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37 mexican restaurants in Midtown

Best Mexican Restaurants in Midtown (2026)

Top-rated mexican restaurants in Midtown, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and Moodap editor picks.

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Midtown is home to 37 rated mexican restaurants. Empellon leads the list with a 4.4-star rating. Prices range from $ to $$. Popular vibes include lively, casual, fast-casual.

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EmpellonEditor's Pick
Empellón serves contemporary American cuisine with Mexican influences and a distinct New York City point of view. Empellón's lunch and dinner menus focus on innovation and seasonality in an upscale environment.
4.40Indoor/Outdoor510 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022
Our beverage list focuses on signature margaritas and craft cocktails, with an emphasis on the use of artisanal spirits. Our wine list showcases unique global vineyards and small producers.
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CuernoEditor's Pick
4.90Indoor/Outdoor1271 Avenue of Americas, Time & Life Building Rockefeller, New York, NY 10020
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Taquería Juquelita Food Truck
5.01 reviewsIndoor/Outdoor90 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016
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City Tacos
City Tacos is a restaurant in Midtown described by visitors as mexican.
5.03 reviewsIndoor/Outdoor382 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022
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Tacos Angelita
Tacos Angelita is a restaurant in Midtown described by visitors as mexican. Based on 10 reviews.
5.031 reviewsIndoor/OutdoorLexington Ave & E 55th St, New York, NY 10022
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Tacos del Barrio
Welcome to Tacos Del Barrio's official website! Our restaurants are located at 67 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 , 71 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038 and 270 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018, United States .
5.022 reviewsIndoor/Outdoor270 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018
We deliver up to 5 miles from our location. You're very welcome to make a pickup order as well. Thanks for supporting local restaurants by ordering directly on this site and not through 3rd party platforms!
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Dorado Tacos
Dorado Tacos features an innovative approach to Mexican street food, including Baja California-style fish tacos, quesadilla, soups, and salads. We prepare all our salsas, dressings, marinades and meat rubs from scratch, with fresh seasonal produce and traditional herbs and spices.
5.00Indoor/Outdoor152 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
For All Catering Inquiries email hellodoradotaco@gmail.com. Citifield, Coca Cola Food Truck, Outfield July 18th-Postseason, 2025
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La Lupita
5.05 reviewsIndoor/OutdoorNew York, NY 10022
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Tacos La 36
Tacos La 36 is a restaurant in Midtown described by visitors as food-focused, mexican and seafood, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
4.951 reviewsIndoor/Outdoor29 W 36th St., New York, NY 10018
Happy hour is popular with reviewers.
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Adobo Mexican Grill
At ADOBO, We Offer The Freshest, Most Delicious Mexican Fusion Cuisine. From day one, we committed to offering only the best – using fresh, never canned or frozen ingredients, and creating all our sauces in-house with traditional recipes.
4.8265 reviewsIndoor/Outdoor112 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018
Order directly from our website to save money in fees, get faster service, earn free food via our rewards program. Download Adobo Mobile APP for rewards, gift cards, exclusive deals, and 10% off your first two orders. Delivery, takeout, and curbside pickup available.
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New York Birria
We offer a wide array of fresh food – mulita, burritos, consome, tostada, tortas, quesadilla, nachos, and tacos 3. We use the freshest ingredients in preparing our food to provide the best quality and taste.
4.7272 reviews$Indoor/Outdoor1300 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Skip the line, order online
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Tacos Los 2 Carnales Park Ave
4.73 reviewsIndoor/Outdoor299 Park Ave, New York, NY 10171
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Dos Toros Taqueria
Mission-style means fresh, flavorful ingredients wrapped in a steamed tortilla with perfectly melty cheese. Everyone deserves a truly great burrito, served with care and artistry, in a vibey and welcoming setting.
4.71,329 reviews$IndoorPenn Station LIRR, Concourse Space C123, 1 Pennsylvania Plaza Subcellar 1, New York, NY 10019
Join Dos Toros Rewards today to score $3 off your first order, $9 for every $99 spent, exclusive offers and more.
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Tacos y quesadillas Mexico
4.70Indoor/Outdoor988 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019
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Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is a restaurant in Midtown described by visitors as food-focused, mexican, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
4.7837 reviews$Indoor/Outdoor43 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
Multiple reviewers mention long waits, especially on weekends.
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EL ASADO MEXICANO
Located at 1221 6th Ave. New York, NY. We offer a wide array of fresh food – pollo asado rice bowl, chorizo mexicano salad bowl, chorizo mexicano salad bowl, chuleta asada taco, pollo asado taco, pollo asado burrito, carne asada burrito, and zucchini al pastor burrito.
4.718 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor1221 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020
Skip the line, order online
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Los Tacos Hermanos
