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- 189 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg 11211
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 carni... read more
- 568 Fourth Ave., Park Slope 11215
- 718-452-6079
Country Boys Restaurant
Legendary Red Hook truck brings its Puebla home cooking to a South Slope brick and mortar. Interior is classic third-world luncheonette, with a front counter lit by a neon palm tree. Dining room ha... read more
- 241 S. 4th St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-388-8860
Xixa
Chef and co-owner Jason Marcus (of Traif in Williamsburg) serves dozens of Mexican-themed eats here, like spicy rock shrimp gorditas and bright Spanish mackerel tartare, all regulated to various &l... read more
- 548 Court St., Carroll Gardens 11231
- 718-858-2222
La Slowteria
Mexican slow food. Cozy space lightly themed toward the Lotería card game. Kitchen puts on regional emphases. Seared tuna steak with cactus, raw Long Island oysters on the seafood side. Duck... read more
- 5 Front St., Dumbo 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
- 225 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg 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
- 178 Kent Ave., Williamsburg 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., Williamsburg 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
- 645 Manhattan Ave., Greenpoint 11222
- 347-763-2129
Calexico
Raising the bar for NYC Mexican. SoCal brothers behind the Calexico carts drop a second spot sans wheels. Shiny vendor-style metal out front leads to quaint space with a full bar and a back garden.... read more
- 122 Union St. , Carroll Gardens 11231
- 718-488-8226
Calexico Carne Asada
Raising the bar for NYC Mexican. SoCal brothers behind the Calexico carts finally open a spot sans wheels. Purposefully mismatched space centers on bright red stucco wall sprinkled with crosses and... read more
- 372 Graham Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-782-8171
Mesa Coyoacan
Chef served stints at Barrio Chino and Mercadito, and this East Williamsburg haute Mexican spot shoots for similar effects. Authentic cooking (not that goopy stuff) recalling hometown Coyoacá... read more
- 434 Seventh Ave., Park Slope 11215
- 718-369-3144
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 bla... read more
- 557 Driggs Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-218-7284
El Almacen
Williamsburg's coziest South American kitchen. Spanish for general store, which in Argentina apparently means chairs hanging from the rafters, grandma wallpaper, antler art. Playfulness extends to ... read more
- 484 Union Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 917-497-9196
El Diablo Taco Truck
Lovely/rowdy Union Pool patio gets even more utility with addition of LA-style taco truck. Slings tacos made with fresh, local, and organic ingredients. Beef, fish, awesome chorizo. Also tortas and... read more
- 999 Manhattan Ave., Greenpoint 11222
- 718-349-7292
Papacitos
SoCal in G-Point, dude. What started out as basically a squat with a couple of picnic tables is now totally legit, with a full bar, big backyard, and whole slew of Mexican eats. Street food is the ... read more
- N 6th St. at Bedford Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 347-400-8128
Endless Summer
Tacos doled out by indie-rock hipsters from a truck parked at the heart of Bedford. Could spell trouble, but street cred's earned by tasty bites: expertly stuffed burritos with generous protein-to-... read more
- 727 Grand St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-218-9441
Grand Morelos Diner & Bakery
Authentic, working-class Mexican diner in the heart of hipsterville gets raves for its authentic cuisine. Open 24-hours, so plenty of early-morning mingling between last-callers and early-risers. C... read more
- 195 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-486-3333
Veracruz
Frozen ‘rita cantina servicing heavily trafficked stretch of Bedford Ave. Fun touches like year-round Christmas lights, photos of Mexican war heroes, slashed bar stools, and food too. Steer c... read more
- 757 Fulton St., Fort Greene 11217
- 718-858-9500
Habana Outpost
Best parking lot drunk this side of the Velvet Revolver tailgate at Jones Beach. Enviro chic spin-off of Soho/Smith Street café faves. Order inside, take your ticket to the truck, then dig i... read more
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