Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Tacos El Azteca, El Gallo Taqueria and Tacqueria 86, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale mexican restaurants in Upper West Side. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Upper West Side's Upscale Mexican Destinations
The Upper West Side offers a sophisticated take on traditional flavors with its curated selection of upscale Mexican dining destinations. Establishments like Dahlia and Covacha elevate the neighborhood's culinary scene, blending elegant atmospheres with authentic regional ingredients and creative presentations. Whether you are seeking artisanal mezcal cocktails or masterfully prepared entrees, these spots provide a refined setting for a memorable night out in one of Manhattan's most iconic areas.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Mexican Restaurants in Upper West Side | Upscale Mexican Food
- Tacos El Azteca · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Gallo Taqueria · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Tacqueria 86 · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Taqueria 86 · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- El Paisano Mexican food · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Pico De Gallo Bar & Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Nina's Great Burrito Bar · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Bluestone Lane Upper West Side Café · rated 4.4/5: coffee_shop.
- Tasty Burrito Ny · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Dahlia · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Playa Betty's · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Covacha · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Rancho Tequileria · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Cilantro NYC · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- The City Diner · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Mexikosher · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Carlos & Gabby's · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- La Nueva Victoria · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Pico De Gallo · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Cafe Bee · rated 3.7/5: American.
- Nina's Great Burrito Bar: Mexican.
- Tacqueria 86: Mexican.
- Bodega 88: Mexican.
- Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse: American.
- Covacha: Mexican.
- Pico De Gallo Bar & Kitchen: Mexican.
- Playa Betty's: Mexican.
- El Gallo Taqueria: Mexican.
- Rancho Tequileria: Mexican.
- Cilantro NYC: 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.
