Cultures Unite
Imagine the beauty and the bold flavor of being shaped by two rich cultures. One rooted in Latin America, the other in India. We like to call it LAT-INDIA 🌮🔥
Meet our dynamic founder, Danikkah Josan, a visionary who turned her heritage into something unforgettable: Taco Mahal.
This year, we’re celebrating 10 incredible years in NYC and we’re doing it the only way we know how: big, bold, and full of flavor. Expect a season of exciting drops, creative collaborations, and fun promotions all spring and summer long leading up to a massive block party this fall in the West Village, right where it all began.
To mark this new chapter, Danikkah has reunited with Creative Director and Restaurateur Eddie Larios to bring fresh energy, new partnerships, and unforgettable experiences to the brand, including the opening of our newest Upper East Side location (Spring 2026).
This isn’t just a celebration, it’s the next evolution.
TACO MAHAL FOUNDER, DANIKKAH JOSAN AS SEEN ON FORBES ONLINE MAGAZINE.
When Mr. Josan opened his first Indian restaurant on the northwest corner of Bleecker and Seventh Avenue in the West Village over 30 years ago, he never imagined it would one day be reborn through the vision of his bold and creative daughter, Danikkah.
In the 1980s, he moved across the street to open a magazine shop that thrived for years. But as the city evolved, Mr. Josan sensed it was time to pass the torch. What followed was nothing short of a renaissance—a true “Restaurant Reincarnation.”
Danikkah embraced the opportunity with passion, transforming the beloved corner space into a vibrant, stylish eatery. Tapping into her New York City roots, she partnered with restaurateur and Creative Director, Eddie Larios of LariosDesign.com, who shares her passion for innovative cuisine with flair. Together, they reimagined the West Village space through a thoughtful rebrand and redesign.
With her Indian culinary heritage and Latina soul, Danikkah’s vision was never about choosing one culture over the other—it was about blending them. The result? A seamless fusion of two traditions that together taste like nowhere else in the city.
Inspired by the Taj Mahal—built as a timeless symbol of love—Taco Mahal was born to celebrate another universal love: the love of tacos. Here, the fragrant spices of India meet the bold, fresh flavors of Latin America, creating a menu that’s as soulful as it is surprising.
Danikkah Josan • Grand Opening • October 13, 2016
Danikkah and dad ready to change the taco scene
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION! October 13, 2016!
Creative Director Eddie Larios putting the finishing touches on our Taco Mahal board
