Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs 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. Taco Express

- Rating: 4.2/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 402 South 8th St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. El Super Taco

- Rating: 4.2/5 (429 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2890 South Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Arceo's Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1605 South Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Daniel's Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.2/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6815 Space Village Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Zocalo

- Rating: 4.2/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 418 South Tejon St. Ste 100 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Salsa on the Rock Fresh Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 802 Village Center Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. El Rey Del Taco 2

- Rating: 4.3/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3878 Maizeland Road Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Zapata Mexican Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.3/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 7636 Dublin Blvd. Ste 100 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Zapata Mexican Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.3/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 207 West Rockrimmon Blvd. Ste East Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Felipe's 109

- Rating: 4.3/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 3008 South Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Miguel's Mexican Bar and Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 229 South 8th St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Sonoras Prime Meat

- Rating: 4.4/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7702 Barnes Road Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos, Meat Shops, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Salsa Latina

- Rating: 4.4/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 28 East Rio Grande St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Tlaquepaque

- Rating: 4.4/5 (442 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 911 Murray Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Tacos Del Gordo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 4701 North Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Fast food, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Tacos Del Gordo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1614 South Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Azada Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (302 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16 East Bijou St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Sofia's Antojitos 2

- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4037 Tutt Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos, Desserts, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Sofia's Antojitos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1035 North Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Mexico Real

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1899 South Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Tacos El Amigo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2416 East Boulder St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Roll Up

- Rating: 4.5/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 Main St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. El Taco Loco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 964 Manitou Ave. Manitou Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Castellon Catering It's Taco Time

- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 715 South Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Yolis Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2345 North Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Mira Sol Food Truck In Colorado Springs

- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Fountain, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. El Chapin

- Rating: 4.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1228 East Fillmore St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Taco El Paisa

- Rating: 4.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 609 South Circle Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Por Favor Tacos & Tragos

- Rating: 4.8/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 4657 Centennial Blvd. Ste 100 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Inefable

- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 19 North Tejon St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- 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.