Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Toledo 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 Toledo 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. El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 24 Main St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Fuzzy's Taco Shop
- Rating: 3.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3332 West Central Ave. Ste C Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. San Marcos
- Rating: 3.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2060 West Laskey Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Don Juan Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5001 Monroe St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. La Fiesta
- Rating: 3.0/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2500 West Sylvania Ave. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Gallo D'oro
- Rating: 3.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 2600 West Sylvania Ave. Ste 1 Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Frontera Sabores de México
- Rating: 3.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5375 Airport Hwy Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Palacio Maya
- Rating: 3.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5125 Monroe St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Blue Agave
- Rating: 3.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1855 South Reynolds Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: American, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Mi Hacienda
- Rating: 3.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3302 Glanzman Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. La Chalupa Mexican Restaurante
- Rating: 3.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6186 Summit St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Antojitos Laredo
- Rating: 3.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5146 Lewis Ave. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5125 Monroe St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. 419 Tacos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3309 North Holland Sylvania Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Balance Pan-Asian Grille
- Rating: 3.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5860 Central Ave. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Pan Asian, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Condado Tacos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5215 Monroe St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Cinco De Mayo Amigo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5122 Heatherdowns Blvd. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Don Juan
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 300 Madison Ave. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Cinco De Mayo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 304 East Alexis Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. San Marcos Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 235 Broadway St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Grocery, Mexican, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#10. El Tipico Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1444 South Ave. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Gluten-Free, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Taqueria El Gallo De Oro
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 3344 Secor Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Desserts, Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#8. El Nuevo Vallarta
- Rating: 4.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4709 Douglas Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Deseo Modern Mexican
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 3137 West Central Ave. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Lowrider Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 316 North Michigan St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cafes, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#5. El Arena Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 4635 Douglas Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#4. San Marcos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 719 Galena St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. El Viejon Mexican Street Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 830 North Westwood Ave. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Taco El Rey
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1738 Woodville Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Taqueria Carnales
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 3370 Lagrange St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos
- 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.