Mexican food in NYC
 

I need help finding a great Mexican joint in NYC. I have read good reviews of Maya and Hells Kitchen. Anyone been? Any other Faves?

The Post (or Daily News) has named Mexican Radio as the best Mexican restaurant, and I agree. (However, beware of slow service if you're seated downstairs.) It's located on Cleveland near the Spring Street #6 subway stop. <BR><BR>Maz Mescal is also excellent, on the Upper East Side. It has an upscale atmosphere and is slightly more expensive than the typical Mex restaurant. <BR><BR>El Cantinero on University Place is another winner -- festive outdoor seating upstairs. <BR><BR>Oh, and I shouldn't leave out Cilantro, also on the UES. Probably the best fajitas (steak & chicken) in Manhattan.

.Rosa Mexicano (1st and 58th), Zarela (2nd and 50th) and Mama Mexico (broadway and 101st). My boyfriend's a 2nd generation Mexican-French and he knows what's good and these are his favorites. Enjoy!!

<BR><BR>Hey Upper West Siders, any decent Mexican food over there??

I like Mama Mexico which Felicia also mentioned. Love their made to order guacamole and seafood dishes and it's a festive,if noisy, place to celebrate, especially with the mariachi band in the evenings. It's also a few blocks from my home and the owner is supportive and involved in our neighborhood.<BR><BR>There's also new places which I haven't tried yet along Amsterdam Avenue like Noche Mexicana on 102nd St.

Rosa Mexicano has a new outpost on the West Side. Around 62nd & Broadway. <BR><BR>For a more casual atmosphere and more tex-mex style food, try Gabriela's on the West Side. There are two locations, one in the 70's and Amsterdam and one in the 80's.

I ate at Maya's in May. It truly was wonderful. One complaint though, the awsome Mango Margaritas were served in tiny juice glasses, not typical Margarita glasses for around $6.00. Otherwise just perfect<BR>

Well, my old favorite is still Maryann's in Chelsea. There's another Maryann's too further downtown I think. Maryann's had the best Mex at very good prices. I haven't been there in a couple of years but I know they're still there. Try searching at Zagats.com, you'll find their locations.

FYI: Mama Mexico has a branch which recently opened on 49th Street right off 3rd Avenue, directly across from Smith and Wollensky.<BR><BR>My vote goes to Zarela's on Second Avenue.

If you want to sit in a room with no decor,be the only non- Mexican,enjoy loud Mexican music on a juke box,and have the best homemade Mexican food outside of Mexico-<BR>Los Dos Mexicanos on 2nd Ave.

http://new.york.diningguide.net/data/d100293.htm<BR><BR>sorry,got the name wrong,Los Dos Rancheros~

There is also a Mary Ann's on Second Ave around 78th Street. Fine Mexican food, although the restaurant had some Health Department troubles several months ago (I don't know what type of troubles).