Hidden gems: Mexican restaurants in New York

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in New York. This list contains 25 places from Mexican restaurant category.

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Krazy Street
Halal restaurant
5.00 (12 reviews)
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La Bienvenida
Mexican restaurant
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Siempre
Mexican restaurant
$$ $$
4.90 (89 reviews)
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The Plaza Coffee Shop
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Just had the most amazing breakfast burrito I’ve ever experienced in NY. They were nice enough to make them for us this one time after their breakfast hours and they exceeded all expectations. Highly recommend! Their green hot sauce was super good, too!
$ $$$
4.90 (17 reviews)
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The Haab: Mexican Cafe
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 The most tasty food made from scratch! Amazing family atmosphere. Cozy decor. The food melts in your mouth!
$$ $$
4.80 (144 reviews)
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Garnacha Bite
Mexican restaurant
$$ $$
4.80 (116 reviews)
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Tacos y quesadillas Mexico
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 I added hours per the server - Mon to Fri, 11 am to 4 am, except close at 6pm Friday. Service was very friendly. Everything is made to order, so it takes a little while. Long line during construction worker breaks. Very reasonable prices, especially considering that the portions are huge. Torta...
4.80 (47 reviews)
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Tacos y Quesadillas Mexico
Mexican restaurant
👍 i ordered the carne asada (marinated steak), carnitas (braised pork), and al pastor (spit grilled pork with pineapple). when i went it was one man working the food truck so it did take some time for my order to be fulfilled. everything came out pretty delicious and the flavors were authentic. i was...
4.80 (42 reviews)
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Mama Coco Taqueria & Cevicheria
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Steak tacos with a side of bone marrow?! I can get down with that! This is the first time I’ve come across this combo and when I saw this on their menu, I knew I had to try it. Each order comes with three tacos and one beef bone marrow (cut in half). You are meant to spread the bone marrow onto...
4.80 (31 reviews)
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Mama Lupita's Bistro
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Unbelievable torta. The salsas are fantastic. The beer is cheap. Very reasonable prices for food. The service is amazing.
$ $$$
4.70 (128 reviews)
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Fonda
Mexican restaurant
Elevated Mexican cuisine in a festive dining room, plus tequila-based cocktails.
$$ $$
4.70 (114 reviews)
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La Cocina de Mama
Mexican restaurant
Compact, low-key Mexican eatery doling out tacos, quesadillas & tortas, plus finger foods.
4.70 (88 reviews)
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Pancho's Antojitos Mexicano
Mexican restaurant
😐 For vibes and atmosphere and the energy and warm smile of the man behind the counter, it’s 5 stars. But the food — at least the night I went — was, quite simply, boring, bland, and basking in mediocrity. Every dish we ordered was clearly missing a healthy dosing of salt. The green hot sauce is tast...
4.70 (78 reviews)
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El Huaraches
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with a warm welcome. The smiles of the staff and owner set the tone for what would be a great dining experience. The music, which I felt in my soul, added to the experience. Drinks were brought to the table, followed by elotes, Mexican street corn, and freshl...
$$ $$
4.70 (68 reviews)
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Los Carnales Coffee Shop & Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
👍 We order from this restaurant all the time. I work at St John's episcopal Hospital and our hospitalist team order from here often. The food is delicious, clean and always fresh! I have no complaints and all compliments! And may I add, the Horchata is a must have!! This spot is a real Gem in our nei...
4.70 (46 reviews)
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Bar Lula
Cocktail bar
👍👍 Came for happy hour, loved the spritz situation and beer “cocktails”. Dishes had small portions but were super unique, especially liked the risotto and mushroom crepe
4.60 (121 reviews)
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El Mil Sabores
Mexican restaurant
Tamales & other traditional Mexican eats are offered along with groceries at this neighborhood nook.
$ $$$
4.60 (117 reviews)
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El Tepeyac Taqueria 97 St
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Perhaps the only place you can grab amazing tacos from at 8am. Lucky it's close to Mount Sinai where I work so I could get tacos for breakfast. Even better tha Los Tacos #1 & Taqueria Ramirez when it comes to freshness & simplicity.
$$ $$
4.60 (115 reviews)
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The Cabinet Mezcal Bar
Cocktail bar
👍👍 Interesting and tasty drink menu based on Mezcal and Rye cocktails, but other spirits are also available. They definitely worked to make sure we enjoyed our drinks - we will be back! In case you were a fan of Mace that has this spot before The Cabinet, it's the same owners but different mixology.
4.60 (87 reviews)
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La Colonia
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 amazing taste, the magic is made in the back
4.60 (67 reviews)
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