Best Late Night Food in
1. Taqueria Los Cocuyos, Mexico City
Taquería Los Cocuyos is a great taco place that represents the Mexico City street food scene in every important way. Cheap with all the classics.
Taquería Los Cocuyos is a great taco place that represents the Mexico City street food scene in every important way. Cheap with all the classics.
Hole-in-the-wall spot serving takeaway mac and cheese late into the evening. Flavor options include pulled pork, carbonara, and even a vegan edition. In warmer weather, patrons can take a seat in the patio seating area.
Ai Marmi is located along Trastevere's main drag and is beloved by locals and tourists alike. Come watch the experienced pizzaioli hand-stretch each thin-crust pizza tonda. Make sure to try a supplì or one of their other starters.
The classic. You'll see photos of famous faces eating slices decorating the walls. Very hard to beat.
The eponymous eatery of the popular Italian snack - Supplì is a deep-fried rice ball, coated with eggs and breadcrumbs, filled with tomato ragu and mozzarella. Find traditional Roman delights, fried meats, and pizza by the slice here too.
Thick cut, square, focaccia pizza 🍕. Options are combo, pepperoni, sausage, pesto, clam and garlic, or cheese and that's it. Arguably the best SF late night food. If you're here during the day, grab a slice and eat it in Washington Square.
Brick Lane institution. Generously-filled bagels available at all hours of the day - breakfast, lunch break, or post-night out. The salted beef takes center stage but the salmon and cream cheese is also a popular choice. Takeaway only.
No frills kebab joint. If you're not super hungry, grab one dish to share with your friends because the portions are huge. Tea is on the house and the price is super fair for what you get. Some of the best falafel you can get in Berlin.
The history of Lower Eastside immigrants makes Katz's deli what it is. Built on quality; New Yorkers, friends, visitors, always come back for a pastrami on rye. Late-night brings a funny crowd. They also ship nationwide.
Hyper-popular pizza restaurant open from early morning until the early hours. Sicilian family recipes used for generations. Try a variety of slices - they're known for the spicy pepperoni pie, but try the vodka slice too.
Mechanics by day, al pastor taqueria by night - few places in the world, if any, offer that combination. Expect straight-up, no-frills fare that packs a punch. Consensus is they serve some of the best al pastor in the city.
Hands down the best carnitas burrito in San Francisco and we won't hear anything else. Open all day, but especially late. Also great to take over to Dolores Park when it's nice out.
There are more hyped half-chicken places in Berlin, but ask any taxi driver and they will tell you "City Chicken auf der Sonnenallee" can't be beat. Open late and the perfect post-bar food.
A regular jaunt for locals, this street is filled with little cafés for alfresco dining. By dining we mean tapas and pintxos without the touristy price tags. Go for the festive night time vibe no matter the time of year.
Neighborhood pizza joint serving New York-style slices in both grab-and-go and seated formats. Both branches are open late and also serve beers, wine, and cocktails. Popular, casual dining.
This "gourmet" sausage stand is located by the entrance to the Albertina museum, and is a perfect spot to enjoy a meal with a view.
Inspired by Tokyo's standing wine bars, this intimate space serves up Japanese whiskey, sakes, and beers. Drinks are accompanied by a prix fixe menu, some constants include omu rice, japu hot dog, and the grilled maitake mushrooms.
The best smashburger 🍔 in Berlin. Not quite In-N-Out, but gets close in a pinch. Several locations, but the one built into the old Schlesisches Tor 🚇 public restroom is the original. Great anytime of day but also open late.
Popular tasca that specializes in grilled meat - particularly chicken. Open into the early hours. Not unusual to be met with a queue - skip the line by asking for a seat at the bar.
Tijuana-style birria food truck with a cult-like following. Tacos, tostadas, quesadilla, or consommé - the entire menu revolves around birria. Anticipate a queue when visiting either of the food truck's locations - Queens or Brooklyn.
Nova Capela is a bar and restaurant in the bohemian neighborhood of Lapa. It's Rio de Janeiro mainstay with its lively venue with old-time ambience. Spend a night here with drinks, lamb leg with broccoli rice, and roasted boar.
Ukrainian 🇺🇦 soul food where you could eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Late-night pierogis and grilled cheese will for sure curb your hangover.
Café-style eatery, open till midnight most days of the week, with a laidback, bohemian ambiance. Ideal for casual dinners paired with a natural wine. This was the first “new-generation” café in the city and has become a local favorite.
Looks like a tourist trap, but this fast food joint does have some of the best bifana in Lisbon - a pork and steak sandwich sautéed with garlic and spices. Head here for Portugal's answer to the burger or kebab.
