Best Mexican Restaurants in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
La Casita Taqueria & Restaurant
Broad taco menu with birria, taquitos, and late-night hours on Amsterdam.
Notable Picks
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
La Casita Taqueria & Restaurant is a late-running Mexican kitchen in Manhattanville where tacos, quesadillas, and birria-focused specials anchor long menus and long nights. Locals use it for everything from quick taco runs to casual sit-down meals when the craving hits after class or work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken taquitos, Birria tacos, Chicken quesadilla
What Makes it Special: Broad taco menu with birria, taquitos, and late-night hours on Amsterdam.
#2
Frijolito's
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Frijolito’s is a narrow Mexican counter on Broadway known for hefty burritos, comforting pozole, and quick, unfussy service. Regulars rely on it for weeknight takeout and filling plates that stay firmly in budget.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pollo Asado Burrito, Carnitas Tacos, Pozole Blanco
What Makes it Special: Big, well-stuffed burritos and homestyle soups at very friendly prices.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Taqueria San Pedro is a no-frills Broadway taqueria where an unusually deep taco list—from pastor and campechano to lengua and cabeza—draws regulars. Prices stay low, portions fair, and the menu broad enough to cover breakfast plates, tortas, and late-night taco cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pastor taco, Campechano taco, Birria taco
What Makes it Special: Lengthy taco roster with classic and offal cuts at true taqueria prices.
#4
Tacos Azteca
7.8
Tacos Azteca is a late-night Broadway taqueria and takeout operation known for fast griddled tacos and extended hours that catch post-bar crowds. Reviews point to simple but satisfying tacos where value and convenience matter as much as finesse.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos, Carnitas tacos, Carne asada tacos
What Makes it Special: Street-style tacos served late into the night at true budget prices.
7.6
La Viagra Mexican Food is a small Broadway taco stand known for playful branding and straightforward street tacos served fast. It functions more as a grab-and-go counter than a sit-down restaurant, making it a convenient option for quick, inexpensive taco runs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada tacos, Al pastor tacos, Chicken tacos
What Makes it Special: Tiny Broadway taco counter turning out fast, inexpensive street-style tacos.