Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Cleveland by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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.
#24. Orale Contemporary Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1979 West 25th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Food Stands, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Johnny Mango World Cafe & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3120 Bridge Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Caribbean, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Tacologist Tacos-Tequila-Margaritas
- Rating: 4.0/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11409 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Ohio City Burrito
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 526 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Ohio City Burrito
- Rating: 4.0/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1844 West 25th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Barrio
- Rating: 4.0/5 (765 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 527 Prospect Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Don Ramon Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4866 Richmond Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Villa Y Zapata
- Rating: 4.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8505-09 Madison Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Camino Taco & Tequila Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1300 West 9th St. Ste 400 Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Chili Peppers
- Rating: 4.0/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 869 East 185th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Barrio
- Rating: 4.0/5 (685 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 806 Literary Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#13. 1942 Tacos and Tequila
- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1220 Huron Road East Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Cozumel
- Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4195 West 150th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Titos Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 10102 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Fired Up Taco Truck
- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Blue Habanero
- Rating: 4.0/5 (320 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6416 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Sachsenheim Hall
- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7001 Denison Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Cilantro Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2783 Euclid Hts Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos, Latin American, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Momocho
- Rating: 4.0/5 (946 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1835 Fulton Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. La Playa Fresh Seafood
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 6410 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Agave & Rye - Cleveland
- Rating: 4.0/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1352 West 6th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Locos Street Tacos & Burritos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 4760 West 130th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Tapatia's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12501 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#1. La Plaza Supermarket
- Rating: 4.5/5 (400 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13609 Lakewood Heights Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Grocery, Bakeries, 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.
