Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in New York City
474 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"I discovered Sinigual, a contemporary Mexican restaurant located Midtown East, a couple of months ago and we decided to go back with my nephew,..."
I Just Want To Eat
"Great place for a girls night out. Food was delicious and we had one of the best red sangrias ever. The BBQs shrimp dish was delicious and perfectly..."
ARB
"Being from New Mexico I'm pretty picky about Mexican food. I realize it's "Mexican" not "New Mexican", so with that in mind I'd say it was good...."
Jessica Byrd
"Tasty and inspired...don't miss!. We were visiting NYC for a long weekend to celebrate our anniversary, and had one evening without plans. In the..."
Hart0926
"Amazing guacamole. Really enjoyed the food here. The service was top notch and the table side made guacamole may have been the best I've ever had...."
Colleen Weitzel
"Good good, but a bit pricey. The least they could do is hire hotter waiters to stare at while you wait, just a..."
Bean73
"Grilled Breast of Chicken. Is what you must order. It's not typical mexican fare, but it is far and away the best chicken dish I have ever had an any..."
Maddie
"Sinigual exceeded my expectations. The food was delicious and had great flavors that differentiated it from the food you’ll find at a more..."
David Barton
"This place was wonderful. The service from the moment we walked in was top tier. Our server was so personable and also made great suggestions. The..."
Dani S
"Solid place. Enjoyed the food and drinks. Service was good. Only feedback is drinks taste great just need a full shot of tequila in them. Fajitas..."
Joe Martinez
"I had an delightful dinner with my best friend at SinIgual thanks to my server Luigi, who provided truly exceptional service. He anticipated every..."
María José Romero
"I noticed this restaurant because it is on my way to work and I always see people outside the restaurant. I decided to go with my partner to spend..."
Stephanie Mujica
"Second time there. Food is excellent! We had a short wait for our table (with a reservation) because the pace was packed. But the host/hostess..."
Diane Willett
"Very nice place. We usually go on happy hours and we are never disappointed. They offer great cocktails.
Food is also delicious, all the starters..."
Rodolphe Ghossoub
"I made a reservation for last night and throughout the meal, my server Luigi anticipated my needs before I even had to ask. My water glass was..."
kamo ochoa
"This is an awesome place. Really amazing food and service, exquisitely crafted drinks - but the star of the show is Luigi who has served us now on..."
Prashant Modani
"My partner and I had a great time at Sinigual. The food and drinks were delicious. The restaurant was very busy but to our surprise the staff was..."
A Edwards
"Delicious Mexican food in the Midtown East area. Perfect for after-work casual dinners. Large portions so expect to feel very..."
Michelle Yang
"I had the pleasure of dining at SinIgual last night, with my boyfriend and I was thoroughly impressed by the outstanding service provided by my..."
María José Romero
"Fun vibes great for after work hours. I will warn you in advance what you see on Instagram is not what you get. The prices are higher and the..."
J Ubiwa
"My wife and I were traveling from Florida and Google guided us to Sinigual. This place was amazing.
The house made tortillas were paired with honey..."
Ryan Benefiel
"Best place, best tortilla… highly recommended.
Service, food, attention, cleaning, Cheff Juan, Santiago and Paula are the best 10/10. I will..."
Keiry Cepeda
"Great food, great choices on the menu. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very welcoming. I really liked the layout of the bar too. Service was..."
Doug White
"I had such a great experience at this location! Our server Santiago was amazing! He was very attentive and friendly service. We felt well taken care..."
James Garcia
"I absolutely love this place!! I've been here several times and it's been my favorite restaurant in the city for over 10 years. Specifically,..."
Michael Angerville
"Lovely place and nice food. Have a nice outdoor space. Service was ok but could be better. Nice..."
"Awesome Mexican food in the East Village. The menu is full of authentic fare, far beyond the typical fajitas and quesadillas that prevail in..."
Ren Zelaya
"Management was so helpful. When my were running late, they held a table on the patio. The service was prompt and accurate, friendly and..."
Miriam Messer
"The food is authentic and delicious, the staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, and the margaritas are to die for. I always love to go here..."
