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- 5-48 49th Ave., New York 11101
- 347-448-6040
Casa Enrique
Bar Henry and Cafe Henri brainchild. Owners/hermanos Cosme and Luis Agular bring authentic family recipes from Chiapas, Mexico. Share a seafood plate to start, or guac with homemade totopos. Do not... read more
- 5 Front St., New York 11201
- 718-852-2700
Gran Eléctrica
The team behind Colonie brings high-end Mexican flavors to Dumbo. Chef Sam Richman's menu reflects fascination with fresh ingredients, authentic recipes. Start things off with the Aguachile: scallo... read more
- 1735 Second Ave., New York 10128
- 212-289-8226
Móle
Mom and pop duo add the Upper East to their Móle mini-empire. (A reboot of Taco Taco from across the street, give or take.) Start off with fresh-made custom guac, move on to house specials l... read more
- 40 Ave. B , New York 10009
- 212-677-4096
Fonda
Chef's from Mexico City, trained at Le Cordon Bleu, honed by stint as culinary director for Rosa Mexicano. Experience distilled into excellent modern Mexican bites. Yucatan shrimps with black bea... read more
- 333 Park Avenue So., New York 10010
- 212-466-3330
Wahoo's Fish Taco
Get stoked for Mexican/Pacific Rim mash-ups from legendary West Coast chain. Started by a trio of surfing brothers from Brazil, keeps to sporty origins with mountain bikes, skateboards, graffiti mu... read more
- 105 First Ave., New York 10003
- 212-780-0999
Empellon Cocina
Iron Chef Alex Stupak, late of pastry duties at Alinea and wd~50, crosses over to the savory side. Name translates to "push," traditional Mexican dishes get herded into modern territory. Spin-off l... read more
- 94 University Place, New York 10003
- 212.776.1830
Tortaria
A reimagined bodega, Tortaria specializes in all things Mexican, authentic, trendy, and affordable. Yes, it finally exists! Touting a tortas (Mexican griddle sandwiches), tequila, and taquitos-cent... read more
- 668 Tenth Ave., New York 10036
- 212-920-4770
Añejo Tequileria y Restaurante
Angelo Sosa returns to Hell’s Kitchen, and this time he’s bringing tequila. Curated spirit selection ensures there’s not a dud on the shelves. Mezcal joins the elusive sotol, dist... read more
- 75 Ninth Ave. , New York 10011
Tacombi
Monterrey-born chef Dario Wolos honed his taco-making skills on the beautiful beaches of Mexico, teaming up with Food Network chef Aaron Sanchez to take New York's taco traditions to the next level... read more
- 166 E. 82nd St., New York 10028
- 212-861-4505
Toloache 82
Zocalo’s Julian Medina namechecks a Mexican plant used in love potions. Upbeat spot, with pretty lamps, splashes of color, lots of tile. Expansive tequila selection, cool cocktail tweaks (the... read more
- 1111 Lexington Ave., New York 10075
- 212-535-4658
Dos Toros
Burrito baby of two San Fran expats who found themselves lost and alone in taqueria-slim NYC. Must have fed their sorrows at Chipotle, however. Familiar wood and tin design, straightforward carnita... read more
- 225 Wythe Ave., New York 11211
- 718-393-5500
Café de La Esquina
Landmark 1952 Wythe Diner gets the Esquina treatment. Like downtown original, varies from tacos at the window to formal surrounds in the dark back room. Chrome-trimmed dining car dispenses a cool h... read more
- 11 Carmine St., New York 10014
- 212-627-2051
Dos Toros
Burrito baby of two San Fran expats who found themselves lost and alone in taqueria–slim NYC. Must have fed their sorrows at Chipotle, however. Familiar wood and tin design, straightforward c... read more
- 178 Kent Ave., New York 11211
- 347-384-2300
Móle
Mom and pop duo add the Williamsburg waterfront to their Móle mini-empire. Sidewalk scene up front, lively little bar, warm dining room. Tile, brick, and wood beams feel as authentic as ... read more
- 58 N. 3rd St., New York 11211
- 347-763-2938
Cantina Royal
Nabe fave La Superior takes its game up a step with a sweet little cantina. Massive chandelier illuminates locals chowing down on out of the ordinary Mexican. Octopus tostadas, cactus soup, sea... read more
- 230 W. 4th St., New York 10014
- 212-367-0999
Empellon Taqueria
Iron Chef Alex Stupak, late of pastry duties at Alinea and wd~50, crosses over to the savory side. Name translates to "push," traditional Mexican dishes get herded into modern territory. Sopes ... read more
- 447 Third Ave., New York 10016
- 212-213-3223
Teqa
NYC’s Mexican Renaissance rolls along with a grownup taqueria for Murray Hill. Sophisto bites cooked up by Derek Jeter’s personal chef. Short rib tacos with frizzled shallots, shrimp ta... read more
- 33–17 31st Ave., New York 11103
- 718-554-0525
Pachanga Patterson
Vesta peeps go Mexican, keep focus on fresh, seasonal food and neighborly vibe. Folk art on the walls, festive backyard. Local sourcing hits up Brooklyn sodas and Corona tortillas. Plating goes glo... read more
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