Rosa Mexicano
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

1063 1st Ave
New York, NY 10022

Scott B. writes: "The vessel with the pestle holds the brew that is true."

That line has never been more accurate.  And the vessel is shaped like a pig.  The brew, of course, is the guacamole that Rosa Mexicano will prepare fresh right in front of you to your…

Chipotle
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

55 E. 8th Street
New York, NY 10003

Tori K. writes: I would never have noticed Chipolte if not for the Yelp reviews...why? I don't eat fast food. Meat on the menu at a fast food chain =more widespread animal slaughter and pollution.  Millions of people die of starvation every year. Why aren't we using…

Taqueria y Fonda la Mexicana
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Manhattan Valley

968 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10025

Steve M. writes: Well, the Yelp reviews of this Manhattan Valley (WTF is a Manhattan Valley, anyway? Those are two words that just don't sound right together!) Mexican dive all looked good so I finally decided to jump in. Glad I did. This Mexican food is way…

Blue Moon Mexican Cafe

21 E Palisades Ave
Englewood, NJ 07631

Allison G. writes: This is my local favorite Mexican restaurant! The food is so delicious here. The quesadilla comes with my highest recommendations, because I cannot get enough of that cheese they put in there. YUM.

There is often a wait because this place is pretty…

Blockheads
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1563 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10028

Sean T. writes: Recommended for:  brunch, lunch or dinner with friends.

Food 3, Service 2.5, Ambiance 4.

Back in February I flew back from japan and wanted to hang out with one of my good anime loving friends BD (I disguise his name for his own protection).  A few…

Pampano Taqueria
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

805 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10022

Justin C. writes: This spot has highly serviceable little tacos & burritos on the go - it's in a food court in the basement of a building so there is some seating there, but this is a window, not a restaurant. They have fresh accoutrement - cilantro, tomatoes, onions,…

Mercadito
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

179 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009

Edward F. writes: *3.5 STARS*

Mercadito is mentioned by many Yelp reviewers as a must-visit for tacos...that being said:

We went to Mercadito to try the Taquiza special: all you can eat taquitos for $21.  It's offered Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday after 10pm, Friday +…

La Palapa

359 Sixth Avenue
New York City, NY 10014

chris r. writes: settled in to la palapa's west village outpost  on a brisk saturday afternoon.  even if it had been completely packed, it wouldn't have been a big deal as the seats are spaced far enough apart to give diners some breathing room.  i liked that.…

Florencia 13
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

185 Sullivan Street
New York City, NY 10012

DeDe D. writes: I'm torn - how can I not love this place which actually shows car chases on tv while you enjoy a "Homie Margarita" which comes with a little plastic homie doll hanging on to the rim of the glass?  The food on our first visit was delicious - easily 4…

Blockheads
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

350 W 50th St
Worldwide Plaza
New York, NY 10019

Chelsea J. writes: It's important to note that due to a lot of different things- the fear of impending rain, indecisiveness, the scenic Hell's Kitchen tour, then a twenty minute wait, etc.- Andrew J. and I didn't actually sit down until probably close to an hour and a…

Cafe Condesa
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

183 West 10th street
New York, NY 10014

luis .. writes: What a pleasant little nook for a nice bite to eat or beverage with your choice of caffeine or alcohol (beer or wine).  I stopped in for breakfast today and chose the poblano eggs benedict with a side of ham rather than the chorizo con huevos.  The…

Castro's Mexican
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Bedford Stuyvesant

511 Myrtle Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205

LisaRoxanne W. writes: I can't believe I never reviewed this place!  I've been a patron for years.  I usually get their delivery, but I've eaten there a few times as well.  My favorites are the mole poblano and the vegetable burrito.  Not it's not as good as some of the…

Chilies and Chocolate Oaxacan Kitchen
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

54 7th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Tam N. writes: Chapolines (Fried Grasshoppers) ($1) (2.5-STARS)
Chapolines were served as a side to my chips and guacamole.  They seemed more about taste than texture, offering more salt than crunch.  Visually, the little buggers looked like they'd been sat on --…

Tinga Taqueria

321 Millburn Ave
Millburn, NJ 07041

Rob M. writes: This place is great Mexican!!  Also nice for parents because it is so kid friendly and the service is fast.  You order your food at the register yourself and they usually have the food to you in less than 10 minutes.

