Best Happy Hour Mexican Restaurants in Chelsea Hudson Yards (10001)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Kahlo
Modern Mexican in a visually bold, cocktail-forward room.
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Kahlo
8.4
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A Frida Kahlo–inspired, Hudson Yards dining room where modern Mexican plates lean polished and seafood-forward. The kitchen’s strengths are in composed tacos and elegant starters, matched by a mezcal-and-tequila cocktail program that makes it a natural after-work stop. Expect a lively but not chaotic bar scene geared toward lingering over rounds.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature tacos and tostadas (seasonal), Mole-accented entrées, Agave cocktails built for sharing
What makes it special: Modern Mexican in a visually bold, cocktail-forward room.
8.2
Upscale-casual Mexican in a saloon-styled space that balances comfort with a cocktail-bar edge. Flour-tortilla items and richer fillings (birria, barbacoa, huitlacoche) show the kitchen’s best technical control, while margaritas and palomas anchor the happy-hour crowd. A reliable choice for lingering small plates after work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos with dipping broth, Carnitas tacos, Quesadilla huitlacoche
What makes it special: Elevated taqueria cooking paired with a true cocktail bar.
8.0
Nomad-adjacent Mexican grill with a clearly defined weekday happy hour and a bar geared toward classic margaritas. The menu runs broad—antojitos, tacos, and larger plates—so it works for groups who want both snacks and a full meal. Best when you treat it as a margarita-and-small-plates stop rather than a deep-cut regional showcase.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic margarita (happy hour), Guacamole with house chips, Al pastor tacos
What makes it special: Straightforward, well-priced happy hour built around margaritas.