Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Hot Peppers LIC, Fiesta Mexican Kitchen and Casa Enrique, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale mexican restaurants in Long Island City. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Long Island City's Upscale Mexican Destinations
Long Island City has become a premier destination for those seeking a refined take on traditional Mexican flavors. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's sophisticated dining scene, where establishments like Casa Enrique offer an elevated approach to regional classics. From artisanal moles to expertly crafted cocktails, these venues provide an elegant backdrop for a memorable meal along the East River.
21 restaurants in Best Upscale Mexican Restaurants in Long Island City | Upscale Mexican Food
- Hot Peppers LIC · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Fiesta Mexican Kitchen · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Casa Enrique · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Acapulco · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- La Mexicana Bar and Grill · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Poke Burrito LIC · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Hungry Burrito BK · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Blend LIC · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Don Panchito Food Truck · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Sobremesa Cocina Mexicana · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos City Habanero · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Tacombi - Long Island City · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Don Panchito Food Truck · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Sobremesa Cocina Mexicana · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Skinny's Cantina · rated 3.9/5: Mexican.
- Banhmigos LIC · rated 3.9/5: Vietnamese.
- El Gallo Negro 3 LIC · rated 3.9/5: Mexican.
- Red Cup Cafe · rated 3.7/5: American.
- Marujita's Tamales · rated 3.7/5: Mexican.
- Veronica's Burrito Bar · rated 3.3/5: Mexican.
- Tacombi: 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.
