Best Happy Hour Mexican Restaurants in Williamsburg (11211)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: March 2026
Our Top Pick
Tacombi
Beachy taco-stand energy with polished service and a full bar.
Notable Picks
#1
Tacombi
8.7
Tacombi’s Williamsburg outpost runs like a bright, beachy taqueria where Baja-style tacos, pitchers of margaritas, and counter-order efficiency make it an easy go-to for post-work happy hour. Lines move quickly, the room stays loud and casual, and it’s just as useful for a quick plate of fish tacos as it is for a longer evening with friends.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baja fish tacos, Al pastor tacos, Elote or esquites
What Makes it Special: Beachy taco-stand energy with polished service and a full bar.
#2
Xixa
8.6
Xixa is a chef-driven, wine-focused Mexican spot where happy hour overlaps with inventive small plates, serious cocktails, and a flexible tasting menu at the bar. Early evenings tilt more toward couples and friends splitting duck carnitas and elote over agave spirits before the room gets louder and more energetic later at night.
Must-Try Dishes:
1/2 Duck Carnitas, Foie Gras al Pastor, Buffalo-Style Elote
What Makes it Special: Tasting-menu caliber Mexican cooking and deep wine list wrapped in a moody, candlelit bar setting.
#3
De Mole
8.5
Family-run De Mole brings Puebla-style cooking to a cozy Williamsburg corner, built around a deeply layered mole that takes days to make. Locals rely on it for generous plates, reliable brunch, and classic Mexican comfort at price points that still feel reasonable for the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pollo con mole poblano, Enchiladas de pollo con mole, Al pastor tacos
What Makes it Special: Slow-simmered Puebla-style mole and generous, homey plates.
#4
Cantina 138
8.2
Cantina 138 is a newer Williamsburg cantina built around happy hour margaritas, brunch, and DJ-fueled nights where the bar feels as central as the kitchen. Shrimp tacos, fajitas, and burrito bowls come out alongside colorful cocktails, with sports on TV and a crowd that trends social and celebratory rather than strictly dinner-focused.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp Tacos, Fajitas, Burrito Bowl
What Makes it Special: Energy-forward cantina with daily happy hour, strong margaritas, and a social, music-driven room.
8.1
Spun out from a longtime neighborhood bodega, Mexico 2000’s full restaurant on Broadway runs long hours with big plates, backyard seating, and happy hour margaritas that draw both locals and destination groups. It’s where families, birthday crews, and coworkers converge for fajitas, birria tacos, and oversized tamarind margaritas without leaving the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos, Chicken quesadilla, Chips with guacamole
What Makes it Special: Huge portions, strong margaritas, and late-night-friendly pricing.