Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are El Zason, Tacos Ocampo and El Mexicano Restaurante & Cafe Inc. 5, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best mexican restaurants in Downtown Brooklyn. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated mexican dining.
Downtown Brooklyn's Premier Mexican Destinations
Downtown Brooklyn has become a premier destination for vibrant Mexican flavors, offering everything from traditional street tacos at Tacos Ocampo to elevated regional specialties at Ruta Oaxaca. This curated collection highlights the neighborhood's diverse culinary landscape, featuring innovative plant-based options at Next Stop Vegan alongside lively cocktail spots like Leyenda and Someday Bar NYC. Whether you are craving authentic Oaxacan dishes or a versatile American dining experience, these standout eateries capture the bold spices and welcoming atmospheres that define the borough's current food scene.
30 restaurants in Best Mexican Restaurants in Downtown Brooklyn | Top Rated Mexican Food
- El Zason · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Ocampo · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Mexicano Restaurante & Cafe Inc. 5 · rated 4.9/5: Mexican.
- Next Stop Vegan · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Ruta Oaxaca · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Someday Bar NYC · rated 4.7/5: American.
- El Zason · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Leyenda · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Purépecha · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Verde · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Vineapple · rated 4.5/5: restaurant.
- Jefe Tacos · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Xifu Food · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Dos Toros Taqueria · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Portal Latino · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Buddy's Burrito & Taco Bar · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Fast and Fresh Burrito Deli · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Grand Canyon Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Cubana Cafe · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Fatty Daddy · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Fatty Daddy Taco · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Fast & Fresh Burrito Deli · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Lin's Yummy Taco · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- The One Breakfast Burrito · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Randolph Beer DUMBO · rated 3/5: American.
- Lobo · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Ruta Oaxaca: Mexican.
- Dos Toros Taqueria: Mexican.
- Verde: Mexican.
- Taco Madre: 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.
