Best Comfort Food Mexican Restaurants in Washington Heights (North)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Refried Beans Mexican Grill
A cocktail-friendly Mexican spot with high-volume validation and late weekend hours.
Notable Picks
8.6
Refried Beans is a full-service Mexican restaurant in Hudson Heights known for fajitas, chimichangas, and a large tequila-driven cocktail list, backed by more than a thousand reviews across multiple platforms. It leans more polished than the average neighborhood spot, with happy hour, brunch, and late hours on weekends making it a reliable sit-down option for tacos and margaritas after 10pm.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken and Steak Fajitas, Chimichanga, Carne Asada Burrito
What Makes it Special: A cocktail-friendly Mexican spot with high-volume validation and late weekend hours.
#2
Taco Inn
8.5
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Taco Inn is a late-night Washington Heights taquería where handmade tortillas, birria tacos, and a sprawling menu run past 1–2am most nights. With 1,000+ delivery-platform ratings and years of community board praise, it’s the neighborhood’s go-to for Mexican-style street tacos after bars and concerts let out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mexican Style Tacos (homemade tortillas, choice of meat), Birria Tacos with Consommé, Tacos de Pescado
What Makes it Special: A high-volume, late-night taquería built around handmade tortillas and birria.
L Chingon Mexican Cuisine is a compact sit-down spot near Yeshiva University where tacos, burritos, and quesadillas are treated with more care than the average neighborhood joint. Strong reviews call out attentive staff, customizable plates, and churros that make it feel like a small, modern cantina without losing weeknight affordability.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Tacos de Carne Asada, Burrito de Camaron, Nachos with Pulled Pork
What Makes it Special: A small Audubon Avenue dining room where carefully executed tacos and burritos feel a step up from typical takeout spots.