Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Indianapolis by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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. Tacos Toluca
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9546 Allisonville Road Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Antojitos Carmen Restaurante Y Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 1526 West Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Don Juan Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3915 Madison Ave. Ste 6 Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Lala's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 2236 West Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#26. El Valle Minimarket
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 7482 Madison Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
#25. El Corcel 3
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 3107 Lafayette Road Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Pupuseria Casa Maria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7363 North Michigan Road Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Salvadoran, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. El Mr Camaron
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 420 South Sherman Drive Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Alis Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 7387 Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Taqueria y Carnicería el Puerto
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1035 South Keystone Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Tacos Tierra Caliente
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 5035 West Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Beacon Off The Path
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2201 East 46th St. Ste 203 Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Sandwiches, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Wichos Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4715 West 30th St. Ste F Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Bugambilias Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5763 East 86th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. el sabor mexican and chinese food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 6010 Madison Ave. Ste B Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Chinese
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#15. Chris' Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.5/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1484 86th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Omega Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 9211 Crawfordsville Road Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#13. El Chino Mex
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 7350 Madison Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#12. La Familia
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 309 Troy Court Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#11. La Costa Azul
- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 1351 West 86th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Salvadoran, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Tlaolli
- Rating: 5.0/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2830 East Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Taqueria Don Quezadillas Belinda
- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 1920 East 38th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Julieta Taco Shop
- Rating: 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1060 North Capitol Ave. Ste 1-103 Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#7. La Casa Grande Mexican Grill & Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6935 Lake Plaza Drive Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#6. 3 in 1 Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1413 West 86th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Garnacha Spot
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Tamales
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 3220 West 16th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Tacopolis
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 4857 West 38th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Taqueria El Jinete
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 5963 East 82nd St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Mota Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 4375 Kentucky Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos
- 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.
