Best Mexican Restaurants in Garment District (10018)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Maiz
Build-your-own burritos and bowls with house-made tortillas steps from Port Authority.
Notable Picks
#1
Maiz
8.3
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Maiz (formerly Blue Maiz) is a high-volume Midtown counter-service spot where commuters and office workers build burritos, bowls, and Mexican platters on house-made tortillas. Portions are substantial, lines move quickly, and the food outperforms most grab-and-go options around Port Authority.
Must-Try Dishes:
Naked burrito bowl with grilled chicken, Carne asada burrito, Chimichanga with salsa trio
What makes it special: Build-your-own burritos and bowls with house-made tortillas steps from Port Authority.
#2
El Rey Tacos
8.1
El Rey Tacos, from the Casa Carmen team, brings Mexico City–style tacos and panuchos to the heart of Times Square with handmade tortillas and focused fillings. It feels like a serious taqueria hiding in a tourist zone, drawing office workers and food-obsessed locals alongside theatergoers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Panucho Yucateco, Rajas con crema taco, Carne asada taco
What makes it special: A Mexico City–driven taco counter from the Casa Carmen team in Times Square.
Worthy Picks
7.6
Mexicue’s Midtown outpost turns its barbecue-meets-Mexican concept into a lively Broadway bar for tacos, bowls, and strong margaritas. It’s less about purist regional Mexican and more about fun, shareable plates and happy hour energy a short walk from Bryant Park.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burnt ends chili queso, Nashville hot chicken tacos, Brisket or carnitas bowls
What makes it special: Smoked meats, tacos, and cocktails blend barbecue and Mexican flavors in a buzzy Midtown bar.
7.5
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
The Hell’s Kitchen branch of Taqueria Diana, a California-inspired mini-chain established in 2013, serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and big trays of nachos until late night. It’s a reliable stop for hefty, cheese-forward comfort food within walking distance of Port Authority and the Theater District.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor burrito, Cheese nachos with salsa and jalapeños, Carne asada tacos
What makes it special: California-inspired tacos, burritos, and nachos served all day in Hell’s Kitchen.
7.5
Adobo Mexican Grill is a halal-friendly, build-your-own Mexican spot tucked just south of Bryant Park, open from morning until the early hours. Bowls, burritos, birria tacos, and loaded fries cater to office lunches and late-night crowds looking for volume and customization over ambiance.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos, Burrito bowl with keto salad base, Loaded fries with carne asada
What makes it special: A halal Mexican counter spot slinging burritos, bowls, and birria almost around the clock near Bryant Park.