommended this. We will be back!
Review №2
2022-04-06Subscribe to my youtube channel ABoricuaLifeinUSA and Instagram. This is a hard review..its the little things that make me give it that rating. The chicken tortilla soup was great except that it was slightly cold. It needed to be hotter in temperature. Flavor wise was excellent. Large chunks of chicken and the tortillas was crispy. The taco on the other hand was nothing special. It was good, but not great. It needed maybe a spicy sauce. I asked for the spicy sauce and it was mild. Customer service was good. Price was about 12$ for soup and taco. I might go back again..give it a try..
Review №3
2022-06-21The guacamole was good. We had veggie burrito, I replaced the rice with mushrooms. Fast serving. I finished it up. I will prob come back to try the tacos.
Review №4
2021-11-09Seriously great food. Love their outdoor picnic-like setup, too. Enjoy the view of Pier 17 or take your food across the street to look out over the water while you enjoy!
Review №5
2022-02-17This review may be biased by the insane 60 degrees weather I got to enjoy my burrito in during the middle of February. Amazing spot to stop by to grab something quick, fresh and tasty to bring to the pier and eat. I loved it. Will be back again for sure during the warmer months.
Review №6
2020-11-12The tacos were good. The tortillas were fresh. It is a gloomy day today so not many people around. Ordered and ate quick. They have seating area outside. I saw they have beer and soda as drink options. Also had the chicken tortilla soup, my husband enjoyed it.
Review №7
2020-11-07Love this place. The food is always so delicious and flavorful.. they have a decent selection of beers to drink with your meal too.. They used to have a vintage RV that you could dine in but with everything understandably that was too small a space. Still love the atmosphere
Review №8
2021-01-17Convenient location. Right off the pier where in the summers can be very busy and congested. Food is good but not excellent for how much it is worth. $10 for 2 tacos. Ok, as a Mexican we are used to having a traditional balance with meats and condiments. Don’t get me wrong. Food is good. Not bad. But too expensive. If you just got paid or don’t worry about your wallet then you should be ok. Otherwise don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Review №9
2020-08-26We tried the carne asada, pollo asado, cajun shrimp and panko fish tacos and they were delicious!The panko fish was fresh out of the fryer, crispy on the outside and juicy as soon as you bite into it.The shrimp had a nice kick to it. The pollo and carne asada were char grilled and lightly seasoned.It is a popular spot in the neighborhood. Good food at great prices across from the wavertree ship.
Review №10
2021-04-13Very strange location for a taco spot. Hole in the wall feel, but great tacos. Next to Ipic theater, in South St Seaport, so the views were phenomenal. Tacos were good, but the tortilla soup was amazing