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 13 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable mexican restaurants in Roosevelt Island. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Roosevelt Island's Affordable Mexican Destinations
Discover a vibrant selection of budget-friendly dining options tucked away on Roosevelt Island, where authentic Mexican flavors take center stage. From the classic dishes at El Carnalito and Hidalgo Mexican Food to the
16 restaurants in Best Affordable Mexican Restaurants in Roosevelt Island | 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.
- Green Kitchen 70th Street · rated 4.5/5: restaurant.
- Island Rolls N Bowls · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Seamore's · rated 4.3/5: Seafood.
- Maya · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Y Quesadillas · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Hidalgo Mexican Food · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Mexiterranean Grill · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Buena Onda Mescalera · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Mexiterranean Grill: Mexican.
- La Esquina: 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.









