Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Dear Mama, Mexican Restaurant and FOGON.2, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 27 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable mexican restaurants in Morningside Heights. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Morningside Heights's Affordable Mexican Destinations
Explore the diverse culinary landscape of Morningside Heights with this collection of affordable Mexican restaurants and international neighborhood staples. Diners can enjoy authentic dishes from local favorites like Pancho's Antojitos Mexicano and El Mariachi Mexican Cuisine, or branch out with fresh seafood, Vietnamese specialties, and classic American plates. From the casual atmosphere of Dear Mama to the unique offerings at FOGON.2 and The Baylander, these spots provide a wealth of flavors that cater to both your palate and your budget.
28 restaurants in Best Affordable Mexican Restaurants in Morningside Heights | Affordable Mexican Food
- Dear Mama · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Mexican Restaurant · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- FOGON.2 · rated 5/5: ogon.2" or ".
- Homemade Taqueria Columbus · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- El Mariachi Mexican Cuisine · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Dos Toros Restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Pancho's Antojitos Mexicano · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- The Baylander · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Hula Poke · rated 4.5/5: Seafood.
- Buffet & Cafe Mexican Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Pho Amsterdam · rated 4.5/5: Vietnamese.
- La Diagonal Agaveria · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Taqueria Y Fonda La Mexicana · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Jose's · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Cano · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- The Fox Harlem · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Empanadas Monumental · rated 4.1/5: Spanish.
- Pancho's Antojitos Mexicano · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Tropilyz 116th · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- La Casita Taqueria Restaurant · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Chinelos 2 · rated 3.8/5: Mexican.
- Skinny's Cantina On The Hudson · rated 3.6/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Cano · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Dos Toros Restaurant · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Arts & Crafts Beer Parlor · rated 3/5: American.
- Mexican Restaurant: 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.
