Suggestions for Mexican Restaurant near New York

Sam P. • June 7, 2013Must try: short rib tacos, arroz con pollo, roasted Maine lobster rice, shrimp with sizzling garlic & chili oil, and maitake mushrooms with goat cheese. All are amazing!

Adrien • May 14, 2016Once I did a marathon of my five favorite tacos place in East Village. This is one of them!

Mischa • August 19, 2017Pro-tip: ask for Caldo de Camarón (shrimp broth), is tradition in Mexico to pair fish tacos with caldo

Aliyah A. • April 29, 2016Guacamole dip so fresh 👌🏼must try, the Chicken Fajita was nice too and the Classic Mojito was awesome.

Ranu R. • August 9, 2015Hidden gem of a restaurant in the LES. Hangar steak was delicious and the potatoes were next level. Cheesy amazingness. Short rib was good too and guac is a great starter. Solid cocktails.

Paige C. • March 27, 2015The ambiance, service and food were all outstanding. We had a lovely waiter who was fun and engaging. Don't miss the mango & pomegranate guacamole mixed with any combination of homemade tacos. YUM!

Chad H. • February 8, 2016a hidden gem deep in the East Village, El Diablito offers an array of taco options - the namesake taco contains chorizo and poblano - and complimentary chips and salsa.

Paul S. • January 14, 2023Barrio Chino is an institution on LES. I love this restaurant which has been there for 20 years! The staff is amazing. Food terrific (guac, drinks, so good) and a favorite spot to hang. Go!

Jessica W. • January 26, 2017Love this place, great decor, cocktails and amazing tacos! Most fun in summer when they can open all the walls to enjoy the weather

Avin N. • August 28, 2016Solid taco takeout spot, grab some food to go and enjoy on the benches out on the east river promenade.

Josh S. • August 16, 2011My favorite Mexican food in HK. The pescado burrito with the sauce from the pescado tacos is amazing, and a tad addicting!

Noemi J. • December 5, 2017It’s almost impossible to find good Mexican in NYC + vegan Mexican = a unicorn but Jajaja got it right. From the limey, fresh guac to the jackfruit carnitas tacos + the homemade tortillas.. just YES.

Daniel B. • January 10, 2016Budin de pollo is one of my favorite Mexican dishes in city, yummy.

Adam G. • August 27, 2018The best all around Mexican food in nyc...and great bang for your buck. My personal favorites are bistec and chorizo tacos. You won’t be disappointed.

Carrie • October 23, 2021Bottomless tacos and drinks for weekend brunch!

Eater • July 7, 2017Dishes to try include falafel tacos with hummus, Hokkaido sea urchin on toast, pastrami tacos with mustard seed salsa, and tempura fish with lime mayo. There’s guacamole and the seven salsas, too.

Zev L. • April 15, 2017My favorite mexican deli. You can get authentic sour cream, and cheese, as well as awesome burritos and tamales!

Lili B. • September 5, 2022Buzzy vibe in Tribeca. Must get the empanadas and mole chicken! Skip the guac, nothing special.

Chad H. • October 13, 2015the most casual of the Empellón empire, a great place to swing by for a couple of tacos and a drink

Corinne P. • September 4, 2011Best Frozen Margaritas the Manhattan side of the Rio Grande! Also try fajittas and fish tacos!

Kirby S. • September 15, 2023The fish taco is amazing, plus great vegetarian options

Paige C. • September 28, 2018New favorite dish: the Baja Fish Burrito Bowl! Such a great lunch option!

Crystal • February 21, 2022Tomatillo bloody marys, sunrise burrito and huevos rancheros were all quite delicious! Nice and spacious for downtown NY too, and friendly service.