Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Brooklyn

Matthew Massey

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Miti Miti Modern Mexican

87/100 (2219 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Yesterday was my 2nd time at this place. On my 1st visit 4/21 I only had a few sangarita which are so good. Yesterday I had the jerk wings and..."

Shenika Sharpe

"On November 10 I celebrated my birthday at Miti Miti with 15 friends and family. The service was excellent. Shout out to Ezekiel our server. You..."

Paula Knowle

"The food was great! 4 people - For an App we had Guac and chips... We all had tacos - Shrimp, Crispy Chicken, and BBQ Chicken, Which were all..."

Susan Carter Kosinski

"I go for brunch pretty often. The Bottomless boozy brunch is a great deal and the food is pretty good. Highly..."

Joe Halla

"Worth the wait to get in this place. Food and drinks are so on..."

Kenneth Hutchinson

"My favorite place for birthday brunches and a day with friends. Delicious food and drinks! Plus amazing service!!! Shout out to our waitress/hostess..."

Lisa Velazquez

"Great food, lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Nice variety of drink specials too for those of you who like..."

Maria Ward

"I enjoyed this place immensely. The food and drinks had me wanting more. The staff was so friendly and warm. I will definitely..."

Pamela Thornton-Harris

"We had the best experience! Attentive service, great food, yummy drinks, very child friendly. Loved everything about..."

Alicia Molloy

"One of the best brunches I've been too!! First time ever having green sangria and on my lanta😍..."

Stephanie Fuller

"Their food is good/tasty if you're looking for some heat or comfort Mexican cuisine. The service can be hit or miss depending on the day you go...."

Rita Crespo (Rita knows)

"Vegan options. The food was amazing and staff was great. Really cool atmosphere. Music was so loud we could barely hear each other, but it was great..."

Jamie Polizzi

"The food was very good and a very nice atmosphere. They have a disclaimer that there's something wrong with the gas, so their menu is limited...."

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"Our server Carolyn was amazing. She didn’t even wait for my friend to ask for another mimosa at bottomless brunch!!!! Food is exceptional. I dream..."

Ruthie Dreyer

"We came here after work for happy hour drinks and dinner. The margaritas did not disappoint. The lobster guacamole was liked by all and the birria..."

S. Reid

"Such a wonderful experience I had tonight with my great friends. First time experience as well. Wonderful customer services, very clean, good vibes,..."

Alberto Canales

"I'm barely finished the second one and baby this food is good and seasoned and good lol. I had a grilled shrimp, coconut shrimp and crispy tacos and..."

Roro Boogie

"I wanted to check this place out for a very long time and it finally happened on cinco de mayo. Their food was delicious! We ordered corn to share as..."

Anna Pagór

"It’s a very cute Mexican place! It has some nice happy hours menu options. Ordered quesadillas and beans and rice which did not disappoint. The..."

Dhanush Sirohi

"Our Waitress Jen was great. Food was a little pricey but again it's a very pricey area. Ordered a Drink .. little watered down.. It's my first time...."

Rowena Ramdeo

"Nice location to grab some tacos and other Spanish food. They have happy hour all day but the prices aren’t really happy hour prices. Happy hour is..."

Ty

"I came here to try their new taco flights with the longest flight including 40 tacos for 10-12 people! It came out with sparklers and included 5..."

Nicole Sparacio

"Delicious margaritas. The frozen ones were deliciously creamy and strong without any nasty after taste. I had a chicken and waffles with a dip..."

Court Fuji

"A friendly and chill restaurant, about 10-15 min walk from Barclay’s Center. Met some friends there. Grilled shrimp tacos went down very quickly...."

Hartaj Singh

"The lunch special was filling even though it didn't look it. The tortilla chips were fresh, hot and delicious. The coconut shrimp tacos were 🔥..."

Darc Pfenyx

"Great food. Wonderful service. Must have the Lobster..."

Russell Torrisi

"Went with a friend after work, it was a full house on a weekday evening. We made it to happy house and ordered two rounds of drinks, mojito and..."

Cheveen

Chela Modern Mexican

87/100 (2133 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went back to Chela with the family for lunch and I think we are officially adopting this place. Well worth the drive from Long Island. This is hands..."

Allaix Augustin

"Ronny has outdone himself with this place. I can’t ever see how his food can possibly get any better but time and time again he proves to me that..."

Ben Brucato

"My first time at this place, n it was great!! Delicious food, drinks ...Had the fish tacos n it was to die for!! Fantastic, my friend had the steak..."

Marsha Henriquez

"The food was hot and fast, not to mention the perfect blend of flavors for melt in your mouth goodness. There was so much food I couldn't eat it all...."

