Best Happy Hour Hotspots Mexican Restaurants in Midtown-Times Square
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Dos Caminos (Times Square)
Guac bar + mezcal focus paired with dependable Midtown-friendly tacos.
Notable Picks
8.3
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A polished, full-service Mexican spot built for Midtown crowds, with reliably strong tacos and a deep agave program. The menu leans modern but keeps flavors grounded—think well-seasoned steak and shrimp tacos, plus a guac bar that’s actually worth ordering. Best for a longer sit, cocktails, and pre-show pacing rather than a sprint meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak tacos, Baja fish tacos, Guacamole trio
What makes it special: Guac bar + mezcal focus paired with dependable Midtown-friendly tacos.
8.2
Amor Loco brings a polished, Theater District-friendly take on Mexican comfort food with strong margarita energy. The menu blends classics with a little NYC flair—nachos, enchiladas, shrimp tacos—served in a colorful, upbeat room. It’s an easy pick for groups who want festive without committing to a full rooftop party.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos de camarones, Enchiladas suizas, Sopa de tortilla
What makes it special: Broadway-adjacent Mexican with a cocktail-forward, festive feel.
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.