Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in New York City, according to Tripadvisor

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February 8, 2023
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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in New York City, according to Tripadvisor

Mexican fare ranks second among Americans' favorite global cuisines, according to Chef's Pencil. Mexican flavors and ingredients have permeated all corners of American cuisine, infusing vibrant and varied tastes into Americans' daily diet. But while tacos and enchiladas may seem commonplace in America now, that wasn't always the case.

To be sure, Americans have been influenced by the flavors of our neighbor to the south for hundreds of years. But it wasn't until refugees from southern and central Mexico brought their culinary traditions north to the U.S. during the Mexican Revolution that dishes like tacos found their way into the mainstream. An increasingly global culture (and a growing number of Mexican fast-food mainstays and high-end restaurants) have cemented Mexican food's beloved role in U.S. cuisine. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best Mexican food in New York City?

To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in New York City. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. Empellon

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (178 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 510 Madison Ave at 53rd Street, New York City, NY 10022
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#29. Arriba Arriba Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (354 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 762 9th Ave Corner of 51th st., New York City, NY 10019-6335
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#28. Cosme

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (874 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 35 E 21st St, New York City, NY 10010-6212
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#27. Rancho Tequileria

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (173 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 741 9th Ave, New York City, NY 10019-6634
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#26. Tacombi

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (179 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 255 Bleecker St, New York City, NY 10014
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#25. Cecconi's Dumbo

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (546 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 55 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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#24. Dos Caminos

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (720 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 675 Hudson St At 14th Street, New York City, NY 10014
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#23. Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (316 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 83 Pearl St, New York City, NY 10004-2602
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#22. Rosa Mexicano

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,386 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 61 Columbus Ave 62nd St, New York City, NY 10023
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#21. Ponche Taqueria & Cantina

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (99 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 420 W 49th St, New York City, NY 10019-7255
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#20. Los Mariscos

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (88 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 409 W 15th St Chelsea Market, New York City, NY 10011-7003
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#19. Chipotle Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (947 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 304 W 34th St Frnt 2, New York City, NY 10001-1632
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#18. MEXiCUE

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (200 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1440 Broadway, New York City, NY 10018
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#17. Rosa Mexicano

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (479 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 9 E 18th St, New York City, NY 10003-1903
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#16. Sinigual

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (425 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 640 3rd Ave, New York City, NY 10017
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#15. El Vez and Burrito Bar

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (346 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 259 Vesey St, New York City, NY 10282
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#14. La Contenta

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (93 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 102 Norfolk St, New York City, NY 10002-3310
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#13. La Esquina - SoHo

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,203 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 114 Kenmare St b/n Lafayette and Centre, New York City, NY 10012-4076
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#12. Casa Enrique

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (272 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 548 49th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101-5611
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#11. Dos Caminos

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (849 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 373 Park Ave South, New York City, NY 10016
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#10. Anejo

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (391 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 668 10th Ave. At 47th St Hell's Kitchen, New York City, NY 10036
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#9. Tacombi Nolita

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (569 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 267 Elizabeth St Nolita, New York City, NY 10012-3530
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#8. ABC Cocina

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (703 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 38 E 19th St, New York City, NY 10003
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#7. Toloache

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,134 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 251 W 50th St, New York City, NY 10019-6701
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#6. Urbanspace Vanderbilt

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (419 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 230 Park Ave Access New York Group, New York City, NY 10169
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#5. Cafe Habana

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (763 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 17 Prince Street @ Elizabeth, New York City, NY 10012-3507
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#4. Los Tacos No. 1

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,797 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 75 9th Ave, New York City, NY 10011-7006
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#3. El Centro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (865 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 824 9th Ave 54th & 9th Avenue, New York City, NY 10019-5554
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#2. Dos Caminos

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (888 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1567 Broadway Between 46th Street & 47th Street, New York City, NY 10036
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#1. Los Tacos No. 1

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (678 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 229 W 43rd St, New York City, NY 10036-3982
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