Best Mexican Restaurants in Soho (10012)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
ATLA
Chef-driven, Bib Gourmand–recognized Mexican with polished all-day plates in NoHo.
Notable Picks
#1
ATLA
8.5
From chef and founder Enrique Olvera’s Casamata group, ATLA translates modern Mexican cooking into an all-day NoHo café with polished suadero tacos, aguachiles, and mezcal-friendly small plates. A Bib Gourmand listing and a steady local crowd make it a go-to for elevated but relaxed Mexican in this part of 10012.
Must-Try Dishes:
Suadero tacos (beef short rib and brisket), Chicken soup with epazote and vegetables, Guacamole with warm tostadas
What makes it special: Chef-driven, Bib Gourmand–recognized Mexican with polished all-day plates in NoHo.
#2
La Esquina
8.1
For nearly two decades this Nolita/SoHo border institution has combined a streetside taqueria, corner café, and subterranean brasserie into one of downtown’s best-known Mexican addresses. Guests come for queso fundido, fish tacos, and late-night energy more than quiet refinement.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pescado tacos (char-grilled market fish), Queso fundido with queso Chihuahua and chile de árbol, Bistec con queso rib-eye tacos
What makes it special: Multi-level Mexican spot pairing a grab-and-go taqueria with a hidden brasserie and tequila bar.
8.1
The NoHo outpost of this Tijuana-style taqueria mini-chain turns out compact, high-impact tacos on freshly pressed tortillas at a busy counter. Carne asada, adobada, and nopal tacos anchor a menu that’s become a reference point for quick, focused Mexican in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada taco (grilled steak), Adobada taco (marinated pork), Nopal taco (grilled cactus)
What makes it special: Focused, Tijuana-style tacos served fast at a standing-room counter.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Opened in 2025 by the Aldama team and chef Gerardo Alcaraz, this compact MacDougal counter channels Mexico City street-stand energy with trompo-cut al pastor, vampiros, and quesadillas on housemade tortillas. It’s become a go-to late-night stop for Washington Square crowds willing to queue for punchy tacos over pristine seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco al pastor on housemade corn tortilla, Q asada steak quesadilla, Vampiro with melted Chihuahua cheese and steak
What makes it special: Mexico City–style tacos from the Aldama team, served late just off Washington Square.
7.9
Tucked into a narrow SoHo storefront, Sullivan Taqueria focuses on carefully seasoned tacos, burrito bowls, and quesadillas at prices that stay relatively gentle for the area. With strong online ratings and a menu spanning barbacoa, pescado al grill, and birria, it’s a reliable everyday option rather than a splashy destination.
Must-Try Dishes:
Barbacoa de res taco (slow-roasted beef brisket), Pescado al grill taco (grilled wild-caught cod), Birria tacos with consomé
What makes it special: Small, independently run taqueria turning out carefully seasoned tacos in central SoHo.
7.8
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A Mercer Street fixture since 1989, Gonzalez y Gonzalez is as much a salsa-club and margarita bar as it is a Mexican restaurant, with live bands, free dance lessons, and large-format platters. Food leans classic—fajitas, enchiladas, and churros—while the draw is big-night-out energy in the heart of Greenwich Village.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic fajitas (steak, chicken or shrimp) with warm tortillas, Shrimp enchiladas with lobster chipotle sauce, Churros with cinnamon sugar
What makes it special: Long-running Mexican restaurant and salsa club known for margaritas, live bands, and dancing.