The best Mexican in Times Square
20 Mexican places in Times Square, ranked on one scale — 12 of them have earned a Sweet Score. LOS TACOS No.1 is first here (94), Cuerno second (92). This is mostly $ territory (under $15): 55% of the list. What reviewers name most often: guacamole, nachos and burrito.
- Median Sweet Score here: 56
- Typical place carries 1,213 ratings
- 15 deliver
- 9 take reservations
- 6 have outdoor seating
- 9 open for breakfast
LOS TACOS No.1Top 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 16,077 ratings.
CuernoTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 1,359 ratings.
Amor LocoTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 6,290 ratings behind it.
Cinco de MayoTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 914 ratings behind it.
Vida Verde - Tequila BarTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 4,411 ratings behind it.
CHINELOS BIRRIA TACOSTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 287 ratings behind it.
Dos Toros - Burritos, Bowls, and TacosTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 2,407 ratings behind it.
Tacos y quesadillas MexicoLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
MaizLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
LOLITALocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
ToloacheLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
EmpellonLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Taco Bell Cantina
La Esquina
Taco Bell Cantina
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Dos Caminos
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill
That’s all 20 of them ✦
What else Times Square is known for
Mexican in Times Square, briefly
What is the best Mexican in Times Square?
LOS TACOS No.1 currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 94, built on 16,077 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many Mexican places are there in Times Square?
We track 20. 12 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 Times Square?
The commonest price band on this list is $ — under $15 — covering 55% 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.
Mexican in Times Square we haven’t got to?
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