Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Baltimore by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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. Cinco De Mayo Tacqueria Y Tortilleria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 408 South Highland Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Ruben's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1043 South Charles St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Creperies, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Mi Comalito
- Rating: 4.0/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 North Charles St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Taqueria Los Perez 2
- Rating: 4.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 3418 Annapolis Road Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Tijuana Tacos 3
- Rating: 4.0/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3001 East Baltimore St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. R. House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (562 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 West 29th St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Bars, Tacos, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Tacos Tolteca
- Rating: 4.0/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 901 North Point Blvd. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Oxymoron Bar & Bistro
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 311 West Madison St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tacos, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Toki Tako
- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 711 West 40th St. Ste 155 Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Korean, Tacos, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Mexican On the Run
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Cinco de Mayo Dos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1312 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Meat Shops, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Tortilleria Sinaloa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (400 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1716 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Michelle's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1832 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#17. EAT Eggrolls and Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1371 Andre St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Bmore Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1733 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Taco Love Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1065 South Charles St. Ste 128 Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Just Elbows 9816
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 400 West Lexington St. New Lexington Market Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Noodles, Pasta Shops, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Taqueria el Sabor del Parque
- Rating: 4.5/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2901 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Clavel
- Rating: 4.5/5 (958 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 225 West 23rd St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Bars, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2227 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Taco Town
- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 413 West Baltimore St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Cinco De Mayo Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1718 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Taqueria La Patrona
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 101 West Lexington St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Ponchos Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1101 Light St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Cocina Luchadoras
- Rating: 4.5/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 253 South Broadway St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. La Calle
- Rating: 4.5/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 623 South Broadway Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Mystic Burrito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 3133 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Tacos Jaliscos Food Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Broadway Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Street Vendors, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. La China Poblana Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4923 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Taqueria Vargas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 301 South Highland Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Mexican
- 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.
