Best Mexican Restaurants in New York

The best Mexican restaurants in New York, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.

8 restaurantsAvg rating 4.7
Mexican cuisine in New York
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for LOS TACOS No.1
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LOS TACOS No.1

LOS TACOS No.1 is one of the better-known mexican spots in New York in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner

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4.8
Based on 15500 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Taqueria by El Prieto NYC
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Taqueria by El Prieto NYC

Taqueria by El Prieto NYC is a mexican restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner

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4.8
Based on 1432 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Cuerno
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Cuerno

Cuerno is a mexican restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner

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4.8
Based on 1233 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Amor Loco
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Amor Loco

Amor Loco is one of the better-known mexican spots in New York in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 5223 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Mamasita Bar & Grill
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Mamasita Bar & Grill

Mamasita Bar & Grill is one of the better-known mexican spots in Chelsea in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 5060 reviews
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Taqueria On Tenth

Taqueria On Tenth is a mexican restaurant in Chelsea in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 688 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Vida Verde - Tequila Bar
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Vida Verde - Tequila Bar

Vida Verde - Tequila Bar is a mexican restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner

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4.6
Based on 4279 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for LOLITA
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LOLITA

LOLITA is a mexican restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner

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4.6
Based on 602 reviews

Common questions about Mexican in New York

What are the best Mexican restaurants in New York?

The top Mexican restaurants in New York include LOS TACOS No.1, Taqueria by El Prieto NYC, Cuerno. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.

What is the highest-rated Mexican restaurant in New York?

LOS TACOS No.1 is among the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in New York, with a 4.8 Google rating across 15,500 reviews.

TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →

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