Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Maya Mezcal, Orchard Grocer and Tacos & Deli corp Sammy’s, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale mexican restaurants in NoLita. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
NoLita's Upscale Mexican Destinations
NoLita’s chic streets are home to a sophisticated selection of upscale Mexican dining destinations that blend traditional flavors with modern Manhattan flair. From the refined coastal plates at Carlota and Ixta to the vibrant, contemporary atmosphere of ATLA, this collection showcases the neighborhood's talent for elevating regional staples into fine-dining experiences. Whether you are looking for the innovative spirit of The Black Ant or the polished American-influenced settings of Market Table, these restaurants offer the perfect backdrop for a stylish evening out in one of the city's most fashionable enclaves.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Mexican Restaurants in NoLita | Upscale Mexican Food
- Maya Mezcal · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Orchard Grocer · rated 5/5: American.
- Tacos & Deli corp Sammy’s · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Habanero Pibil · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Mr.Taco Taquería · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- CANTINA SUNDOWN · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Fabis Tacos D.C. · rated 4.9/5: Mexican.
- Jos Tacos · rated 4.9/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Mercado Lima · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Birria-Landia · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Bosco On Bleecker · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Tampico · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- La Contenta LES · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Birria LES Saint Marks Place · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Café Habana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Caliente Cab · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- La Contenta · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Mictlān · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Carlota · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Factory Tamal · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Sullivan Taqueria · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Downtown Burritos · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Factory Tamal · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Eva's x Cinco de Mayo · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Taqueria St. Marks Place · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Cholula Mexican Mobile Truck · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- 5ive Spice Taco & Banh Mi · rated 4.6/5: Vietnamese.
- Bar Verde · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Santo Taco · rated 4.5/5: 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.
