ZipPicks Awards
Best Tacos in Bensonhurst
Best Mexican in Bensonhurst
Master Critic Review
La Antigua Taqueria
8.2
A Bath Ave taqueria built around bold, rich birria and late-night comfort ordering. The move is to stay in their birria lane and let one “stretch” item (like ramen or pizza birria) do the heavy lifting instead of spreading across the whole menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos de Birria, Birria Ramen, Pizza Birria
Scores:
Value: 8.1
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 6.6
Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: Birria-first menu with multiple high-hit formats beyond tacos.
Who should go: Birria people and late-night eaters
When to visit: Late evening for peak comfort
What to order: Tacos de birria, birria ramen, pizza birria
Insider tip: Pick one birria “format” plus one side—don’t overbuild.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking only; manageable earlier in the evening but can get tight after 7pm on weekends.
Dress code: Casual — jeans, hoodies, and sneakers are completely fine.
Noise level: Moderate — lively counter energy, but you can still hold a conversation.
Weekend wait: 15–30 minutes during peak late-night hours
Weekday lunch: Little to no wait
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Limited — basic meat-free tacos or quesadillas, but birria is the focus.
Vegan options: Very limited — not ideal for strict vegans.
Gluten-free options: Some options — corn tortillas and birria without flour-based add-ons, but cross-contact is possible.
Best For
Better for: Deep, rich birria flavor and late-night comfort eating compared to more generalist taquerias.
Skip if: You’re looking for a broad Mexican menu, lighter dishes, or strong vegetarian/vegan coverage.