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Mexican food near Fordham University

39Mexican restaurants within 1 mile
10within a ten-minute walk
85%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 39 Mexican restaurants within a mile of Fordham University, 10 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 165 within 3 miles. The busiest streets are 183rd St (5) and 187th St (3).

The closest Mexican restaurants to Fordham University

Chosen local-first, then listed by distance from campus: a starting point, not a ranking. Listings from Overture Maps open data (September 2026); they carry no prices or opening hours, so check before you go.

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What to order

  • Oaxacan — Moles — there are seven classic ones — tlayudas, and string cheese. Mole negro takes days and dozens of ingredients and is one of the great dishes on earth.
  • Yucatecan — Cochinita pibil, achiote, sour orange, habanero. Completely distinct from anything else and unmistakable.
  • Poblano — Mole poblano, chiles en nogada in season, cemitas.
  • Coastal Sinaloan and Nayarit — Aguachile, ceviche, pescado zarandeado. Bright, citrus-heavy seafood cooking.

How to spot a good one

  • Corn treated properly — Nixtamalised corn, ideally ground on site. A kitchen making its own masa is making a serious commitment, and it changes every tortilla, tamal and sope that leaves the kitchen.
  • Chillies named individually — Guajillo, ancho, pasilla, morita, chile de árbol. A menu that names its chillies is describing specific flavours. One that says spicy is not.
  • Regional labels — Oaxacan, Yucatecan, Poblano, Sinaloan, Jalisciense. These are meaningful claims about a specific tradition.

The whole picture is in the Mexican food guide.

Questions about Mexican restaurants near Fordham University

How many Mexican restaurants are near Fordham University?
Open map listings put 39 Mexican restaurants within a mile of Fordham University, 10 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 165 within 3 miles. About 85% are independent rather than chains.
Which Mexican restaurants are closest to Fordham University?
Taqueria Emilio 2 (0.4 mi), Rancho Estrella Mexican Restaurant (0.4 mi), Colima Taqueria (0.4 mi), El Toro By Noches Mexicanas (0.4 mi) and Las Delicias De Mexico (0.4 mi).
Where are most Mexican restaurants near Fordham University?
The busiest streets are 183rd St (5) and 187th St (3).

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