Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Tallahassee by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee 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. Peppers Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1425 Village Sq Blvd. Ste 5 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Takko Korean Taqueria
- Rating: 3.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 218 South Magnolia Drive Ste 101 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Tacos, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Casa Grande Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3212 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tacos, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina
- Rating: 3.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1140 Capital Cir Southeast Ste 15 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Taco Bell
- Rating: 3.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4200 West Tennessee St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Las Brazas Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8159 Woodville Hwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Tacomora
- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1915 West Pensacola St. A Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Pancho's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 1525 West Tennessee St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3550 Mahan Drive Ste 10 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Takko - Tallahassee Market Square
- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1415 Timberlane Road Ste 301 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Tacos, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#20. San Miguel Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 West Tharpe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Las Braza's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1887 Capital Cir Northeast Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Taco Republik
- Rating: 4.0/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1122-8 Thomasville Road Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#17. El Viroleño
- Rating: 4.0/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2910 Kerry Forrest Pkwy Ste B1 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Salvadoran, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. La Tiendita Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (324 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1840 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Echalee Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 515 John Knox Road Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Pedro's Tacos & Tequila Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 750 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Locos Tacos & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1525 West Tharpe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Tacos, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Surcheros Fresh Mex - Tallahassee
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1817 Thomasville Road Ste 630 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#11. The Iron Daisy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 507 West Gaines St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Fermentation Lounge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 415 Saint Francis St. Unit 113 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Lounges, Tacos, American
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Maria Maria Homemade Mexican Cuisine & Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Address: 1304 North Monroe St. Unit A Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Chile & Chili's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5750 West Tennessee St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Taqueria Miranda
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 5323 West Tennessee St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Growler Country
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3305 Capital Cir Northeast Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Beer Bar, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Tally Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2529 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Lulu's La Mexicana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 1580 Summit Lake Drive Ste 4 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 9762 Woodville Hwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. El Tio Mexicano
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 2259 West Tennessee St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. El Torero
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5876 West Tennessee St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, 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.
