Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Q'Rico No Manches, Sabor Azteca and Tres Chivos, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 30 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale mexican restaurants in New York City. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
New York City's Upscale Mexican Destinations
New York City’s dining scene reaches new heights with this curated selection of upscale Mexican destinations and sophisticated international eateries. While refined regional Mexican flavors take center stage at spots like MADRE and LOLITA, the collection also features elegant steakhouses, Italian bistros, and fresh seafood concepts. From the wood-fired charm of Palo Santo to the polished atmosphere of Butcher Grill House, these venues offer a diverse range of high-end experiences perfect for a memorable night out in the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Mexican Restaurants in New York City | Upscale Mexican Food
- Q'Rico No Manches · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Sabor Azteca · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Tres Chivos · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Burritos y Mas · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Tepeyac Grocery · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Peckish · rated 5/5: American.
- Cafecito Social · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Simple Loaf · rated 5/5: American.
- Taqueria Ramírez · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Mero Mero · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Maya Mezcal · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Taco Mix · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Daily Press Ocean Hill · rated 5/5: American.
- Orchard Grocer · rated 5/5: American.
- Chela · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Mexique Cafe · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Blue Agave · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- sek'ənd sun · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Conmigo · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Don Paco Lopez Panadería · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Zason · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Dear Mama · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Don Paco Lopez · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Seeyamañana · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Mayahuel · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Don Patron · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Taquitos Mexico · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Jalapa Jar · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Nieves Tia Mimi Deli · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Las Chicas Bakery · rated 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.
