Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Cafecito Social, Las Melecias and I Love Guacamole, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 2 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale mexican restaurants in Gowanus. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Gowanus's Upscale Mexican Destinations
Gowanus has transformed into a premier destination for refined dining, offering a sophisticated take on traditional Mexican flavors. At elegant spots like Alma Negra, diners can enjoy meticulously crafted dishes that elevate classic ingredients within the neighborhood's unique industrial-chic atmosphere. This collection highlights the best upscale experiences in the area, perfect for those seeking a polished evening of exceptional cuisine and vibrant culture.
27 restaurants in Best Upscale Mexican Restaurants in Gowanus | Upscale Mexican Food
- Cafecito Social · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Las Melecias · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- I Love Guacamole · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Alma Negra · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Mezquila Bar & Tapas · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Los Hermanos Coffe and taqueria · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Reyes Deli & Grocery · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Bar San Miguel · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Marte's Cafe · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- El Tenampa Deli and Grocery · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Mexiana · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- El Nopal · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Black Horse · rated 4.4/5: American.
- El Olomega Pupusas · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- El Nuevo Sabor Latino · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Fondita · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Solber Pupusas · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- La Parada Express · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Tacos El Brother TRUCK · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Nuevo Mexico · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- El Continental Restaurant · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Mezcal · rated 3.9/5: Mexican.
- Alma Negra · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Casita of Brooklyn: Mexican.
- Macario: Mexican.
- I Love Guacamole: Mexican.
- Mezcal: 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.
