Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Hot Peppers LIC, Fiesta Mexican Kitchen and Casa Enrique, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best mexican restaurants in Long Island City. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated mexican dining.
Long Island City's Premier Mexican Destinations
Long Island City’s vibrant dining scene offers an incredible array of Mexican flavors, ranging from the refined plates at Casa Enrique to the authentic street-style offerings from Don Panchito Food Truck. Whether you are craving traditional staples at Fiesta Mexican Kitchen or looking for unique fusion experiences like the Japanese-inspired bowls at Poke Burrito LIC, this neighborhood caters to every palate with its mix of Mexican, American, and Asian influences. From the lively atmosphere of Tacombi and Blend LIC to the cozy neighborhood feel of Sobremesa Cocina Mexicana, these curated spots showcase the rich culinary diversity that makes this community a premier destination for food lovers.
21 restaurants in Best Mexican Restaurants in Long Island City | Top Rated Mexican Food
- Hot Peppers LIC · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Fiesta Mexican Kitchen · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Casa Enrique · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Acapulco · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- La Mexicana Bar and Grill · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Poke Burrito LIC · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Hungry Burrito BK · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Blend LIC · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Don Panchito Food Truck · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Sobremesa Cocina Mexicana · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos City Habanero · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Tacombi - Long Island City · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Don Panchito Food Truck · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Sobremesa Cocina Mexicana · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Skinny's Cantina · rated 3.9/5: Mexican.
- Banhmigos LIC · rated 3.9/5: Vietnamese.
- El Gallo Negro 3 LIC · rated 3.9/5: Mexican.
- Red Cup Cafe · rated 3.7/5: American.
- Marujita's Tamales · rated 3.7/5: Mexican.
- Veronica's Burrito Bar · rated 3.3/5: Mexican.
- Tacombi: 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.
