Mezcali is one of The 15 Best Places for Tomatillo in New York City.

1. Mezcali

8.6
83 Maiden Ln (Gold Street), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

CrystalCrystal: Tomatillo bloody marys, sunrise burrito and huevos rancheros were all quite delicious! Nice and spacious for downtown NY too, and friendly service.

Marjorie D.Marjorie D: All of the tacos are good!

Marjorie D.Marjorie D: Literally all of the tacos are good!

La Contenta is one of The 15 Best Places for Tomatillo in New York City.

2. La Contenta

8.9
102 Norfolk St (btwn Rivington St & Delancey St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 84 tips and reviews

Eric L.Eric Litman: Ask for a side of the green salsa, made with tomatillos and Serrano chiles.

Niji J.Niji J.: Ask for the spicy tomatillo salsa. Some of the staff doesn't know it exists but it does and it's great.

Jassy A.Jassy Ahluwalia: Excellent brunch and service! Great tequila selection!

Jack's Wife Freda is one of The 15 Best Places for Tomatillo in New York City.

3. Jack's Wife Freda

8.7
226 Lafayette St (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · SoHo · 522 tips and reviews

Nicole Y.Nicole Yale: Green Shakshuka: Lighter, brighter take on the Middle Eastern baked-egg dish, with green bell peppers and tomatillos

Gayle A.Gayle Alexander: Green shakshuka made with tomatillos

GothamistGothamist: Instead of a traditional tomato sauce, the restaurant uses green tomatillos for its shakshuka to form the base for two runny eggs. Read more.

El Aguila is one of The 15 Best Places for Tomatillo in New York City.

4. El Aguila

8.1
1634 Lexington Ave (103rd Street), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Harlem · 31 tips and reviews

Lesley K.Lesley K: Norteño style(espesh the rice)like my mamá's cooking, so good! The burrito de pollo (chicken burrito) is delish. Chicken is grilled just right. And the salsa bar-the crema & tomatillo are also great.

Isabel Z.Isabel Zapata: Great conchas, good tortas, and acceptable tacos.

Jorge O.Jorge Ortiz: The águila (eagle) of Aztec prophesy set the location of their capital Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City). El Águila's brightly lit signs herald 24-hour authentic Mexican food, drinks, dessert, and music.

Taqueria Y Fonda is one of The 15 Best Places for Tomatillo in New York City.

5. Taqueria Y Fonda

7.8
968 Amsterdam Ave (btw 107th & 108th), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Upper West Side · 63 tips and reviews

Jackie L.Jackie Luo: Their tacos de lengua are great, and I ordered a chicken tamale with tomatillo sauce that I'd recommend, too! Pretty filling at a low price.

Aaron T.Aaron Taylor-Waldman: Solid horchata and homemade lemonade to wash down the delicious tacos

Stephen Y.Stephen Yang: This hole in the wall is much better than Chipotle.

Tacos Times Square is one of The 15 Best Places for Tomatillo in New York City.

6. Tacos Times Square

8.2
134 E 27th St (Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Rose Hill · 2 tips and reviews

JoshJosh: Great carnitas tacos nothing fancy just great food. Good for take out and on the go

EuniEuni: carnitas tacos. also great taquitos

The Great Burrito is one of The 15 Best Places for Tomatillo in New York City.

7. The Great Burrito

7.6
405 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 79th & 80th Sts), New York, NY
Burrito Restaurant · Upper West Side · 50 tips and reviews

alexander v.alexander vogenthaler: The chicken chipotle burrito and the tomatillo salsa are the best mexican food I've ever had. I love this place.

StephanyStephany: The flautas plate was delicious. Highly recommend to ask for the green pico too

Kim M.Kim Marin: Chongalicious . Pork tinga quesadillas #delicious

Crave Fishbar is one of The 15 Best Places for Tomatillo in New York City.

8. Crave Fishbar

8.0
945 2nd Ave (at E 50th St.), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 103 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott Sklar: For best results get the Swordfish but ask for it plated like the scallops. Tomatillo salsa and roasted corn. AMAZING!

Chris G.Chris G: Lamb ribs, ceviche tostada to start.. Lobster curry and squid ink pasta. Great dinner!

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The restaurant's yellow fin tuna confit sandwich, topped with fried artichokes and served on fresh focaccia, is a favorite. Read more.

