Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Carla, Rice x Beans and LOLITA, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 30 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap mexican restaurants in Times Square. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Times Square's Cheap Mexican Destinations
Finding an affordable meal in the heart of Times Square is easier than you think with this curated selection of budget-friendly Mexican spots and casual eateries. While authentic zesty flavors take center stage at destinations like Rice x Beans and Ponche Taqueria, the area also offers a surprising mix of steakhouses, cafes, and international cuisines to satisfy every palate. From the vibrant atmosphere at Bar Mexicana to the quick bites at Anas cafe, these local favorites prove you don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy a great meal amidst the city's bright lights.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in Times Square | Cheap Mexican Food
- 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.
- El Coco · 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.
- El Coco · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Mamasita Bar & Grill · 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.
- Zoralie · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Parada 47 · rated 4.5/5: Steakhouse.
- Maiz · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Bourbon and Branch · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Amor Loco · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Patron · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Planet Taco · 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.
- Añejo · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Cinco de Mayo · rated 4.3/5: 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.
