Three Brooklyn restaurants earning serious Mexican credentials. From a Michelin Bib Gourmand in Bed-Stuy to a six-taco-only menu in Greenpoint, these are the spots locals argue about.
Bed-Stuy + Clinton Hill · 736 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
Michelin Bib Gourmand Mexican where the smoked trout guacamole rewires what you thought guac could be. Talavera tile walls, tin ceilings, tufted banquettes, and a brunch crowd that shows up daily starting at 11 and stay…
Park Slope · 434 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
Mexico City-caliber Mexican, where the guacamole is made table-side and the smell of masa and slow-cooked sauces do most of the talking. The move is to settle in with one of the many margarita varieties then lean into t…
Greenpoint · 94 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA
The setup stays strict: dine-in only, a six-taco menu (pastor, tripa, and a Tuesday-only gringa al pastor with melted cheese), no phone, no delivery. Just a side-door entrance on Franklin Street and a line that does the…