Mexican Restaurant Inspections in NYC

1,044 Mexican restaurants · 4,252 inspections on record

Overview

NYC has 1,044 Mexican restaurants with health inspection records. 85.2% of inspections result in Grade A, above the citywide average. 109 locations have been closed by NYC Health inspectors.

1,044
Restaurants
85.2%
Grade A Rate
19.1
Avg Score
109
Total Closures

Mexican Restaurants by Borough

Brooklyn
299 restaurants
Manhattan
297 restaurants
Queens
249 restaurants
Bronx
142 restaurants
Staten Island
56 restaurants
0
1 restaurants

Most Common Violations at Mexican Restaurants

1
Non-food Contact Surfaces Not Clean (10F)
2
Facility Not Free from Harborage Conditions (08A)
3
Food not protected from contamination (06C)

Mexican Restaurants in NYC

TAQUERIA DIANA
129 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
ALMA NEGRA
494 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
EL MERCADITO
84-02 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
UNO MEXICAN GRILL
256-31 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
GRADE A
TAQUERIA EMILIO 3
3029 STILLWELL AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
LA BOTANERA DE ACAPULCO RESTAURANT CORP
540 WEST 145 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
LUNERA
32-25 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
GRADE A
RANCHO TEQUILERA
718 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
EL PALENQUE TRES GALLOS
816 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
GRADE A
EL GALLO TAQUERIA
369 BROOME STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
PAPATZUL
55 GRAND STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
OXOMOCO
128 GREENPOINT AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
DONA ZITA MEXICAN FOOD
1221 BOWERY STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
EL NICO
292 NORTH 8 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
LOS CANTAROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
8612 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
CILANTRO EAST
1712 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
TAQUERIA LUPITA II
1770 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
DOS TOROS
101 MAIDEN LANE, Manhattan
GRADE A
BURRITO REPUBLIC
59-15 71 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
ANTOJITOS DEL PATRON
52 LINCOLN ROAD, Brooklyn
GRADE A

Mexican Restaurant Inspections: Frequently Asked Questions

How many Mexican restaurants are in NYC?
There are 1,044 Mexican restaurants with NYC health inspection records.
What health grade do Mexican restaurants typically receive?
85.2% of Mexican restaurant inspections result in Grade A. The NYC restaurant average is approximately 77%.
Which Mexican restaurants have been closed by NYC Health?
109 Mexican restaurants have been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors. Browse the list below to see individual records.
What violations are most common at Mexican restaurants?
Frequently cited violations at NYC Mexican restaurants include: 10F: Non-food Contact Surfaces Not Clean; 08A: Facility Not Free from Harborage Conditions; 06C: Food not protected from contamination.
How do Mexican restaurants compare to the NYC average?
Mexican restaurants average 19.1 points per inspection, which is within Grade B range. The Grade A cutoff is 13 points.