Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Dear Mama, Mexican Restaurant and FOGON.2, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale mexican restaurants in Morningside Heights. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Morningside Heights's Upscale Mexican Destinations
Morningside Heights offers a sophisticated take on traditional flavors with its selection of upscale Mexican dining destinations. Establishments like Skinny's Cantina On The Hudson elevate the neighborhood's culinary scene by pairing authentic ingredients with elegant, modern presentations. Whether you are looking for a refined evening by the water or a vibrant spot for artisanal cocktails and gourmet tacos, these venues provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable meal.
28 restaurants in Best Upscale Mexican Restaurants in Morningside Heights | Upscale Mexican Food
- Dear Mama · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Mexican Restaurant · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- FOGON.2 · rated 5/5: ogon.2" or ".
- Homemade Taqueria Columbus · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- El Mariachi Mexican Cuisine · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Dos Toros Restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Pancho's Antojitos Mexicano · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- The Baylander · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Hula Poke · rated 4.5/5: Seafood.
- Buffet & Cafe Mexican Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Pho Amsterdam · rated 4.5/5: Vietnamese.
- La Diagonal Agaveria · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Taqueria Y Fonda La Mexicana · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Jose's · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Cano · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- The Fox Harlem · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Empanadas Monumental · rated 4.1/5: Spanish.
- Pancho's Antojitos Mexicano · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Tropilyz 116th · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- La Casita Taqueria Restaurant · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Chinelos 2 · rated 3.8/5: Mexican.
- Skinny's Cantina On The Hudson · rated 3.6/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Cano · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Dos Toros Restaurant · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Arts & Crafts Beer Parlor · rated 3/5: American.
- Mexican Restaurant: 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.












