Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Carla, Rice x Beans and Fogon, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 32 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable mexican restaurants in Lincoln Square. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Lincoln Square's Affordable Mexican Destinations
Lincoln Square offers a vibrant selection of budget-friendly dining options that bring the bold flavors of Mexico right to the heart of the neighborhood. While the area is a destination for authentic tacos and regional specialties at spots like El Mitote and Covacha, you can also find a diverse range of Italian, American, and Chinese comfort foods to satisfy any craving. From casual food trucks like Mi Ranchito to lively sit-down experiences at Mamasita Bar & Grill, this collection showcases the best ways to enjoy a delicious, affordable meal.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Mexican Restaurants in Lincoln Square | Affordable Mexican Food
- Carla · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Rice x Beans · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Fogon · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- El Coco · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Carla · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- El Fish Marisqueria · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- El Coco · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Mamasita Bar & Grill · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Burrito Box · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Zoralie · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Mi Ranchito - Food Truck · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Dahlia · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Playa Betty's · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Covacha · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- El Mitote · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Tacuba · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Santa Fe · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Rosa Mexicano · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- La Esquina · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Mi Nidito Mexican bar & Grill · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Iguana New York · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- As is NYC · rated 4/5: American.
- It'Sugar · rated 4/5: American.
- Empellon Taqueria Waterline Square · rated 3.7/5: Mexican.
- Cafe Bee · rated 3.7/5: American.
- Limesalt · rated 3.4/5: Mexican.
- Food King · rated 3.3/5: Chinese.
- La Esquina: Mexican.
- El Mitote: Mexican.
- Arias Hell's Kitchen: Mexican.
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.
