Best Late Night Mexican Restaurants in West Village (10014)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Jajaja Mexicana
High-volume, fully plant-based Mexican with serious cocktail game.
Notable Picks
8.7
Plant-based Mexican plates and mezcal-forward cocktails anchor this lively West Village outpost of the Jajaja group. Expect vibrant vegan tacos, birria-style plates, and a packed bar scene that runs from brunch through late night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Our Birria Tacos, Taco Tazón, Mezcal Margarita
What makes it special: High-volume, fully plant-based Mexican with serious cocktail game.
#2
Tacombi
8.1
Tacombi’s Bleecker Street outpost turns out Mexico City–style tacos, corn esquites, and aguas frescas in a bright, garage-like space that hums late into the evening. It’s a go-to for quick, affordable tacos and margaritas before or after a West Village night out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy fish tacos, Al pastor tacos, Corn esquites
What makes it special: A beachy-feeling taqueria where late-hour tacos and margaritas stay affordable.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Alex Stupak’s West Village taqueria leans creative, pairing cheffy tacos with a deep agave list in a dim, bar-forward space. High-volume crowds come for inventive fillings like fish tempura and ayocote bean flautas rather than strict traditionalism.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fish Tempura Tacos, Ayocote Bean Flautas, Seven Salsas with Tortilla Chips
What makes it special: Chef-driven tacos and mezcal in a polished bar setting.
7.7
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Girls Night Out Approved
Caliente Cab Co. is a decades-old Tex-Mex landmark known for giant frozen margaritas, sizzling platters, and a party-first patio just off Bleecker. Food runs familiar—fajitas, nachos, combo plates—but late hours and big tables keep it relevant for birthday groups and post-parade nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fajita platters, Loaded nachos, Mahi mahi tacos
What makes it special: A long-running, margarita-fueled Tex-Mex institution built for loud, late West Village nights.