Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Idaho Falls by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls 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.
#28. Los Albertos 2
- Rating: 2.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 318 South Woodruff Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Jack in the Box
- Rating: 2.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 424 South Woodruff Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Fiesta Ole'
- Rating: 2.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2110 East 17th St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Los Adalbertos #2
- Rating: 3.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1507 West Broadway St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Los Albertos 1
- Rating: 3.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 450 1st Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Garcia's
- Rating: 3.0/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2180 East 17th St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Plum Loco
- Rating: 3.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 235 Cliff St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Rusty Taco
- Rating: 3.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 250 South 45th East Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Garcia's Street Taco & Pelona's Fruit Oasis
- Rating: 3.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 3000 South 25th East Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Jack in the Box
- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1458 West Broadway St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Cafe Sabor
- Rating: 3.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2635 South 25th East Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Tacos Mi Pueblo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 265 1st St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Jalisco's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2107 East 17th St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Jalisco's Mexican Restaurant No. 2
- Rating: 4.0/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 River Pkwy Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Puerto Escondido Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1902 Jennie Lee Drive Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Sal's Pupuseria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 466 River Pkwy Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Garcia's Meat Market
- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 310 Northgate Mile Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Meat Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Pachangas
- Rating: 4.0/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 435 A St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Union Market & Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 424 1st St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Don Alberto Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 900 Pancheri Ste A Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Tacos Izcalli
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 735 West Broadway St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Taqueria Tepechi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2161 East 17th St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. CalaKas Tacos & Miches
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 921 Northgate Mile Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Morenita's Mexican Restaurant & Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (375 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 450 Whittier St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#4. La Carreta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 2282 North Yellowtone Hwy Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Tacos Las Peñitas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 115 South Higbee Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Park Avenue Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1480 Fremont Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Los Panchos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 486 F St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- 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.
