Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Gans Mex, Loopy's Eatery and La Chilaqueria New York, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best mexican restaurants in Chelsea. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated mexican dining.
Chelsea's Premier Mexican Destinations
Chelsea’s vibrant culinary scene offers a rich tapestry of flavors, ranging from the authentic street-style tacos at Los Tacos No.1 to the refined coastal seafood at Los Mariscos and The Mermaid Inn. This curated collection highlights the neighborhood's best Mexican fare alongside classic American comfort food from spots like 7th Street Burger and Loopy's Eatery. Whether you are seeking a festive sit-down dinner at Kahlo or a quick, flavorful bite from Electric Burrito, these local favorites provide a diverse array of dining experiences in the heart of the district.
30 restaurants in Best Mexican Restaurants in Chelsea | Top Rated Mexican Food
- Gans Mex · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Loopy's Eatery · rated 4.9/5: American.
- La Chilaqueria New York · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Los Mariscos · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Taqueria on Tenth · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- ploo Taqueria · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- The Mermaid Inn - Chelsea · rated 4.6/5: Seafood.
- Electric Burrito · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- 7th Street Burger Chelsea · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Kahlo · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Tacos El Idolo · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Great Burrito · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Bodega Negra · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- ANA Bar and Eatery · rated 4.2/5: American.
- midnight by navarro's · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Mijo · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Tacos El Idolo · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Verano · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Carmen’s Kitchen · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Flats Fix Taqueria and Tequila Bar · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Hector's Cafe & Diner · rated 4.1/5: American.
- Móle Mexican Bar & Grill - West Village · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Takumi Taco · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Taco Bell Cantina · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- El Sabroso · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Jack Doyle's · rated 4/5: American.
- Taqueria on Tenth · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Loopy's · rated 4/5: American.
- Lucy's Cantina Royale · rated 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.
