Diners' Choice: Mexican restaurants in Manhattan

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Mexican cuisine in Manhattan? 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!

Nizuc

4.8

4.8 (16)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Hudson Yards

About the restaurant

NIZUC brings Latin flare to the heart of Hudson Yards, NYC. Offering Contemporary Coastal Mexican cuisine rooted in quality ingredients. We celebrate the day-to-day pleasures of great food, drinks & friends in a vibrant, happy space.

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Martin

Dined 7 days ago

Food and service were great! Now, we waited 10 minutes too long to be seated with no one ahead of us. The seater was pacing SLOWLY and taking forever to seat folks. Also, I didn’t understand why coats were taken by the hostesses for some guests and not for others. They sure didn’t take ours. I ordered my carne asada well-done after the waiter recommended that I ordered medium. I got it medium. It was still good, but my request was not granted.

Fonda - Tribeca

4.7

4.7 (177)

$31 to $50

Mexican

TriBeCa

About the restaurant

Contemporary, authentic Mexican cuisine in a relaxing, fun atmosphere.
Incredible margaritas and "best of its kind" Mexican Home Cooking.

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GregoryVIP

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Great menu selection; very tasty food with just enough heat; very good service. Best Mexican food in Tribeca.

Toloache - Upper East Side

4.8

4.8 (1625)

$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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James

Dined 5 days ago

Consistently the best in New York. I have been coming here for a long time now and it’s my favorite taco place in the city.

Toloache-Midtown

4.7

4.7 (7639)

$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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John

Dined 3 days ago

Very high quality, lots of good choices, excellent service. Very quick turnaround for pre-theater. We’ll be back.

Ofrenda

4.6

4.6 (1059)

$30 and under

Mexican

West Village

About the restaurant

Due to limits on our seating capacity and to ensure ample time for cleaning & sanitizing, we kindly ask all guests to honor a 1.5 hr seating
An Ofrenda, in Spanish, is an offering, a gift. At their cozy West Village space, owner Jorge Guzman and chef Ivan Octaviano offer their unique interpretation of classic Mexican cuisine with an innovative cocktail menu of tequila-based drinks. Named by NYLuxury as “one of the top ten restaurants in New York serving Latin food” and as “Top Tequila Bar in the US” by the editors of USA Today, this intimate and stylish cocina offers its guests a blend of passions. Jorge’s desire is to create a sexy and fun space to enjoy creative cocktails with the best of Latin cuisine. While Chef Mario’s dream is to craft dishes to showcase the indigenous ingredients of Mexico, the foods his ancestors enjoyed, and bring those flavors to a new generation. This team has joined forces to offer guests a unique dining experience. We look forward to having you.

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Miriam

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Very loud (especially during happy hour) and kind of cramped but excellent food and service

Maya - New York

4.7

4.7 (2466)

$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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Jonathan

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Amazing food,impeccable service! Everything on the menu is phenomenal and the servers are friendly and super attentive. This was my 4th time here ive never had a bad experience !

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Experience

New Year's Eve

Anejo Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (486)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Hell's Kitchen

About the restaurant

Born out of a love for the neighborhood, Mexican food and agave spirits, Añejo was launched in Hell’s Kitchen in early 2012. Here you’ll find what is quite possibly the most eclectic selections of tequilas, mezcals, and Mexican distillations this side of the Hudson. An assortment that perfectly complements each and every dish on the inspired menu. All served in a warm, inviting, authentically artistic environment.

Come for a drink.
Come for what’s cooking.
Come experience Añejo.

Original takes on traditional tastes.

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Howard

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Best tacos and enchiladas we have had in a long time.

La Palapa

4.6

4.6 (866)

$30 and under

Mexican

East Village

About the restaurant

La Palapa combines authentic Mexican home cooking with a warm and friendly atmosphere which makes for the perfect place to dine or celebrate any occasion! We specialize in "Mexico City style" tacos and quesadillas and regional home cooking. Our menu includes such dishes as Tacos al Pastor, Mole Negro Oaxaqueno, Salsa Pibil and many other specialties from different regions of Mexico. Our award winning Margaritas are all made with fresh juices and are delicious, especially when you add house made hibiscus aqua fresca and a chile-piquin salted rim! La Palapa is available for catering on or off premise. We specialize in creating menus for private parties and events our greenhouse dining room is perfect for parties and larger groups.

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CathyVIP

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

This was a great restaurant for our large group and the food was great!

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Experience

Weekend Bottomless Brunch

Experience

$5 Frozen Margarita Tuesdays!!!

Experience

Copy of New Year's Eve

Fonda Chelsea

4.6

4.6 (1034)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Now serving Lunch, Dinner and Brunch on weekends!

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Jerome

Dined 4 days ago

Balentina is a wonderful server. Started with Guacamole and Queso Fundido Con Chorizo. Conchinita Pibil special and Birria were our entrees. Dessert Tres Leches. All the food was AMAZING. Some Tito's, Cadillac Margarita, and Negra Modelo made for a fun evening. Thank you We will be back

Añejo Tribeca

4.7

4.7 (1183)

$31 to $50

Mexican

TriBeCa

About the restaurant

A rustic new tequileria y restaurante in Tribeca that owes its soul to Mexico. Here you'll find what is quite possibly the most eclectic selections of tequilas, mezcals, and Mexican distillations this side of the Hudson. An assortment that perfectly complements each and every dish on the inspired menu created by chef Ricardo Camacho. All served in a warm, inviting, authentically artistic environment. Original takes on traditional tastes.

Please note that a reservation guarantees a table but not a location. Please call ahead for preferred seating & we will do our best to accommodate.

Same day reservations please call the restaurant directly. We will fit you in.

***Larger parties are welcome. Please call for availability. Chances are we can accommodate.***

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Sarah

Dined 3 days ago

Fab service and meal, food and drinks delicious and great value….we were also celebrating our marriage and were made to feel special! Thank you 😊

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