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.
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Find upscale mexican restaurants in Chelsea. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Chelsea's Upscale Mexican Destinations
Chelsea’s vibrant dining scene offers a sophisticated take on coastal and regional flavors, providing the perfect backdrop for an elevated night out in the heart of the neighborhood. From the fresh, ocean-inspired dishes at The Mermaid Inn - Chelsea to the artistic and bold Mexican plates found at Kahlo, this collection showcases a refined approach to seafood and traditional spices. Whether you are seeking the high-energy atmosphere of Bodega Negra or the elegant seasonal offerings at Verano, these destinations provide a premier experience for those craving upscale Mexican cuisine.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Mexican Restaurants in Chelsea | Upscale 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.
