Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Panama City by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Panama 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 Panama 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.
#18. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4020 W. 23rd. St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 434 South Tyndall Parkway Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#16. TAQUERIA SANCHEZ
- Rating: 2.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 750 West 15th St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Old Mexico
- Rating: 3.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1010 West 15th St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 West 23rd St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Old Mexico Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 430 South Tyndall Pkwy Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Barberitos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 836 West 23rd St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Tijuana Flats
- Rating: 3.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 226 West 23rd St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Los Antojitos Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1236 Beck Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#9. El Rodeo Tequila Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1136 Thomas Drive Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Guadalajara Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8730 Thomas Drive Unit 1108 St. Thomas Square Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. El Jalisco
- Rating: 3.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 766 West 23rd St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina
- Rating: 3.5/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2061 North Cove Blvd. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. La Michoacana Latin Market
- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4003 West 18th St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Maddie's La Casita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 561 Harrison Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Finns Island Style Grub in St. Andrews
- Rating: 4.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2808 West 12th St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Mi Casita Jalisco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1010 West 15th St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. El Weirdo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 24 West Oak Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, 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.
