New York's Mexican scene has transformed. Sunset Park's taco trucks, Jackson Heights taquerias, and ambitious Manhattan restaurants now offer Mexican that rivals anywhere outside Mexico.
Modern Mexican
Cosme
$$$$ • Flatiron
Enrique Olvera's NYC flagship. Modern Mexican at its best.
Oxomoco
$$$ • Greenpoint
Wood-fired Mexican. Outstanding mole and cocktails.
Atla
$$$ • NoHo
Olvera's casual sibling. All-day Mexican cafe.
Outer Borough Authentic
Birria-Landia
$ • Jackson Heights
Famous red truck. Birria tacos that started a movement.
Tacos El Bronco
$ • Sunset Park
Taco truck excellence in Brooklyn.
Los Tacos No. 1
$ • Chelsea Market
Outstanding tacos in a tourist spot—surprisingly legit.
Brooklyn Favorites
Gran Electrica
$$$ • DUMBO
Brooklyn Bridge views and solid Mexican.
Chavela's
$$ • Crown Heights
Neighborhood Mexican with excellent brunch.
Casa Enrique
$$$ • Long Island City
Michelin-starred Mexican. Outstanding quality.
Pro Tip: Take the 7 train to Jackson Heights or Roosevelt Avenue for some of NYC's most authentic Mexican—it's worth leaving Manhattan.