Mexican Restaurants in Flatiron, New York

Though it may not seem like a perfect fit, outdoor sports enthusiasts will find plenty to love even in the heart of Manhattan. Central Park provides ample opportunity for biking, running and exploring. Coupled with the city's many rock climbing walls and river-front trails, the City That Never Sleeps will keep the visiting traveler busy. Within Manhattan, the Flatiron District draws visitors from around the city to sample its many restaurants. While waiting for your table, take a walk around Madison Square Park, peek into the windows of photographer's studios, or take a gander at the Flatiron Building. Then duck into one of the area's Mexican restaurants to refuel.

Mesa Grill

The Flatiron District in Manhattan is home to Mesa Grill, celebrity chef Bobby Flay's first foray into the restaurant world. Opened in 1991, Mesa Grill has received rave reviews ever since. Most customers come for a taste of Flay's creations. Sample dishes include mango and spice crusted tuna steak with green peppercorn chile sauce and cornmeal crusted chile relleno with roasted eggplant and manchego cheese. Make your reservations in advance. Mesa Grill is usually packed, especially for weekend dinners.

Mesa Grill
102 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
(212) 807-7400
mesagrill.com‎

Rosa Mexicano Restaurant

Rosa Mexicano offers traditional and unique Mexican food in a vibrant environment. The Flatiron restaurant (there are three New York City locations) boasts an electric-blue tiled water wall as well as traditional Mexican figurines and hand-crafts. While there, try the short ribs served with tomatillo salsa and slow-cooked peppers or pork shank with red bean-chorizo chili and chipotle creamed spinach. This restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and serves brunch on Sunday mornings.

Rosa Mexicano Restaurant
9 E. 18th St.
New York, NY 10003-1903
(212) 533-3350
rosamexicano.com

Qdoba

Qdoba provides Mexican food at affordable prices. Try the grilled veggie burrito with garlic herb seasoning. It offers the convenience and speedy service of a fast food restaurant but serve healthier food than similar restaurants. Seating is provided for customers who need to rest their feet.

Qdoba Mexican Grill
12 W. 23rd St.
New York, NY 10010-5206
(212) 206-9942
qdoba.com

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Article Written By Tiana Pyer-Pereira

Tiana Pyer-Pereira is a Demand Studios writer working from Philadelphia. She began writing professionally in 2007 and has been published on the Be Your Own Boss Blog and the "Monterey County Newspaper." Pyer-Pereira has a degree in English and linguistics from Swarthmore College.

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