1,098 Mexican restaurants inspected. 91.3% earned a Grade A.
There are 1,098 Mexican restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 91.3% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is roughly in line with the citywide average of 92.5%.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.6% of graded Mexican establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.
When choosing a Mexican restaurant in NYC, the letter grade posted in the front window is your quickest indicator of food safety. A Grade A means the fewest violations were found. Check the inspection date to see how recent the result is.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS | Brooklyn | C | 68 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| CAZUELA MEXICANA | Manhattan | C | 53 | Oct 07, 2025 |
| 55 DELI-COFFEE SHOP | Queens | C | 45 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| NIEVES TIA MIMI ICES | Brooklyn | C | 43 | May 07, 2025 |
| SANTO ENTIERRO DE XALPATLAHUAC RESTAURANT | Manhattan | C | 33 | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 115 | 92.2% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 240 | 91.7% | 0.8% |
| Manhattan | 222 | 93.2% | 0.9% |
| Queens | 195 | 90.3% | 0.5% |
| Staten Island | 47 | 83.0% | 0.0% |
There are currently 748 Mexican restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 91.3% of all graded Mexican establishments.
0.6% of graded Mexican restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.
Grade A rates for Mexican restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.