Brooklyn’s love affair with tacos is no secret. There are great taquerias all over the borough. This year, one taco has conquered them all. Here, we reveal the winner of “Best Taco in Brooklyn” on Best of Brooklyn, voted on entirely by our readers. This isn’t just a taco, it’s a culinary masterpiece waiting to be devoured.
2024: Brooklyn Voted Ho’Brah Best Taco!
Ho’Brah
8618 3rd Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 680-8226 – hobrahtacos.com
Ho’Brah: A prelude to something intense or amazing, just like the experience awaiting at Ho’Brah, where SoCal meets Brooklyn in a tidal wave of flavor. Nestled in Bay Ridge, this taco haven began as a dream sparked by the scent of the sea and the allure of West Coast surf culture. Drawing inspiration from coastal taco joints worldwide, Ho’Brah captures the essence of sun, sand, and summer in every bite. From scratch-made tacos bursting with bright flavors to refreshing ceviche that transports diners to a beachside paradise, each dish is a celebration of fresh ingredients and laid-back vibes. Indulge in Ho’Brah’s finest creations, like the Classic Cali Fish Taco, boasting panko-crusted flaky white fish, salsa rojo, crisp Cali slaw, and chile lime sour cream—the taco that built a restaurant. Or savor the bold flavors of the Americano, featuring ancho chile ground Angus beef, jack & cheddar, and chipotle crema. With each bite, Ho’Brah invites you to embark on a flavor-filled journey, where every taco tells a story of coastal charm and culinary craftsmanship.
2023: Brooklyn Voted Ho’Brah Best Taco!
Ho’Brah
8618 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn
(718) 680-8226 – hobrahtacos.com
Nothing hits the spot quite like a taco. If you’re searching for heaven in a tortilla, you need to order from Ho’Brah: A Taco Joint. It’s right in the name at Ho’Brah. The menu has a variety of specialty tacos that will take your taste buds on a journey. From grilled chipotle chicken and chipotle orange pineapple pork to shrimp and veggies, each taco at Ho’Brah offers delicious filling options with tons of toppings to help round out your incredible taco. Plus, each taco is wrapped in a house-made corn tortilla, which really seals the whole package together. Be sure to add on some pickled jalapeños and red onion for an extra kick to your taco!
2022: Brooklyn Voted Chela Best Taco!
Chela
408 5th Ave
(718) 701-1891 – chelaparkslope.com
With so many Mexican restaurants serving up tacos in Brooklyn, it may be hard for some diners to figure out which destination to select. But Best of Brooklyn voters didn’t seem to have any trouble at all, selecting Chela as the best taco in the borough. In addition to being delicious, the taco selection offered by Chela is wide and includes options hard to find anywhere else, such as Tacos De Cabeza, featuring braised pig’s head and pickled Manzano peppers. Even the tacos that American diners are more used to, such as chicken and pork, are served with a twist at Chela. Its chicken tacos feature rotisserie chicken with Mexican Jerk seasoning, while its pork tacos, dubbed “Arabic tacos,” feature caramelized pork shoulder, sweet maple chipotle and onions on Middle Eastern zaatar-spiced pita. So when you have a craving for tacos at lunch or dinner, head on over to Chela, including on Taco Tuesdays, when the restaurant offers a special deal on three tacos.
2021: Brooklyn Voted Ho’Brah A Taco Joint Best Taco!
Ho’Brah A Taco Joint
8618 3rd Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 680-8226 – www.hobrahtacos.com
Nothing hits the spot quite like a taco. If you’re searching for heaven in a tortilla, you need to order from Ho’Brah: A Taco Joint. It’s right in the name at Ho’Brah. The menu has a variety of specialty tacos that will take your taste buds on a journey. From grilled chipotle chicken and chipotle orange pineapple pork to shrimp and veggies, each taco at Ho’Brah offers delicious filling options with tons of toppings to help round out your incredible taco. Plus, each taco is wrapped in a house-made corn tortilla, which really seals the whole package together. Be sure to add on some pickled jalapenos and red onion for an extra kick to your taco!
2020: Brooklyn Voted Ho’Brah A Taco Joint Best Taco!
Ho’Brah A Taco Joint
8618 3rd Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 680-8226 – www.hobrahtacos.com
Ho’Brah thought long and hard about what they loved most about tacos. ‘Bright flavors’ and ‘fresh ingredients’ were popular choices and soon morphed into ‘healthy lifestyle, summer, sun, and surf’. They shared tales of favorite taco joints they’d visited on vacations around the world; small taco trucks on the Mexican border in San Diego; wood paneled surf-taco joints yards from the ocean in Florida; oversized taco emporiums in Hawaii; and one truly shanty fish shack turned taco stand on the Gulf Coast. They are proud that people from all over New York City, and the world, visit Ho’Brah to see what the fuss is about. They want you to see firsthand that our success comes from our “family first spirit” and commitment to show each and every Guest that they consider them to be family too.
2019: Brooklyn Voted Ho’Brah Best Taco!
Ho’Brah
8618 3rd Ave.
(718) 680-8226 – www.hobrahtacos.com
Ho’Brah thought long and hard about what they loved most about tacos. ‘Bright flavors’ and ‘fresh ingredients’ were popular choices and soon morphed into ‘healthy lifestyle, summer, sun, and surf’. They shared tales of favorite taco joints they’d visited on vacations around the world; small taco trucks on the Mexican border in San Diego; wood paneled surf-taco joints yards from the ocean in Florida; oversized taco emporiums in Hawaii; and one truly shanty fish shack turned taco stand on the Gulf Coast. They are proud that people from all over New York City, and the world, visit Ho’Brah to see what the fuss is about. They want you to see firsthand that our success comes from our “family first spirit” and commitment to show each and every Guest that they consider them to be family too.
2017: Brooklyn Voted Ho’Brah Best Taco!
Ho’Brah
8618 Third Avenue. (718) 680-8226. www.hobrahtacos.com
Any night of the week – Ho’Brah is always a good idea. A favorite among locals and visitors alike, Ho’Brah’s unique Mexicali vibe and outstanding food is what keeps the people coming back. With nine totally mouth-watering tacos on the menu, along with a slew of other yummy eats and some delicious drinks, Ho’Brah is the perfect, laid-back spot to enjoy some truly, feel-good cuisine.