Best Trendy Mexican Restaurants in Park Slope
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Alma Negra
Award-winning modern Mexican cooking centered on heirloom corn tortillas, agave spirits, and refined taco plates.
Notable Picks
#1
Alma Negra
8.8
Alma Negra is an upscale Mexican restaurant built around house-nixtamalized corn, agave spirits, and a tight menu where tacos share space with seasonal plates. With dinner service running to around 11pm and a strong cocktail program, it’s the polished option when you want late-night tacos plus a proper night out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos, Shrimp tacos, Steak tacos
What Makes it Special: Award-winning modern Mexican cooking centered on heirloom corn tortillas, agave spirits, and refined taco plates.
#2
Casa Azul
8.8
Casa Azul is a modern Oaxacan-leaning Mexican restaurant where tacos al pastor, fish tacos, and mezcal-forward cocktails share equal billing. Park Slope locals treat it as the neighborhood’s polished taco-and-cocktail spot for date nights, brunch, and small-group dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al Pastor Taco, Taco De Pescado, Queso Fundido
What Makes it Special: Refined Oaxacan-inspired tacos and cocktails in a lively, design-forward room.
8.5
Fonda Park Slope is a festive South Slope Mexican spot known for polished enchiladas, serious margaritas, and a busy bar-focused happy hour. Locals use it for date nights and small groups, especially in the backyard or at the bar when discounted drinks and snacks are running.
Must-Try Dishes:
Enchiladas de mole poblano, Chile relleno, Guacamole de la casa
What Makes it Special: Elevated Mexican plates and strong margaritas anchored by a lively bar-centric happy hour.
#4
Vato
8.1
Vato is a new daytime tortilleria and bakery from the Michelin-lauded Corima team, built around sourdough flour tortillas, Chihuahuan-style burritos, and an evolving pastry program. The compact Park Slope space opens onto a backyard patio, turning coffee-and-burrito runs into surprisingly pleasant outdoor hangs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burnt Ends Egg & Cheese burrito, Pollo en Mole burrito, Filled conchas
What Makes it Special: A tortilleria-driven burrito and pastry shop with a backyard patio from the team behind Michelin-starred Corima.