Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Gans Mex, Los Tacos No.1 and Los Mariscos, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap mexican restaurants in Meatpacking District. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Meatpacking District's Cheap Mexican Destinations
The Meatpacking District may be known for high-end fashion and nightlife, but it also hides a vibrant world of affordable, flavor-packed dining options perfect for a casual meal. This collection highlights the neighborhood's best spots for authentic street tacos, fresh seafood, and hearty burritos from local favorites like Los Tacos No.1 and Los Mariscos. Beyond traditional Mexican fare, you can explore unique culinary crossovers like the Indian-inspired wraps at Taco Mahal or grab a quick American bite at THE ELK. Whether you are grabbing a quick lunch at Electric Burrito or settling in at The Taco Shop, these budget-friendly gems prove you don't have to spend a fortune to eat well in one of Manhattan's most iconic areas.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in Meatpacking District | Cheap Mexican Food
- Gans Mex · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Los Mariscos · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- El jalapeño · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Caliente Cab · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- The Mermaid Inn - Chelsea · rated 4.6/5: Seafood.
- Eva's x Cinco de Mayo · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Electric Burrito · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- The Little Taco House · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- La Contenta Oeste · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- THE ELK · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Taco Mahal · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- Caliente Cab Co. · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Tacos El Idolo · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- El Jalapeño · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Flip Sigi West Village · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Burrito Loco · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Bodega Negra · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Empellon Taqueria · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Empellon Taqueria & Bar · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Mijo · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Tio Pepe · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Tacos El Idolo · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- The Taco Shop · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Agave · rated 4.1/5: 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.
- Classic Arepas · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- La Contenta Oeste · 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.
