Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Q'Rico No Manches, Sabor Azteca and Tres Chivos, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 30 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap mexican restaurants in New York City. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
New York City's Cheap Mexican Destinations
Discover the vibrant flavors of Mexico tucked into every corner of New York City with this curated selection of affordable eateries. From the authentic street-style offerings at Taqueria Ramírez and Taco Mix to the comforting American-influenced bites at Simple Loaf and Daily Press Ocean Hill, there is a budget-friendly option for every craving. Whether you are grabbing a quick burrito at Burritos y Mas or exploring the traditional baked goods at Don Paco Lopez Panadería, these local favorites prove that world-class dining in the city doesn't have to break the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in New York City | Cheap Mexican Food
- Q'Rico No Manches · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Sabor Azteca · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Tres Chivos · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Burritos y Mas · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Tepeyac Grocery · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Peckish · rated 5/5: American.
- Cafecito Social · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Simple Loaf · rated 5/5: American.
- Taqueria Ramírez · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Mero Mero · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Maya Mezcal · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Taco Mix · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Daily Press Ocean Hill · rated 5/5: American.
- Orchard Grocer · rated 5/5: American.
- Chela · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Mexique Cafe · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Blue Agave · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- sek'ənd sun · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Conmigo · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Don Paco Lopez Panadería · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Zason · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Dear Mama · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Don Paco Lopez · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Seeyamañana · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Mayahuel · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Don Patron · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Taquitos Mexico · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Jalapa Jar · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Nieves Tia Mimi Deli · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Las Chicas Bakery · rated 5/5: 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.
