Highest-rated Tex-Mex restaurants in Bloomington, according to Yelp
Have you ever been in your kitchen, trying to decide what to make, and you're baffled? You open the fridge, and there's just a mish-mash of ingredients that on the surface, perhaps don't feel like they belong together—until you open the fridge for the fourth time and realize the contents aren't changing, so you make them work? That moment? That moment is what Tex-Mex cuisine is—but in the best way possible. It's a delicious mish-mash of cultural influences that came together in a melting pot of flavors that make you feel like you're experiencing something that feels familiar but for the first time.
Tex-Mex, as the cuisine is affectionately coined in the Southwest, is the by-product of what happened when traditional Mexican cuisine combines with things that weren't normally available in the land borders renamed Mexico; more cuts of red meat, cheeses, and far milder chiles that provide more smoke than heat. It found its way into the hearts of the Southwest, eventually spreading around the rest of America.
With that kind of reach, where do you begin when it comes to finding that perfect Tex-Mex dish to make your palate dance? Who has managed to create that just-right blend of smoky spice and cheesy goodness that you've come to know and love of Tex-Mex food?
Stacker did a little of the heavy lifting for you and combed through data on Yelp to put together a comprehensive list of the highest-rated Tex-Mex restaurants in Bloomington. We looked at how many reviews and their average ratings to make sure your guide to Bloomington cuisine is ready. Take a look to see where your new favorite restaurant will be! Note, some of these may have recently closed, so make sure to double-check.
#21. Tumbleweed Tex Mex Grill & Margarita Bar
- Rating: 2.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1007 E Hackberry St Salem, IN 47167
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Chili's
- Rating: 2.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 620 Birk Rd Martinsville, IN 46151
- Categories: Tex-Mex, American (Traditional), Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Chili's
- Rating: 2.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1079 N National Rd Columbus, IN 47201
- Categories: Tex-Mex, American (Traditional), Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Chili's
- Rating: 2.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2299 N Morton St Franklin, IN 46131
- Categories: Tex-Mex, American (Traditional), Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Chili's
- Rating: 3.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1281 N US Hwy 31 Greenwood, IN 46142
- Categories: American (Traditional), Bars, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Chili's
- Rating: 3.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2085 E Tipton St Seymour, IN 47274
- Categories: Bars, Tex-Mex, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp
#15. On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina - West Indy
- Rating: 3.0/5 (115 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 10299 E US 36 Avon, IN 46123
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Chili's
- Rating: 3.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2681 E Main St Plainfield, IN 46168
- Categories: Bars, American (Traditional), Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Chili's
- Rating: 3.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2811 E 3rd St Bloomington, IN 47401
- Categories: American (Traditional), Bars, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#12. On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina - Greenwood
- Rating: 3.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 867 US 31 N Greenwood, IN 46142
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Cinco de Mayo Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1251 Us-31 N Greenwood, IN 46142
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Roscoe's Tacos - Greenwood
- Rating: 3.5/5 (153 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 642 S Madison Ave Greenwood, IN 46142
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Condado Tacos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (480 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 530 Massachusetts Ave Ste 190 Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Categories: Tacos, Bars, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Chuy's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4670 Southport Crossing Dr Indianapolis, IN 46237
- Categories: Bars, Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Mi Casa Restauraunte
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 101 S Broadway St Seymour, IN 47274
- Categories: Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#6. El Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (84 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4902 S East St Indianapolis, IN 46227
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. 3 Agaves Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 7840 E US Hwy 36 Gh GH Avon, IN 46123
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Nacho Mama's Food Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Cessar Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 2107 N Post Rd Indianapolis, IN 46219
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Le Fernandez Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 908 25th St Columbus, IN 47201
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#1. El Mexicano Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 251 Center St Columbus, IN 47201
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
