Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Youngstown by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Youngstown 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 Youngstown 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.
#16. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4380 Youngstown Poland Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Taco Bell
- Rating: 3.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 850 N. Canfield Niles Rd. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Taco Bell
- Rating: 3.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3551 Belmont Avenue Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Los Gallos
- Rating: 3.0/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 685 Boardman Canfield Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Condado Tacos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1051 Boardman Poland Road Unit C Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos, Bars, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Hot Head Burritos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 315 Elm St. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Gringos Tacos & Taqueria
- Rating: 3.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 24 North Phelps St. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Plaza Mexico
- Rating: 3.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3031 Mahoning Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Los Girasoles
- Rating: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5495 Clarkins Drive Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. El Vallarta
- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1738 Boardman Poland Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Casa Ramirez
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1578 Mahoning Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Calaveras Mexican Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 5511 Silica Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Senor Jalapeno - Youngstown
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4055 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3632 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. West 34
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 34 West Federal St. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Norma's Casa de Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8051 Market St. Youngstown, Ohio
- 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.
