Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Burritos y Mas, El Tepeyac Grocery and Taco Mix, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 27 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale mexican restaurants in Manhattan. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Manhattan's Upscale Mexican Destinations
Manhattan’s dining scene offers a sophisticated take on traditional flavors, ranging from the refined Mexican plates at Nizuc and LOLITA to the fresh coastal offerings at The Mermaid Inn - Chelsea. Whether you are seeking the authentic regional specialties of Casa Enrique or exploring a diverse mix of Italian and American influences at spots like Carla and Bourbon and Branch, this collection captures the city's vibrant culinary spirit. These upscale destinations provide the perfect backdrop for an elegant evening out, blending masterful techniques with a chic metropolitan atmosphere.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Mexican Restaurants in Manhattan | Upscale Mexican Food
- Burritos y Mas · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Tepeyac Grocery · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Taco Mix · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Conmigo · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Don Paco Lopez Panadería · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Dear Mama · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Seeyamañana · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Las Chicas Bakery · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Pueblo Querido Coffee · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Tacos El Azteca · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Cocina Consuelo · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Anita's cuisine · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Mexican Restaurant · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Rancho Mateo · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- L Chingon Mexican Cuisine · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Tamales · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Ita-Mex · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Luz Restaurant · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Carnalito · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Jardín de las Delicias Latin Food and Fried Chicken · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Area Latina Bar & Grill · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- FOGON.2 · rated 5/5: ogon.2" or ".
- Tu Antojo Juice Cafe Bar & Grill · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Hernandez Cuisine on the Wheels · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Mexican Arroz con Leche Lady · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Presi's · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Casa Maya · rated 4.9/5: Mexican.
- Cafe Xochimilco · rated 4.9/5: mexican_restaurant.
- Cazuela Mexicana · rated 4.9/5: Mexican.
- Nizuc · rated 4.9/5: 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.
