5 Best Mexican Restaurants in Inwood, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in Inwood, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five Mexican restaurants in Inwood, New York NY, from counter-service taco spots to a full-service restaurant with cocktails. It helps locals and visitors find tacos, burritos, tamales and more in upper Manhattan. The ranking comes from Google ratings weighted by review count across the five restaurants Google lists as Mexican restaurant in the area. Each entry covers opening hours, the address, useful attributes and what reviewers mention about the food and service.
#1
Trocitos De Mexico
★ 5 (376 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant$10–20 per person
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Trocitos De Mexico is at 147 Post Ave and stays open until 3 am on Fridays and Saturdays, closing at 9 pm on other days. It identifies as Latino-owned and women-owned, with outdoor seating, breakfast and catering. Reviewers mention quesabirria tacos with consomme, tacos dorados, fish tacos, house-made chorizo quesadillas with salsa verde and jamaica. They describe the counter service as friendly and knowledgeable.
Best for: Birria tacos late on weekends
- Address
- 147 Post Ave, New York, NY 10034, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–3 am; Mon 11:30 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–3 am; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11:30 am–9 pm; Tue 11:30 am–9 pm; Wed 11:30 am–9 pm
#2
Taco Mix INWOOD
★ 4.8 (67 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant
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Taco Mix is at 586 W 207th St, open from noon until 10 pm most days and until 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers describe an interior designed to feel like Mexico, a clean shop and friendly staff. They mention fresh tacos, a taco lunch special, fresh sauces with limes, and al pastor and fish tacos that one reviewer calls authentic. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Quick al pastor tacos
- Address
- 586 W 207th St, New York, NY 10034, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12 pm–1 am; Mon 12–10 pm; Sat 12 pm–1 am; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 12–10 pm; Tue 12–10 pm; Wed 12–10 pm
#3
Guadalupe Restaurant
★ 4.4 (1,629 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant$30–60 per person
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Guadalupe Restaurant is at 597 W 207th St, open from the afternoon until midnight every day. Google lists cocktails, a wine list, live music, happy hour and full wheelchair access. Reviewers describe warm golden lighting and a cozy room, and mention the chicken burrito, fish in lime and churrasco. Opinions differ on seasoning: one longtime customer found recent dishes too salty, while others praise attentive service.
Best for: Dinner with cocktails and music
- Address
- 597 W 207th St, New York, NY 10034, United States
- Hours
- Fri 2 pm–12 am; Mon 2 pm–12 am; Sat 2 pm–12 am; Sun 1 pm–12 am; Thu 2 pm–12 am; Tue 2 pm–12 am; Wed 2 pm–12 am
#4
La Pilita
★ 4.3 (271 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant$10–20 per person
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La Pilita is at 3868 10th Ave and is open 24 hours a day. It offers dine-in, takeaway and delivery, accepts reservations and is listed as family friendly. Reviewers say not to judge it by its grocery-store exterior, and mention the shrimp burrito, nachos and tacos. Some reviewers report mixed service, mistakes on phone orders and an extra charge for card payments.
Best for: Round-the-clock burritos
- Address
- 3868 10th Ave, New York, NY 10034, United States
- Hours
- daily Open 24 hours
#5
Serrano Salsa
★ 4.3 (265 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant$10–30 per person
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Serrano Salsa is a small spot at 4979 Broadway, opening at 9 or 10 am and closing at 10 pm. It offers breakfast, counter service, outdoor seating and vegan and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention chicken tinga tostadas, vegan bean tamales, chicken tamales, cauliflower tacos, a taco salad bowl and steak burritos. They describe friendly service and a place geared more toward takeout.
Best for: Vegan tamales and breakfast
- Address
- 4979 Broadway, New York, NY 10034, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–10 pm; Mon 10 am–10 pm; Sat 9 am–10 pm; Sun 9 am–10 pm; Thu 10 am–10 pm; Tue 10 am–10 pm; Wed 10 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Inwood, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Mexican restaurant”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Guadalupe Restaurant and La Pilita take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- La Pilita is listed as open 24 hours, so it works for a very early or very late visit.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Trocitos De Mexico ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 376 reviews. Taco Mix INWOOD is second at 4.8 from 67 reviews.
Which restaurants in Inwood, New York NY are open late?
La Pilita is listed as open 24 hours. Trocitos De Mexico stays open until 3 am; Taco Mix INWOOD stays open until 1 am; Guadalupe Restaurant stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Trocitos De Mexico $10–20; Guadalupe Restaurant $30–60; La Pilita $10–20; Serrano Salsa $10–30. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Trocitos De Mexico and Guadalupe Restaurant.
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