Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Florence, South Carolina by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Florence, South Carolina 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 Florence 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. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2617 David H Mcleod Blvd. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Taco Bell
- Rating: 3.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2674 David McLeod Blvd. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Creekside
- Rating: 3.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1115 South Irby St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Zapatas Grill Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 904 Pamplico Hwy Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#12. San Jose's Tacos & Tequila
- Rating: 3.5/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3410 West Radio Drive Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mi Tierra San Jose Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1280 Celebration Blvd. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Don Jose Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2131 Hoffmeyer Road Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Holt Bros BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: 2087 West Evans St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Tacos, American
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Konnichiwa Of Florence
- Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2100 West Evans St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Taqueria Jennifer
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 4001 East Palmetto St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Margarita's Family Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 490 2nd Loop Road Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Margarita's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 842 Woody Jones Blvd. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Vallarta Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 944 South Irby St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. King Jefe Taco Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 134 South Irby St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. El Agave Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 147 West Evans St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Salsa Y Limon Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 914 South Cashua Drive Florence, South Carolina
- 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.
