Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Flagstaff by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Flagstaff by diners
Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.
It reflects Mexico's diverse population—shaped by waves of immigration—and has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has 32 distinct regional styles of cooking, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."
According to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican food, and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.
These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?
To help you out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Flagstaff using data from Yelp. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered. Data is current as of January 2024.
Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1801 East Butler Ave. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Filiberto's Mexican Food
- Rating: 2.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 2275 East Butler Ave. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Kachina Kitchen
- Rating: 3.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1800 South Milton Road Ste 21 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2710 South Woodlands Village Blvd. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Someburros
- Rating: 3.0/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 320 South Regent St. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Alejandro's Mexican Food
- Rating: 3.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6 East Aspen Ave. Ste 120 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Dirty Birdies Sports Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2285 East Butler Ave. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: American, Sports Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Chix -n- Mex
- Rating: 3.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1311 East Butler Ave. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Ralbertos Mexican Food
- Rating: 3.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2700 South Woodlands Village Blvd. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#21. SouthSide Tavern
- Rating: 3.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 South San Francisco St. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Bars, Burgers, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#20. La Fonda Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1900 North 2nd St. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Agave Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (289 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1580 East Rt 66 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Salsa Brava
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1467 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2220 East Rte 66 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Tacos Los Altos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2500 South Woodlands Village Blvd. Ste 1 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Gordita's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: West St. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Tacos Los Altos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (391 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3650 East Rte 66 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Poliberto's Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.0/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2221 East Cedar Ave. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Burritos Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1530 South Riordan Ranch St. Ste D405 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Bandoleros 66
- Rating: 4.0/5 (434 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 409 South San Francisco St. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Barbecue, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Los Altenos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1481 South Milton Road Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. MartAnne's Breakfast Palace
- Rating: 4.0/5 (2226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 112 East Rt 66 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Las Gorditas Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2900 North West St. Ste 4 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Tortilla Lady
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2114 North 4th St. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. El Tapatio 6
- Rating: 4.5/5 (678 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2004 East Historic Rte 66 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Bars, Seafood, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#6. La Casita Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1541 South Milton Road Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. La Placita Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Flagstaff Mall & The Marketplace 4650 US 89 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Hankerin
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 405 South San Francisco St. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Burgers, American, Tacos
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#3. Glorias Bakery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2106 North 4th St. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Bakeries, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Tres Amigos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2160 North 4th St. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Baja Mar Seafood
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1312 North Fort Valley Road Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.
