Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Boston by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Boston 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 Boston 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.
#29. Para Maria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 70 Sleeper St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Wine Bars, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Maria's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (362 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 226 Tremont St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Chilacates Mexican Street Food
- Rating: 4.0/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 275 Shawmut Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican, Street Vendors
- Read more on Yelp
#26. OliToki
- Rating: 4.0/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 76 Brighton Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Cactus Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 44 Maverick Sq Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#24. El Pelón Taquería
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1194 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 92 Peterborough St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. El Jefe's Taqueria - Symphony
- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 269 Huntington Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Mi Pueblito Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 Border St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Bubbakoo's Burritos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 89 Brighton Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Chilacates Mexican Street Food
- Rating: 4.0/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 658 Centre St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Yellow Door Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1619 Tremont St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Ali Baba
- Rating: 4.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 99 Cambridge St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Turkish, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Angela's Cafe - Eagle Hill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (510 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 131 Lexington St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Tenoch Mexican
- Rating: 4.5/5 (362 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 Lewis St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Across The Border Food Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 378A Centre St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Food Trucks, American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Angela's Cafe - Orient Heights
- Rating: 4.5/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1012 Bennington St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Naco Taco on Newbury
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 354 Newbury St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Mamacita Mexican Comida
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 329 Huntington Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Sabroso Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2 Oliver St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Sabina Mezcaleria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 253 Newbury St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Mexican, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Chilacates
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 4257 Washington St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Chilacates Mexican Street Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 1482 A Tremont St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Chilacates Mexican Street Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (588 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 224 Amory St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Rinconcito Salvadoreno
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 313 Meridian St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Spanish, Salvadoran, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Rhythm n Wraps
- Rating: 4.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1096 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Wraps, Tacos, American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Taqueria Jalisco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (472 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 291 Bennington St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Sombrero Chiquito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 197 Mass Ave. Boston Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Bono Restaurant and Catering
- Rating: 5.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 271 Meridian St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Salvadoran, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. MR Tamole
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 31 Germania St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
- 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.
