Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Conmigo, El Carnalito and Buena Onda, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 36 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable mexican restaurants in Upper East Side. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Upper East Side's Affordable Mexican Destinations
The Upper East Side boasts a vibrant selection of affordable Mexican eateries that bring bold, festive flavors to this classic Manhattan neighborhood. From the authentic street-style offerings at Tacos y Quesadillas and El Carnalito to the refined coastal plates at Toloache, these spots provide a diverse range of experiences including fresh seafood and hearty steakhouse-inspired fare. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Buena Onda or enjoying a sit-down dinner at Maz
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Mexican Restaurants in Upper East Side | Affordable Mexican Food
- Conmigo · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Carnalito · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Buena Onda · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Tacos y Quesadillas · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Soledad · rated 4.7/5: 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.
- Lolita's Kitchen & Burger House · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Maz Mescal · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Seamore's · rated 4.3/5: Seafood.
- Green Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: american_restaurant.
- Tacos Y Quesadillas · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Kappo Masa · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Maz Mezcal · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Móle · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Conmigo · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Tacos & Tequila · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- The Red Grill · rated 4.2/5: Steakhouse.
- Sabor A Mexico · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Móle Mexican Bar & Grill - Upper East Side · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Mexiterranean Grill · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Sabor A Mexico II · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Sabor A Mexico · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Buena Onda Mescalera · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Mi Mexico · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Toloache: 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.