Kathy Keane
"Best authentic Mexican food in the Village! Try the crepes de huitlacoche -- fabulous and my husband adores the ensalada con nopalitos. Everything..."
Lee-Alison Sibley
"Best Mexican food in Manhattan, quite possibly the best north of the border. The very..."
Ben Brezic
"We had an awesome time there for my Birthday. All my guest loved the authentic cuisine and drinks. Our waitress Mair is the most efficient server and..."
Renee Prestigiacomo
"Banging happy hour! Margaritas with actual fresh citrus juice and three dollar tacos and 4 dollar apps from 4-7pm... Can't be beat with half price..."
Jennifer Irene Litarowich
"My husband and I have been going for ten years now......love it and recommend it to..."
Carrie Spiller
"La palapa is one of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever been too and the enchiladas verdes along with the guacamole are..."
Na Talya
"Nice happy hour at the bar from 4:00 to 7:00 with excellent $5 frozen or rocks margaritas and several good appetizers. The vegetable enchiladas are..."
Michael T. McAlhaney
"One of the best happy hours in..."
Henry Mullin
"The best! Whenever I am in New York City, I try to include a visit to La..."
Ted Chaloner
"Always delicious and low-key, and the owner does a lot for the..."
Marjorie Ingall
"My Daughter took me there for the FRIST time she been there and I Loved it the waiter was so nice the food was great ♡ Now I'm taken my Honey..."
Carmen Saez
"Our first night back in New York in a year and this time staying in the East Village. My partner chose this restaurant amongst the many in the..."
Debi Slinger
"Super friendly service. Had 4 vegan options for tacos. Also the guacamole with corn chips were vegan and great. Really enjoyed the food and the..."
Amy S
"Food is good, service great, I would return if I was in the area again. Think my food was different from personal preference but still..."
asa james
"Food: incredible! 10/10
Guacamole was perfect! Highly recommend. A few at our table loved the enchiladas with salsa verde. I loved the posole soup...."
Margaret E
"A cute and very authentic Mexican spot in east village. Went there for a late brunch. Our server was incredibly sweet and helpful. Noting that I..."
A K
"Had a delicious dinner here in the bustling East Village. Amazing menu with lots of very interesting Mexican dishes. It’s quite a scene so I..."
Olivier Sansouci
"Great dinner at La Palapa! Guac and Pico De Gallo with Cumin Chips, Sangria with Hibiscus, Brisket Quesadillas, and churros. Everything was fresh and..."
Deborah Samilenko (fairygodmotherdeb)
"We found La Palapa on the internet and it was just a coincidence that we chose it. Thanks god we did. The food was absolutely fantastic! The card is..."
Lenny Peterson
"Perhaps Manhattan's best Mexican restaurant, with a wide selection of authentic traditional Mexican dishes that you don't always find in TexMex..."
JW D
"Delicious! Tacos & more interesting menu selections are available. Great..."
Tracey Nixon
"Really glad we went and checked this place out. Great service! Nice place - a little on the pricey side. Entrees were $20+. What we had were tasty!!..."
dikimi k
"Nothing fancy but excellent food and service. I went for a special event and they had tons of delicious passed..."
Lyn F
"Guac and sauces with it are incredible! Customer service is sometimes amazing and sometimes so so. I wish they prioritized it which would change the..."
L K
"We came here last weekend for a quick late afternoon lunch / early dinner. We were quickly seated and overall great service! At first it was really..."
Helen Fong
"Great experience especially the $5 00 Margarita! So good I had to have 4 Mango Margaritas... Yummy! Food was delicious had Tacos and a Mango Salmon..."
"This branch is new york is pretty big i came here with friend to lunch. Most staff are friendly the one at the door reception greeted me and our food..."
Liza Moda
"Lucky findWe stumbled on Tacombi during a stroll downtown with no particular destination in mind. Stopped here for a cold beer & a snack &..."
Madhavi
"Perfect experience at this Tacombi (Cafe el Presidente). Quessadillas and tacos were on point, and the avocado toastilla is not to miss. You can also..."
Joelle S
"Tacombi started as a cute little taco shop in Nolita but it has now expanded to four locations throughout New York City. A couple of weeks ago, I had..."
