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The best Mexican in Midtown East

There are 8 Mexican places in Midtown East. 5 scored above average, and those are the ones carrying a number. Top of the list is Dos Toros - Burritos, Bowls, and Tacos on 95; Animo! takes second with 90. Expect $, under $15 — that covers 63% of the places here. What reviewers name most often: guacamole, burrito and birria.

8 places · 5 with a Sweet Score

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Dos Toros - Burritos, Bowls, and TacosTop 10%

Midtown East · Mexican · $ · under $15/person

Top 10% in New York County, on 2,023 ratings.

95Sweet Score2,023 ratings
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Animo!Top 10%

Midtown East · Mexican · $$ · $15–30/person

Top 10% in New York County, on 712 ratings.

90Sweet Score712 ratings
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Cinco de MayoLocal favorite

Midtown East · Mexican · $ · under $15/person

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

73Sweet Score260 ratings
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Frida MidtownLocal favorite

Midtown East · Mexican · $$ · $15–30/person

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

63Sweet Score533 ratings
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Dos CaminosLocal favorite

Midtown East · Mexican · $$ · $15–30/person

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

53Sweet Score776 ratings

Taco Bell

Midtown East · Fast Food · $ · under $15/person

No score yet434 ratings

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Midtown East · Mexican · $ · under $15/person

No score yet916 ratings

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Midtown East · Mexican · $ · under $15/person

No score yet620 ratings

That’s all 8 of them ✦

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Mexican in Midtown East, briefly

What is the best Mexican in Midtown East?

Dos Toros - Burritos, Bowls, and Tacos currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 95, built on 2,023 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.

How many Mexican places are there in Midtown East?

We track 8. 5 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.

How much does Mexican cost in Midtown East?

The commonest price band on this list is $ — under $15 — covering 63% of the places we track here.

How is this list ordered?

By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.

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