1,113 Mexican restaurants inspected. 93.7% earned a Grade A.
There are 1,113 Mexican restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 93.7% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is roughly in line with the citywide average of 94.6%.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.4% 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL | Brooklyn | C | 51 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| TAQUERIA EL CHATO | Brooklyn | C | 51 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| TAQUERIA LA NORTENA | Brooklyn | C | 33 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 117 | 94.0% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 214 | 95.8% | 1.4% |
| Manhattan | 198 | 94.9% | 0.0% |
| Queens | 180 | 90.6% | 0.0% |
| Staten Island | 39 | 89.7% | 0.0% |
The source snapshot contains 702 Mexican restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 93.7% of all graded Mexican establishments.
0.4% 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.