Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Medford by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Medford 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 Medford 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. Ricos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 East 4th St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Capons Pollo Asado
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 842 South Riverside Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Caterers, Mexican, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Comal Bar and Grill - Medford
- Rating: 4.0/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1209 West Stewart Ave. Ste 100 Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Taqueria El Gallo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 South Oakdale Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Las Morenas Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 628 North Riverside Ave. Ste A Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. El Arriero Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 235 East Barnett Road Ste 104 Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. El Molcajete
- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 960 North Phoenix Road Ste 103 Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Memo's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1124 Court St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Luna Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1310 Center Drive Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. El Paraiso Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 142 North Front St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. El Arriero Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2366 West Main St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Los Arcos Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1501 Sage Road Ste A Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Sugar and Spice Coffee & Fruit Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1605 West Main St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Popusas Michoacanas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1057 Court St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Taco Riendo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 908 Chevy Way Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Jose's Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 South Riverside Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#14. La Reyna Monarca
- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 940 North Central Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Lucy's Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 4150 South Pacific Hwy Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Downtown Ordaz's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 33 South Riverside Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. El Molcajete Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (524 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1789 Stewart Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Tacos el Don
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1313 Court St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Tacos Michel Green Food Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 724 South Central Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Maguey Cocina y Tequilas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2041 Robert Road Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Taqueria Juan Colorado
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 226 North Ross Lane Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Puerto Vallarta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 4041 Crater Lake Ave. Ste F Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Wok Star Food Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2901 Doctors Park Drive Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Tacopancho Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 911 North Riverside Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Prickly Pear
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 237 North Bartlett St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Taco Santanas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3404 South Pacific Hwy Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Yola's Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 523 South Central Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, 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.