I am a big fan of the Tinga…

Los Dos Molinos
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

119 E 18th Street
New York, NY 10003

Mr K. writes: I feel like I'm cheating or something. Coming from Arizona to visit New York and then eating at Los Dos Molinos is like some person from, say, Kansas going to Madrid and sustaining himself on Starbucks and McDonald's.

Errr, scrap that analogy.…

Itzocan Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

438 E 9th Street
New York, NY 10009

kristie c. writes: I went to Itzocan Cafe recently this past monday with a couple of friends and me and my friends have tried one of the best steaks in months. This average little restaurant is not just about Mexican food but it is also a mixture of French cuisine. I…

Mama Mexico
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

214 E 49th St
New York, NY 10017

Victoria C. writes: Next time you are in NY, you have to try Mama Mexico.  Mmmmm.. it was so good.  I am a huge fajita fan and they have the best.  Most restaurants just have chicken, steak or shrimp.  Not here.  Their variety of fajitas consists of shrimp, lobster,…

Baby Bo's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

627 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10016

Vishal D. writes: Baby Bo's Cantina and I are having an affair on seamless web.  Site unseen, we can't resist each other.  While its easy to explain being attracted to me, I'm quite picky and don't often have these kinds of feelings for others.

Maybe it was the free…

Tehuitzingo Deli Grocery
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen

695 10th Ave
New York, NY 10036

Steve M. writes: This is a place that churns out good, standard, respectable Mexican food. The interior is very funky (see pics) but the authenticity of what they dish up makes this place certainly worthy of a return visit.

I'd never had a chorizo & potato taco…

Maria's Mexican Bistro
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Gowanus

669 Union St
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Rebecca H. writes: You had me at: unlimited Bellinis, Mimosas, and Bloody Mary's.  You further took me away with brunch that costs only $9.95 and includes these unlimited adult bevis.  You punched me in the face with how delicious my Huevos Mexicana with R&B (a/k/a…

La Taqueria
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

72 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Pam S. writes: Coming off 3 years of college-cheap, delicious Mexican food in downtown LA, I looked and looked but I just could not find my fix in Manhattan. And then I was in Brooklyn one day and stepped into this lovely establishment. With it's…

Mexicana Mama
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

525 Hudson St
New York, NY 10014

Sam P. writes: Interesting.  And I don't mean interesting in that way you say interesting when you mean bad.  This was truly interesting Mexican.  I had a craving some south-of-the-border goodness the other day for lunch, and this was closest option to the office…

Los Pollitos Restaurant II
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

148 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Rachel J. writes: This is the real deal.  Great chicken and simple, tasty sides for a great price.  And the atmosphere is easy-going.  Also, vegetarian friends who don't mind the sight of chicken can have some great beans and rice, salad and drinks.  For take out,…

Picante
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Harlem

3424 Broadway
New York, NY 10031

Krishna K. writes: This is the best Mexican restaurant in Harlem. Tasty and cheap tacos, enchiladas, sopa des mariscos, and guacamole. I end up here about once a week. Ask for the salsa verde, it's much better than the red stuff.

They've finished the expansion, so the…

Chipotle
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Brooklyn Heights

185 Montague St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Mike P. writes: I absolutely love Chipotle.  However, do yourself a favor and DON'T look up the nutritional info!  Ever since then I force myself to have half the burrito for lunch and half for dinner.  

