Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Terre Haute by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute 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.
#16. Real Hacienda
- Rating: 2.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2750 South 3rd St. Terre Haute, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Real Hacienda
- Rating: 2.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2141 South State Road 46 Terre Haute, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Hacienda Coyotes Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2433 South 3rd St. Terre Haute, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Taco Bell
- Rating: 3.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2105 Lafayette Ave. Terre Haute, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Taco Luv
- Rating: 3.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: Terre Haute, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Moe's Southwest Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2828 South 3rd St. Terre Haute, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Chava's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 669 Wabash Ave. Terre Haute, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rating: 3.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3510 Riverside Plz Terre Haute, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#8. La Isla Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1480 Fort Harrison Road Terre Haute, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Taco Casita
- Rating: 3.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2001 Wabash Ave. Terre Haute, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. El Camino Real Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1115 North 3rd St. Terre Haute, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Los Tres Caminos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5147 South US Hwy 41 Terre Haute, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Ulloa's Marketplace
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1420 Lafayette Ave. Terre Haute, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Convenience Stores
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Real Hacienda
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3728 Wabash Ave. Terre Haute, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Taco Tequila's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 423 Wabash Ave. Terre Haute, Indiana
- Categories: Bars, Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Lucia's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 30 North Brown Ave. Terre Haute, Indiana
- Categories: Food Trucks, 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.