50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Staten Island

“best authentic tacos in the island!!!“

“Just finishing up our meal at this location and we have to say that the service and food were amazing. The server Joe and bartender Chris made it all worth it. They were attentive and accommodating. We sat at two separate tables with our teenage kids and everything was top notch. We own a business nearby and can’t wait to visit again!“

“so authentic and amazing service. such a hidden gem. Drinks were also great. The Twice as Nice was perfect for the summer!“

“Excellent atmosphere, quality service, delicious food. highly recommended.“

“Best place in Staten Island to have your Breakfast/ lunch/ Dinner. The food is super healthy and delicious! A lot of variety! The owners are very kind and generous, they serve good portions and also serves very fresh ingredients! They work very hard to keep the place clean! It’s important, that’s like the first thing I’d see when I walk in to a place that serves food. I always go there, every week! It’s the best $10-$20 I spend!“

“Everything here is SO FRESH. I came here with my family of 5 and all of our dishes were extraordinary. Everything came out piping hot and very delicious. We ordered the guacamole, shrimp with garlic sauce, mixed fajitas, chicken burritos and breaded chicken and breaded fish filet. The hot, fresh churros with chocolate sauce at the end were absolutely melt-in-your-mouth divine. We would definitely come here again. 5 stars!“

“Real delicious Mexican food, very good presentation and very good portion, the chilaquiles, tacos, the carnitas and birria my favorites, delicious belly Everything I have eaten here is very very delicious The owner is very friendly The place is small but very clean“

“Just wanted to say thank you for the excellent food for our recent party. The guests were all commenting how delicious and well prepared the food was. It was also more food than we expected, and was very well packed for transport. We’ve enjoyed the experience of dining at Sofia’s, and now also the catered g experience.“

“The host n waitress were great!“

“Amazing place and delicious food“

“Favorite spot for Mexican food. Great people, service and food.“

“The best restaurant in the area. If you are looking for a place to eat authentic Mexican food here is the place. The food is 10 out of 10 hands down. The restaurant itself is very cozy. Very inviting staff is very friendly. You will not regret.“

“I have to say this is the perfect little spot, the food is authentic & soo delicious .

Only warning is that you should practice your spanish, you dont get tacos this good without speaking spanish for them. If you like steak and shrimp tacos, When you arrive say
"Hola ¿como estas usted? Quiero tres tacos de bistec y tres tacos de camarones"
"Para volver" means "to go" if thats what you want to do.

Thank me never bc you wouldnt be able to stop. ?“

“Los Tamales de Martita son los mejores aqui en Staten Island desde años voy por mi atole de galleta que desde el primer dia q lo prove me encanto como me sigue encantando hasta el dia de hoy y que decir del servicio tan amigable de Martita una señora tan bella y acogedora la verdad yo los recomiendo 💯% siempre...!!!“

“Great food and wonderful owners and staff! My favorite fajita and guacamole!“

“Great food,clean, fast service“

“I love this place!! Came to eat with friends and family we were like 24 all together!! The food is great!!! Our orders came super fast!!! Definitely recommend this little gem of a restaurant!! Felipe Garcia, thank you for everything ahh and for the free babysitter ? the food is really great and the service is fast!!! I wish you much success!!!“

“Outstanding food and service! Will definitely be coming back here.“

“Delicious food!! Highly recommend“

“Been here a few times with my fiancé Arlene. Delicious food. Very authentic Mexican and very fresh“

“Outstanding food !!! My wife and I just visited and were very impressed . We started off with tostadas tingas which was really good. The chicken was well seasoned and topped with fresh guacamole, lettuce queso fresco and beans , all of which were full of flavor and excellent. For our tacos we had the carne asada tacos and the Baja fish tacos , I usually dont go for fried fish but I tried theirs and they were excellent so much so my wife who isn't really a big seafood eater swapped with me , the fish tacos were not greasy at all which was great and the batter was fluffy and the freshly made corn tortillas made both tacos perfection , the carne asada tacos were also amazing the steak was cooked perfectly and again a lot of great flavor . We originally weren't going to have dessert but we could not pass up flan and tiramasu tres leche , the flan im sure you've guessed by now was amazing perfectly creamy with a great syrup on top and the tres leches tiramasu was top notch . Since coming back from Texas I didn't think I'd find a place that can make great tacos but this place definitely does . Looking forward to my next visit . If you love tacos and Mexican food in general do give them a try , excellent staff , service and food!!!“

“Had food delivery. Everything was delicious and delivered on time.“

“Just wanted to say thank you for the excellent food for our recent party. The guests were all commenting how delicious and well prepared the food was. It was also more food than we expected, and was very well packed for transport. We’ve enjoyed the experience of dining at Sofia’s, and now also the catered g experience.“

“First, let me say that the 3 stars for atmosphere is because it is not a restaurant "per say" but a small deli/ take out storefront that has 3 small tables to seat 10 or so people. That, by no means, detracts from the excellent food. My friend's daughter ordered steak tacos for us a few days ago and I was very impressed with the tender,tasty food and had to go there for breakfast this morning. I ordered huevos rancheros with rice and beans. The last time I had the dish prepared this way was in a small bordrr town in Texas and I really enjoyed it. Food is authentic Mexican and I will definitely be back to try other dishes.

Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible unless you have help carrying chair up 3 steps. As I stated before, it is not a restaurant.“

“Stopped by The Burrito Shoppe for lunch and had a traditional burrito. It was filled with delicious rice, chicken, cheese and veg - warm and tasty. I also tried the Cubana Torta which I will definitely order again ! Great place to meet friends and have a bite to eat.“

“solo las pizza los tacos muy caro y no me gusta el saber 🤗👌“

“La comida todo súper rico .. las tortillas el pollo enchilado los frijoles el Arros la salsa la enzalada de nopales .!!!! 😋 😋😋😋😋😋😋“

“The servers were great, helpful and a pleasure to work with Milina and Xavier in Staten Island on hylan blvd.“

“Muy limpio muy buena la atención y muy rica la comida“

“Just went to Mercado Ariana for lunch, and loved it. We had the mixed fajitas, and the amazing chicken empanadas. The margarita was also delicious.“

“la comida y la atención y buena mercancía.. los precios regular“

“Chicken quesdillas was greatAlso chicken fingers and French fries.Quesdillas was not oily and a lot of salad.Chicken fingers was cooked in very clean oil.Homemade salsa and sauce.Place was remodeled.Nice table cloth.New tiles and very cleanPrices are great.Quality and quality.Very high standards!!!!!“

“As someone who frequents the boarder and has been to Mexico a handful of times this is by far the most authentic tasting Mexican hands down, I’d even go as far as to say it’s the most authentic in nyc. The staff is great and that chef cooks on that grill like it’s an extension of him. Come by here and try anything you’ll be happy you came here.“

“I don’t even like burritos ! But there steak burrito has steak through who whole burrito even till the end where it closes off ! It’s just a perfect burrito! I had one yesterday and also having one now currently! BOMBBBB! It’s deff my go to now !“

“Los mejores chilaquiles de cecina 😋😋😋“

“First off. Food was great, really loved it, also the person serving us was super nice and respectful, and I loved the decor and Marine Gear. Overall, it was a great experience, will surely go again. God bless the workers. God bless the owner. Semper Fi.“

“One of the best, authentic Mexican restaurants in the area. Also has the best prices. The ingredients taste fresh and they cook everything to order. Plus they aren’t stingy with the meat/ cheese/ lettuce etc. The gentleman that made my food today (not sure if owner) was really friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!“

“I had the shrimp tacos. The shrimp where small but there was a very good blend of flavor and texture. The soft tacos seemed to be homemade. I also had a side of guacamole along with a side of street corn which also enjoyed. I would definitely recommend this place based on what I ordered it was a nice surprise. ?“

“Muy buena comida 🍱 👌🏻Saluditos Razita“

“Totally enjoyable experience“

“el molcajete de mariscos y la parrillada al molcajete“

“genial ☺ menu increible y delicioso“

“Just wanted to say thank you for the excellent food for our recent party. The guests were all commenting how delicious and well prepared the food was. It was also more food than we expected, and was very well packed for transport. We’ve enjoyed the experience of dining at Sofia’s, and now also the catered g experience.“

“The Best Mexican food I’ve had in the entirety of New York. The food is authentic and delicious, while the atmosphere is lowkey and not tacky like so many other places. The staff are kind, genuine, and diligent, and the food got out very quick. I’d definitely recommend this gem to anyone seeking anything to eat not only in Staten Island, but the whole of New York.

Vegetarian options: Quesadillas.“

“Ordering was a little confusing, you have to go up to the window and order your food, they do not come and take your order from you. They speak both English and Spanish. Restaurant looked a little unkempt when I was there, but the food was quite good and the service was decent. Unfortunately they don't take card, they only take cash. Because of that, the confusing ordering process, and the level of cleanliness, I give it 4/5.“

“I had oxtail with rice and peas.. oxtail 2as delicious, falling off the bone tasty.. I didn't like the the rice n peas to much it was a little to tough for me. I like my rice kinda soft not sticky but soft. Customer service was excellent.“

“Some of the best bistek tacos with nopales and gringas bistek I ever had ask for extra salsa verde and salsa roja enjoy the conchas the sweet bread with sweet sugar it’s perfect with coffee my Mexican boyfriend put me on you can eat there and have a beer too tip the lady in the back she’s the cook she is super nice too“

“Best place in Staten Island Unique flavor authentic Mexican Food good service excellent atmosphere If you are visiting Staten Island You have to try it“

“I got a couple of Turkey hero's and my friend got the home fries. The food was tasty, didnt take long to make and there were a decent amount of options of deli food, beverages, spanish pastries and even a milkshake machine.

Parking: 4 slots for parking“