50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Lyndhurst

“Was our first time. The gentleman ran out to help my boyfriend in a wheelchair to get in. The food was delicious. We definitely will be back and will tell some friends“

“The food & service were great! Will definitely return.“

“Food was mad dope, got a chorizo burrito that made me see god. You will leave fed and happy. The waitress was very nice and helpful with giving recommendations for dinner and I definitely do not know her but I think her name was Joanna pic related: this was my face after eating the burrito followed by a quinoa bowl“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“Great evening here with beer and margarita monday , Cucumber, classic and passion fruit absolutely brilliant. smashing service from bar man Trevor was top class and so welcoming....“

“Great Mexican restaurant the food is delicious“

“omg Sophia was absolutely amazing! She catered to alllll my allergies. And it was my boy's bday and she made it extra special. Totally recommend to anyone in Chelsea!“

“The pork chop was succulent and had the most amazing spice combination. The barbacoa was the best I have ever had. Not a fan of the mezcal, but I gave it a try. Other more common drinks looked great with a good pour. Good vibe and open late with a super friendly staff!“

“Great location right in the heart of Manhattan. Wonderful Mexican food and delicious Margaritas. Had a great time there.“

“El concepto es muy padre y bonito. Me sentí en México por un momento. El sabor de la comida excelente. Pero mi mesera me descuidó y nunca me preguntó cómo estaba todo, nunca pasó a preguntar si ocupaba algo. No se ganó la propina, pero ya me la cobraron en la cuenta.“

“😍 I Love ❤️ their chicken and steak 🥩 tacos 🌮 and their Melanesa steak 🥩 sandwich 🥪 🥰❤️“

“Absolutely incredible place I even got to meet the manager. The guy was awesome. I recommend this place completely to anybody else is off the hook fantastic“

“Accidental find on way to Bermuda!!! Such a fun, vibrant and clean place! The drinks and food top notch. The service even better. @danny helped guide me through menu to get some delicious choices! We will be back!“

“bartenders were all nice you can tell they enjoy what they do!“

“Delicious and unique items available on the menu. The staff, food, and environment and overall experience were 10/10. Definitely check it out!“

“This is a fantastic place for a quick and satisfying lunch, especially when you're working nearby. The flavors are truly excellent. While the quality is certainly evident in every bite, I did find the prices to be a little on the higher side. It's a great option if you're looking for a treat, though. I'd recommend it if you're willing to splurge a bit for a delicious meal.“

“Amazing place in the heart of NYC. I went during happy hour on Friday and tried some of the best frozen margaritas. For our main course we got the Chiz Burger and some actually hot wings, with baby guacamole and nachos on the side.
I had a really tough judge with me, my grandma. Originally from Cancun, she grew up with traditional Mexican food, and todays experience reminded her of her early years. Between the Central American vibe and the staff, who were always smiling and quick to serve, she felt like she was back in Mexico again.
Thank you guys for that experience. I’ll definitely recommend this place to all my friends, you deserve it. ❤️🫶“

“los mejores tacos al pastor!!!!!👍👍👍👍“

“Hermoso restaurante de comida internacional música tragos espectaculares y ambiente súper agradable“

“Très bon restaurant, le personnel est chaleureux et très attentionné ☺️ j’ai adoré mon repas 🤤🤤“

“Some of the best birria tacos I’ve had in Manhattan. The staff is friendly, patient, and very fast. What a wonderful place!“

“So delicious and authentic! Wonderful service :)“

“Very creative dishes like the ceviche & other delicious fish dinners. Of course the churros are great.“

“Beautiful decor and lighting. Lovely, kind service. A gem of a place in the Chelsea gallery area, steps from the High Line and Hudson Yards. Enjoyed a few different delicious tacos and two kinds of guac, all wonderful. Our server Sharon was attentive and did not rush us (sorry if we took forever). A bit pricey but the food and ambience are worth it. For your friends who need gluten-free dining...this menu is entirely GF and really delicious! They have some larger tables for big groups, and a small bar with 5 seats.“

“Nice causal place for a date. Nice music, great Hospitality and Healthy food!“

“Some of the most IMPRESSIVE service and food I have ever experienced. My girlfriend and I ordered the Burrata and Churros with some drinks. First of all, I've made burrata at home for years, its one of my favorite dishes, but THIS BURRATA CHANGED MY ENTIRE LIFE (Churros too). I have never experienced such a wonderful palate of flavors from burrata before. Laisha, the server, was extremely friendly and informative of the menu as well as considerate of any allergies we may have. Please visit this place!!“

“I’ve been eyeing this place for a while and excited to go: it’s extremely cute, the ambiance and staff are great, the atmosphere is nice overall.
Unfortunately, the prices and the food you get do not level out: the prices are high and portions are small, as someone already mentioned, expect to walk out hungry with a $100 check per person if you skip desert.
I might come back for the bar happy hour but the dinner was underwhelming solely because of how little you get for the price.“

“Excellent food good portions and great drinks it was great from start to finish Ava was attended and friendly nothing but good vibes would definitely come back again.“

“Absolutely one of the best bars I’ve ever been in!! Walked into a random Dodger Heaven and thank god I did!! Great owners, terrific service and wonderful employees!! Mariachi Band, KMET stickers, free beer, amazing bus ride, and beautiful people!! Thank you!!!!!“

“My family and I stopped by for a quick bite after school and were pleasantly delighted with the delicious food, great service and attentive environment. We will definitely return and make it our Mexican Food restaurant going forward. We loved the food and very attentive waitress who paid attention to every detail.“

