Diners' Choice: Mexican restaurants in New York City

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Mexican cuisine in New York City? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Sobre Masa

4.9

4.9 (10)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Bushwick

About the restaurant

Sobre Masa is a contemporary Mexican restaurant located in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Our menu is designed to be enjoyed family-style, highlighting authentic and modern Mexican cuisine.

Our kitchen is centered around housemade nixtamal and tortillas, crafted daily from heirloom corn sourced directly from small farms across Mexico.

Our beverage program features a thoughtful selection of Mexican spirits from across the country, alongside riffs on classic cocktails.

The kitchen is led by Oaxacan Chef Zack Wangeman, whose cooking is rooted in nostalgia, seasonality, and respect for heirloom ingredients—showcasing the depth of Mexican cuisine beyond the plate.

Top review

Karun

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

The food was amazing. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable- overall it wasn’t just a meal but an experience.

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Chef Kaelin Ulrich – Seasons of My Heart in NY

Kahlo Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (848)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Kahlo is a restaurant specializing in seasonal modern Mexican cuisine, craft cocktails, a vast selection of fine wines, and an array of delightful beverages. Our stunning dining room, inviting bar, and sophisticated dining area pay homage to the legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Conveniently situated on 29th Street between 10th and 11th Avenue, we are within walking distance of Hudson Yards, the High Line, Manhattan West, and the Javits Center.
Don’t miss our fish yucateco, delectable branzino, tuna tostadas, and fresh guacamole paired with homemade chips!
Whether it’s a special occasion or a business dinner, we provide the ideal cozy setting.

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JosephVIP

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

It’s the people not just the delicious food that make this place. Every time we go we have an incredible experience!

Fresco's Grand Cantina

4.7

4.7 (140)

$30 and under

Mexican

Astoria

About the restaurant

**** Please note this page is for our 28-50 31st St, Queens, New York location.****

Beautiful Mexican-Fusion establishment with old-world accents and very Instagram-able throughout the restaurant. We pride ourselves with fresh locally sourced ingredients for our Authentic & Modern Mexican fare.

Best Happy Hour around from 3pm to 8pm from Tuesday to Friday. The strong & delicious cocktails and amazing service will keep you coming back week after week for any of our numerous events. Follow us on Instagram to stay in the loop.

If you'd like to make a reservation at our other location ( Fresco's Cantina ) located at 12-14 31st Ave Astoria, NY 11106 - Please call (347) 808-7338.

Thank you!

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charles

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

This Drag Brunch was funny light hearted, and the food was very good. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Toloache - Upper East Side

4.7

4.7 (1670)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Welcome to Toloache (pronounced toh-lo-AH-tchay), chef-owner Julian Medina's contemporary Mexican bistro located in the Upper East Side. 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. Along with the authentic Mexican menu and an exceptional tequila list, we offer elegant decorative elements imported from Mexico. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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SteveVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Greeted and seated at the requested location at the bar. Both bartenders were awesome. Vanessa the hostess was terrific and she has done a magnificent job training Daniel. Food was very good, hot food was hot and cold cold.

Bar San Miguel

4.7

4.7 (17)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Carroll Gardens

About the restaurant

Located in Carroll Gardens, Bar San Miguel is a delightful and relaxed restaurant that serves authentic Mexican dishes and fantastic drinks. The restaurant is inspired by the historic town of San Miguel de Allende located in the hills of Mexico. Bar San Miguel provides a rustic cozy atmosphere with an amazing back patio to serve patrons quality Mexican dishes, craft tequila, margaritas and mezcal cocktails. Does Bar San Miguel offer the best Mexican dishes in New York City? Well, no. Simply because there is no such thing. However, they do have a fantastic selection of tacos and enchiladas that will more than delight your palate. More so if you are chasing them with tequila drinks with a hint of jalapeno. The customer service at Bar San Miguel is excellent and the staff is very friendly. Ultimately, the restaurant gives you the vibe of a neighborhood restaurant —one where you might meet up with some friends for dinner, have some drinks, and perhaps ponder over your investment strategy.

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FrankVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Tremendous short ribs and you have to take advantage of their fantastic Happy Hour!

