Best Quick Bites Mexican Restaurants in Inwood
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Taqueria Emilio
High-volume taqueria known for late-night birria and tacos.
Notable Picks
8.4
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Taqueria Emilio is a high-volume, late-running taqueria known for stuffed tacos, birria plates, and generous lunch specials at the 207th Street corridor. It functions as an all-day workhorse for residents, delivery regulars, and late-night crowds coming off the trains and neighborhood bars.
Must-Try Dishes:
3 Tacos Birria, Regular tacos al pastor, Oaxaca cheese meat quesadilla
What Makes it Special: High-volume taqueria known for late-night birria and tacos.
8.2
Serrano Salsa is a woman-owned Mexican cafe on Broadway with counter service, all-day breakfast, and a cozy covered patio. The menu leans into chilaquiles, birria tacos, and vegan-friendly plates, making it a flexible neighborhood choice for brunch, casual dinner, or takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos, Serrano's chilaquiles, Vegan enchiladas
What Makes it Special: Woman-owned Mexican spot with all-day breakfast and patio seating.
8.2
Serrano Salsa is a woman-owned Mexican cafe on Broadway with counter service, all-day breakfast, and a cozy covered patio. The menu leans into chilaquiles, birria tacos, and vegan-friendly plates, making it a flexible neighborhood choice for brunch, casual dinner, or takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos, Serrano's chilaquiles, Vegan enchiladas
What Makes it Special: Woman-owned Mexican spot with all-day breakfast and patio seating.
Worthy Picks
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
La Pilita Deli Grocery is a corner deli with a small Mexican kitchen turning out tacos, tortas, and burritos alongside bodega staples. It’s the kind of low-frills spot people hit for quick, filling plates before or after drinks on 10th Avenue when they want food first and ambiance second.
Must-Try Dishes:
Griddled tacos, Overstuffed burritos, Hot tortas
What Makes it Special: Bodega-style Mexican counter serving hearty tacos and burritos at true neighborhood prices.