Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Mexican Restaurant, El Mariachi Mexican Cuisine and Buffet & Cafe Mexican Restaurant, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap mexican restaurants in Harlem. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Harlem's Cheap Mexican Destinations
Experience the vibrant flavors of Harlem through this curated selection of budget-friendly Mexican and Spanish eateries. From the authentic street-style offerings at Rica’s Tacos and La Casita Taqueria Restaurant to the savory specialties at Empanadas Monumental, these local gems provide satisfying meals that are as affordable as they are delicious. Whether you are looking for a quick bite from Tropilyz 116th or a hearty meal at La Bella Mixteca Taqueria & Mexican Grill, this collection showcases the diverse and accessible culinary landscape of the neighborhood.
16 restaurants in Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in Harlem | Cheap Mexican Food
- Mexican Restaurant · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Mariachi Mexican Cuisine · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Buffet & Cafe Mexican Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Rica’s Tacos · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Polanco · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- El Patio De Fela · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- La Diagonal Agaveria · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- La Bella Mixteca Taqueria & Mexican Grill · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Dalias Harlem Cafe · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- The Fox Harlem · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Tios Bistro · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Empanadas Monumental · rated 4.1/5: Spanish.
- Tropilyz 116th · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- La Casita Taqueria Restaurant · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Chinelos 2 · rated 3.8/5: Mexican.
- 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.
