Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pesce lulu Seafood Kitchen NYC, Le Botaniste and Cinco de Mayo, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 33 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable mexican restaurants in Midtown East. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Midtown East's Affordable Mexican Destinations
Discover a vibrant array of affordable Mexican dining options tucked away in the heart of Midtown East, perfect for a casual lunch or a festive evening out. From the authentic street tacos at Tacos Grand Central and TacoVision to the flavorful plates at Frida Midtown, this collection showcases the neighborhood's rich variety of accessible Latin flavors. Beyond classic Mexican fare, you can also explore eclectic additions like the fresh catches at Pesce lulu Seafood Kitchen or the unique Korean dishes at ONGI, ensuring there is something to satisfy every palate.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Mexican Restaurants in Midtown East | Affordable Mexican Food
- Pesce lulu Seafood Kitchen NYC · rated 4.8/5: Seafood.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: restaurant.
- Cinco de Mayo · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Grand Central · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Cinco de Mayo · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Summer Salt · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- ONGI (41st and 3rd ave) · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Frida Midtown · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Sinigual · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- TacoVision · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- tán · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Cinco de Mayo · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Caripito's · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Parnell's · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Five Star Mexican Taco Grill · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Grand Central · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Cinco De Mayo · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Summer Salt · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- El Rio Grande · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Cinco de Mayo · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Dirty Taco GCT · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Firecracker Wings · rated 4.1/5: American.
- Flying Cock · rated 4/5: American.
- Ted's Corner Tavern · rated 4/5: American.
- Al Horno · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Mexican Culture · rated 3.7/5: Mexican.
- Central Market New York · rated 3.4/5: American.
- Miss Yolo's Tacos · rated 3.3/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Grand Central · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Maggie's Place · rated 3/5: American.
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.