The Buppie Foodie Media Group
"Esquites and extra strong margaritas! Great place for lunch on a slow day. Love how the corn & flour tortillas roll out fresh from on-site..."
Sanskriti Shukla
"Great little Mexican place to eat and drink. Had some nachos and tacos (as it was our second lunch). Wasn't very busy as the time we went was..."
CityWorker88
"Love the small plate tacos..
I'm pretty sure I ordered every single Taco off-the-menu also a side of rice and beans.
It was hard to pick a favorite..."
Monique Chevygirlss
"Great authentic Mexican fare in a very stylish and relaxed retro atmosphere. The menu is simple but very effective as everything on it is quality and..."
Wiley One
"My bf and I enjoyed their food a lot!!! It's a nice place for sharing and trying different food. It was a quiet late time to eat dinner. So we..."
Sunny Ma
"Went in to shelter from the cold outside and grab a spicy drink. My first thought when I walked in was of nostalgia. This place still hangs to a lot..."
Tanya Enid
"This place was not as authentic as I thought it would’ve been. The guacamole was okay, not as flavorful as other guacamoles I have tried before. I..."
Bea Syquia
"They have a very nice and simple concept. Tacos with different feelings: Carnitas, chicken, fish, vegetarians. Good for people that don’t eat..."
Jen Groot
"Delicious mexican food!! Loved the corn, Avacado toast and the Pineapple soda. The place has a lovely vibe and everything we are was amazing and..."
"AMAZING food and great staff! We came for Father’s Day and the food had such large (it was great) proportions and came rather quite fast. I also..."
Brittany Snell
"Went yesterday for Mother's Day. The food and service was great. Our waiter, Christopher, was on point. Refill our mimosas every time he saw our..."
Sakina Davenport
"Great food, great service! The mac and cheese is heavenly, and the crispy chicken is to die for! The owner was warm and..."
Kee Sha
"Food was delicious had the steak and eggs. Service staff were very friendly my first time there awesome..."
Maggie Torres
"The drink special includes unlimited sangria, Which is dangerously �!! I has a great time with my girls! Is totally so that..."
Melissa Sherbet-Torres
"This is my second visit to this Resturant, both times, great. Food was fantastic, Service was impeccable, atmosphere awesome. Would definitely..."
Jennifer Smalls
"I went there for Brunch and i had the bottomless mimosas� The meal was amazing. We sat outside, where there was a nice water fall garden in the..."
Mariacule Blanc
"Piquant is a cute, Brunch spot in Prospect Heights just steps away from the Barclays Center. The elevated Southwestern Restaurant. The main floor..."
The Buppie Foodie Media Group
"Love the Crusted Fried Calamari. This is one of the best calamari appetizers I've had in a long time! I love the blue massa corn meal coating. Each..."
ARB
"Went there for brunch with some friends. Didn't like what I ordered but everybody else's food was delicious. I will go back and order something..."
Esther
"I went to Piquant for my 22 birthday for brunch! The food is great and the staff is nice but I find them to be a bit inexperienced. Piquant is great..."
Trice
"Best food I have ever had. Being from Manhattan, I was not expecting much from a Brooklyn restaurant, and boy was I surprised to find this diamond in..."
T.Barron
"A True Gem. This restaurant is a must if you like good food, excellent service and beautiful surroundings.The chef is a true genius, I can't..."
S.chapman
"Hot Piquant. As with it's predecessor Piquant's food is worth heading to Brooklyn for. It is simply more flavorful than a typical good night out. The..."
"My favorite thing the menu is the chicken breast w/goat cheese, red sauce & string beans.The chicken is always so juicy & the skin so crispy.
The..."
Mandee Rivera
"Great customer service, food was delicious, and the mango frozen margarita was excellent. I loved both desserts chocolate cake, and fried plantains..."
Mirian Guity
"Great food. Staff very friendly and helpful. The margaritas were really good also. Great ambiance for family and friends. Would highly recommend..."
Joni Decator
"Really great place!!! Highly..."
Eddie Soto
"Love the margaritas, food and service. Great place and even better..."
Christina DeMarco
"Get the Buffalo wings and nachos for appetizers. Rodrigo is the best..."
