Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Phoenix by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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. Maskadores Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 6135 North 35th Ave. Ste 133 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, fast food, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Caliente Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1855 West Deer Valley Road Ste 107 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Topnotch Island Flavor Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Address: 16816 North Cave Creek Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Caribbean, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Joe's Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 245 East Bell Road St. Ste A-2 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Lado Sur Gourmet Eatery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. El Fogon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1327 East Chandler Blvd. Ste 108 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Mariscos A Todo Mar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2632 South 83rd Ave. Ste 108 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. El Super Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14620 North Cave Creek Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Don Taco Mobile Taco Stand
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Tacos Rodriguez
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 234 East Broadway Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Just Tacos and More
- Rating: 5.0/5 (351 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2910 North 32nd St. Ste 160 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Juanderful Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 3650 West Camelback Road Ste 1 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Tacos Chisco Bar And Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1820 West Northern Ave. Ste 140 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. La Taqueria De Jalisco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3015 East Thomas Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Kiss Pollos Estilo Sinaloa
- Rating: 5.0/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 306 West Yavapai St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Tru Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 4041 East Thomas Road Ste 101 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Pop-Up Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Restaurant Monarca
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 602 West Baseline Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Alma Mia
- Rating: 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 19401 North Cave Creek Road Ste 15-17 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Hamburguesas Y Cervezas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 888 North 1st Ave. Ste 114 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Taco Juan
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3111 East Greenway Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Tacos Calafia
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 4909 East Chandler Blvd. Ste 511 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Pachamama
- Rating: 5.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 4115 North 19th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Vegan, Mexican, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#8. El Reys Tacos and Cars
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 720 West Highland Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Katrina Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 46135 North Black Canyon Hwy Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#6. El Güero Birria de Chivo
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 3611 South 16th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Que Suave Taco Shop
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1855 West Corona Ave. Ste 2 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: American, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Tacos Los Vales
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 5124 West McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Quesos y Chilorio Sinaloa
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 10625 North Cave Creek Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Marely's Mexican Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 5037 South 24th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Vasijas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 4225 West Thomas Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- 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.
