Rank 1L Chingon Mexican Cuisine
Washington Heights
5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
A mid-priced Mexican restaurant in Washington Heights. Insider tip: Order the carnitas tacos.
583 rated Mexican restaurants
Best Mexican Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best Mexican restaurants across 39 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 583 rated Mexican restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 39 neighborhoods. L Chingon Mexican Cuisine in Washington Heights leads the list with a 5.0-star rating, and East Harlem has the most to choose from (52).
Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include colorful, casual, lively, quick-bite, and counter-service. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Mexican Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 2Tacos del Barrio
Midtown5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Mexican restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers mention the Mexican food. Known for its Pollo Asado (Chicken) Burrito.
Rank 3Guacado Mexican Grill
Inwood5.0 out of 5 on Google- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 4Talkin' Tacos New York
Washington Heights4.9 out of 5 on Google- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 5Talkin' Tacos West Village
West Village4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly Mexican restaurant in the West Village, open until 2 AM most nights. Reviewers talk about the Mexican food, single out the staff, and suggest it for a few friends.
Rank 6Taqueria by El Prieto NYC
Chelsea4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Mexican restaurant in Chelsea. Insider tip: Order the spicy salsa if you like heat; it is genuinely spicy.
Rank 7Cuerno
Times Square4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 8Animo!
Midtown4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Mexican restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers praise the service, describe a laid-back café feel, and talk about the Mexican food. Insider tip: Dinner reservations required; breakfast and lunch are first-come, first-served. Known for its mole and enchiladas.
Rank 9Trocitos De Mexico
Inwood4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly Mexican restaurant in Inwood. Reviewers mention the Mexican food, say it is consistent, and describe it as a local find. Insider tip: Order the birria tacos with the consommé.
Rank 10Jo's Taco
East Village4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Mexican restaurant in the East Village. Reviewers mention the Mexican food, praise the service, and suggest it for an afternoon. Insider tip: Order the green salsa only if you like heat, since it is spicy.
Midtown
5 spots
Rank 1Tacos del Barrio
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 2Animo!
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 3Dos Toros Taqueria
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 4Adobo Mexican Grill
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 5Cinco de Mayo
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Inwood
4 spots
Rank 1Guacado Mexican Grill
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 2Trocitos De Mexico
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 3Casa Tuya
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 4Fito
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Chelsea
4 spots
Rank 1Taqueria by El Prieto NYC
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 2Dos Toros Taqueria
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 3LOS TACOS No.1
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 4Dos Toros Taqueria
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Hudson Yards
4 spots
Rank 1Oyamel
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 2LOS TACOS No.1
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 3Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Upscale Casual
- Colorful
- Festive
Rank 4Taqueria On Tenth
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Financial District
4 spots
Rank 1LOS TACOS No.1
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 2Tacos del Barrio
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 3Bueno Restaurant
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 4Mezcali
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Times Square
3 spots
Rank 1Cuerno
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 2LOS TACOS No.1
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 3Amor Loco
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Greenwich Village
3 spots
Rank 1Taquería el Chato
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 2Sofia’s Kitchen
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 3Santo Taco
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Washington Heights
2 spots
Rank 1L Chingon Mexican Cuisine
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 2Talkin' Tacos New York
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
West Village
2 spots
Rank 1Talkin' Tacos West Village
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick Bite
- Counter Service
Rank 2Adobo Mexican Grill
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
East Harlem
2 spots
Rank 1Taqueria Santa Fe
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 2Taqueria Al Pastor
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Upper West Side
2 spots
Rank 1El Gallo Taqueria
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 2Birria Landia UWS
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Hell's Kitchen
2 spots
Rank 1Dear Rufino Taqueria & Bar
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 2Mamasita Bar & Grill
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Upper East Side
2 spots
Rank 1Calaveras Social
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 2Tikal Mayan Food
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Meatpacking District
2 spots
Rank 1LOS TACOS No.1
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 2Los Mariscos
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1Jo's Taco
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Koreatown
1 spots
Rank 1Tacos La 36
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Tribeca
1 spots
Rank 1LOS TACOS No.1
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
NoHo
1 spots
Rank 1LOS TACOS No.1
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Alphabet City
1 spots
Rank 1Carnitas Ramirez
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Gramercy
1 spots
Rank 1LOS TACOS No.1
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Nolita
1 spots
Rank 1Birria-Landia NYC
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1LOS TACOS No.1
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Little Italy
1 spots
Rank 1El Gallo Taqueria
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Mexican restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top Mexican restaurants on Moodap are L Chingon Mexican Cuisine in Washington Heights (5.0 stars), Tacos del Barrio in Midtown (5.0 stars) and Guacado Mexican Grill in Inwood (5.0 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most Mexican restaurants?
East Harlem has the most, with 52, followed by Washington Heights (49) and Midtown (43).
Where can I find affordable Mexican restaurants in Manhattan?
11 of the 50 Mexican restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Talkin' Tacos West Village in West Village, Trocitos De Mexico in Inwood and LOS TACOS No.1 in NoHo.
How does Moodap rank Mexican restaurants?
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