Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Orchard Grocer, Tacos & Deli corp Sammy’s and Las Muchachas, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap mexican restaurants in Chinatown. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Chinatown's Cheap Mexican Destinations
Discover a vibrant intersection of flavors in the heart of Chinatown, where budget-friendly Mexican staples meet the neighborhood's rich culinary heritage. This collection highlights affordable gems like Birria-Landia and Las Muchachas, offering everything from traditional Mexican street food to a variety of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean options. Whether you are stopping by Factory Tamal for a quick lunch or exploring the diverse American influences throughout the area, these eateries provide satisfying meals that won't break the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in Chinatown | Cheap Mexican Food
- Orchard Grocer · rated 5/5: American.
- Tacos & Deli corp Sammy’s · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Las Muchachas · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- S &E Café · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mr.Taco Taquería · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Fabis Tacos D.C. · rated 4.9/5: Mexican.
- Mercado Lima · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Los Perros De Chucho · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- SLuna Restaurant and Bar · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Birria-Landia · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Tampico · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- La Contenta LES · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Café Habana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- La Contenta · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Mictlān · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Carlota · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Factory Tamal · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Sullivan Taqueria · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Downtown Burritos · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Factory Tamal · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Jajaja Mexicana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Jajaja Mexicana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Pollo Campero · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- 5ive Spice Taco & Banh Mi · rated 4.6/5: Vietnamese.
- Santo Taco · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Los Chocomiles · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Happy · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Chipilo · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Reyes · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Pollo Campero · rated 4.5/5: 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.
