Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Yuma 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 Yuma 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 Salsa
- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2423 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Pancho's Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1744 South Pacific Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Seafood
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#28. Raspados Pinguino
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2101 West 8th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Tacos Mi Rancho
- Rating: 4.0/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 188 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. El Charro Café
- Rating: 4.0/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 West 8th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. The Wicked Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 11242 South Foothills Blvd. Ste 11 Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. Pancho's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2315 East 16th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#23. Duron's Restaurante Cantina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1905 West 8th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood
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#22. Tacos El Jarocho
- Rating: 4.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2375 South Pacific Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Street Vendors
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#21. Mariscos Mar Azul
- Rating: 4.0/5 (416 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1314 South 4th Ave. Ste 5 Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos
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#20. La Flor
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1085 West 3rd St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Carnitas El Taste
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3250 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Jector's Burritos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1473 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#17. Birrieria Los Nava
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 10179 South Frontage Road Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Street Vendors, Food Trucks
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#16. Takos and Beer
- Rating: 4.5/5 (280 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2071 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers
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#15. Stan's Grocery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1920 South 1st Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. The Best Taquito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 810 South 13th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar
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#13. MR Burros
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 252 East 24th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Yuma's Red Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2601 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#11. Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1651 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
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#10. Baja Viches
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 841 South Ave. B Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Tacos San Pedro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3445 West 8th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Tacos El Cositas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12557 East South Frontage Road Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Mexi Burger
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3865 West 8th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Burgers, Mexican
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#6. Las Delicias De Mi Abuela
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 344 West 24th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#5. Sopes Yogi
- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1306 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Fidel's Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 780 East 32nd St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#3. Mariscos La Apoma
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2500 South 4th Ave. Ste 6 Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#2. Baja Blue
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11538 South Foothills Blvd. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#1. Tacos Guadalajara
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1744 South Pacific Ave. Space Ste 6 Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
- 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.