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Premium Tequila and Mezcal Tasting

Maz Mezcal

4.7

4.7 (29)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Located on the Upper East Side, Maz Mezcal has served authentic Mexican cuisine for over 38 years. Owner Mary Silva is delighted to continue her family's tradition of offering guests flavorful fare and wonderful service. Fajitas, seafood dishes such as paella and ceviche, and a large vegetarian & taco selection offer an array of options. Maz Mezcal features the UES largest agave tequila & mezcal selection, as well as a curated wine list from Mexico & South America.

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AmyVIP

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Can’t beat Taco Tuesday! We were greeted very warmly and everything went smoothly from there. Fun drinks, delicious tacos, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

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Taco Tuesday

Maya - New York

4.8

4.8 (2502)

$30 and under

Mexican

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

At Maya, Chef Richard Sandoval first iconic restaurant offers his internationally acclaimed blend of authentic Mexican ingredients and innovative culinary techniques. Handcrafted margaritas and a selection of over 100 tequilas pair beautifully with the flavorful dishes. Handmade Mexican artwork completes Maya’s dining experience.

“The food at Maya is unlike just about anything else being served in New York City” New York Times – Two Stars
“Maya practically defines casual elegance…Maya’s menu reads like a love letter to Mexico” Michelin Guide

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AmyVIP

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

We had a delicious meal. Love their guacamole with tuna and queso. My favorite is the fajitas. I just learned that you can mix protein types!

Ruta Oaxaca - Brooklyn

4.6

4.6 (25)

$30 and under

Mexican

Cobble Hill

About the restaurant

Our Story The goal,to guarantee a wonderful meal with authentic cuisine & fabulous margaritas,serve over 50 artisanal & ancestral mezcals,over 100 types of tequila brands in a vibrant unique atmosphere,boasts excellent service. Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine opened in Astoria 2021 with such a wonderful,successful home run that a 2nd location opened in Patchogue March 2022. Ruta Oaxaca means “Road to Oaxaca,”a historic state in the southern part of Mexico. Mr. Castillo & his Partners are keenly focused on honoring Oaxacan culinary traditions, whose fame is derived in great part from its many varieties of moles.By legend,these ancient recipes are more than sauces,they are the very focus of the meal.Ruta Oaxaca proudly features four moles,each prepared using the Oaxacan mole recipes that have made the cuisine world famous. Astoria 929-349-1228 Patchogue 631-569-2233 Woodbury 516-515-9620 Brooklyn 718-576-1507

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Joshua

Dined on May 4, 2025

A wonderful spot with an attentive and helpful staff. Our party had enchiladas, margaritas, and buñuelos with mole. Everyone was very pleased. The staff is especially helpful and pleasant.

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Ruta Oaxaca - Brooklyn - Bottomless Brunch

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Ruta Oaxaca - Brooklyn - Taco Tuesday!

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Enjoy Happy Hour at Ruta Oaxaca - Brooklyn

Toloache-Midtown

4.7

4.7 (7715)

$30 and under

Mexican

Theater District

About the restaurant

Welcome to Toloache (pronounced toh-lo-AH-tchay), chef-owner Julian Medina’s contemporary Mexican bistro located in the heart of the Theater District. 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. Our festive, two-story space features a guacamole and ceviche bar, a wood-burning oven, and an exceptional tequila list, along with elegant decorative elements imported from Mexico. We looking forward to seeing you soon.

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StanleyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Good food and service Attentive staff. Good location for theaters

Casa Carmen Tribeca

4.7

4.7 (320)

$31 to $50

Mexican

TriBeCa

About the restaurant

Step into the heart of authentic Mexican cuisine at Casa Carmen, a culinary sanctuary inspired by the legendary chef Carmen "Titita" Ramírez Degollado. Founded by Titita’s grandsons, the restaurant brings her celebrated recipes and rich heritage to TriBeCa.
Nestled in an earth-toned hacienda, Casa Carmen welcomes you with the aroma of traditional dishes and warm hospitality. Pair your meal with agave-based house cocktails, perfectly crafted to complement the vibrant notes of mole Xico, the complex richness of cochinita pibil, and the delicate sweetness of flan. Each dish tells a story of generations of culinary artistry.
With exposed beam ceilings and a serene atmosphere, Casa Carmen invites you to savor every moment. Whether celebrating a special occasion or indulging a craving for authentic Mexican cuisine, Casa Carmen offers a dining that lingers long after the last bite.
Please note we provide a movable ramp for the four steps at the entrance.

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DeborahVIP

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

The yummiest! High quality tastiest food . Impeccable service.

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