York’s Mexican food scene is smaller than its Thai or Indian scenes but has grown quickly, built mostly around the Shambles Market food court and a handful of independent kitchens scattered across the city centre. Here are six worth seeking out.
Batanga Mexican, Franklins Yard
Batanga Mexican is tucked into Franklins Yard off Fossgate, a small, independently-run Mexican kitchen rather than a chain outlet.
A 4.7-star average across 619 reviews makes it one of the most popular Mexican options in the city.
Batanga Mexican — 9 Franklins Yard, York YO1 9TA, UK | batanga.co.uk
Mexicano York, Blake Street
Mexicano York sits on Blake Street, a full-menu Mexican restaurant rather than a quick-serve taco counter.
A 4.5-star average across 410 reviews reflects a solid, consistent reputation among York’s small but growing Mexican dining scene.
Mexicano York — 23 Blake St, York YO1 8QJ, UK | facebook.com
Smokehouse Burritos, Shambles Market
Smokehouse Burritos operates from the Shambles Market food court, combining slow-smoked meats with a Mexican burrito format.
A 4.8-star average across 197 reviews makes it one of the best-reviewed stalls in York’s street-food scene.
Smokehouse Burritos — Shambles Market Food Court, York YO1 7LX, UK | yorkvisitorguide.info
Teajuanas Cafe, Micklegate
Teajuanas Cafe, its name a nod to Tijuana, sits on Micklegate, a casual Mexican-leaning cafe rather than a formal sit-down restaurant.
A 4.8-star average across 77 reviews shows a small but very positively-reviewed operation.
Teajuanas Cafe — 91 Micklegate, York YO1 6LE, UK | see Google Maps for booking
El Kantina, Wetherby Road
El Kantina operates out of Horseshoe House on Wetherby Road, on the edge of the city rather than in the main centre, serving a Mexican cantina-style menu.
A near-perfect 5-star average across 70 reviews makes it one of the highest-rated Mexican kitchens in York, even allowing for its smaller review base.
El Kantina — Horseshoe House, Wetherby Rd, York YO26 7NH, UK | elkantina.co.uk
Yorkshire Burrito, Coney Street
Yorkshire Burrito, on Coney Street in the city centre, does exactly what its name suggests – a quick-serve burrito and Mexican street-food counter rather than a sit-down restaurant.
A 4.6-star average across 43 reviews reflects a smaller but well-regarded operation popular for a fast, casual meal in the city centre.
Yorkshire Burrito — 17 Coney St, York YO1 9QL, UK | yorkshireburrito.com
