Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Carla, Rice x Beans and Fogon, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap mexican restaurants in Lincoln Square. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Lincoln Square's Cheap Mexican Destinations
Lincoln Square offers a vibrant mix of budget-friendly dining options perfect for a quick and satisfying meal on the go. While the neighborhood is a destination for authentic Mexican favorites from spots like Burrito Box and Zoralie, diners can also find comforting American classics at Cafe Bee or quick Chinese dishes from Food King. Whether you are grabbing a taco from the Mi Ranchito food truck or sitting down for a hearty plate at Rice x Beans, these local gems provide incredible value and a diverse range of flavors.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in Lincoln Square | Cheap Mexican Food
- Carla · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Rice x Beans · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Fogon · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- El Coco · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Carla · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- El Fish Marisqueria · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- El Coco · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Mamasita Bar & Grill · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Burrito Box · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Zoralie · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Mi Ranchito - Food Truck · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Dahlia · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Playa Betty's · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Covacha · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- El Mitote · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Tacuba · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Santa Fe · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Rosa Mexicano · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- La Esquina · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Mi Nidito Mexican bar & Grill · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Iguana New York · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- As is NYC · rated 4/5: American.
- It'Sugar · rated 4/5: American.
- Empellon Taqueria Waterline Square · rated 3.7/5: Mexican.
- Cafe Bee · rated 3.7/5: American.
- Limesalt · rated 3.4/5: Mexican.
- Food King · rated 3.3/5: Chinese.
- La Esquina: Mexican.
- El Mitote: Mexican.
- Arias Hell's Kitchen: 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.
