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Arriba Arriba Mexican Restaurant
334 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican$$ - $$$
Menu
“Cramped but decent Mexican food and a...”
“Excellent”
1. ABC Cocina
690 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
“Great atmosphere, setting and food”
“EXCELLENT - GREAT DECO AND AMBIANCE”
2. El Vez and Burrito Bar
323 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
“Burrito Bar a Must”
“The chicken enchiladas were different but not bad just not authentic.”
3. Pampano New York
338 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
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“The ceviche appetizer, vegetarian enchiladas and pork tacos were all excellent.”
“The meal choices were wonderful - guacamole, bean soup, a shrimp dish with ri...”
4. Toloache
2,040 reviewsOpen Now
Mexican$$ - $$$
Menu
“Outstanding Gourmet Mexican”
“Beat Tacos ever! Miguel is the man!”
5. Rosa Mexicano - Union Square
464 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
“Lunch”
“LOVELY DINNER”
6. Toloache 82
172 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican$$ - $$$
Menu
“Nice Mexican in Manhattan Upper East Side”
“Upscale Mexican”
7. Rosa Mexicano - Lincoln Center
1,342 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
“Great table side guacamole”
“Amazing guacamole, a little pricey but...”
8. La Esquina - SoHo
1,175 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
“Best Ceviche and Tacos Ever Eaten”
“... the tortilla soup somewhat thin but...”
9. Rosa Mexicano - First Avenue
606 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
“Amazing! Best guacamole in NYC”
“... - table-side guacamole, shrimp cevi...”
10. Orale Mexican Kitchen
163 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
2.0 mi
Jersey City
“Fabulous food”
“Authentic Mexican joint”
11. Casa Enrique
257 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
3.4 mi
Long Island City
“We miss this place = mouth watering”
“This is one of the best restaurants”
12. Anejo Tequileria
359 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
“Best food in NYC”
“Diner with friends.”
13. Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar Brooklyn
369 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Bar$$ - $$$
Menu
1.7 mi
Brooklyn
“Lovely lunch missed out on the guacamole”
“Really enjoyed the table side Guacamole.”
14. Cosme
818 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$$$
Menu
“Mexican with a twist”
“a very nice experience”
15. El Centro
827 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
“Delicious food!!”
“Great authentic food and atmosphere”
16. Sinigual
393 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
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“Very good, very busy Mexican restaurant”
“Go for the Tableside Guacamole”
17. El Parador Cafe
208 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
“A great evening out”
“Great drinks! Great place to go with...”
18. Dos Caminos
736 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
“Christmas delight....ate at Dos Caminos TWO nights in a row during our Christ...”
“In NYC for pre-Christmas sights and pooped into Dos Caminos Park.”
19. Maya
232 reviewsOpen Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
“Viva Mexico!”
“An attractive set up”
20. Cafe Frida
486 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
“Very good value for lunch and prompt...”
“Good tacos and nice surprise”
21. Bodega Negra
227 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
“All the plantains”
“... hit as well as the chicken quesadilla!”
22. Gran Electrica
178 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
1.0 mi
Brooklyn
“Tasty Tacos small intimate space.”
“Hands down the carnitas and huevos ranc...”
23. Tacuba Hell's Kitchen Cantina Mexicana
196 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
“... business lunch after hosting a dinner for 15 colleagues at Christmas time.”
“Please somebody tells the owner your...”
24. AGAVE
209 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican$$ - $$$
Menu
“Great Duck enchiladas”
“... (I got the burrito without cheese, ...”
25. Iguana New York
548 reviews
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
“Night in New York”
“Friendly”
26. Arriba Arriba Mexican Restaurant
334 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican$$ - $$$
Menu
“Cramped but decent Mexican food and a...”
“Excellent”
27. Alma
151 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
1.9 mi
Brooklyn
“More than a View”
“Decent view”
28. Dos Caminos
418 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
Menu
“Amazing Happy Hour Menu + Pricing!”
“8 tacos”
29. El Rio Grande
197 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Southwestern$$ - $$$
Menu
“Lunch”
“Solid Tex-mex food”
30. Empellon Al Pastor @ Pod 39
257 reviewsClosed Now
Mexican, Bar$$ - $$$
“Yummy guac and cocktails”
“Taco Tuesday”