Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Orchard Grocer, Tacos & Deli corp Sammy’s and Las Muchachas, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chinatown's Upscale Mexican Destinations
Chinatown’s culinary landscape reaches new heights with this collection of upscale destinations that blend cultural heritage with modern elegance. While refined Mexican flavors take center stage at vibrant spots like Carlota, Ixta, and The Black Ant, the neighborhood also plays host to exquisite Italian at Dolce, French charm at Lili, and the premium cuts of FANCY steakhouse. From the ancestral ingredients of Mictlān to diverse international influences, these restaurants offer a sophisticated escape for diners seeking a truly premium experience.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Mexican Restaurants in Chinatown | Upscale Mexican Food
- Orchard Grocer · rated 5/5: American.
- Tacos & Deli corp Sammy’s · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Las Muchachas · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- S &E Café · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mr.Taco Taquería · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Fabis Tacos D.C. · rated 4.9/5: Mexican.
- Mercado Lima · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Los Perros De Chucho · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- SLuna Restaurant and Bar · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Birria-Landia · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Tampico · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- La Contenta LES · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Café Habana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- La Contenta · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Mictlān · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Carlota · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Factory Tamal · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Sullivan Taqueria · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Downtown Burritos · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Factory Tamal · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Jajaja Mexicana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Jajaja Mexicana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Pollo Campero · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- 5ive Spice Taco & Banh Mi · rated 4.6/5: Vietnamese.
- Santo Taco · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Los Chocomiles · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Happy · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Chipilo · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Reyes · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Pollo Campero · rated 4.5/5: 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.
