Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pesce lulu Seafood Kitchen NYC, Le Botaniste and Cinco de Mayo, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 5 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale mexican restaurants in Midtown East. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Midtown East's Upscale Mexican Destinations
Midtown East offers a sophisticated take on traditional flavors with this collection of upscale Mexican destinations. From the coastal-inspired elegance of tán and Mira to the lively, contemporary atmospheres of Sinigual and Dos Caminos, these spots elevate regional classics into a fine-dining experience. Whether you are looking for artisanal cocktails or expertly crafted moles, these restaurants provide a refined culinary escape in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Mexican Restaurants in Midtown East | Upscale Mexican Food
- Pesce lulu Seafood Kitchen NYC · rated 4.8/5: Seafood.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: restaurant.
- Cinco de Mayo · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Grand Central · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Cinco de Mayo · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Summer Salt · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- ONGI (41st and 3rd ave) · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Frida Midtown · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Sinigual · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- TacoVision · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- tán · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Cinco de Mayo · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Caripito's · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Parnell's · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Five Star Mexican Taco Grill · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Grand Central · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Cinco De Mayo · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Summer Salt · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- El Rio Grande · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Cinco de Mayo · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Dirty Taco GCT · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Firecracker Wings · rated 4.1/5: American.
- Flying Cock · rated 4/5: American.
- Ted's Corner Tavern · rated 4/5: American.
- Al Horno · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Mexican Culture · rated 3.7/5: Mexican.
- Central Market New York · rated 3.4/5: American.
- Miss Yolo's Tacos · rated 3.3/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Grand Central · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Maggie's Place · rated 3/5: American.
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.
