Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Charlotte by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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. Mal Pan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (286 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4625 Piedmont Row Drive Ste 115-D Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#29. La Victoria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16139 Lancaster Hwy Ste 150 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Mad Dash
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 224 East 7th St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Fonda las tarascas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 6308 The Plz Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Fonda Mexicana El Paraiso
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6105 South Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Tacos 4 Life
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 4923 Trojan Drive Ste 110 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Tacos, New American, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Que Onda - Plaza Midwood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1518 Central Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Tacos El Regio
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8829 East Wt Harris Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Que Fresa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1500 West Morehead St. Ste A Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Los Reyes 2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7308 East Independence Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Caribbean, Convenience Stores
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Puerta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1961 East 7th St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
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#19. Johnny Burrito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 301 South Tryon St. Ste 55 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Adamary's Restaurante y Pupuseria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3100 Central Ave. Ste 7 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Las Lupitas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5210 North Tryon St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Tacos & Mas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 2908 Oak Lake Blvd. Ste 105 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Nacho Average Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2200 Thrift Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Party Locos Tacos 2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 5542 North Tryon St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Anitas Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2904 Yorkmont Road Ste C Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Plato Pronto
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7601 Old Statesville Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Party loco's Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 3042 South Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Taqueria Number 1
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 3619 East Independence Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Lupitas Carniceria & Tortilleria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5316 South Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Azul Tacos And Beer
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2122 Thrift Road Unit A Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Beer Bar, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Tamales La Pasadita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3112 The Plz Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Tacos, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Cutting board CLT
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2306 Central Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Korean, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Senor Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1910 Milton Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Latin American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The Tasty Bowl Subs N Such
- Rating: 5.0/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2900 Westinghouse Blvd. Ste 116 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Mexican, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Hot Tamale
- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. El Veneno
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1327 South Mint St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Tacos El PotosinO
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 7146 East Independence Blvd. Ste East Charlotte, North Carolina
- 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.