4.60Indoor/Outdoor570 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018
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Cinco de Mayo
4.60Indoor/Outdoor153 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017
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Frida Midtown
Located in Midtown East, Frida Midtown, is a neighborhood restaurant serving Mexican - Peruvian inspired cuisine. We're open for Lunch, Brunch, Dinner, Drinks & Happy Hour seven days a week.
4.5490 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor214 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022
Live Music Every Friday & Sunday in Midtown NYC. Join us every F Sunday night from 6-9pm for live Latin music, cocktails and food.
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El JefecitoNy mexican food and American
El JefecitoNy mexican food and American is a restaurant in Midtown described by visitors as food-focused, mexican and deli sandwich, budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.
4.523 reviews$Indoor/Outdoor231-299 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018
Reviewers note this is cash only.
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Maiz
Authentic Mexican Food in Midtown New York City
4.50Indoor/Outdoor606 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018
We Offer Catering
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Rosa Mexicano
4.50Indoor/Outdoor251 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022
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Toloache
Toloache is named after a flowering plant famed in Mexico for its use in love potions. We hope that when you dine with us you too will fall under the spell of chef Medina's creative cooking, which incorporates seasonal and natural ingredients and more than a dozen types of chilies.
4.40Indoor/Outdoor251 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019
Toloache's PRIVATE DINING ROOMS are available for parties of up to 100 guests. Whether it is a BRIDAL SHOWER, BIRTHDAY or CORPORATE EVENT, Toloache Mexican Restaurant will CUSTOMIZE any MENU to suit your needs.
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tán
4.30Indoor/Outdoor209 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017
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Dos Caminos
4.30Indoor480 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10167
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Mexicano
Mexicano is a restaurant in Midtown described by visitors as mexican, known for excellent service, budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.
4.2284 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor600 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018
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Summer Salt
Summer Salt is a restaurant in Midtown described by visitors as mexican and seafood. Based on 10 reviews.
4.2159 reviews$Indoor/Outdoor275 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016
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La Esquina
4.20Indoor200 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
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Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina
Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina is a restaurant in Midtown described by visitors as mexican, consistently well-reviewed. Based on 10 reviews.
4.21,722 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor5 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016
Trivia Mondays at Mad Dog & Beans Midtown Every Monday at 7 PM Presented by NYC Trivia League. Trivia Tuesdays at Mad Dog & Beans FiDi Every Tuesday at 7 PM Presented by NYC Trivia League. Happy Hour Tuesday-Thursday 2:30-6:30 PM at the bar. Save 10% when you order directly from us.
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Taco Dumbo
4.20Indoor/Outdoor114 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036
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Puya - Tacos de Puebla
Puya is the name of a famous Mexican hot pepper. Used widely in Mexico, it is difficult to find elsewhere, probably due to its substitution by other more common hot peppers such as the guajillo.
4.10Indoor/OutdoorRink Level, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112
CATERING INFO available
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Tacos y Quesadillas
Tacos y Quesadillas is a restaurant in Midtown described by visitors as mexican. Based on 7 reviews.
4.110 reviewsIndoor/Outdoor98-72 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
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Tacos La Broadway
Modern taqueria and bar in Times Square by Celebrity Chef Saul Montiel serving authentic Mexican street tacos, antojitos, and frozen margaritas. $2 taco Tuesdays.
4.00$Indoor1604 Broadway 1st Floor, New York, NY 10019
livelycasualfast-casual
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Dirty Taco GCT
L.A. STREET TACOS IN GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL. Find us in The GCT Dining Concourse.
3.80Indoor/Outdoor89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
Orders are punched into a kiosk, and a few minutes later, out come cafeteria trays and takeout containers lined with tacos. Cabeza and other cuts of meat rotate in and out as weekly specials.
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Mexi Boba
Mexi Boba is a restaurant in Midtown described by visitors as mexican. Based on 5 reviews.
3.45 reviewsIndoor/Outdoor462 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001
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Taste of Puebla
Taste of Puebla is a restaurant in Midtown described by visitors as mexican. Based on 10 reviews.
3.312 reviewsIndoor/Outdoor1221 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020
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Miss Yolo’s Tacos - Vanderbilt Market
FLAVORFUL TACOS, BURRITOS, AND MORE — MADE FRESH IN THE HEART OF MANHATTAN. WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON USING ONLY THE FRESHEST INGREDIENTS, ENSURING EACH TACO IS BURSTING WITH FLAVOR AND MADE TO ORDER.
3.321 reviewsIndoor/OutdoorVanderbilt Market - Bars & Eateries, 230 Park Ave, New York, NY 10169

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