Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are El Zason, Tacos Ocampo and El Mexicano Restaurante & Cafe Inc. 5, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale mexican restaurants in Downtown Brooklyn. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Downtown Brooklyn's Upscale Mexican Destinations
Downtown Brooklyn has become a premier destination for sophisticated Mexican dining, offering a refined take on traditional flavors in a vibrant urban setting. From the expertly crafted agave cocktails at Leyenda to the elegant, ingredient-driven plates at Verde, these establishments elevate the culinary experience through artisanal techniques and stylish atmospheres. Whether you are planning a celebratory evening or a polished date night, this curated selection showcases the very best of the neighborhood's upscale Mexican scene.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Mexican Restaurants in Downtown Brooklyn | Upscale Mexican Food
- El Zason · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Ocampo · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Mexicano Restaurante & Cafe Inc. 5 · rated 4.9/5: Mexican.
- Next Stop Vegan · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Ruta Oaxaca · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Someday Bar NYC · rated 4.7/5: American.
- El Zason · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Leyenda · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Purépecha · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Verde · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Vineapple · rated 4.5/5: restaurant.
- Jefe Tacos · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Xifu Food · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Dos Toros Taqueria · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Portal Latino · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Buddy's Burrito & Taco Bar · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Fast and Fresh Burrito Deli · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Grand Canyon Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Cubana Cafe · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Fatty Daddy · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Fatty Daddy Taco · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Fast & Fresh Burrito Deli · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Lin's Yummy Taco · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- The One Breakfast Burrito · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Randolph Beer DUMBO · rated 3/5: American.
- Lobo · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Ruta Oaxaca: Mexican.
- Dos Toros Taqueria: Mexican.
- Verde: Mexican.
- Taco Madre: 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.
