Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Atlantic City by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City 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. El Patron Restaurant
- Rating: 2.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3019 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Marketplace Express At Tropicana
- Rating: 2.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2831 Boardwalk Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. El Charro Mexican Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 3.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2430 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Distrito at Ocean Resort Casino
- Rating: 3.0/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 Boardwalk Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Bubbakoo's Burritos
- Rating: 3.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1133 Boardwalk Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Mr. Taco
- Rating: 3.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 3101 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Monkey Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2136-2154 Boardwalk Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Veracruz
- Rating: 3.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 777 Harrah's Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Dos Caminos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 600 Huron Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Loteria
- Rating: 3.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 1523 Boardwalk Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Casa Taco & Tequila Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (436 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2831 Boardwalk Tropicana Atlantic City Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Atlantic Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 4309 Ventnor Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Mexico Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3810 Ventnor Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Queens Pizza Palace
- Rating: 3.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3205 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican, Peruvian, Dominican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Pancho's Mexican Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (367 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2303 Arctic Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Atexac Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1723 Boardwalk Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. El Taquate Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1704 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Jeni's Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 3206 Arctic Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Mexican, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Los Compadres Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2701 Arctic Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Casa Taco Express
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1 Borgata Way Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Salt & Pepper
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 2503 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#1. El Rincon Del Sabor
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2501 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- 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.
