Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are El Carnalito, Buena Onda and Tacos y Quesadillas, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best mexican restaurants in Lenox Hill. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated mexican dining.
Lenox Hill's Premier Mexican Destinations
Lenox Hill offers a vibrant selection of dining options anchored by some of the city's most authentic Mexican flavors. From the traditional street-style tacos at El Carnalito and Buena Onda to the elevated coastal plates at Maya and Toloache, this neighborhood caters to every craving. While bold salsas and fresh tortillas take center stage, the area also features diverse alternatives ranging from sustainable seafood at Seamore's to cozy American comfort food at Heidi's House. Whether you are looking for a quick, casual bite or a refined sit-down experience, these local favorites provide a rich culinary landscape in the heart of the Upper East Side.
28 restaurants in Best Mexican Restaurants in Lenox Hill | Top Rated Mexican Food
- El Carnalito · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Buena Onda · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Tacos y Quesadillas · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Tacos y Quesadillas · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: restaurant.
- Heidi's House by the side of the road · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Green Kitchen 70th Street · rated 4.5/5: restaurant.
- Toloache · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Tacos del Este Superior · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Seamore's · rated 4.3/5: Seafood.
- Green Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: american_restaurant.
- Maya · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Y Quesadillas · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Kappo Masa · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Mexiterranean Grill · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Firecracker Wings · rated 4.1/5: American.
- Sabor A Mexico II · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Buena Onda Mescalera · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Toloache: Mexican.
- Sabor A Mexico II: Mexican.
- Tacos del Este Superior: Mexican.
- The SisterYard: Mexican.
- Mexiterranean Grill: Mexican.
- Dos Toros Taqueria: Mexican.
- La Esquina: Mexican.
- Calexico: Mexican.
- Javelina: Mexican.
- Seamore's: Seafood.
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.
