Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Lake Havasu City by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City 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.
#19. Jack in the Box
- Rating: 2.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 30 South Lake Havasu Ave. Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 55 Lake Havasu Ave. South Ste M Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 44 North Lake Havasu Ave. Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Humberto's Taco Shop 3
- Rating: 3.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 45 Lake Havasu Ave. North Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Casa Serrano of Lake Havasu
- Rating: 3.5/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 150 Swanson Ave. Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Del Taco
- Rating: 3.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 81 London Bridge Road Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Javelina Cantina
- Rating: 3.5/5 (460 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1420 North McCulloch Blvd. Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Bad Miguel's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1841 Kiowa Blvd. North Ste 103 Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Sonora Tacos Y Mariscos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1601 Industrial Blvd. Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Dos Amigos Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 2231 McCulloch Blvd. North Ste 107 Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#9. El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 141 Swanson Ave. Ste 5 Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. El Paraiso Family Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (432 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 440 El Camino Way Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Azul Agave
- Rating: 4.0/5 (268 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1561 Palo Verde Blvd. South Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Chico's Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (407 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1641 North McCulloch Blvd. Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Pancho Villa's Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 717 North Lake Havasu Ave. Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Burrito Shak
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 34 North Lake Havasu Ave. Ste 3 Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Locos Bar & Cocina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 3620 London Bridge Road Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. LaCarcacha
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 2187 McCulloch Blvd. North Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Pinche Guero Badass Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 2038 McCulloch Blvd. North Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Desserts, Cigar Bars
- 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.
