Best Late Night Legends Mexican Restaurants in Gravesend
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
El Gallo Taqueria
Late-hours taqueria with customizable tacos, burritos, and bowls.
Notable Picks
8.7
High-output Gravesend taqueria where build-your-own tacos, burritos, and bowls are the core draw, backed by long hours and heavy delivery demand. It’s the neighborhood’s most relied-on option for customizable plates with consistently solid fillings from carne asada to fish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada burrito, Fish tacos, Gallo fries
What Makes it Special: Late-hours taqueria with customizable tacos, burritos, and bowls.
Mobile taco truck parked on Kings Highway specializing in street-style tacos into the night. Regulars come for focused plates like lengua and pescado tacos that feel closer to Mexico City sidewalk fare than a sit-down Brooklyn restaurant.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lengua tacos, Pescado tacos, Bistec a la Mexicana
What Makes it Special: Kings Hwy taco truck focusing on off-the-grill, street-style tacos.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Kings Highway staple that runs from breakfast into late night with tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and deli-style extras. It’s at its best as a fast, low-cost option when you want grilled meats wrapped in tortillas rather than a long, sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas
What Makes it Special: All-day Mexican counter with true late-night hours on Kings Hwy.
7.6
A Mexican food truck option that works best as a quick late-night fix when you want something hot, fast, and straightforward. Stick to a tight order—tacos plus one handheld—and you’ll get the cleanest experience without chasing the whole menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos, Chicken quesadilla, Steak tacos
What Makes it Special: Fast, hot truck food that solves late-night hunger without drama.