Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Conmigo, El Carnalito and Buena Onda, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best mexican restaurants in Upper East Side. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated mexican dining.
Upper East Side's Premier Mexican Destinations
The Upper East Side offers a vibrant selection of dining destinations where traditional Mexican flavors meet the neighborhood's sophisticated charm. From the authentic street-style offerings at Tacos y Quesadillas and El Carnalito to the elevated plates at Toloache and Soledad, this collection showcases the rich diversity of regional Mexican cooking. While bold spices and fresh seafood take center stage at spots like Conmigo, the area also features beloved American staples and eclectic international fare to satisfy every craving.
30 restaurants in Best Mexican Restaurants in Upper East Side | Top Rated Mexican Food
- Conmigo · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Carnalito · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Buena Onda · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Tacos y Quesadillas · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Soledad · rated 4.7/5: 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.
- Lolita's Kitchen & Burger House · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Maz Mescal · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Seamore's · rated 4.3/5: Seafood.
- Green Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: american_restaurant.
- Tacos Y Quesadillas · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Kappo Masa · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Maz Mezcal · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Móle · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Conmigo · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Tacos & Tequila · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- The Red Grill · rated 4.2/5: Steakhouse.
- Sabor A Mexico · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Móle Mexican Bar & Grill - Upper East Side · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Mexiterranean Grill · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Sabor A Mexico II · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Sabor A Mexico · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Buena Onda Mescalera · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Mi Mexico · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Toloache: 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.
