Xilonen is a Mexican restaurant on a corner in Greenpoint with a fully vegetarian menu and a great brunch.

Mariscos El Submarino is a casual Mexican seafood restaurant in Jackson Heights that serves excellent aguachile.

Taqueria Ramirez is a tiny CDMX-style spot in Greenpoint that makes some of the city’s best tacos (with suadero, tripa, and more).

La Chula is a Mexican spot in East Harlem with great tacos and margaritas.

Ollin is a casual Mexican spot in East Harlem with great birria and cemitas.

El Paso is one of our favorite Mexican restaurants in East Harlem.

Lupita’s Restaurant is a casual Mexican restaurant in East Harlem.

Head to G’s Coffee Shop for an affordable breakfast, lunch, or dinner in Inwood.

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

Etérea is a vegan Mexican spot and coctelería in the East Village.

Michelada House II is a Mexican restaurant in Jackson Heights that’s fun for a group meal featuring chilaquiles tortas, tacos, and towering drinks.

If you’re looking for vegan Mexican food on the LES, try Mictalan Mexcio.

The next time you’re in the mood for some tacos on fluffy tortillas, check out Taqueria Nixtamal in The Market Line on the LES.

El Mitote serves the Upper West Side’s best Mexican food, including Guadalajara-style dishes like brothy black beans.

Calabrije’s Margaritas and Tacos is a bar in Bushwick that specializes in top-notch margaritas.

Sobre Masa is an all-day Mexican cafe in Williamsburg with hand-pressed tortillas and a nice outdoor space.