Best Brunch Mexican Restaurants in New York
14 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Jajaja Mexicana
All-vegan Mexican menu with big flavors and a party-ready room.
Notable Picks
8.8
Jajaja Mexicana is a plant-based Mexican restaurant where colorful plates, creative tacos, and a deep mezcal list pull in crowds from beyond the neighborhood. The space feels bright and social, leaning more toward fun group dinners and brunch than quiet, lingering meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grande Nachos, Buffalo Flower Tacos, Chorizo Burrito
What Makes it Special: All-vegan Mexican menu with big flavors and a party-ready room.
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.
#3
Miti Miti
8.7
Miti Miti blends Latin American‑inspired flavors into its brunch, with bold, well‑seasoned dishes and generous portions. Regulars highlight the vibrant breakfast bowls and creative twists on classics, making it both satisfying and distinctive.
Must-Try Dishes:
Huevos rancheros, Breakfast tacos, Chilaquiles verdes
What Makes it Special: Latin‑inspired brunch with bold flavors
#4
Sobre Masa
8.7
A contemporary Mexican kitchen rooted in heirloom corn, where the tortillas and masa-driven structure make even simple proteins feel more intentional. It rewards a composed order: one signature main, one masa-forward brunch plate if you’re there Sundays, and let the corn do the storytelling.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb belly barbacoa, Pork shank carnitas (Michoacán-style), Chilaquiles
What Makes it Special: Heirloom-corn cooking where masa is the backbone of the meal.
#5
Ánimo!
8.6
Ánimo! is a modern Mexican café in Turtle Bay that treats burritos with the same care it gives its chilaquiles and mole, using house-made tortillas and bright, chile-driven salsas. Breakfast-leaning burritos like the Burrito Sonora and barbacoa options draw a steady crowd of Midtown East office workers and locals looking for something more thoughtful than a grab-and-go wrap.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrito Sonora (egg, cheese, chorizo, lettuce, tomato), Barbacoa Breakfast Burrito, Carne a la Tampiqueña Burrito-style plate
What Makes it Special: Serious, from-scratch Mexican breakfast burritos in a design-forward café setting.
#6
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.
#7
Chavela's
8.4
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Happy Hour Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Brunch Bliss Spots
A high-energy Crown Heights staple built for margaritas, loud tables, and a menu that rewards mixing tacos with a couple of bigger plates. The best orders lean classic—salsas first, then a tight set of tacos or one main—so the kitchen’s saucy, smoky strengths land clean.
Must-Try Dishes:
Trout Guacamole, Trio of Salsas & Chips, Mole Taco
What Makes it Special: A neighborhood anchor with party energy and a deep, crowd-proof menu.
#8
La Flor
8.4
A long-running Woodside room that blends Mexican staples with brunch-friendly plates and a stronger-than-average dessert lane. The menu hits best when you commit to one main trajectory (eggs-and-salsas or hearty platters) and add one sweet finish, rather than scattering across categories.
Must-Try Dishes:
Molcajete, Huevos Rancheros, Tres Leches Cake
What Makes it Special: A rare Woodside hybrid: brunch, Mexican plates, and a real dessert program.
#9
Soledad
8.3
Soledad is chef-driven Mexican cooking on 2nd Avenue, with a tighter menu that runs from brunch concha pancakes to lobster birria tacos and agave-focused cocktails. The room leans cozy and polished, making it one of the more upscale Mexican options in the neighborhood for a proper sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Concha Pancakes, Croissant Torta, Birria de Langosta
What Makes it Special: A chef-led Mexican menu where brunch dishes and composed dinner plates show more technique than the average neighborhood spot.
#10
Yellow Rose
8.3
Yellow Rose brings a Texas-rooted lens to Mexican cooking, with standout flour tortillas and a tight menu that shines in the taco lane. Expect rich guisados, smoky salsas, and a brunch that feels like a neighborhood ritual. It’s casual, busy, and best when you lean into the beefier, saucier fillings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne guisada taco, Bean & cheese taco with homemade flour tortilla, Chips with vegan queso
What Makes it Special: Texas-style tacos built on excellent house flour tortillas.
8.2
Spanglish NYC Astoria is a Ditmars Mexican kitchen and bar where tacos, quesadillas, and shareable appetizers are matched with cocktails and late hours. The space feels more polished than a basic taqueria, with a crowd that leans toward date nights, small groups, and brunch meetups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Tacos, Chicken Quesadillas, Guacamole & Chips
What Makes it Special: Polished Ditmars Mexican spot blending tacos, cocktails, and a social bar scene.
Worthy Picks
Operating out of Gold Street Market, Bedhead focuses almost entirely on breakfast burritos and bowls, loading them with eggs, potatoes, cheese, and hearty add-ons. It’s a delivery-first operation that serves Downtown residents and students who want something more substantial than a bagel in the morning.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Wake n' Bake Burrito, The Hangover Burrito, Classic Breakfast Burrito
What Makes it Special: Delivery-forward breakfast burritos built specifically for morning cravings.
7.9
A bright, all-day cafe that’s built for modern breakfast utility—toast, burritos, bowls—done cleanly and quickly when the order stays focused. It’s a dependable stop for a “get in, eat well, move on” morning rather than a lingering brunch production.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Smashed Avo Toast, Acai Bowl
What Makes it Special: Modern breakfast staples executed fast in a clean Tribeca room.
#14
Cafe Xochimilco
7.6
A breakfast-to-dinner Mexican cafe where the menu shines brightest on hearty morning plates and straightforward tacos. It’s not a scene spot—more of a practical neighborhood room where generous portions and comfort-forward flavors are the reason to come back.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles with eggs, Shrimp tacos, Breakfast burrito
What Makes it Special: All-day Mexican cafe energy with standout chilaquiles and filling plates.