Ken Do Nnelly
"Great service food and drinks!!!! Highly..."
Jill Cohen-Egert
"Se los recomiendo..."
Gloria J Gomez
"A new favorite! The food here is great, the atmosphere is great, good service and great music. The outdoor seating is heated so the outdoor eating..."
Ashley Simone
"Pretty much this was the old Cilantro restaurant. They had an ownership and name change but that was the only thing that changed, which is a good..."
The Regular Guy NYC
"Good Mexican food at reasonable price for..."
Joe Scarry
"R U kidding me with the bad review?This is one of my favorite places in NY!Great food! Great location ! Great people watching! SUPER NICE..."
"This place caught my eye on passing a good choice I came in to have a cocktail,I did not try the food but intend to come back. The services by Jose..."
Margaret Elaine Lectora
"Food was so good. The appetizer of the shrimp over tostones was amazing. One of the best guacamole and the drinks were on point. The 108 Stanton was..."
Gerri-ann Cardone
"Love the place, the environment, the music, the people, the food. Its a family friendly place. I highly recommend this place...."
Susana Paz
"It's amazing place great food � service is on point great place to meet new people..."
Alexander W Valladares
"My kids band 21 kings played last night at Arlene grocery across the street.. food was very fresh and service was on point! Great Lil place to..."
Loraine Dauro-Nicosia
"Go here at least 5 times a year. Always good service and the 🍲 is always fresh and delicious. The drinks hit the spot everytime. They change..."
Elizabeth La Nena
"Wow! I used to live just down the street from (the old) El Sombrero before its current owner, Junior, took over and let me tell you this classic LES..."
Joe Labita
"The place had a Nice atmosphere a lot of Good Energy, the Food and Service were Great, the pricing was Good for..."
Phil Mattera
"Love this place, excellent drinks especially The Margaritas, the staff are very friendly and attentive, highly..."
Ariadna Gomez-Leroy
"Great diverse Spanish food. Some standards, great innovations with a hands on owner who knows how to please his customers. Definite..."
Marcia Ikonomopoulos
"The seafood ceviche was great, as was the chicken quesadilla's and the guacamole bowl. Perfect sized portions...not too much. The margarita was..."
Deirdre Mathis McGovern
"Loved our experience here! Great drinks (frozen mojitos were sooooo good!) and great staff! It is a place we will go back..."
Lisa Wright
"I live in this place! Excellent food, service & happy hour. Get here soon. See..."
Melanie Lauren Swanson
"One of the best Latin restaurants I've been to. The food is delicious and the service is excellent. Brunch was..."
Myra Diaz
"The staff was friendly. The frozen mojitos were delicious. The food was very..."
Javier Pagan
"Stopped in by chance on a weekend trip into the city with my boyfriend and from the minute we got in, had such an amazing experience.
The manager was..."
Tamara Jere
"AH-mazing! Celebrate my fathers birthday here and it was the best !! Come here with your girls for a great time margaritas are A1 and the food is the..."
kaina marte
"The food was amazing. I ordered El Boricua Asado and it was great, the flavors were there. The drinks were delicious as well, I suggest the Famous..."
Vanessa Leon
"I absolutely love this place! The food is good and the drinks are even better. The bartender Leo is the best and super attentive and quick with..."
Anabell Peña
"The BEST drinks, incredible food, and fantastic service. I come here literally once a week and the staff here is always friendly and engaging. Their..."
Julian Myers
"My favorite local spot in the LES. Being a native here I can tell you this place has the best frozen coconut mojitos and appetizer. Pedro the server..."
Marisa Alvarado
"10/10 the best margaritas hands down in the les. Staff is super friendly and super attentive. Our server Leo is the sweetest and super hands on ...."
Davely Perez
"Always is great to eat here.
Service food is amazing
And I loved this note. Congratulations to the team because The owner takes care of you. Just..."
"Busy lunch spot with a fully staffed counter that moves the line efficiently. Plenty of room to sit. Ample portions and scoops - you won’t feel..."
Justin Rogers-Cooper
"They had everything available. The new chicken alpastor is good. Guacamole is extra. Burrito on the side is extra. Portion size is reduced for a..."
