Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Hattiesburg by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg 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.
#17. Papito's
- Rating: 2.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 6313 U South Hwy 49 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Mexican Kitchen
- Rating: 2.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 406 Classic Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2407 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#14. La Fiesta Brava
- Rating: 2.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4400 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Rio Grande
- Rating: 3.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 153 Turtle Creek Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Papitos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6140 US 98 Ste 10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. La Mexicana
- Rating: 3.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6333 Hwy 49 South Ste 40 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Fuzzy's Taco Shop
- Rating: 3.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3102 Hardy St. Ste 10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Pier 98
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 5295 Old Hwy 11 Ste 7 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Tacos, Seafood, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Don Chuy's Mexican Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 6154 US 49 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3705 Hardy St. Ste 10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Del Sol Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 560 Weathersby Road Ste 150 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Compadres Taqueria & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1131 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Casa Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4400 Hardy St. Ste B5 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Tias Latin Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 5064 Hardy St. Ste 10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Spanish, Venezuelan, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Cinco De Mayo Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 6414 Hwy 98 West Ste 150 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Luna Nueva
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 2601 Oak Grove Road Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- 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.
