Best Group Dining Gatherings Mexican Restaurants in Williamsburg
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
De Mole
Slow-simmered Puebla-style mole and generous, homey plates.
Notable Picks
#1
De Mole
8.5
Family-run De Mole brings Puebla-style cooking to a cozy Williamsburg corner, built around a deeply layered mole that takes days to make. Locals rely on it for generous plates, reliable brunch, and classic Mexican comfort at price points that still feel reasonable for the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pollo con mole poblano, Enchiladas de pollo con mole, Al pastor tacos
What makes it special: Slow-simmered Puebla-style mole and generous, homey plates.
#2
Santa Fe BK
8.4
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Santa Fe BK channels New Mexican flavors into Brooklyn, from green chile breakfast burritos to smothered burros and enchiladas. It works as an all-day spot where you can grab a loaded burrito at lunch or settle in at night for margaritas and chile-forward plates that still land under typical Williamsburg dinner prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green chile breakfast burrito, Smothered burro with red or green chile, Chicken enchiladas
What makes it special: New Mexican green chile and smothered burritos rare in NYC.
#3
Cantina 138
8.2
Cantina 138 is a newer Williamsburg cantina built around happy hour margaritas, brunch, and DJ-fueled nights where the bar feels as central as the kitchen. Shrimp tacos, fajitas, and burrito bowls come out alongside colorful cocktails, with sports on TV and a crowd that trends social and celebratory rather than strictly dinner-focused.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp Tacos, Fajitas, Burrito Bowl
What makes it special: Energy-forward cantina with daily happy hour, strong margaritas, and a social, music-driven room.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Mexico 2000 is a lively cantina-style spot where big plates of tacos, birria, and quesadillas meet strong margaritas and frequent drink specials. It’s the kind of place where you can stretch a budget, linger on the back patio, and still get a full sit-down Mexican meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos, Chicken quesadilla, Chips with guacamole
What makes it special: Huge portions, strong margaritas, and late-night-friendly pricing.
#5
Tacombi
7.7
Tacombi’s Williamsburg outpost brings the brand’s Yucatán-born taco stand aesthetic to a larger neighborhood space, with Baja fish, al pastor, and snacks backed by cocktails and aguas frescas. It’s not the cheapest on this list, but works when you want sit-down tacos with a bit more scene while still staying below full-on restaurant pricing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baja fish tacos, Al pastor tacos, Elote or esquites
What makes it special: Beachy taco-stand energy with polished service and a full bar.