Mexican fare ranks second among Americans' favorite global cuisines, according to Chef's Pencil. Mexican flavors and ingredients have permeated all corners of American cuisine, infusing vibrant and varied tastes into Americans' daily diet. But while tacos and enchiladas may seem commonplace in America now, that wasn't always the case.
To be sure, Americans have been influenced by the flavors of our neighbor to the south for hundreds of years. But it wasn't until refugees from southern and central Mexico brought their culinary traditions north to the U.S. during the Mexican Revolution that dishes like tacos found their way into the mainstream. An increasingly global culture (and a growing number of Mexican fast-food mainstays and high-end restaurants) have cemented Mexican food's beloved role in U.S. cuisine. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best Mexican food in Panama City?
To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Panama City. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
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#12. Taco Bell
- Rating: 3.0 / 5 (17 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Price: not available
- Address: 7040 W Highway 98, Panama City Beach, FL 32407-5414
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#11. Taco Bell
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (17 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Price: $
- Address: 12708 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407-3310
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#10. Longboards Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (26 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8746 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-4000
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#9. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (25 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Price: $
- Address: 100 S Pier Park Dr Ste 100, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
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#8. Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant
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#7. Diego's Burrito Factory
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (61 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 6209 Sunset Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-6347
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#6. Juan Taco
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (61 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 9902 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-1201
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#5. AutentiKa Mexican Grille
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (113 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 14662 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-3517
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#4. Los Antojitos Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (379 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1236 Beck Avenue, Panama City Beach, FL 32401
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#3. Guadalajara Mexican Grill
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#2. Muy Wayne O's
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,272 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 303 S Arnold Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2143
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#1. Diego's Burrito Factory
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (932 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 15514 Front Beach Rd 6209 sunset drive Pcb FL 32408, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2504
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