Best Mexican Restaurants in Prospect Heights
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Burrito Bar & Kitchen
A 1990s-born Tex-Mex bar with a big patio, frozen margaritas, and reliably late hours a short walk from Barclays.
Notable Picks
8.4
Burrito Bar & Kitchen is a colorful Tex-Mex fixture near Barclays where frozen margaritas, big burritos, and a sidewalk patio run late into the night. With thousands of cross-platform reviews and hours that push to midnight or later on weekends, it’s the casual pre- and post-game Mexican choice for Flatbush Avenue.
Must-Try Dishes:
Table-side guacamole, Mini chimichangas, Burrito bar taco sampler
What Makes it Special: A 1990s-born Tex-Mex bar with a big patio, frozen margaritas, and reliably late hours a short walk from Barclays.
#2
Alta Calidad
8.3
A Prospect Heights dining-room take on modern Mexican cooking where the move is composed small plates and a serious cocktail lane. Build the meal around one standout starter and one main—otherwise the richer dishes can blur together fast at this price point.
Must-Try Dishes:
Queso Fundido, Snapper Tostaditas, Carne Asada
What Makes it Special: Chef-driven Mexican plates with a polished cocktail-forward feel.
#3
Kimchi Grill
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A Prospect Heights counter spot that nails Korean BBQ-meets-street-food energy—best in tacos and bowls built around sweet-savory meat and punchy kimchi heat. Locals lean on it for fast, filling orders that travel well and still taste bold by the time you’re home.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy pork taco, Korean BBQ short rib (kalbi) bowl, Korean BBQ spare rib
What Makes it Special: Korean BBQ flavors delivered in taco-and-bowl form without losing intensity.
A reliable, all-day Cal-Mex style counter with the city’s classic burrito-and-frozen-margarita rhythm. It shines when you order like a regular—one burrito or taco set plus chips—rather than turning it into a sprawling sampler.
Must-Try Dishes:
Super Chicken Burrito, Fish Tacos, Frozen Margarita
What Makes it Special: A long-running burrito counter built for repeatable, fast satisfaction.
8
Tacos Del Barrio is a newer CDMX-style taqueria in Prospect Heights where slow-cooked birria, al pastor, and mushroom tacos run from late morning through 11pm. The space is compact and casual, built for quick counter orders that still feel destination-worthy if you care about tortillas and meat quality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos, Carne asada tacos, Al pastor quesadilla with pineapple
What Makes it Special: A 2025-born taqueria from a young owner focused on birria, al pastor, and made-to-order tortillas a block from Barclays.