Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Gans Mex, Loopy's Eatery and La Chilaqueria New York, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 23 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap mexican restaurants in Chelsea. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Chelsea's Cheap Mexican Destinations
Chelsea’s vibrant dining scene offers a wealth of budget-friendly options for those craving authentic Mexican flavors and classic American comfort food. From the legendary street-style tacos at Los Tacos No.1 and fresh seafood at Los Mariscos to the hearty handhelds at Electric Burrito and 7th Street Burger Chelsea, there is a satisfying meal for every palate. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Taqueria on Tenth or sitting down for traditional plates at La Chilaqueria New York, these local favorites prove that high-quality dining in the heart of the city does not have to come with a high price tag.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in Chelsea | Cheap Mexican Food
- Gans Mex · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Loopy's Eatery · rated 4.9/5: American.
- La Chilaqueria New York · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Los Mariscos · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Taqueria on Tenth · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- ploo Taqueria · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- The Mermaid Inn - Chelsea · rated 4.6/5: Seafood.
- Electric Burrito · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- 7th Street Burger Chelsea · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Kahlo · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Tacos El Idolo · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Great Burrito · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Bodega Negra · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- ANA Bar and Eatery · rated 4.2/5: American.
- midnight by navarro's · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Mijo · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Tacos El Idolo · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Verano · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Carmen’s Kitchen · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Flats Fix Taqueria and Tequila Bar · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Hector's Cafe & Diner · rated 4.1/5: American.
- Móle Mexican Bar & Grill - West Village · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Takumi Taco · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Taco Bell Cantina · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- El Sabroso · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Jack Doyle's · rated 4/5: American.
- Taqueria on Tenth · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Loopy's · rated 4/5: American.
- Lucy's Cantina Royale · rated 4/5: 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.
