Mexican Restaurants in the US

Pueblan taqueria serving East Harlem since 1991, famous for its al pastor trompo and late-night hours; now four locations.

Family and queer-owned restaurant specializing in handmade Mexican tamales, located in the Fremont/Wallingford area of Seattle.

Wynwood taqueria known for hand-pressed corn tortillas, authentic tacos and a hidden back-room bar.

One-Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant in Coconut Grove known for heirloom-corn, milpa-inspired cooking by chef Sebastian Vargas.

Vibrant Oaxacan restaurant in Astoria serving rainbow moles, tlayudas and mezcal flights.

Family-run Pueblan bodega-restaurant in Hell's Kitchen since 2001, known for goat barbacoa and chile rellenos.

East Harlem restaurant serving eclectic Mexican cooking, from crispy brain flautas to escargots; featured in The Infatuation's 2026 guide.

Austin-born taco chain (est. 2006) famous for its damn-good queso and creative tacos like the Trailer Park and Brushfire.

Oaxacan food stall inside Plaza Fiesta on Buford Highway, known for hard-to-find tacos de canasta, mole dishes and some Salvadoran specialties.

Family-run restaurant established in 1995 serving Mexico-City-style antojitos, huaraches, sopes and pozole in a casual neighborhood spot.

Lively West Midtown cantina serving from-scratch authentic Mexican food in a Day of the Dead setting.

Vibrant Georgetown restaurant serving traditional Mexican dishes, tacos and chiles rellenos with mole.