Holy Guacamole! Friday, September 16, is National Guacamole Day. Be sure to celebrate this amazing day with your family and friends with some of our top picked Mexican restaurants in New York City! Prepare for a green fiesta!
Downtown
Los Tacos No.1: Heading to Chelsea Market in search of good food? This yummy spot is just the ticket! You will see a long line waiting at the cashier, but it will be worth the short wait as some say Los Tacos No.1 has the best tacos in the city! They fill your tacos with their signature Carne Asada (Steak) and Pollo (Chicken), and top them with their smooth guacamole. Grab a quick bite and continue your journey at the Chelsea Market. 75 9th Avenue, lostacos1.com
Breakroom: Take a break from the regular American burgers and hotdogs. Breakroom serves not only signature Mexican tacos but they are also famous for their special burgers, sandwiches, and hotdogs, with the choice of pork belly, tempura fish, steak, or chicken. You can also ask for a side of their homemade house guacamole, which will complement any of your chosen tacos. And don’t forget to order a side of their famous “Breakroom Fries” for your kids. It’s one of their best with seasoned fries, tator tots, sunny-side up egg, bacon, cheese, onion, jalapeno,s and pork belly, all in one! 83 Baxter Street, facebook.com/breakroom.nyc
Miscelanea NY: This authentic little gem in Chinatown is as simple as it gets. With its non-complicated menu, you can get the taste of true Mexican food made by attentive and friendly staff. They also have different Mexican merchandise in the storefront, from beauty products to kitchen supplies. It will be a great field trip to bring your kids for a taste of Mexican culture. 63 East 4th Street, miscelaneany.com
El Diablito Taqueria: Chunky and creamy guacamole? Yes! Enjoy the chips and guacamole when you come in and share it with your family. Also try their flavorful shrimp taco, or any of their vegetarian items on the menu that you won’t be disappointed! 60 East 3rd Street, eldiablitotaqueria.com
El Vez Burrito: Want an alternative to Chiptole that’s equally family-friendly? Check out this Mexican spot in Battery Park City to enjoy many options of fresh ingredients to choose for your rice, salad, or burrito, and of course, don’t forget to top your meal with fresh guacamole. Be sure to treat you and your kids a soft serve ice cream with churro stars at the end of your meal! 259 Vesey Street, elveznyc.com
Rosie’s: Craving for tacos this weekend? Rosie’s is the best families brunch spot for Mexican food. The friendly staff will make sure you have a pleasant experience at the restaurant while you enjoy some fresh guacamole and chips and the delicious Al Pastor tacos. 29 East 2nd Street, rosiesnyc.com
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Midtown
Oxido: In addition to Oxido’s fresh and flavorful cilantro guacamole, you should not miss their variety of house made salsas at Oxido, they have seven different sauces that you can sample with your all-natural and grass-fed meat burrito bowl. Bring you kids so they can dip in the rainbow color of the salsas. 18 West 23rd Street, oxido.nyc
Ponche Taqueria & Cantina: Don’t be put off by the worn-looking exterior of this small restaurant, people come here sometimes only for their delicious and zesty guacamole and house-made chips! Visit this authentic Mexican restaurant in a non-busy time so you can sit back and enjoy their flavorful with your family. 420 West 49th Street, ponchetaqueriacantinanewyork.com
Uptown
Casa Mexicana: Come as a party and enjoy a big fiesta at this family-friendly restaurant and seeing fresh guacamole being made from scratch and fresh in front of your eyes! This family-owned restaurant serves their guacamole with just the right amount of spice. Allow your kids to be fascinated and enjoy watching the making of fresh guacamole. 894 Amsterdam Avenue, casamexicananyc.com
Calexico: Calexico is another great brunch sport for a relaxing weekend for the whole family. They have locations throughout the city, but their uptown location is great for fams located on the UES. Celebrate the National Guacamole Day with your little ones with some fresh and yummy guacamole and chips. And don’t forget the bottles of Mexican soda! Sit back, relax and enjoy the fun and cheerful atmosphere of the restaurant. 1491 2nd Avenue, calexico.net
