Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Kalamazoo by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo 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.
#23. QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rating: 2.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3150 South Westnedge Ave. Ste A Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5363B West Main St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6035 Gull Road Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5076 South 9th St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rating: 2.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4403 West Main St. Ste A104 Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3233 South Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Los Amigos
- Rating: 3.0/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3317 Stadium Drive Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Taco Bob's
- Rating: 3.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 South Kalamazoo Mall Ste 171 Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Los Amigos
- Rating: 3.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5480 Gull Road Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#14. The Big Burrito
- Rating: 3.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5036 West Kl Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Que Buenos Fresh Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2929 Howard St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Taco Bob's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4121 Portage St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Holy Taco
- Rating: 3.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6942 West Q Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#10. La Pinata Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 475 North Drake Road Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Condado Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1750 South Drake Road Ste East Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Little Mexico
- Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 3501 Stadium Drive Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Gorilla Gourmet
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 305 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Street Vendors, Asian Fusion, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Load a Spud
- Rating: 4.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 2624 West Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: American, Salad, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Mi Pueblo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3420 Gull Road Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Los Brothers
- Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2015 Portage St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Lolita's Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2307 East Main St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. La Familia Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 224 West Michigan Ave. St. Marks Place Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. San Francisco Neveria & Paleteria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2838 Portage St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, 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.
