Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are El Carnalito, Buena Onda and Tacos y Quesadillas, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 22 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable mexican restaurants in Lenox Hill. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Lenox Hill's Affordable Mexican Destinations
Lenox Hill offers a vibrant mix of dining options that prove you do not have to spend a fortune for a great meal on the Upper East Side. This curated selection highlights authentic Mexican favorites like El Carnalito and Buena Onda alongside fresh seafood at Seamore's and cozy American spots like Heidi's House by the side of the road. Whether you are craving street-style tacos, sustainable fish, or classic comfort food, these neighborhood gems provide a diverse range of flavors for every palate and budget.
28 restaurants in Best Affordable Mexican Restaurants in Lenox Hill | Affordable Mexican Food
- El Carnalito · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Buena Onda · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Tacos y Quesadillas · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Tacos y Quesadillas · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: restaurant.
- Heidi's House by the side of the road · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Green Kitchen 70th Street · rated 4.5/5: restaurant.
- Toloache · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Tacos del Este Superior · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Seamore's · rated 4.3/5: Seafood.
- Green Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: american_restaurant.
- Maya · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Y Quesadillas · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Kappo Masa · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Mexiterranean Grill · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Firecracker Wings · rated 4.1/5: American.
- Sabor A Mexico II · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Buena Onda Mescalera · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Toloache: Mexican.
- Sabor A Mexico II: Mexican.
- Tacos del Este Superior: Mexican.
- The SisterYard: Mexican.
- Mexiterranean Grill: Mexican.
- Dos Toros Taqueria: Mexican.
- La Esquina: Mexican.
- Calexico: Mexican.
- Javelina: Mexican.
- Seamore's: Seafood.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
