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.
758 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 758 rated Mexican restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 39 neighborhoods. Talkin' Tacos West Village in West Village leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Washington Heights has the most to choose from (94).
Prices run from $ to $$$. Common vibes include casual, lively, colorful, energetic, and quick-bite. 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 1 Rank 2 A budget-friendly 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 3 A mid-priced Mexican restaurant in the East Village. Reviewers mention the Mexican food, praise the service, and suggest it for an afternoon.
Rank 4 A mid-priced Mexican restaurant in East Harlem. Reviewers single out the Mexican food and praise the service.
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Rank 6 A budget-friendly Mexican restaurant in Inwood. Reviewers mention the Mexican food, say it is consistent, and describe it as a local find.
Rank 7 A budget-friendly Mexican restaurant in NoHo. Reviewers single out the Mexican food and describe a loud, buzzing room. Known for its Breakfast Burritos.
Rank 8 A mid-priced Mexican restaurant in Chelsea. Known for its mission-style burrito.
Rank 9 A mid-priced Mexican restaurant in Midtown. Known for its burritos.
Rank 10 - Lively
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Midtown
7 spots
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Inwood
6 spots
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West Village
4 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick Bite
- Counter Service
Rank 2 - Lively
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- Casual
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East Village
3 spots
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Chelsea
3 spots
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Hell's Kitchen
3 spots
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Meatpacking District
3 spots
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NoHo
2 spots
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Hudson Yards
2 spots
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Greenwich Village
2 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
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- Casual
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Financial District
2 spots
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Hamilton Heights
2 spots
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Upper East Side
2 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
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- Casual
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East Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Alphabet City
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Nolita
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Times Square
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Little Italy
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Lower East Side
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Washington Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Koreatown
1 spots
Rank 1 - 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 Talkin' Tacos West Village in West Village (4.9 stars), Animo! in Midtown (4.9 stars) and Jo's Taco in East Village (4.9 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most Mexican restaurants?
Washington Heights has the most, with 94, followed by East Harlem (66) and Inwood (62).
Where can I find affordable Mexican restaurants in Manhattan?
20 of the 50 Mexican restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Talkin' Tacos West Village in West Village, Animo! in Midtown and Trocitos De Mexico in Inwood.
How does Moodap rank Mexican restaurants?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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