Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Wichita by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Wichita 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 Wichita 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. Old Mill Tasty Shop
- Rating: 4.0/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 604 East Douglas Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Taqueria La Chona
- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 3415 East Harry St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. Local Flavor Grill And Tapworks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5400 East Central Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican, Barbecue, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#27. El Rancho
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2801 North Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Menudos Norteños
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2323 North Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Paleteria La Reyna
- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2925 North Arkansas Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican
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#24. La Zacatecana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1710 South West St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Sazon Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 2624 East 21st St. North Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#22. Taqueria El Fogon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1555 South Bluffview Drive Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. El Viejito Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4722 South Broadway Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. La Tradicion Tortilleria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1701 North Broadway Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. El Jalisco Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 627 East 47th St. South Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Las Rosa's Wichita Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1050 West 47th St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 602 North Tyler Road Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Gorditas Durango
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 527 West 13th St. North Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Gerardo's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2801 West Central Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Pollo Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2501 West Pawnee St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. El Pollo Dorado
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 128 West 21st St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Alondra's Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1580 West 21st St. North Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Mr Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 711 West 25th St. North Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
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#10. iTzcali Tapas and Tequila
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 2819 East Central Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Beer Bar, Mexican, Tapas Bars
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#9. Tacos TJ 664 East
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3526 North Rock Road Ste 100 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Tacos
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#8. Tacos TJ 644
- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1014 North West St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Taqueria Mi Lindo Michoacan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2120 North Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Antojitos Guanamex
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1425 East Central Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Salvadoran, Mexican
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#5. Gorditas Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1602 East Harry St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Fonda La Chona
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1210 West Pawnee St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos, Caterers
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#3. Los Pinos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1225 West Douglas Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#2. Tacos Uruapan
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 325 South West St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#1. El Capitan Seafood & Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 410 North Hillside St. Ste 500 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- 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.