“I'm surprised this place gets low reviews.
Food was thoroughly excellent and inventive. Spicy Marg was one of the best I've ever had. Wine list was very well put together - shout-out to having Jura on the list, the Chardonnay was excellent. Service was very professional and warm.
Highly recommended.“

“Really good for a quick bite, took a little bit too long for two small tacos in a quick bite situation and I’m not sure it’s the best vibe for like a sit down nice dinner, but it’s really good for take out. They also have really good margaritas.“

“I always enjoy stopping by for happy! The food and drinks never disappoint!! We had the steak, Al Pastor and shrimp tacos. We also had the paloma and classic margaritas. Everything was delicious. We also ordered their chicken taquitos, a must!“

“Abbiamo cenato da Rosie's in NY ieri sera! una bella atmosfera, locale molto curato e pulito, ottimi piatti tipici di cucina messicana! ottimi margarita! personale gentile e cordiale, sono stati molto attenti alle allergie alimentari dei nostri commensali! nonostante la distanza da casa ci hanno fatto sentire a casa, consigliato vivamente! un grande grande grazie a tutti e alla titolare!“

“Went here for our anniversary and had an amazing experience from start to finish. Luis, the manager, curated an incredible selection of dishes for us and personally stopped by throughout the meal to describe each plate in detail. Franco, our waiter, was incredibly attentive and constantly checking in to make sure everything was perfect.

The crab empanadas, tuna tostada, and corn cake dessert were all phenomenal. Exceptional food, service, and hospitality — they truly made our anniversary feel special. We’ll definitely be back.“

“This spot is so much better than the original in Greenpoint. There was no line when we went on a Thursday evening for dinner and we ordered right away. Our tacos were ready in about 3 minutes. They serve all different body parts of the pig. We were less adventurous and stuck with the classics- cheek, butt, belly, fried belly and tongue. The tongue was the standout, followed closely by the fried belly but I would 100% order any of those again. The tacos were perfect. There was plenty of seating so we were able to enjoy our tacos (and a little sink to wash your hands!!), and the service was so warm and efficient. 10/10 experience in every way.“

“Amazing food and service!“

“I was pleasantly surprised at just how good the food was. Nice atmosphere. Mocktails were blah, snapper tacos were awesome and the nachos were supreme. The owners accomplished the authenticity in vibe that they're going for. Will definitely recommend and visit again.“

“this restaurant's food quality is too good“

“Ate at Ponche Taqueria yesterday with a friend before seeing a show. Great food, and freindly service! Menu is basic, but offers plenty. Guacamole was delicious as were the taco combo plates! Get off the beaten path a bit & you will be rewarded!“

“lovely hidden gem on Avenue A between 13th and 14th streets. The place is family owned and operated and the food is to do for. It is reasonably priced, I often find myself trying to figure out if I want a tamale or a shredded beef or pork taco.“

“went to the west 43rd street location in Manhattan. huge portions and excellent food“

“Playa Betty's has great tasting tacos and the staff and atmosphere is awesome! ❣️ frm:🇯🇵🇺🇸“

“Comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service. A very special thank you to the manager, who went above and beyond to make our evening enjoyable. We truly appreciated the care and attention we received tonight. Highly recommended!“

“Always a good experience from a cuisine standpoint ... I just need to pay more attention when I ask for water ~ between ”still” vs “tap” water. My bad when I thought they meant the same thing...until I realized I saw the itemized bill for mineral water ! No big deal - lesson learned...“

“The birria tacos were delicious! Excellent service.“

“Great atmosphere, friendly service and interesting menu offering plenty of delicious options. We will be back for sure!“

“Excellent places , if you want to have at great time with family or friends , great atmosphere , great food , great drinks , great staff , ty Gretel will highly recommended to everyone #new sherif in town 🙏🏼“

“I have to deduct one star for having QR-Code-Only menus for brunch (more on that below), but otherwise this is a fantastic spot that I can't recommend enough.

Came here for brunch with my wife over the weekend while our car was at Pep Boys, and we dined at the bar. The bartender was extremely attentive and the food and drinks were delicious.

The only hiccup is that they don't have printed menus for brunch (or for many of their cocktails). This is annoying for a number of well-established reasons:
1) I come to a restaurant to get away from screen time, please don't make me get onto my phone
2) What happens if someone in the party doesn't have a phone? My wife didn't bring hers — see #1.
3) On a phone screen, menus are tiny and annoying to navigate.

The bartender was kind enough to loan us his phone so that we could order, but this was embarrassing and awkward and the restaurant shouldn't have put the bartender into the position of needing to hand his phone over to the guests.

Luckily this was the only hiccup of the day!

I don't drink alcohol, and was quite happy to discover several zero-proof spirit options behind the bar — though ultimately I asked the bartender if he could make a michelada with Tamarind Jarritos, and he did. This was a spur-of-the-moment idea for me, so I was absolutely thrilled when the bartender accommodated my weird request — and the drink turned out delicious!

My wife got a standard beer michelada, which was also tasty (I had a sip).

From there we had a breakfast burrito and chilaquiles, and both were just stand-out dishes, delicious. Food arrived quickly. Staff was incredibly friendly, and just so attentive.

In 2026 it often feels like responsive restaurant staff is a thing of the past, but that's obviously not the case at Chela.

If they just had optional printed brunch menus, this place would be perfect — and given how great everything else was, we very well might endure the QR-Code annoyance again soon.“

“Definitivamente las mejores quesadillas de Tinga al carbón.“