Has everything a fast-food lover could want, including burgers, fries, wraps, and more. Take advantage of the Friday happy hour to enjoy discounted beer and caipirinha.
From a wooden wagon to a Berlin institution. Curry 36 is one of the city's most frequented snack bars, providing patrons with hearty and affordable eats into the early hours. Currywurst and chips aplenty.
Turkish grill house that is consistently solid (and open late!). Go for the Adana kebab or a hearty lentil soup if it's chilly out, and finish it off with Kunefe for dessert.
A safe haven amidst the chaotic Vatican City crowds. Be.Re is a trendy gastropub serving craft beer and contemporary Italian snacks like the trapizzino: half pizza, half sandwich, and filled with the freshest ingredients.
Has held the title of "Best Pizza in New York" for the last three years. Received numerous commendations from various food and news outlets. Grab a slice of the the Nonna Maria pizza; its their featured pie.
Offers fresh Mexican cuisine late into the night. Their handcrafted tortillas and guacamole are coveted, and their meats and seafood both naturally raised. Like its street food, the cocktails are also handmade.
Neighborhood pub serving Neapolitan pizza alongside classic Bavarian dishes. The wood-paneled main room is strictly first-come, first-served – a true living room for the locals.
Busy walk-up counter on the Damrak slinging thick-cut Flemish fries in massive paper cones. The line moves fast for double-fried potatoes topped with a choice of over 20 sauces.
New York-style pizzeria dishing up massive, foldable slices from behind a simple counter. Expect long queues and loud music – it's a Dublin late-night ritual.
Late-night Dalston pizza shop slinging massive New York-style slices from a long tile counter. Loud hip-hop and bright neon run through the fast-paced room, with frozen margaritas spinning steadily in slush machines.
Late-night burger shop slinging messy smash burgers and crispy Cajun waffle fries. The laid-back kitchen serves heavy comfort food like brisket-loaded fries alongside house-made pineapple vanilla lemonade.
Late-night eatery near UC Berkeley serving a variety of sausages, including veggie options. A no-frills space open until 2:00 am. A local tradition for students and late-night cravings.
Dark, two-floor restaurant fusing Afro-Latin and Ethiopian flavors in dishes like coffee-rubbed steak and plantain tibs. A downstairs lounge plays smooth beats; cocktails mix tropical fruit with Ethiopian spice.
No-frills 24-hour Koreatown strip mall spot running on tight tables and rapid turnover. Massive cauldrons of spicy braised short ribs arrive bubbling under blowtorched cheese next to slow-simmered ox bone broths.
East Hollywood slider spot smashing beef patties for a deep, caramelized sear. Trays mix the two signature styles, balancing greasy, onion-loaded classics against fresher versions with crisp lettuce.
Street-side taco stand grilling carne asada over charcoal and shaving al pastor from a spinning trompo. Taqueros press corn tortillas by hand; the cash-only line moves quickly under a canopy of string lights.
Sprawling Little Italy restaurant with a bustling ground floor and the neighborhood's only rooftop patio. The scene upstairs is built around craft cocktails and shareable plates served in private cabanas with swinging daybeds.
Permanent East Austin food truck serving traditional street tacos late into the night. Carnitas, lengua, and tripa come out fast on lightly fried corn tortillas, landing on picnic tables scattered across a well-lit lot.
East Austin taco joint running out of a converted ambulance and an adjacent dining room. Massive chilaquiles and birria tacos wrapped in warm, homemade tortillas land on outdoor picnic tables or the indoor bar.
Roadside dive in a 1953 diner shell slinging smash burgers and hot dogs next to a motel. The tight interior holds just a few tables, pushing the crowd to a large patio with a covered pool table.
High-energy dining hall with the communal vibe of a Korean street tent. Groups pack tables for spicy chicken feet, whole fried chicken, and rounds of soju well past midnight.
South Austin food truck parked at The Backwood Bar serving authentic Chicago street food. Late-night service runs heavy on loaded Vienna beef hot dogs and dripping Italian beef sandwiches passed straight through the window.
Classic Upper East Side diner running steady 24 hours a day. The late-night kitchen turns out double burgers, turkey clubs, and hot home fries alongside cold draft beer at any hour.
Bright, 90s-style counter joint slinging massive San Francisco Mission-style burritos late into the night. Heavy, foil-wrapped steamed tortillas pair with cold micheladas and cocktails running past midnight.
Neon-lit Dongbei BBQ spot packed with low stools and automatic rotating grills. Raw skewers come from a wall of self-serve fridges to cook hands-free at the table, and the bill is just a count of the empty sticks.
Narrow Hell's Kitchen burger joint with a handful of stools facing an open griddle. Cooks sling thin smash burgers and patty melts deep into the night, sliding orders across the retro laminate counter in plastic baskets.
