Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Anita's cuisine, L Chingon Mexican Cuisine and El Mariachi, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale mexican restaurants in Washington Heights. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Washington Heights's Upscale Mexican Destinations
Washington Heights offers a sophisticated take on traditional flavors with its selection of upscale Mexican dining destinations. From the refined atmosphere at Don Julio to other elegant spots in the neighborhood, these restaurants elevate classic ingredients through creative techniques and stylish presentations. Whether you are looking for a celebratory dinner or a high-end night out, this collection showcases the best of modern Mexican cuisine in Upper Manhattan.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Mexican Restaurants in Washington Heights | Upscale Mexican Food
- Anita's cuisine · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- L Chingon Mexican Cuisine · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Mariachi · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Tu Antojo Juice Cafe Bar & Grill · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Hernandez Cuisine on the Wheels · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Presi's · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Punto Final Food Truck · rated 4.9/5: Mexican.
- Tacosmoy · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Tu Sonrisa · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Marilu & Daysi · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Refried Beans · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- El Mariachi · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Antojitos Mexicanos · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Con Sabor A Mexico · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Tacos Moy · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- TACO INN · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- El Mariachi · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- La Cabaña Salvadoreña · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Don Julio · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Mi Ranchito · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- El Conde Nuevo · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Benvenuto Pizza 2 · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- Tacos azteca 2 · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- El Paisa · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Mi Paso · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- El Azteca & El Guanaco · rated 3.9/5: Mexican.
- Punto De Sabor · rated 3.8/5: Mexican.
- Chano · rated 3.8/5: Mexican.
- Viva Mexico Mexican Cuisine · rated 3.6/5: Mexican.
- Ortega's · rated 3.5/5: 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.
