Celebrate Mexican Independence Day At These Top-Rated Eateries

NEW YORK, NY — If you’re into Mexican food, this weekend may just be the perfect time to get your grub on: Mexican Independence Day is this Sunday.

Read on for a list of Mexican restaurants where you can celebrate.

Toro Loco
Neighborhood: Lower Manhattan
Where: Stone Street between Broad Street and Broadway
Details: This traditional Mexican eatery is serving up a creamy signature “guactail” with avocado on Sunday in celebration of National Guacamole Day, which just so happens to coincide with Mexican Independence Day.

Los Tacos
Neighborhood: Chelsea and Midtown
Where: Click here for individual location information.
Details: A walk-up, street-style taquería that dishes out tacos, quesadillas and aguas frescas for hungry customers.

Amaranto
Neighborhood: Bushwick
Where: Hart Street at Irving Avenue
Details: Contemporary Mexican food is served up fresh using ingredients from all over Mexico.

Claro
Neighborhood: Gowanus
Where: Third Avenue between Carroll and President streets
Details: A Oaxacan restaurant run by chef TJ Steele and restaurateur JT Stewart. All ingredients are handpicked and come straight from local farms in Oaxaca, Mexico, when possible. Open for dinner only on weekdays and in the morning for weekend brunch. Claro is closed on Mondays.

Casa Enrique
Neighborhood: Long Island City
Where: 49th Avenue at Vernon Boulevard
Details: New York City’s only Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant serves up housemade dishes and a famous tres leches cake that is sure to make your mouth water. Open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

Cemitas El Tigre
Neighborhood: Woodside
Where: 48th Avenue between 45th and 46th streets
Details: Counter service for 10-layer Mexican sandwiches, burritos, tacos and beer make this spot one of the highest-ranked Mexican eateries in New York City.

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