Cultures Unite

Imagine the beauty and wonder of being born and raised as both a strong and creative Latina and Indian-American women

When your parents are from different cultures, only the best things can happen. One from Latin America and the other from India. We like to call it “LAT-INDIA”. Introducing our dynamic founder, Danikkah Josan! But first, how about a little background and ‘her’story.

When Mr. Josan opened his first Indian restaurant on the North West corner of Bleecker and Seventh Avenue in the West Village, more than 30 years ago, he never thought it would one day be reborn and live again with a spark of inspiration of his intrepid daughter, Danikkah. So after moving across the street to open a new magazine shop in the '80s which continued on for many years. Mr. Josan realized times changing and knew it was the perfect moment to pass on the torch. It was time for a rebirth. We call it: “Restaurant Reincarnation." Danikkah Josan decided to jump on board and transform the magazine shop into a beautiful and hip corner eatery. She tapped into her New York City resources and partnered up with a visionary Creative Director and Restaurateur Eddie Larios, who also shares the same passion for unique food with style to give LIFE, REBRAND and REDESIGN the space in the prime West Village location.

Together they were up for the challenge to create something special. With Danikkah's family background in Indian cuisine, you would think it would be a simply transition -- however the Latina blood coursing through her veins it was anything but. There was only one thing to do. COMBINE THEM. Introduce a seamless blend of both incredible cultures.

As you know, the Taj Mahal was built as a representation of 'eternal love' here on Earth. We created Taco Mahal to represent everyone's LOVE FOR TACOS. At Taco Mahal we blend the best of both worlds: the delicious spices of East Eats with the mouth-watering ingredients of West Zest. So come-on by and Nama-STAY for our unique take on America's favorite food. A new classic. #tacos4life #onelove