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- 688 Sixth Ave., Flatiron 10010
- 212-989-8737
Tres Carnes
Follows the Mexicue lead with brilliant mashup of Texas smoke, South of the Border flavor. Three carnes in question are pork, beef, and chicken, rubbed in Texican spices and slow-smoked over wood. ... read more
- 153 Rivington St., Lower East Side 10002
- 646-590-4172
Calexico
Raising the bar for NYC Mexican. SoCal brothers behind the Calexico carts drop LES spot sans wheels. Taqueria serves up the original street fare plus burgers, fish tacos, daily specials. T... read more
- 301 South End Ave., Lower Manhattan 10280
- 212-945-0528
SouthWest NY
Mod Mexican/Latin American fare in Battery Park City. Vibrant dining room encircles bar under a massive skylight. Long fireplace, bright colors up the atmosphere. River views, too, and a sweet terr... read more
- 301 South End Ave., Downtown Manhattan 10280
- 212-945-0562
Black Hound Bar & Lounge
The latest in stealthy craft cocktails can be found in the Financial District and mixed by Jeremy Strawn of Mulberry Project and Death & Co. The drinks get an artistic bent to them with the Ern... read more
- 257 Sixth Ave., West Village 10014
- 212-645-0193
El Toro Blanco
Lure dudes keep the seafood, add a heap of South of the Border flavor. Coastal influence pops up in ceviches, shrimp empanadas, grilled Lobster Puerto Nuevo. Tacos get creative, tuck in the likes o... read more
- 40 Ave. B , East Village 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., Gramercy 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., East Village 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 Pl., Greenwich Village 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
- 75 Ninth Ave. , Chelsea 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
- 11 Carmine St., West Village 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
- 230 W. 4th St., West Village 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
- 194 Ave. A, East Village 10009
- 212-533-5436
El Camion
Happy folk-art truck sets the vibe at this upbeat EV cantina. Tight tables and a small bar for getting to know your neighbors over tacos, tortas, and small plates. For more grande appetites, hit up... read more
- 267 Elizabeth St., Nolita 10012
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
- 675 Hudson St., Meatpacking District 10014
- 212-699-2400
Dos Caminos
Two roads diverged and we took the one with more tequila. Serious array, so prepare your gullet for the worm. Chef Ivy Stark broadens your Mexican horizons with modern takes on regional eats. Tuna ... read more
- 354 Bowery, NoHo 10012
- 212-937-4245
Hecho en Dumbo
BK fave makes the leap to the bigs. Major league open kitchen cranks out mix of Mexico City contemporary and Oaxacan and Yucatecan classics. Attention to detail evident in house-made tortillas and ... read more
- 57 Jane St., West Village 10014
- 212-206-7559
Móle
Mom and pop duo add the West Village to their mini-empire. Prime Village location is petite and upbeat, serving authentic Mexican bites. Start off with fresh-made custom guac, move on to house spec... read more
- 113 7th Ave. So., West Village 10014
- 212-924-2305
Ofrenda
Heartwarming Mexican cooking from dishwasher made good. Elegant West Villager slings nada tacos, but tortilla tweakers get deep-fried fix via chic chimichangas. Literal-minded "hamburguesa" of serr... read more
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