Mexican

Head to Taqueria By El Prieto when the line at Los Tacos No. 1 is too long.

You don’t have to fly to Mexico (or California or Texas) to find great tacos, aguachile, and mole.

Our favorite places for dripping, meaty tacos.

For West Village spots you can get into last-minute, this tiny Mexican seafood counter is about as good as it gets.

The al pastor on the trompo is what's hot at Taqueria El Chato, a taco shop in Greenpoint from the team behind Aldama.

If you commute through Atlantic Terminal, Cesar’s Empanadas should be your go-to snack spot.

Drink flavored margaritas and eat fajitas at this casual Mexican spot in Forest Hills.

We’re not sure what’s more eye-catching: the novelty glassware, the pretty Mexican food, or the outdoor water feature at Tabú, a Tulum-inspired clubstaurant in Williamsburg.

Sit on a paint bucket and eat some perfectly gelatinous pig ears, snout, and tail.

Panchos Antojitos is a solid spot for Mexican staples near Columbia with budget-friendly prices for students.

A dream-come-true dinner party in Hamilton Heights, with excellent Mexican food.

For margaritas, tacos, and prime people-watching, visit this rooftop Mexican restaurant.

A burrito is only as good as its tortilla. Learn this, and other life lessons, from the burrito spots on this list.

The excellent cemitas at this Mexican spot in Sunnyside have ten layers of meat, cheese, and a bunch of other good stuff.

Chalupas Poblanas El Tlecuile is an elusive, cash-only chalupa stand in Jackson Heights that you should plan your weekend around.

A big Mexican restaurant on Roosevelt Ave. that's perfect for a quick plate of tacos.

Go for the carnitas at this beloved counter-service Mexican spot.

For a boatload of seafood, and a great Happy Hour, head to Ensenada, an island vacation in Williamsburg.

Birria-Landia is a truck in Jackson Heights, and it’s where you’ll find the best birria tacos in NYC. Get a few, and dip them in a cup of consome.

A street food MVP with crispy quesadillas, overloaded huaraches, and tlayudas big enough to eclipse the sun.

The portions are big, the flavors are bold, and this Mexican food truck of your dreams is also open late.

Stick to the Tex-Mex at this fast-casual burrito spot in Hell’s Kitchen.

Come to this spot for Mission-style burritos with toasty tortillas.

The rice-free burritos at this Orchard Street counter have soft, chewy, Sonoran-style tortillas.