This week, we have Mexican cuisine on the brain - holy guacamole! A slew of recent openings offers different takes on the cuisine of the country, from high-end East Villager Empellón Cocina to more casual Tortaria near Union Square. Will either of these Mexican joints rank among the city's best? Take a look at the top seven south-of-the-border joints from our 2012 New York City Restaurants Survey, and let us know what other eateries you think should be ranked in the comments.
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Seriously? Where's Hell's Kitchen, which features authentic regional Mexican cuisine and top-shelf margaritas made from scratch with blue agave tequila and fresh fruit purees.
ReplyDeleteRosa Mexicano still delivers some deliciously authentic cuisine, with new additions to the menu seasonally, great drinks,in beautiful and festive surroundings, all these many years later!
ReplyDeleteAnd their pink margaritas are the best !!
DeleteCrema? Really? That is one of the worst restaurants I've ever had the misfortune to dine in.
ReplyDeleteYou should try the Chilaquiles for brunch.. they are amazing.
DeleteTo me, the list should include Cafe Frida on Amsterdam Avenue. Their grilled strip steak Tampequeno is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for once more ignoring Queens. Great food, no wait.
ReplyDeleteI wonder why? No reason to ever travel there except or the Tennis
Deletethat's the answer of a real ignorant who does contempt the unknown. Mexican food in Manhattan? Probably better in Queens. Mexican food, in general, is not expensive but in the Manhattan bad and expensive, loved by cheap Margarita swallowers. John D. Searle (West Village)
DeleteWhile its true that the Mexican food in Queens is inexpensive and not bad- it in no way compares to the restaurants on this list. It always makes me laugh when people try to defend boroughs other than Manhattan and get upset when they are left off any "Best of NYC" lists. Truth is- NO ONE comes to New York from outside the city to hang out or dine in Queens or the Bronx - unless they are going to a Mets or Yankees game.
DeleteToloache on the Upper East Side is no equivalent to the pleasant staff and service in their Midtown location. Staff is aloof and haughty, service is only fair, noise level is incredible, and the food is passable - certainly run-of-the-mill Mexican. Only the drinks are redeeming - so close the kitchen and expand the bar of this overpriced boite-in-a-sombrero.
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