Best places for birria in Times Square
We track 5 places in Times Square where the birria comes up unprompted. 5 sit above the bar. Amor Loco is first here (88), Cinco de Mayo second (85). 60% of them sit at $$ — $15–30. Places here also get named for guacamole, nachos and short rib.
- Typical place carries 914 ratings
- 4 deliver
- 3 take reservations
- 3 open for breakfast
Amor LocoTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 6,290 ratings behind it.
Cinco de MayoTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 914 ratings behind it.
CHINELOS BIRRIA TACOSTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 287 ratings behind it.
LOLITALocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Tanner Smith'sLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
That’s all 5 of them ✦
What else Times Square is known for
birria in Times Square, briefly
What is the best birria in Times Square?
Amor Loco currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 88, built on 6,290 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many places in Times Square are known for their birria?
We track 5. 5 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much do places serving birria cost in Times Square?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 60% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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