Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Tacos El Azteca, El Gallo Taqueria and Tacqueria 86, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap mexican restaurants in Upper West Side. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Upper West Side's Cheap Mexican Destinations
Explore the vibrant flavors of the Upper West Side with this selection of affordable Mexican gems and classic American diners. From the authentic street tacos at Taqueria 86 and El Gallo Taqueria to the comforting staples at Cafe Bee, this collection offers a diverse range of budget-friendly meals. Whether you are craving a quick lunch from Nina's Great Burrito Bar or a sit-down feast at La Nueva Victoria, these local favorites provide delicious value in one of Manhattan's most iconic neighborhoods.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in Upper West Side | Cheap Mexican Food
- Tacos El Azteca · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Gallo Taqueria · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Tacqueria 86 · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Taqueria 86 · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- El Paisano Mexican food · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Pico De Gallo Bar & Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Nina's Great Burrito Bar · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Bluestone Lane Upper West Side Café · rated 4.4/5: coffee_shop.
- Tasty Burrito Ny · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Dahlia · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Playa Betty's · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Covacha · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Rancho Tequileria · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Cilantro NYC · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- The City Diner · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Mexikosher · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Carlos & Gabby's · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- La Nueva Victoria · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Pico De Gallo · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Cafe Bee · rated 3.7/5: American.
- Nina's Great Burrito Bar: Mexican.
- Tacqueria 86: Mexican.
- Bodega 88: Mexican.
- Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse: American.
- Covacha: Mexican.
- Pico De Gallo Bar & Kitchen: Mexican.
- Playa Betty's: Mexican.
- El Gallo Taqueria: Mexican.
- Rancho Tequileria: Mexican.
- Cilantro NYC: 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.
