Staten Island Mexican Bars for Mole, Margaritas and Birria

4.5 (120)

Tue – Wed, Sun, 13:00 – 00:00 (+1); Thu, 15:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 13:00 – 02:00 (+1)

10 Minthorne Street

More than ten margarita flavors anchor the bar at this Minthorne Street cantina, alongside tacos, shrimp ceviche and house-made horchata. Prices run a bit high, the dining room stays clean and service is attentive. A private event space offers customizable menus.

4.8 (48)

Wed – Thu, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 21:00

1072 Bay St, Staten Island, NY 10305

Regional plates like lobster tostadas, queso birria and chicken mole fill the menu at this Rosebank kitchen in the former Old Bayou space on Bay Street. Dinner offers a four-course tasting menu with full-sized drink pairings, and prices sit upscale.

4.8 (72)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 01:00 (+1)

97 Victory Boulevard

Generous portions of birria tacos, burritos, chimichangas and tortas come out of this Victory Boulevard kitchen, with drinks from a full bar. Guests regularly point out the warm, attentive service, and the doors stay open late every night.

4.5 (490)

Mon – Tue, Sun, 11:30 – 21:00; Wed – Sat, 11:30 – 22:00

31 New Dorp Plaza North

Surfboards and island art line the walls at this New Dorp Plaza North taco spot, where Hawaiian-Mexican tacos, burritos and ceviche are made from scratch. Bar drinks get a kick from homemade jalapeño extract, elote in a bowl and crispy wings have fans, and service can vary.