Best of Metromix New York 2012Mexican
California, listen up: We're not competing with you. This isn't a battle for Mexican bona fides. Instead, this list calls out the most noteworthy and upscale NYC restaurants that are reinterpreting Mexican classics with unique flair and elan. Think truffle quesadillas, sweetbreads tacos, mahimahi ceviche with Asian pear. Bueno! If you think we left out a deserving nominee, let us hear about it!
And the winner is…
Fonda
434 Seventh Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11215Neighborhood: Park Slope
The onetime brainchild behind the Rosa Mexicana chainlet sets out on in his own in Park Slope.
Nominees
Empellon
230 W. Fourth St.
New York, NY 10014Neighborhood: West Village
Former wd-50 pastry chef goes solo at this upscale taqueria.
Hecho en Dumbo
354 Bowery
New York, NY 10012Neighborhood: NoHo
The beloved former Dumbo cantina reopened at the Bowery but kept its old Brooklyn name—and old Brooklyn prices!
Mercadito
179 Ave. B
New York, NY 10009Neighborhood: East Village
Small, intimate spot on Avenue B serves up some of the best Mexican food in the city.
Toloache
251 W. 50th St.
New York, NY 10019Neighborhood: Midtown West
With an epic menu, Toloache serves up a parade of ceviches and guacamoles, as well as small plates, tacos and entrees.
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