Boulton & Watt is one of The 15 Best Places for Tomatillo in New York City.

9. Boulton & Watt

7.9
5 Avenue A (at W Houston St), New York, NY
Gastropub · East Village · 197 tips and reviews

EArchitectEArchitect: Great ambiance and location. Try the Fish Tacos - pan seared mahi mahi tuna, pickled red onion, radish, avocado, kale, chipotle aioli, tomatillo salsa. Rich, satisfying, mouth watering, delectable!

Katie C.Katie Congleton: Everything is phenomenal - from the burger to the quinoa salad

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Particularly creative are the small house-made jars of pickles, including okra with garlic and caraway seeds and Brussels sprouts with garlic and dill ($5 a jar, or $15 for three). Read more.

Wine:34 is one of The 15 Best Places for Tomatillo in New York City.

10. Wine:34

8.1
127 E. 34th Street, New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Murray Hill · 8 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Blanchard: Loved the cheese plate options, crab cake, and hanger steak I got for an entree! Everything was amazingly done/presented and service was phenomenal! Went for early Valentine's Day & zero complaints!

Roxane D.Roxane Delagrave: Really good food and wine. Really nice atmosphere and service. Thank you !!!

Michael N.Michael Natale: Wine was nice and so was the staff. Had the cheese and charcuterie and enjoyed the waiter's recommendation. The wild mushroom flatbread and ravioli were great.

Tres Carnes is one of The 15 Best Places for Tomatillo in New York City.

11. Tres Carnes

7.2
101 Maiden Ln (at Pearl St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Financial District · 20 tips and reviews

Michael S.Michael Sinensky: Owner's Tip: Brisket and chicken burrito (half/half), green rice, black beans, guac, pico, green tomatillo salsa, xxx salsa, squeeze lime, crema, cotija cheese. Enjoy

SS+K's Guide to Downtown NYSS+K's Guide to Downtown NY: Fantastic Texas smoked meats in Mexican dishes. Don't miss the brisket.

Bhumika V.Bhumika Vyas: Hard-core hip hop all day ere dayyy

Pilot is one of The 15 Best Places for Tomatillo in New York City.

12. Pilot

8.6
Pier 6, Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 20 tips and reviews

🌺  ش🌺 ش: Pilot is not just a restaurant but a museum of history. Sea food was ultra fresh, view and service excellent and drinks meant business. Loved it 💕

Adria C.Adria Crum: Best Fries and champagne.

TeddyTeddy: If you like hanging out with influencers then you don't want to miss this scene!

Coppelia is one of The 15 Best Places for Tomatillo in New York City.

13. Coppelia

8.9
207 W 14th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Chelsea · 506 tips and reviews

Mandar M.Mandar M: Wednesday night San Cocho rules!!!! Ask for the tomatillo sauce !!!

Tristan D.Tristan Damien: Cuban sandwiches are amazing- great for a late night outing.

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the Mac and Chicharrón, a double dose of pork with a silky mix of American and cheddar cheeses, spiked with spicy sambal. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Cosme is one of The 15 Best Places for Tomatillo in New York City.

14. Cosme

8.6
35 E 21st St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Flatiron District · 278 tips and reviews

Michael 🍷 E.Michael 🍷 Elmgreen: Expat martini was aromatic and delicious, pickled tomatillo for the win! Smoked cobia and the duck carnitas were great. Unique wine program is an unexpected surprise!

Mark H.Mark Hays: The husk merengue is one of the best things I've ever eaten. Uni tostadas and ny strip tacos also great.

EaterEater: Cosme is now being fueled by caffeine direct from Mexican espresso company Buna. Make sure to pair it with this bursting meringue bomb. Read more.

Dos Caminos is one of The 15 Best Places for Tomatillo in New York City.

15. Dos Caminos

7.4
475 W Broadway (at Houston St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 195 tips and reviews

Casey R.Casey Rogers: Tomatillo salsa is the bomb digity.

The Tiny TieRantThe Tiny TieRant: Try the pork ribs - #guava #corn #noms and a #tomatillo #gazpacho compliments of the house :)

Hunter H.Hunter Harris: Much cooler vibe than the one in meatpacking. Guac and house frozen marg still the best I've had in the city.