Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pesce lulu Seafood Kitchen NYC, Le Botaniste and Cinco de Mayo, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap mexican restaurants in Midtown East. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Midtown East's Cheap Mexican Destinations
Midtown East offers a surprising array of budget-friendly dining options that prove you do not have to spend a fortune for a satisfying meal in the heart of the city. This collection highlights vibrant Mexican spots like Tacos Grand Central and Miss Yolo's Tacos alongside casual American favorites such as Firecracker Wings and Ted's Corner Tavern. Whether you are craving authentic street tacos, zesty salsas, or classic comfort food, these accessible eateries provide the perfect solution for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner without breaking the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in Midtown East | Cheap Mexican Food
- Pesce lulu Seafood Kitchen NYC · rated 4.8/5: Seafood.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: restaurant.
- Cinco de Mayo · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Grand Central · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Cinco de Mayo · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Summer Salt · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- ONGI (41st and 3rd ave) · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Frida Midtown · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Sinigual · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- TacoVision · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- tán · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Cinco de Mayo · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Caripito's · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Parnell's · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Five Star Mexican Taco Grill · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Grand Central · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Cinco De Mayo · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Summer Salt · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- El Rio Grande · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Cinco de Mayo · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Dirty Taco GCT · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Firecracker Wings · rated 4.1/5: American.
- Flying Cock · rated 4/5: American.
- Ted's Corner Tavern · rated 4/5: American.
- Al Horno · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Mexican Culture · rated 3.7/5: Mexican.
- Central Market New York · rated 3.4/5: American.
- Miss Yolo's Tacos · rated 3.3/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Grand Central · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Maggie's Place · rated 3/5: American.
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.