Jennifer Farris

"Had one of the better dining experiences in recent memory at Chela over the holidays. Took several friends out to celebrate my wife's birthday, and..."

Doug Morton

"Everything about this restaurant is exceptional. The food is amazing, the drinks are innovative, and the service is perfect. Ronnie has done an..."

Jessica Bird

"So loved it! Everyone was so great! Drinks apps food..amazing!! A definite (new)..."

Sandra Santiago Hopkins

"World class atmosphere, amazing vibe and top of class dinning. A MUST !!! Go meet the Chela team and enjoy the best..."

Nadiem Alawar

"Delicious food and creative cocktails! All the hosts, servers and bartenders are very friendly, great service! Will definitely be..."

Grace Marie

"It's authentic and extremely delish!!! Great vibes, awesome drinks and friendly staff. Get over..."

Jenna Emens-Escalera

"Pretty authentic, very friendly, just an amazing place to..."

Mmt Unique

"Great vibes here for happy hour! $10 tacos and margaritas. The wait staff are super friendly and attentive. This spot has plenty of seating for happy..."

Tiffany V

"great fish tacos and frozen margaritas. they had a taco Tuesday deal where you pay $12 for three tacos but they were all right. these service was..."

Michael Cheng

"We loved the complimentary nacho and salsa, the salsa is delicious. We ordered their mole: it was bitter so I do not recommend. Their steak was..."

Jay C

"I have been here multiple times and it never fails the food is absolutely DELICIOUS!! Its plated beautifully and servers are very friendly and..."

Janelly O

"Went here with a couple girls friends and food was really good. Loved the red salads as it had a Smokey feel. Also loved birds tacos. Great service..."

Michele Guttermuth

"There are very few places in this (or surrounding) neighborhood(s) that offer equally SPECTACULAR food, atmosphere & service. Ronny is a Master Chef..."

bianca sunshine

"I absolutely loved the ambiance of this restaurant. Fun, welcoming and authentic. The waitress was super kind. Food was delicious definitely..."

Mary Rodriguez

"Chela and our server Yubitza were an absolute delight for a weekend brunch! We are a big Mexican food and brunch fans on the food were absolutely..."

Sam Payrovi

"I stopped in today for brunch, and even though I didn't have a reservation, they were kind enough to give me a table. The waitstaff is warm and..."

Lisa S

"Went here for brunch. The cuisine is Mexican cuisine from the Oaxacan region... this wasn't the cheapest brunch as for 2 people it def will cost you..."

Renz Pee

Habana Outpost

87/100 (1850 ratings)

"Nice spot for quality + reliable food - great outdoor atmosphere and plenty of seating. CASH ONLY!! They have 2 ATM’s on-site just in case you..."

Wall Fish

"Love the elotes (grilled corn on the cob) and piña colada drinks with whatever sweet sauce you want added (Mango, strawberry, guava, passion fruit,..."

Princess Campbell

"So great to see this spot open for the season again! Love their fish tacos and their frozen margaritas are perfection on a hot day..."

Lisa Tilson

"One cool place! I have to be honest, this is more of a Bar that has great food than a restaurant. First off, the food was delicious! All of us had..."

Stratmangler 27

"Always a good time at Habana. Drinks and food are on point. Only thing is they don’t take card. Make sure you have cash on hand when you go there...."

Ty

"Drinks were strong and delicious (I only needed one for that reason). Food was good too! Nothing mind blowing, they serve the classic hits. But..."

TAR

"Really enjoyed the margarita but a little pricey. Perfect for a hot day. Wouldn't say it's the best cuban sandwich in the city but it was very tasty,..."

Sheila Dumlao

"My family and I came across this place quite by accident after another restaurant down the block ran out of food. The place was colorful and..."

Josh Pesin

"On a lazy Saturday afternoon, I managed to catch a short line at this Ft.Greene mainstay. My go to has always been the burrito, whether fish,..."

Ren Jax

"Great place. Loved the fresh food and draft beer on tap. I i went for lunch with my coworkers and we enjoyed it very much. Atmosphere is friendly and..."

L Nov

"Absolutely amazing venue. They graciously hosted our party of 12+ people and kept the cold drinks and tasty eats flowing the entire time. Huge..."

Loretta Murray

"Hands down, the BEST Cuban food in Brooklyn NY! Whenever I come here I make sure to have the grilled corn along with their Shrimp Tacos. As for..."

Fred D. Tessier

"Beginning in the month of April, you can visit the Habana Outpost for good food, good environment with music, and people who meet you with a smile..."

Kay and Naj Leefatt

"Friendly staff, great tacos, and good drink selection. The patio is right where the action is, yet removed enough for conversations without having to..."

Kian Ahmadian

"Lovely staff. Huge burritos! The pen in the photo is to show a size comparison. It was as big as my face lol. It was my first time having corn that..."