Navaneetha uppu
"I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant recently, and I must say that the taste of the food was truly excellent. Every dish I tried was..."
ESSAKI MUTHU
"It was late at night and almost time to close, but the staff still prepared a fresh batch of chicken and other toppings for the remaining customers...."
Martin Wolf
"Visited when location wasn’t too busy. I always get a bowl and this day got the Carne Asada.
Considering I was in the city, felt the portion size..."
Jeff Smith
"In at 3:40pm. And although staff is always friendly… Only 1 person attending the food area, one cooking and one at register. As busy as this..."
Emely Verhoeven
"Love love love this place. I'm into Mexican fast food anyway so I'm hugely biased, but the burrito was up there with the best ove ever had. I had..."
Dan Turner
"Its true mexican joint with hundreds of outlets all over USA. Always crowded.
Anytime you go you get thefreshest ingredients at CHIPOTLE MEXICAN..."
Vivek Jaiswal
"I come to this location extremely frequently because it is so close to the Manhattan Center where my church meets for five services. I always order..."
Sandra Wong
"Good and reliable. Ate my meal, used the restroom and hung out until my bus arrived. Good..."
Davian Bryan
"First impression, this restaurant has potential only these major turn off. Although Love the fact they wear gloves, I can't overlook not remove the..."
"Cozy but busy food joint within the Chelsea market with good food. Although there wasn’t halal options we opted for seafood/ vegetarian options..."
Aatikah Sajid
"Absolutely loved this place. Draft Sapporo to wash down a couple of delicious Japanese/Mexican fusion tacos. I had the spicy tuna and the braised..."
paul moody
"While exploring Chelsea Market, be sure to stop in for a drink and a snack at Takumi Taco! I enjoyed a delicious (and beautiful) Paloma plus a few..."
Ashley Kepchar
"Good foods but smaller portions, margaritas are great and I enjoyed Chelsea market for their margaritas😍. Will definitely try other dishes next..."
Mira Mal
"SOOOO good!!! Delicious and reasonably priced. Got these tacos: chicken adobo, Japanese curry beef, and spicy tuna - all were so delicious and I was..."
Jenn Islam
"Loved my food – satisfying and delicious. They have seating both inside and out although be warned that it is busy on the weekends. If you don’t..."
Anastasia M
"Came here at 6pm on a Tuesday night and there was no capacity to sit inside, but there were empty tables outside that we were able to grab right..."
Martina Ruseva
"Japanese Curry Taco is bursting with flavor, medium heat, but insanely good
Short rib taco, good, not as impressive after trying the curry taco. The..."
greta vanderloop
"Surprising good option on the Chelsea Market, the Japanese/Mexican fusion dishes are veery good with a very cold beer and amazing marguerita...."
Luis Felipe de Oliveira
"Everyone who comes to NYC always has Chelsea Market in places to visit and we did. It has many little restaurants inside. We walked around and my..."
3dogs1monkey
"I was pleasantly surprised by how well Japanese and Mexican flavors go together at this amazing restaurant! Their sake sangria is so good that I want..."
Bow K. Techataveekijkul
"What a fascinating combination of creamy salty sweetness of the shrimp with the immediate note of smoking chipotle. Ending with a nice warmth from..."
Beau Bender
"Food is great and the service is so fast. Recommend the poke nachos, marinated cucumbers, and the spicy tuna..."
Maeve Jopson
"The food is great and the portions are reasonable. If you are at Chelsea to try different things this is a place to stop by to have a taco or..."
Adati Tarfa
"We stumbled upon this place and it was a delightful surprise. I recommend the Japanese curry taco and the carnitas taco - very..."
Claire Afolabi
"the best mexican with a Japanese twist! i had the pork tacos with a sangria, my daughter the nachos with a Japanese beef topping & she wouldn’t..."
"My Partner and I have been coming here for years, every time we visit NYC , we have always make it a point to ear here at least once ! The guacamole..."
Zackary R Krapf
"The best guacamole and drinks every time.
I have eaten here several times, always busy and the food is never a..."
Theresa Sheehan
"I love the food and the service is always good but the noise level most of the time is intolerable...they seem to attract crowds of screechy women..."
