Chef-backed tacos in LGA Terminal B, with a real tequila bar
La Chula sits post-security in Terminal B at LaGuardia and shows up a lot in Reddit threads as the “actually good” Mexican option in the new concourse. It runs as a full sit-down spot and bar, not a grab-and-go stand, and prices land in the mid $$ range but feel higher once you add a margarita. Figure typical tacos in the mid-teens and cocktails pushing past New York neighborhood pricing.
Hours run through the main flight banks in T-B, but exact open/close times shift, so don’t count on a midnight margarita. The menu leans hard on tacos and bowls, with multiple fillings plus vegetarian options, and reviewers call these the safest moves. There’s also a line of pricier entrees that creep up fast once you add guac, sides, and a drink.
The bar is a real draw: full tequila lineup, several margarita variations, and standard airport beer and wine. Multiple Google reviews praise the margaritas but flag the cocktail prices as steep, especially compared with a $6 drip coffee elsewhere in Terminal B. If you just want a fast drink, grab a bar stool instead of waiting on the host stand; solos at the bar often turn a 45‑minute sit into a 20‑minute stop.
Service reports are mixed. One Google reviewer mentioned “tasty tacos” but called out slow table service, and others echo that pace drops during banked departures out of Terminal B’s main gates. If boarding starts in under 45 minutes, ask for tacos or a bowl to go and pay at the bar rather than risk a full service lag. Staff will box tacos quickly when you mention a specific boarding time.
What regulars do:
- Grab a seat at the bar instead of a table to cut wait times by 10–15 minutes.
- Stick to tacos and bowls, skip the higher-ticket entrees, and limit cocktails to one to keep the tab under $40.
Tip: With a tight connection in Terminal B, order tacos and a margarita to go, then eat at your gate instead of gambling on slow table service.