Mexican Restaurants in the US

East Village counter-service spot from the Taqueria Ramirez team, specializing in Michoacán-style carnitas with up to ten different nose-to-tail pork cuts.

Upscale-casual Mexican restaurant and agave bar in the West Loop on Randolph Street, recognized with a 2023 Michelin Bib Gourmand. Known for modern Mexican plates and an extensive tequila and mezcal list.

East Austin trailer from chef Beto Robledo serving Mexico City-style street tacos on tiny corn tortillas; a Michelin Guide pick.

Modern Mexican restaurant and bar in Pilsen on Ashland Avenue, serving contemporary takes on Mexican cuisine with late-night weekend hours. Frequently ranked among Pilsen's top Mexican spots.

Larimer Street cocina and cantina open since 2018, with a menu of enchiladas, fajitas, ceviche tostadas, queso fundido and flautas. It keeps a long list of margaritas and mezcal cocktails and a weekday happy hour.

Jackson Heights Mexican seafood spot famous for molcajete-served aguachiles; has expanded to Brooklyn locations.

The original Chuy's, opened on Barton Springs Road in 1982, a kitschy Austin Tex-Mex icon known for big enchiladas and creamy jalapeno dip.

Interior Mexican restaurant on South First Street, open from 8 AM daily with a salsa bar and patio dining. It is the original of the group's Austin locations.

Family-owned East Austin taco stand serving authentic Mexican street tacos, tortas and migas around the clock.

Small Hyde Park cafe near North Loop serving Mexican food since 1983. It is a long-standing neighbourhood spot for breakfast and lunch.

Upscale waterfront Mexican cantina in Brickell, open since 2014, with traditional Mexican fine dining and one of the country's largest tequila and mezcal selections.

Bed-Stuy masa-focused café nixtamalizing heirloom Mexican corn in-house for Oaxacan memelas, tetelas and tlayudas.