Ronney Berinstein
"Great food - good value for money - freshly made (in front of your eyes!!) Guacamole is something to die for! Slightly on the pricier..."
Ani Roy
"Nachos and the sauce was excellent!! Bartender was..."
Charise Mclean
"Though a bit cozy and somewhat loud, the service is very friendly and the food is..."
Rick Domenech
"Best Mexican food I've had ever! Will done here..."
Diane Penny
"Sit at the bar! Bartender Flavio (dont know how to spell his name) gives u free shots during happy hour! Love this..."
Tiffany Kitty Lewin
"I love this place !!! Specially the menu. Very creative..."
"I love Pulqueria. We come for special occasions, Taco Tuesday or just because. Every time it's fantastic. Great vibes, beautiful decor and friendly..."
Marnie Mary
"A real Mexícan flavor Love it and the service really good too!!. I totally recommend it..."
Cristina Zavala
"Great food, drinks, and atmosphere! This was the perfect place for me to host a birthday party with a diverse group of guests. We went on a..."
Kathryn Birkenbach
"warm vibes, great dancing, great dj on Thursday night, tacos uuuuufffff try taco de camarones.. mmmmm a must go in..."
Renee Marie Rosa-Rodriguez
"Amazing food and service...plus the margherita's were super (but a little dangerously) too yummy..."
Nadine Campbell
"Hidden Mexican gem in a corner of Chinatown. The ambience is ideal for a romantic date, food is delicious, and the cocktails are AMAZING! The..."
Jessica Zoppolo
"Carnitas taco was filled with Berskshire pork confit, cilantro and onions. Simple flavors. Crispy and crunchy. I wish there were some chicharrones or..."
"Been to this location twice. Both times had a great experience. The guacamole is a must order for the group. We got the spicy guacamole and it was..."
Amelia Tavarnesi
"When walking towards the financial district we came along this beautiful alley with all of those different cuisines. We sat down and enjoyed the..."
Storm Wischhoff
"Loved this! Portions were generous, prices were reasonable, service was friendly and quick. No problem getting a table on a sunny Sunday afternoon...."
A A
"We celebrated my friend and my birthday at the Mad dog . Got the huge table upstairs, ordered 2-3 tequila tower for starters…
many of us wasn’t..."
Brigitta Danyi
"Really excellent spot. I ate 2 huge orders of happy hour guacamole (8$ each) which is quite a low price for the neighborhood. Other happy hour..."
David Glaubach
"Everything was super delicious. Our waitress was the bomb. I’m super mad I forgot her name. She was informative and her recommendations were..."
Carolina Herrera
"The aesthetic is very nice. The food is pretty good. Portions were pretty good too. The salsa was fresh and really flavorful. Served with some..."
Nyree Smith
"Chicken chimichanga was delicious. Never had chicken like that before in a Mexican restaurant. Red sangria was good, but nothing special. Service was..."
HD13
"E good was really good, the service was wonderful, and the location was clean and well maintained. The chips were warm and tasted fresh and the..."
Sean Mcintire
"Great place, ate with kids, though no kids dishes, the variety is great and pricing is reasonable
Gluten free is..."
Michael Gorelik
"I’ll have to admit, I was sketchy to try Mexican food in NYC! We were visiting from Texas and we love our Tex-Mex. We had been traveling all day..."
Christopher Dahman
"A very good mexican restaurant in the stone street. I loved the ambiance of the street where we had our outdoor seating. The cocktail(paloma) that we..."
Vaibhav Bajaj
"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Mad Dog Mexican Restaurant located on Pearl Street in the Financial District of Manhattan, and I must say it..."
Digital Hassan
"Visiting from out of town and wanted some Mexican. This place did not disappoint. Liked it so much I went back two days later.
Excellent..."
Marcus Diaz
"The place is really nice in the heart of New York city.
The guacamole is a must.
The ambiance is Mexican and the food is authentic and tasty.
Prices..."
Wadad Lahad
"Visited mad dog on a Friday night, so much fun here ! The frozen margaritas were delicious. I was pretty tipsy after 3 😳 the food was amazing! I..."
"Chipotle is always good everywhere we go in the United States, and I always look out for it! Reasonable prices and good Mexican food! I always get a..."
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