Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Bakersfield area 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 2024 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 the Bakersfield area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Mexican" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Bakersfield were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides Mexican food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 50 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite Mexican spot made the list or to discover a new restaurant to try!

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#30. Nuestro Mexico Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1510 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 716 21st St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Taco Joe's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3017 Fruitvale Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Los Pancho's Mexican Restaurant And Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 2309 Brundage Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Kelly's Tandoori Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Indian, Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Garcia Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1910 East California Ave. Ste U Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Latin American, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Toreado Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4950 Allen Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. El Asadero Taco Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (135 reviews)
- Address: 215 Niles Place Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Taqueria El Paisita

- Rating: 4.4/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 2130 Virginia Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. La Tapatia

- Rating: 4.4/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1015 North Chester Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Lino's Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2911 Taft Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Mr Avocado's Mexican Asada Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 5430 Olive Drive Ste D Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Luna Cafe & Bistro

- Rating: 4.4/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1230 H St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Tacos, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Llama's Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 35184 Merle Haggard Drive Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. El Charro Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 700 South Union Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Mas Bella Restaurant & Lounge

- Rating: 4.5/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4521 Buena Vista Road Ste 200 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Carniceria El Amigazo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6433 East Brundage Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Carnitas Michoacan

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1039 Ming Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Asada Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 35315 Merle Haggard Drive Ste 130 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Mariscos El Sinaloense

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2126 Taft Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Seafood, Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Bombay Burgers

- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Burgers, Caterers, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. El Taco Rojo

- Rating: 4.6/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5700 Gasoline Alley Drive Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. L&B Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3603 Coffee Road Ste 600 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Los Tlaxcaltecas

- Rating: 4.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 912 New Stine Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Birria Bros.

- Rating: 4.6/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2606 Brundage Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Tacos El Colima

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 7 P St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Las Flautas Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 2217 East California Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Los Reyes Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 813 Baker St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Loncheria Otro Rollo

- Rating: 4.7/5 (257 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4106 Wible Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, Street Vendors
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. My Spot Downtown Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1412 17th St. Ste F Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Burgers, Tacos, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. El Topdawg Tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Caterers, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.