Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Santa Fe by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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.
#30. Valentinas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 945 West Alameda St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Red Enchilada
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1310 Osage Ave. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Sunrise Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1851 Saint Michaels Drive Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: New American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. El Callejon Taqueria and Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (873 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 Galisteo St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Zacatlán Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 317 Aztec St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Pollo Asado
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2864 Cerillos Road Ste 102 Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. El Molero Fajitas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: East San Francisco St. And Lincoln Ave. Santa Fe Plaza, Sw Corner Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Stands, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Sazon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (649 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 221 Shelby St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. La Cocina De Dona Clara
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4350 Airport Road Ste 4 Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Oasis Ice Cream Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 418 Cerrilos Road Unit 5 Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Alicia's Tortilleria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1314 Rufina Cir Ste A Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Santa Fe Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 3668 Cerrillos Road Ste A Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Fast & Real Burritos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 5741 Airport Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Sanchez Tacos - Santa Fe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1901 Saint Michaels Drive Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Taqueria Gracias Madre
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1352 Rufina Cir Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Fusion Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5984 Airport Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Tres Colores
- Rating: 4.5/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 West Marcy St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Joe's Tequila Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 303 East Alameda St. Inn On The Alameda Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#12. El Chile Toreado
- Rating: 5.0/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 807 Early St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Jarochos Taqueria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2820 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Stands, Mexican, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Lupe's Andale 2
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1006 Marquez Place Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Tacos Y Mas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1260 Siler Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#8. El Rinconcito
- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 2864 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Tacos Acapulco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1599 South St. Francis Drive Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tacos Y Burritos La Fe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 6600 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#5. El Queretano
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 4430 Airport Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Pupuseria Y Lonchera La Providencia
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Salvadoran, Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Manny's Tortas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 4725 Airport Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Chapin & Mex Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 6417 Airport Road Ste 100 Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Burrito Familiar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Buffalo Grass Road Airport Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, 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.
