Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Cedar Rapids by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids 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. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4444 1st Ave. Northeast Ste 538 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Pancheros Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5300 Edgewood Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Carlos O'Kelly's
- Rating: 2.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2635 Edgewood Road Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Pancheros Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4701 1st Ave. Southeast Ste 1 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Taco John's
- Rating: 2.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 223 Collins Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#25. La Cantina Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5400 Edgewood Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Casa Las Glorias
- Rating: 3.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2245 Blairs Ferry Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Hacienda Las Glorias
- Rating: 3.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 715 1st Ave. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Hacienda Las Glorias
- Rating: 3.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4317 Center Point Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. El Bajio - Blairs Ferry
- Rating: 3.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1140 Blairs Ferry Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Cancun Mexican Grill & Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 365 33rd Ave. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. La Reyna Taqueria & Bodega
- Rating: 3.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1100 3rd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#18. PepperJax Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5200 Fountains Drive Ste 112 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Salad, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Mas Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 588 Boyson Road Northeast Ste 124 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Adelitas Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2833 Blairs Ferry Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Los Compadres
- Rating: 4.0/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 448 33rd Ave. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Moe's Southwest Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1121 Blairs Ferry Road Ste 800 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Taco Depot - La Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 2665 Edgewood Pkwy Southwest Ste 104 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#12. CJ's Sports Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 62 17th Ave. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. El Paraiso Mexican Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2730 Edgewood Road Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Taco Depot II
- Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 3801 1st Ave. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Villa's Patio
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5200 Fountains Drive Northeast Ste 100 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Rio Burritos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5001 1st Ave. Southeast Unit 104 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#7. El Super Burrito & Lupita's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3300 Johnson Ave. Northwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Lucita's Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 1100 1st St. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Diners, Mexican, Bars
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#5. La Guanajuato
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3915 Center Point Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Grocery, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. El Bajio Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 555 Gateway Place Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Mamacitas Taco Pub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 834 1st Ave. Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Desserts, Tacos, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Don Miguel Tienda Mexicana & Carniceria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 2127 Wiley Blvd. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Taco Gato
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 209 3rd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Tacos, Southern, Bars
- 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.
