How many Mexican restaurants are in Turtle Bay & East Midtown?

9 filed as Mexican with at least one inspection, as of October 30, 2026. Owners pick their own label, so 6 more filed as Tex-Mex aren't in this count.

What is the best Mexican restaurant in Turtle Bay & East Midtown?

4 of 9 show an A, and the newest A went to Dos Toros on August 6, 2026. That letter covers food safety at the last graded inspection. This file has no ratings or reviews, so we don't pick a favorite.

Which Mexican restaurants in Turtle Bay & East Midtown have an A grade?

Dirty Taco, Dos Toros, Frida Midtown, and Rosa Mexicano.

Do any Mexican restaurants in Turtle Bay & East Midtown have a B or C?

Not on the file dated October 30, 2026. 5 have no letter right now, which isn't the same as an A.

Which street has the most Mexican restaurants in Turtle Bay & East Midtown?

E 52nd St, with 2: Frida Midtown and Rosa Mexicano.

Are all 9 open right now?

The file has no hours, and a place can close months before it drops off. All of them have a phone number on file, so call before you go.

City data dated October 30, 2026

9 Mexican Restaurants in Turtle Bay & East Midtown

AVO (located inside The Hugh) was inspected most recently, on October 27, 2026.

4 show an A and 5 have no letter right now.

E 52nd St and Lexington Ave have 2 each.

4 A 0 B 0 C 5 no letterOne tile per place. A health grade covers the last graded inspection: food handling, temperatures, cleaning, pests. Taste isn't part of it.

A B C no letter subway station, with its daytime linesNumbers match the table below.

The 9, A to Z

Mexican Restaurants in Turtle Bay & East Midtown, alphabetical
No.	Name	Address	Phone	Grade	Inspected
1	Animo!	1004 2nd Ave	(716) 880-5582	No letter	Jul 10, 2026
2	AVO (located inside The Hugh)	601 Lexington Ave	(415) 702-8806	Pending	Oct 27, 2026
3	Dirty Taco	89 E 42nd St	(773) 490-8495	Grade A	Jul 30, 2026
4	Dos Toros	636 Lexington Ave	(347) 486-5856	Grade A	Aug 6, 2026
5	Dos Toros Taqueria	237 Park Ave	(646) 679-4604	Pending	Oct 15, 2026
6	Frida Midtown	214 E 52nd St	(212) 688-5200	Grade A	Jul 7, 2026
7	Miss Yolo's Tacos	230 Park Ave	(646) 266-5642	No letter	May 5, 2026
8	Rosa Mexicano	251 E 52nd St	(212) 753-7407	Grade A	Jun 2, 2026
9	Tan	209 E 49th St	(917) 388-2248	Pending	Nov 22, 2025

Street by street

E 52nd St 2

Frida Midtown 214 E 52nd St
Rosa Mexicano 251 E 52nd St

Lexington Ave 2

AVO (located inside The Hugh) 601 Lexington Ave
Dos Toros 636 Lexington Ave

Park Ave 2

Dos Toros Taqueria 237 Park Ave
Miss Yolo's Tacos 230 Park Ave

One each: Animo! on 2nd Ave, Dirty Taco on E 42nd St, Tan on E 49th St.

Mexican Restaurants in Turtle Bay & East Midtown: questions

How many Mexican restaurants are in Turtle Bay & East Midtown?: 9 filed as Mexican with at least one inspection, as of October 30, 2026. Owners pick their own label, so 6 more filed as Tex-Mex aren't in this count.
What is the best Mexican restaurant in Turtle Bay & East Midtown?: 4 of 9 show an A, and the newest A went to Dos Toros on August 6, 2026. That letter covers food safety at the last graded inspection. This file has no ratings or reviews, so we don't pick a favorite.
Which Mexican restaurants in Turtle Bay & East Midtown have an A grade?: Dirty Taco, Dos Toros, Frida Midtown, and Rosa Mexicano.
Do any Mexican restaurants in Turtle Bay & East Midtown have a B or C?: Not on the file dated October 30, 2026. 5 have no letter right now, which isn't the same as an A.
Which street has the most Mexican restaurants in Turtle Bay & East Midtown?: E 52nd St, with 2: Frida Midtown and Rosa Mexicano.
Are all 9 open right now?: The file has no hours, and a place can close months before it drops off. All of them have a phone number on file, so call before you go.

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Where this comes from

Names, addresses, phones, cuisine labels, grades and dates come from the DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results on NYC Open Data. The file behind this page is dated October 30, 2026, and its newest inspection is from October 29, 2026. We check for a new file every 24 hours. For the city's own lookup, use ABC Eats.