Transport yourself to the Zócalo of Mexico City or to the Yucatán or even Puebla or Veracruz—you'll enjoy the many diverse dishes of regional Mexican cuisine in New York, whether at white-tablecloth establishments or humble taco trucks.
Calexico Carne Asada(718) 488-8226
122 Union St,
Brooklyn, NY, 11231
The long-awaited brick-and-mortar restaurant from the Calexico food truck guys, serving the same award-winning Mexican cuisine.
Cascabel Taqueria(212) 717-8226
1538 2nd Ave,
New York, NY, 10028
Casual Mexican joint on the Upper East Side with a stunningly deep menu full of innovative-yet-authentic cuisine.
Crema212-691-4477
111 West 17th Street,
New York, NY, 10011
From its reasonably priced prix-fixe lunch menu to its rather pricey dinner menu with creative entrees, chef/owner Julieta Ballesteros serves forth traditional Mexican cuisine with a formal French presentation, fusing her Monterrey roots with her mastery of French culinary techniques.
Dos Caminos - Chelsea(212) 294-1000
373 Park Ave S,
New York, NY, 10001
Dos Caminos has captured the true spirit of genuine Mexican cuisine, with Executive Chef Scott Linquist spicing up the New York Mexican scene. From after-work margaritas to a fiesta-friendly lunch, dinner or brunch,
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Dos Toros(212) 677-7300
137 4th Ave,
New York, NY, 10003
West Coast-style burritos that are sweeter than the Tasti D'Lite fare that used to populate the space.
Fonda(718) 369-3144
434 7th Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11215
Roberto is a teacher, author, and award-winning chef. Raised in Mexico City and trained at Paris’s renowned Le Cordon Bleu culinary school, he opened several highly acclaimed restaurants in Mexico City and spent four years as exe
more...AlMar(718) 855-5288
111 Front St,
Brooklyn, NY, 11201
The former DUMBO General Store continues on with a communal atmosphere,a delicious traditional American and Italian menu, and a new name.
Hell's Kitchen(212) 977-1588
679 9th Ave,
New York, NY, 10036
Skimping on the Mexican decor has apparently meant being able to craft more tantalizingly Mexican flavor on the menu.
La Palapa(212) 777-2537
77 St Marks Pl,
New York, NY, 10003
La Palapa's Mexico City style and regional cooking covers a nice range of specialities, from exotic cactus salad to Veracruz-style shrimp, from potato taquitos to Oaxaca-style duck with molé. Particularly enjoyable are the fish
more...Los Pollitos II(718) 623-9152
148 5th Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11217
Second location of the popular Sunset Park Mexican joint.
Maya(212) 585-1818
1191 1st Ave,
New York, NY, 10021
Contemporary Mexican cuisine with an atmosphere to match, Maya offers a festive, romantic dining experience.
Mercadito(212) 529-6490
179 Avenue B,
New York, NY, 10009
Strolling through the East Village and craving Mexican food? Tacos, tortas, or huevos with a margarita or a glass of wine at this charming little Mexican cantina are a good choice for brunch. Dinner time is for more noble entrees such as marinated steaks, red snapper, and sea food items.
Mexicana Mama(212) 924-4119
525 Hudson St,
New York, NY, 10014
Authentic Mexican food in the West Village.
Mole(212) 777-3200
205 Allen St,
New York, NY, 10002
The most recent venture of husband and wife team Nick Cervera & Guadalupe Elizalde, who have been serving up authentic, regional Mexican fare in NYC since 1991. Fresh-squeezed lime margaritas, table-side guacamole, friendly, casual
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178 Kent Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
Williamsburg gets its very own Móle, serving up the same authentic, regional Mexican fare that's made the restaurant's main location famous since 1991. Grab a few lime margaritas, enjoy table-side guacamole and the friendly, casual atmosphere.
Mole - West Village(212) 206-7559
57 Jane St,
New York, NY, 10014
The most recent venture of husband and wife team Nick Cervera & Guadalupe Elizalde, who have been serving up authentic, regional Mexican fare in NYC since 1991. Fresh-squeezed lime margaritas, table-side guacamole, fri
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Pampano(212) 751-4545
209 E 49th St,
New York, NY, 10017
This sophisticated tropical restaurant provides classic dishes from the coasts of Mexico. It was born out of a partnership between acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval and Opera Singer Placido Domingo.
Papatzul212-274-8225
55 Grand St,
New York, NY, 10013
Family-run Mexican at great prices with most pleasing atmosphere.
Rosa Mexicano - East Side(212) 753-7407
1063 1st Ave,
New York, NY, 10022
Rosa Mexicano first introduced New Yorkers to upscale, authentic Mexican cuisine in 1984. From the traditional amate gods that greet you at the front entrance to the papel picado hanging from the ceiling, old wor
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Rosa Mexicano - West Side(212) 977-7700
61 Columbus Ave,
New York, NY, 10023
The sister restaurant of the original East side location, this Rosa Mexicano is just steps away from Lincoln Center. This impressive David Rockwell-designed space features a 30-foot blue-tiled cascading waterwall
more...Taco Taco(212) 289-8226
1726 2nd Ave,
New York, NY, 10128
Toloache Bistro Mexicano(212) 581-1818
251 W 50th St,
New York, NY, 10012
Toloache's 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.
Tortilleria Nixtamal(718) 699-2434
104-05 47th Ave,
Corona, NY, 11368
Coronoa's best little Mexican joint.