C. Northern

"Delicious Cuban food. Great outdoor seating (not on the street!). Quick service. Several frozen drinks..."

Andre Floyd

"I guess you would call this Cuban fusion? The food and drink are good but the atmosphere is really what you're paying for. Live DJ during the busy..."

Aaron Stier-Cohen

"I always love going here. The vibes are immaculate the food is tasty with both carnivore and vegan options. They play movies in the summer and the..."

Jirkita Oyo

"The service is incredible! Please don't forget to bring cash. We thought that the portions were small. That said the drinks were strong and tasted..."

Enoma Os

Nacho Macho Taco

86/100 (2754 ratings)

"Absolutely the most attractive and delicious takeout I’ve ever ordered. The overall presentation was amazing, I love the care of making my..."

Roland Conde

"I visited from Philly . We decided to grab a bite to eat. I love a good Taco. Nacho Macho Taco came up in my Google search. Ingot the grilled..."

Kie Sanders

"I’ve tried a lot of Mexican restaurants in prospect heights and crown heights, and Nacho Macho is still my overall favorite neighborhood spot. The..."

Cesar Rufo

"Maybe I was hungry but the quesadilla was pretty good the Biria tacos were kinda..."

John Cusack

"My go to Mexican restaurant. Very welcoming atmosphere and staff. Food is always..."

Christopher Kong

"Stopped in for a quick bit to it. Cool little place serving great Mexican food in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn. Extremely fast service. ..."

Jude Rich

"Excellent qusadilla, simple yet very satisfying. I got mine with sour cream and guacamole. Nice crunch on the tortilla which is sometimes hard to..."

Julie Garcia

"Had a lovely time enjoying tacos, chips, and a modelo. Staff were all very friendly and the food was nice. Great outdoor space with direct sun in the..."

Michelle Li

"Fish taco was great! Also good happy hour from 3-6pm. All very reasonable prices. Server was nice and quick. Cant go wrong! Maybe take down the..."

Fabian J.

"Their fish and al pastor tacos are my favorite, but you can’t go wrong with any of the tacos (which all have fresh tortillas). We live next door so..."

Dasha Chestukhin

"Margaritas are bomb. Carne Asade Bowl, bomb. But the guacamole, let me tell you, BOMB Haven’t had anything bad from here! Try their frozen flavored..."

Tatiana Chi

"Excellent neighborhood Mexican restaurant. Good salsa, a fantastic burrito, and birria tacos that have your mouth watering. Get the plantains as a..."

Alex Martin

"Great place, atmosphere is good, service is good an prices even..."

Marlon Rodriques

"Service was great . Very quick and friendly . The food was excellent. Also came out really quick and very good quality..."

Shan Fine

"Soo good food and loved the chill vibe! The waiters were super nice and fast. Just a 10min walk from the Brooklyn museum. Go for the grilled fish and..."

Mikaela E

"I honestly only tried this place because of the reviews and they were definitely right! I just had the steak super nachos.. I’m shocked how good it..."

Amber Christina

"Upon entering this cozy, colorful spot I already knew the food was going to be good. Aside from the mediocre table service(needed to ask for water..."

Ryan Torres

Cerveceria Havemeyer

"The staff is extremely friendly. The happy hour tacos & chips/guacamole along w/$4 margaritas are reason enough! My fave dish: Gringas Pastor!..."

Juan Fortino

"I love this place �� Food is really good, Im mexican and I can say the dishes are very..."

Vanessa Vanessa

"This place is awesome! The people who works there makes you feel comfortable and the food is delicious. I love Villamelón tacos!! And one of the..."

Cuki Villanueva G-Hirschfeld

"Great food and delicious drinks. Happy hour is buy one get one on the margaritas and is from 4-7. Decor is nice. Great spot to take a date. Good food..."

Justin Scott Green-Simon

"Best of MX in NY! Authentic like no..."

Rod Rodrigo

"there is only one reason i drive from philly to Brooklyn on a weekly basis and that is this..."

Sean-Michael Schexnayder

"My favorite new spot in Williamsburg! Like..."

Piero Cespedes

"Great food, great service, and highly affordable prices in a cozy atmosphere. I was already a huge fan of La Superior, and the apple does not fall..."

marta

"Food is delicious. Very cute Mexican tapas. Service is..."

wen wen

"Some of the best tacos to ever touch my mouth. I got the pastor, asada, and carnitas tacos, and all of them were amazing. I also got the excellent..."

Camille A

"A chill spot with good tacos. The starters were all good also. The tacos are served “family style” with a rack of toppings to add to the tacos. I..."

Claudine J

"Really amazing tacos! The duck carnitas, the Al pastor, the brisket taco were our favorites. We also ordered a side of blistered scallions, highly..."

