Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Albany, Oregon by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Albany, Oregon 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 Albany 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.
#17. Del Taco
- Rating: 3.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1850 14th Ave. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. El Guajolotito Food
- Rating: 3.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1157 Santiam Hwy Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Mexico Lindo
- Rating: 3.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 637 Hickory St. Northwest North Albany Shopping Center Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Muchas Gracias Mexican Food
- Rating: 3.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2697 Pacific Blvd. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Los Dos Amigos Hacienda
- Rating: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2133 Santiam Hwy Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Blue Agave
- Rating: 3.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 2195 14th Ave. Southeast Ste 103 Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#11. La Roca
- Rating: 4.0/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1727 Hill St. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Los Tequilas
- Rating: 4.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2525 Santiam Hwy Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Seafood, American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Taqueria Alonzo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 250 Broadalbin St. Southwest Ste 107 Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Rigoberto's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1720 Pacific Blvd. Southwest Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Front Street Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2300 Front St. Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tony's Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2715 Santiam Hwy Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Los Compadres Meat Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2530 Pacific Blvd. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. El Palenque
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 3033 Santiam Hwy Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Tacos El Machin
- Rating: 4.5/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1642 Pacific Blvd. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Pepper Tree Sausage House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1125 Salem Ave. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Delis, American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cinco Estrellas Taqueria Y Antojitos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 6435 Old Salem Road Northeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, 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.
