Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Rochester, Minnesota by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Rochester, Minnesota 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 Rochester 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.
#22. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4000 Marketplace Drive Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 2230 3rd. Ave. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Taco John's
- Rating: 2.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1045 7th St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Giliberto's Mexican Taco Shop - Rochester
- Rating: 2.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 5550 US-52 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Los Dos Amigos
- Rating: 3.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1611 Hwy 52 North Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Pancheros Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4107 Highway 52 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Los Jarritos Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 34 17th Ave. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Fiesta Cafe Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1645 Broadway Ave. North Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#14. El Carambas
- Rating: 3.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1503 12th St. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Qdoba Mexican Eats
- Rating: 3.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 180 Center St. West Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Los Arcos Kitchen And Cantina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: 7386 Airport View Drive Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. La Poblana
- Rating: 4.0/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 909 37th St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Lucy's Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1005 10 St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Food Stands, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Taco Moreno
- Rating: 4.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1451 12th St. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Tap House West End
- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 2365 Commerce Drive Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Tacos, American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Boxcar Hippie
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1190 16th St. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Food Lab
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1203 7th St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos, New American
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#5. Taco Jed
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 808 Broadway Ave. South Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Tacos, Dive Bars, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Coronas Taco's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 7 12th St. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Taco Lab
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 1310 5th Place Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. El Super Gallo 1
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1831 24th St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: International Grocery, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Francis Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 517 12th St. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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.