Mina Hu

"Very good Happy Hour deals! It’s not huge and doesn’t have a ton of seating, but wasn’t overly busy when we were there a little after lunch..."

Chase Hasper

"We were walking through the neighborhood starving. Mateo stepped out and asked us to sit. Great vibes, better food, love the stickers and graffiti -..."

Max Z

"Amazing food, really nice people and good music. Perfect for a date night or a family gathering. If you like mezcal you will love the..."

Pierre

"5-out of-5 does not do this place justice. I came here thrice a week when I lived nearby. I celebrate all my life victories here. The margaritas are..."

Conor Davidson

"I enjoyed their happy hour very much. $2 carnitas and vegan tacos and a $5 margarita. You can't beat..."

Noble

"This is one of my go-to places and by and far the best Mexican food in all of NYC. It’s affordable, has great happy hour deals, and the food is..."

Zac Schroepfer

"The food is so amazing I can't help but do a happy dance with every bite, the staff is also incredibly friendly. Thank you so much to the chefs and..."

Maya C

"My friend and I were walking around West Village and came across this place. They had great birria tacos and drinks! Would highly recommend this..."

Sarah Ukani

"Great food and drinks. Even better now that they accept credit cards. One of my go-to spots in..."

Brian Correa

"Good tacos. *Real* good. AustinGood™ in fact. They're wee (which is the way they should be), and not too complex (which also the way they should..."

Mahesh Paolini-Subramanya

"I love their tacos, guacamole, salsa and margaritas. I have been here various times and I loved every single time. I had one waiter be rude to me but..."

Andrea Aquines

"Mateo made the best margarita in brooklyn. Come here if you want excelent drinks and..."

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Oaxaca Taqueria

86/100 (2779 ratings)

"If you want authentic tacos that transport you to being in a local restaurant somewhere in Mexico or Central America look no further. I mean this in..."

Alexander Kontoleon

"Nice little place selling tacos with various blends of ingredients. Great to try out. I had the chicken, shrimp and pork tacos from their especial..."

Eric Yuan

"Very good tacos. Cheap too! Accepts only..."

Mark Turner

"I enjoyed my food. I wished I had a sweet dipping sauce, but my food was good. No..."

Karene B

"Absolutely delicious! Very fresh! Great burritos! Must try, they have such great seasoning! They are also open a bit late so you can grab a meal at..."

Justina Perez

"Staying at the Hilton around the corner and arrived after a day of travelling feeling quite hungry. The three minute walk was well worth the..."

John Swallow

"Honestly the food was great the place is great and so is the people, but they don't have Oaxaca cheese, and that's even on the menu but they don't..."

Martin “Flow Juggle Shop” Kalwill

"If you are a tacos person or a Mexican food admirer then this place is not going to disappoint you. Their food is reasonably priced and it is very..."

Nabil Qamar

"Yummy Taco's. I was offered a full size sample last week... if I posed for some pictures. Me: FREE FOOD, Yesss! It was so delicious! When the weather..."

Angie Phillips

"This was my second visit. I ordered the Korean Taco listed on the specials board. The bulgogi was hot and juicy and the sauce provided a perfect..."

Quentin Hodges

"You know when you're drunk and you're starving so when you finally eat, you swear that food is the best thing in the world.Then when you go back you..."

Shiane G.

"So delicious! Love the..."

Hannah Felker

"Ordered to-go a chicken plate and barbacoa burrito from here, and both were equally delicious. The burrito was 12" and was filled with meat, a..."

Kevin Lovingood

"So good! Our order is always delivered quickly and everything on the menu is excellent - especially the shrimp! Love the pickled veggies they add for..."

Martha Garcia

"You know a place is good when you walk by and it's full of NYPD munching away at a burrito. Decided to go in and also get a burrito and weren't..."

Martijn Hermans

Toribio Restaurant

86/100 (1464 ratings)

"The food was pretty good... Their beans are..."

Jasmin Agosto

"Good food. The owner keeps this place very clean Staff can be a little slow sometimes. Parking is very difficult in this area. The j train is 100ft..."

Eric Rivera

"FOOD WAS PHENOMENAL😋🤤😍 Service was quick and friendly enough and the price was nice👌🏾BEST PLAINTAINS/PEÑA..."

R.Alexandria Collins

"I just moved to the neighborhood and was a little hesitant to order food at this place. Thank God I finally decided to step in and order a simple..."

Eury Bueno

"The cucumber salad, is like no other, & I also like the seafood salad, but I think they use imitation crab, & farm raised shrimp. But it's still..."

M. Davis

"The food here is always great, I pick up the staples before going by my grandparents. It's got a home cooked feel for sure. I typically go with white..."

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