Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Syracuse by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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.
#15. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3500 West Genesee St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3496 Erie Blvd. East Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 6463 Thompson Road Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Moe's Southwest Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3409 Erie Blvd. East Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 129 Marshall St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3600 West Genesee St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Margaritas Mexican Cantina
- Rating: 3.5/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 203 Walton St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Ponchito's Taqueria
- Rating: 3.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3800 New Court Ave. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Alto Cinco
- Rating: 3.5/5 (489 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 526 Westcott St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#6. XO Taco
- Rating: 4.0/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 713 East Fayette St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Ponchito's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1002 West Fayette St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. El Habanero
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 324 Burnet Ave. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Cuban, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 324 West Water St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Steve's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 Milton Ave. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Dive Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Mamacitas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 6059 East Taft Road Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Puerto Rican, Tacos, Sandwiches
- 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.
