5 mexican restaurants in Morningside Heights

Best Mexican Restaurants in Morningside Heights (2026)

Top-rated mexican restaurants in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

Morningside Heights is home to 5 rated mexican restaurants. Tamale & Taco cart leads the list with a 5.0-star rating across 17 reviews. Prices range from $ to $$.

Tamale & Taco cart

Tamale & Taco cart is a restaurant in Morningside Heights described by visitors as mexican. Based on 6 reviews.

★ 5.017 reviewsIndoor/Outdoor2841 Broadway, New York, NY 10025

Dos Toros

At Dos Toros Taqueria, were all about that Mission-style taqueria vibe. To us, Mission-style means fresh, flavorful ingredients wrapped in a steamed tortilla with perfectly melty cheese.

★ 4.6888 reviews$Indoor2911 Broadway, New York, NY 10025

“Join Dos Toros Rewards today to score $3 off your first order, $9 for every $99 spent, exclusive offers and more.”

Derek food truck

Located at 29 Wycloff Ave. Brooklyn, NY. We offer a wide array of fresh food – fried pork taco, chilaquiles, chicken quesadilla, steak tostada, veggie burrito, chicken cemitas, asada torta and carne asada. We use the freshest ingredients in preparing our food to provide the best quality and taste.

★ 4.20Indoor29 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237

“Skip the line, order online”

El Porton

El Porton is a restaurant in Morningside Heights described by visitors as food-focused, mexican, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.1574 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor3151 Broadway, New York, NY 10027

“Reviewers say it's great value for money.”

Naranjito Juice

01349 Amsterdam Avenue

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best mexican restaurants in Morningside Heights?

Moodap ranks 5 mexican restaurants in Morningside Heights, Manhattan based on ratings, reviews, and insider tips. Top picks include Tamale & Taco cart (5.0★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your vibe.

How many mexican restaurants are in Morningside Heights?

There are 5 mexican restaurants currently listed in Morningside Heights on Moodap, with new spots added regularly.

Are mexican restaurants in Morningside Heights expensive?

Morningside Heights mexican restaurants range from $ to $$. Use Moodap to filter by budget.

What's the highest rated mexican in Morningside Heights?

Tamale & Taco cart is one of the highest rated mexican restaurants in Morningside Heights, with a 5.0-star rating. See the full rankings above.

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