The service is so fast and friendly and the corn salsa is just…

Bubby's Burritos
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Jersey City

440 Jersey Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07302

Isabel P. writes: Great, huge burritos that I always split in half and save the second part to eat when I'm hungry later.  And their guacamole is awesome.  Speedy, efficient service, and they learned my usual (chicken burrito with refried beans) after just a few…

Chipotle
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

304 W 34th St
At 8th Ave
New York, NY 10001

allie c. writes: Chipotle at every spot has been good to me. So filling i always get the itis whenever i leave. Last time i came here was after a Knicks game. We were looking for some kinda deli so we can continue downing beers but couldn't find any nearby. They sell…

El Bocadito
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

79 Orchard Street
New York City, NY 10002

Chris L. writes: This delicious tapas-style mexican restaurant is a gem in the Lower East Side. Small and narrow, it probably fits about 20 people if you include bar seating. Ideal for parties of 2-5, this casual but fun restaurant has a super friendly bartender and…

Zaragoza
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

215 Ave A
New York, NY 10016

Tory S. writes: Alright all, it is pure love for the torta that is driving me right now, because I am exhausted, have hot sauce to make, and wasn't even supposed to indulge myself with deliciousness tonight because I'm resting my run-weary legs and taking the night…

El Maguey Y La Tuna Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

321 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002

Nic B. writes: Authentic Mexican food and strong margaritas = happiness :)

Don't get me wrong, I love fast-food melted spicy velveeta nachos as much as the comic book guy from the Simpsons...but...

If you are looking for *real* Mexican food where the portions and…

Chipotle
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

129 W. 48th Street
New York, NY 10020

Scott R. writes: This is a little hole in the wall, mom-n-pop burrito joint that's totally under the radar.  

I'm a bit hesitant to write about it b/c I fear it might get overcrowded and have monstrously long, winding lines that are so dispiriting you often just turn…

Taqueria Coatzingo
Neighborhood: Queens/Elmhurst

7605 Roosevelt Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372

karan s. writes: one of the many good spots  to grab a bite in historic jackson heights, right on roosevelt avenue. this place is as authentic as it gets. i
               it was my 3 rd visit there last night for dinner, this time with my inlaws. this place was busy…

Cafe Mexicano II
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

513 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Jimmy S. writes: This place is great! Authentic Mexican food at reasonable prices. The flautas and burritos are my usual choices but you haven't lived until you've tried their Mex-Corn. It's really that good. I also love how you can get fresh guac made tableside. And…

Sabor - CLOSED
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1725 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10128

Judith G. writes: Firstly, I tried to edit the category of 'Restaurant' as Tappas (this is NOT a Mexican restaurant), but the change has not been created, as of yet.  Onto the review:

Better than expected local Tapas place. Relaxed atmosphere..

Standouts were chorizo…

Downtown Bakery
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

69 1st Ave
New York, NY 10003

Michael F. writes: A man has to have standards.   Standards are what separates humans from apes.  After all, an ape would sleep with, well... an ape for chrissakes.  That's just plain animal.  

Footwear. Clothing.  The opposite sex.  

With age we refine our proverbial…

Paquito's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

143 1st Ave
New York, NY 10184

Alicia D. writes: Paquito's!  I love you!
I'm not sure if I should even write this review because I want to keep this little gem to myself, but here goes...
This is the best place to go on a warm sunny afternoon to get your drink on.  In the back there is a beautiful…

Grand Morelos Diner and Bakery
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

727 Grand Street
New York City, NY 11230

Beatrice W. writes: The five stars are for the Tres Leches Cake, I order it every week for my restaurant, and it is absolutely the best in New York. It comes either with strawberry or peach filling and walnut, and it is out of this world. Creamy, soft and not overly…

Chipotle
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Financial District

100 Maiden Ln
New York, NY 10005

Peter D. writes: I just powerwalked to this joint for lunch, and when I got there, the line was to the door. No matter, I was outof the place with my chicken burrito and self-serve tabasco in 10 minutes. BAD ASS!
There were still some seats available as most people…

Ta Cocina
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen

701 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10019

Arnab M. writes: I went here for dinner with my coworkers after deciding not to wait for 45 minutes for the Olive Garden (thank the lord!) and it was a good decision. The food and drinks were flowing in this expensed "team building" exercise, which made things all…