1,108 Mexican restaurants inspected. 92.2% earned a Grade A.
There are 1,108 Mexican restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 92.2% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is roughly in line with the citywide average of 93.7%.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHINANTLA | Brooklyn | C | 61 | Apr 29, 2026 |
| GENESIS DELI & GROCERY | Brooklyn | C | 50 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| NIEVES TIA MIMI ICES | Brooklyn | C | 43 | May 07, 2025 |
| EL MEXICANO RESTAURANT & CAFE #4 | Brooklyn | C | 42 | May 28, 2026 |
| ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS DELI | Brooklyn | C | 36 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| TACOS MEXICO | Queens | C | 36 | Jun 08, 2026 |
| SANTO ENTIERRO DE XALPATLAHUAC RESTAURANT | Manhattan | C | 33 | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 115 | 92.2% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 237 | 93.2% | 2.1% |
| Manhattan | 214 | 93.9% | 0.5% |
| Queens | 198 | 89.9% | 0.5% |
| Staten Island | 41 | 87.8% | 0.0% |
The source snapshot contains 743 Mexican restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 92.2% of all graded Mexican establishments.
0.9% 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.