Looking to satisfy your appetite for Mexican fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around New York City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.
1. Blue Maiz
Topping the list is Blue Maiz. Located at 606 Eighth Ave. (between 39th and 40th streets) in Midtown, this fast-casual spot offers build-your-own burritos, burrito bowls and salads, and boasting 4.5 stars out of 247 reviews on Yelp, it is the highest-rated affordable Mexican restaurant in New York City.
Yelp can tell you a thing or two more about Blue Maiz.
"At Blue Maiz, we prepare dishes following traditional Mexican style, homemade and handmade tortillas preserving the healthiness of all the ingredients," the business states on its Yelp page.
2. Los Tacos No. 1
Next up is Los Tacos No. 1, which can be found in Chelsea Market at 75 Ninth Ave.
Established in 2013, this taco stand, which has since expanded to standalone outposts in Tribeca and Times Square, serves up tacos, tostadas and quesadillas (most of which are under $5 a piece), as well as sides and soft drinks. Yelpers give it 4.5 stars out of 2,949 reviews.
We looked to Yelp for more about Los Tacos No. 1.
"The authentic taste of Los Tacos No. 1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from home," according to its Yelp page. "In every taco, there is a bit of true Mexican culture and flavor."
3. Los Mariscos
Last but not least is Los Mariscos, a seafood-focused spinoff from the Los Tacos No. 1 team that can also be found in Chelsea Market at 409 W. 15th St. Los Mariscos specializes in Mexican seafood, like ceviche, shrimp cocteles, aguachiles and fish tacos, and has earned 4.5 stars out of 572 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Rex W., who reviewed Los Mariscos on March 17, wrote, "Get the fish tacos. They are good!"
Sam P. noted, "This place is a must try!"
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