Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Seeyamañana, Loopy's Eatery and La Chilaqueria New York, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 38 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap mexican restaurants in Midtown. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Midtown's Cheap Mexican Destinations
Midtown Manhattan offers a wealth of budget-friendly dining options that bring vibrant flavors to the heart of the city. This curated selection features everything from authentic street food at Tacos Grand Central and Sombrero to casual American fare and cozy spots like Anas cafe. Whether you are looking for a quick lunch break or a relaxed sit-down meal, these affordable eateries provide a diverse range of Mexican and cafe experiences without breaking the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in Midtown | Cheap Mexican Food
- Seeyamañana · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Loopy's Eatery · rated 4.9/5: American.
- La Chilaqueria New York · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Carla · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Rice x Beans · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- LOLITA · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Bar Mexicana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Cinco de Mayo · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Grand Central · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Carla · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Don Antonio · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Anas cafe · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Cinco de Mayo · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Ponche Taqueria · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- City Cafe · rated 4.5/5: cafe.
- Summer Salt · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Maiz · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- ONGI (41st and 3rd ave) · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Bourbon and Branch · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Amor Loco · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Sinigual · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Patron · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Planet Taco · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- seeyamañana · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Sombrero · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Fusion Bar and Grill Peruvian/Mexican · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- MEXiCUE · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Tortazo - Times Square · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Cocina Del Sur · rated 4.4/5: 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.
