The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York
Maya is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

1. Maya

8.1
1191 1st Ave (btwn E 64th St & E 65th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Upper East Side · 148 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Pampano’s sister restaurant just up the street on First Avenue, Maya is one of the best modern Mexican restaurants on the East Side. Try any of the ceviches followed by the chili citrus mahi mahi.

El Parador is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

2. El Parador

8.3
325 E 34th St (btwn 1st Ave & Tunnel Entrance St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Murray Hill · 95 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Sit at the bar and enjoy a delicious margarita while dining on a mix of chicken and beef fajitas. Finish your meal with the Mexican Fried Ice Cream.

Toloache is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

3. Toloache

8.5
251 W 50th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Theater District · 395 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Everything here is amazing, especially the black truffle quesadilla, guacamole trio, and the carne asada tacos. Wash it all down with a delicious margarita, and you've got the perfect Mexican meal.

Barrio Chino is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

4. Barrio Chino

8.1
253 Broome St (btwn Orchard & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 298 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Start with the crisp chips and tangy salsa with a grapefruit habanero margarita followed by the Enchiladas or Antojitos. The music is loud and the wait can be long but it’s worth it.

Empellón Cocina is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

5. Empellón Cocina

105 1st Ave (btwn 6th & 7th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 153 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Do yourself a favor and order the pistachio guac, the melted tetilla cheese with lobster, and the pastrami tacos. You'll definitely leave happy!

Pampano is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

6. Pampano

7.5
209 E 49th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 86 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: For those looking for upscale Mexican, Pampano strikes the right tone. The menu is primarily comprised of fish and the $28 prix fix is a steal!

Mercadito is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

7. Mercadito

179 Avenue B (btwn E 11th & E 12th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Alphabet City · 100 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Some of the best margaritas and tacos in the city. We especially love coming here for the all you can eat tacos (only $23) and happy hour specials. Great food without breaking the bank!

El Centro is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

8. El Centro

7.7
824 9th Ave (at W 54th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 164 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This casual Mexican restaurant is cute but very noisy and overcrowded. You must try a Grilled Steak Chilaquiles with a Tequini.

Agave is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

9. Agave

7.6
140 7th Ave S (between W 10th & Charles St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Village · 169 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Check out the pre-fixe brunch, try the Huevos Rancheros or the Three Beef Hash. Or, sit at the bar and get a lesson about Tequila from the bartender. Service can be very iffy.

Diablo Royale is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

10. Diablo Royale

189 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & W 4th St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Village · 153 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Take advantage of the $25 all you can drink brunch special (get the sangria), although it only lasts for an hour and 15 minutes. The fish tacos are delicious!

Tacombi at Fonda Nolita is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

11. Tacombi at Fonda Nolita

8.9
267 Elizabeth St (btwn E Houston & Prince St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · NoLita · 739 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Small Mexican joint in Nolita that serves up amazing tacos - we especially love tacos al pastor. The best part: tacos are served in corn tortillas, so your gluten-free friends can still enjoy!

Hell's Kitchen is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

12. Hell's Kitchen

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 73 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This is not the place for a quiet dinner as the amazing margaritas will have you in a very jovial mood! Baby Back Ribs and the Grilled Sirloin will make your tummy happy too.

La Esquina is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

13. La Esquina

8.6
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 724 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The ultra-exclusive restaurant downstairs isn't easy to snag a table at, so if you're out of luck, go to the more casual taqueria around the corner. You can get the same mouthwatering tacos here.

Fonda is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

14. Fonda

8.7
434 7th Ave (at 15th St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · South Slope · 133 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: In our opinion, the best Mexican in Brooklyn. The shrimp and scallop enchiladas are perfect, and the pork adobo is a must-order dish as well. Awesome happy hour specials too!

Mesa Coyoacán is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

15. Mesa Coyoacán

8.5
372 Graham Ave (btwn Skillman & Conselyea), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 217 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our favorite Mexican spots in Brooklyn. You must start with the Esquites, followed by either the enchiladas verde or the fish tacos, plus a margarita to wash it all down.

Baby Bo's Cantina is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

16. Baby Bo's Cantina

7.8
627 2nd Ave (at E 34th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Murray Hill · 119 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This spot may look like nothing special from the outside, but they serve up some of the best burritos in the city. The Venice Burrito and the BBQ Duck Burrito are not to be missed.

Mayahuel is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

17. Mayahuel

304 E 6th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 263 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: If you're a tequila lover, you need to come here. There's a ton of different options to choose from, and the cocktails they craft are delicious. The food is also not to be missed - get the tacos!

Rosa Mexicano is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

18. Rosa Mexicano

8.2
9 East 18th Street, New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Union Square · 269 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Get the pomegranate margaritas at Rosa Mexicana, but watch out they’re strong.

Dos Caminos is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

19. Dos Caminos

7.3
475 W Broadway (at Houston St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 195 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Grab a table outside for lunch and after you’ve devoured some tasty guacamole, take a stab at an El Mexicano burger.

Tacos Matamoros is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

20. Tacos Matamoros

8.2
4508 5th Ave (btwn 45th & 46th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Sunset Park · 58 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Enjoy awesome views of Manhattan while you devour tacos Al Pastor, or Lengua or Cabeza. Be daring with your choices and you’ll be rewarded.

Hecho en Dumbo is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

21. Hecho en Dumbo

354 Bowery (btwn Great Jones & E.4th), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · NoHo · 192 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Amazing tequila cocktails, particularly the Margarita Tamarindo, and delicious short rib tacos and queso fundido dishes.

Cascabel Taqueria is one of The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York.

22. Cascabel Taqueria

1556 2nd Ave (btwn E 80th & E 81st St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Yorkville · 219 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Start your meal off with a Watermelon Basil Margarita, an order of guacamole, followed by the Carnitas tacos and Baja Fish tacos.