1. Empanada Mama
8.9
765 9th Ave (btwn 51st & 52nd St), New York, NY
Empanada Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 384 tips and reviews
BONNIE FAUST: amazing food, great prices. Get there early to beat the rush because the place is TINY and the only place to wait is outside. Plantain chips and guac are amazing, cuban empanada is to die for! Read more.
Razorfish: These are some extremely tasty fried dough with awesome fillings. The plantain chips and spicy guac was great to start.
CONNAY: Must haves: Guac with plantain chips, Cuban empanadas and grilled skirt steak.
3. Tacuba
8.4
802 9th Ave (W. 53rd St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 102 tips and reviews
Ryan Warrender: New Mexican restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Creative cocktails and awesome guacamole. Tacos are a bit small, but packed with quality ingredients.
Joshua Shapiro: Everything! Guacamole and tacos are heaven!
Peter Levin: Octopus and chorizo taco, guac, and frozen margs :)
4. El Centro
7.7
824 9th Ave (at W 54th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 164 tips and reviews
Ryan Penagos: Great chips & guac, strong margaritas, good food and decent service.
Zach Kwartler: The steak chilaquiles are amazing and the guacamole has a nice amount of spice.
Natasha Sokolova: Vegetarian burritos, fish tacos, guacamole, corn on the cobb, and enchiladas are AWESOME. I eat here a couple times a month. Lol.. Never disappoints.
6. Bea
8.4
403 W 43rd St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 92 tips and reviews
Alysson Bragg: Tuna tar guac was great
Dor Rubin: Atmosphere is overwhelming. Doorman, 3 different movies playing on the walls, 90's music juxtaposed with 50's doowoop. Food and service was disappointing though tuna tar guac was ok. 1.5 stars.
Flo: Love their signature Paper Fox cocktail & the Tuna Tar Guac.
JM Chilgren: The tacos were definitely the best part - Barracho and Al Pastor were great. The guac (Ponche version) and fajitas were so-so. Would come back to try some others or order via Seamless for the 20% off.
Jacob Cass: Fish tacos n pork tacos with pineapple are must haves! Guac was fresh too!
Harumi U: Whether you like taco or burrito, it doesn't matter. Try pescado! Their guacamole is really really good too
8. Hell's Kitchen
8.1
754 9th Ave (51st St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 26 tips and reviews
AG Sayles: Unique frozen (or on the rocks) margarita options, including blood orange and ginger. Very refreshing and refreshingly strong! Also, try the trio of guac.
Alice Nam: Delicious fajitas, guac, and sols!
Brian McG: Same owner as El Centro, so expect the same quality of food but in a trendier setting. Great margaritas and guac, love the chilaquiles
9. Mi Nidito
7.2
789 9th Ave (52nd & 53rd), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 6 tips and reviews
Prakash Hundalani: Great Mexican food. Try the sizzling Fajitas, fresh guacamole and the best salsa in New York City.You will be really obsessed with their margaritas.
Holly: Smaller than the previous location but the food is just as good! Very good guacamole and margaritas.
Jeff Harris: Transcendent Mexican food. Delicious. The pork chi chi manga was awesome! Guacamole to die for!
12. Arriba Arriba
8.0
762 9th Ave (at W 51st St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 162 tips and reviews
Eddie Marrero: Hell's Kitchen Hot spot. Busy most nights. Diverse crowd, LGBT, overhead music, and great frozen drinks. Try the chorizo, and guacamole for appetizers. You won't be disappointed.
Bee: Go in for the lunch specials and complimentary baby margarita - stay for the party atmosphere! Don't be tricked into ordering the guac as a starter though - a teeeny bowl is $8!
Annie Oemichen: Its a LOT of food, definitely can share. Enchiladas are ok, tostadas are great! Margaritas come in regular and large, no pitchers. Do the guac
13. As Is NYC
9.2
734 10th Ave (50th Street/10th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 89 tips and reviews
Stephanie M: Really great craft beer selection, friendly bartenders. Mac and cheese and chips and guacamole also tasty. Cocktails just ok though.
Brian Merz: Best modern craft beer list in NYC right now. With a vibe and food to match.
John Coates: Great tap list, run by folks that know what they are doing. Nice food and cocktails too
14. La Pulperia
8.1
371 W 46th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 50 tips and reviews
Toni Amato: Small cozy & warm Latin Restaurant in Restaurant Row. Great drinks,delicious guacamole & beef empanadas... A must have are the the Pacu Ribs. I will go back!!
Ms Helene: Great happy hour drinks incl cocktails $9 and appetizers including taquitos salmone and less good, ceviche. Friendly service and atmosphere
Iris Y.: Love the El Chilango cocktail. Delicious!