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The Best Mexican Restaurants In NYC
You don’t have to fly to Mexico (or California or Texas) to find great tacos, aguachile, and mole.
Where To Get Mexican Takeout & Delivery In NYC
28 spots to order delivery from when you’re in the mood for tacos, tamales, enchiladas, and giant cemitas.
The Best New Mexican Restaurants In NYC
The best new Mexican places in NYC to find tetelas, mole, and more.
Where To Get A Paleta In NYC
For Mexican ice pops in more flavors than you can keep track of, these are the best spots in the city.
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Estia's Little Kitchen
Estia's Little Kitchen is a tiny Mexican-American restaurant that is our go-to brunch spot.
Corima
This Northern Mexican-inspired spot does interesting small plates, but it’s the tasting menu you want.
Jefe Tacos
Handmade corn tortillas and crispy al pastor await you in the basement food court DeKalb Market Hall.
Hellbender
At Hellbender in Ridgewood, enjoy fried Oaxaca cheese and a rum cocktail called the Taxidermy Jaguar while staring at a taxidermy jaguar.
Quique Crudo
Grab a stool at this West Village restaurant, and eat a crab tostada while you choose between 40-odd cocktails.
Quesadillas Doña Maty
The quesadillas here are big, full of meat, and most importantly, available 24 hours a day.
Taqueria El Gallo Azteca
Staten Island’s Taqueria El Gallo Azteca specializes in pork and makes tacos the size of three tacos.
Marisquería Veracruz
Find this Mexican and Vietnamese food truck in Sunset Park and on Staten Island, and order some ceviche mixto, or some phở.
El Kallejon
Brain flautas, baby shark tostadas, and crab guacamole are all on the menu at this Mexico City-inspired restaurant in East Harlem.
Bad Hombre
This East Village restaurant is your best option in the area for cocktails and kinda fancy Mexican food.
The Best Mexican Restaurants In NYC
You don’t have to fly to Mexico (or California or Texas) to find great tacos, aguachile, and mole.
Border Town
For handmade flour tortillas filled with velvety refried beans, head to one of Border Town’s weekly pop-ups.
Cemitas El Tigre
The excellent cemitas at this Mexican spot in Sunnyside have ten layers of meat, cheese, and a bunch of other good stuff.
Antojitos Marineros
Aguachile, tostadas, and cheesy shrimp tacos are served until 12am at this mariscos spot in Bushwick.
Ensenada
For a boatload of seafood, and a great Happy Hour, head to Ensenada, an island vacation in Williamsburg.
