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Most Authentic Mexican Food Spots
Cantina Royal is one of Most Authentic Mexican Food Spots.

1. Cantina Royal

58 N 3rd St (btwn Wythe & Kent Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 56 tips and reviews

spoiled NYCspoiled NYC: Fresh vegetables and dishes spiced to perfection make this place a must-try for all Mexican food aficionados. Recommend the tostadas! Read more.

Mesa Coyoacan is one of Most Authentic Mexican Food Spots.

2. Mesa Coyoacan

8.3
372 Graham Ave (btwn Skillman & Conselyea), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 217 tips and reviews

spoiled NYCspoiled NYC: The enchiladas verdes are stellar: your choice of filling (try the chicken) topped with delightful green salsa, cheese, avocado, and crema fresca. Read more.

Los Tacos No. 1 is one of Most Authentic Mexican Food Spots.

3. Los Tacos No. 1

9.3
75 9th Ave, New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Chelsea · 506 tips and reviews

spoiled NYCspoiled NYC: Heads-up, this Californian-Mexican street food stand has no seats, but is so worth it. The adobada pork is freshly cut from the spit & served in handmade corn tortilla tacos or in a quesadilla. Read more.

Tortilleria Nixtamal is one of Most Authentic Mexican Food Spots.

4. Tortilleria Nixtamal

104-05 47th Ave, Corona, NY
Taco Restaurant · 147 tips and reviews

spoiled NYCspoiled NYC: Whatever you do, don't leave without trying their tacos al pastor: tender grilled rotisserie pork served alongside juicy pineapple & topped with cilantro and fresh onion. Match made in heave! Read more.

La Morada is one of Most Authentic Mexican Food Spots.

5. La Morada

8.9
308 Willis Ave (E. 141st), Bronx, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Mott Haven · 31 tips and reviews

spoiled NYCspoiled NYC: Be extra adventurous with your food and try one of La Morada's six moles - basically they're sauces. Read more.

Ponche Taqueria is one of Most Authentic Mexican Food Spots.

6. Ponche Taqueria

8.9
420 W 49th St (btwn 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 95 tips and reviews

spoiled NYCspoiled NYC: Try the alambre in either taco or burrito form, because grilled steak with poblano peppers is an amazing combination – especially with all the cheese, salsa, and onions your heart could ever desire. Read more.

La Esquina is one of Most Authentic Mexican Food Spots.

7. La Esquina

8.6
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 723 tips and reviews

spoiled NYCspoiled NYC: The tacos de pescado a las brasas (fish tacos) feature light, grilled fish with shredded cabbage, onions, salsa verde, and chipotle mayo– and they deservedly rank amongst the best in the city. Read more.

Tehuitzingo Deli is one of Most Authentic Mexican Food Spots.

8. Tehuitzingo Deli

695 10th Ave (btwn W 47th & W 48th St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 124 tips and reviews

spoiled NYCspoiled NYC: This place is really great for takeout, so stop by to grab a few tacos, tortas, or burritos, and be on your merry lil' way. Read more.

9. Burrito Box

8.3
885 9th Ave (btwn W 57th St & W 58th St), New York, NY
Burrito Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 127 tips and reviews

spoiled NYCspoiled NYC: Nothing impresses quite as much as their grilled steak burrito (stuffed to the seams with rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream). Read more.