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 Tallahassee?
To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Tallahassee. 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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#24. Taco Bell
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (20 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 3839 Capital Circle NE, Tallahassee, FL 32308
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#23. El Jalisco
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (16 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (2.5/5), Value (2.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2736 Capital Cir NE, Tallahassee, FL 32308-4108
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#22. Moe's Southwest Grill
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (23 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 3491 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32309
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#21. Los Compadres Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (41 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2102 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32304-3104
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#20. Locos Tacos & Bar
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#19. Moe's Southwest Grill
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (12 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Price: not available
- Address: 3122 Mahan Drive Suite 1101, Tallahassee, FL 32308
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#18. El Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (79 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1170 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301-4542
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#17. Tin Lizzy's Cantina
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (30 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 619 South Woodward Avenue c103 #c103, Tallahassee, FL 32304
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#16. Peppers Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (46 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1140 Capital Cir SE, Tallahassee, FL 32301-3809
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#15. Tijuana Flats
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#14. El Cocinero
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (40 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 402 E Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32301-7628
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#13. La Tiendita Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (32 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1840 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303-4724
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#12. Echalee Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (21 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 515 John Knox Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303-4117
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#11. Tijuana Flats
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (12 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1400 Village Square Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32312-1250
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#9. Tijuana Flats
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (39 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 3111 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308-5548
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#8. Taco Republik
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (35 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1122 Thomasville Rd Ste 8, Tallahassee, FL 32303-8702
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#7. Maria Maria Homemade Mexican Cuisine & Bakery
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (15 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1304 N Monroe St Unit A Unit A, Tallahassee, FL 32303
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#6. Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (49 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 3550 Mahan Dr Unit 10, Tallahassee, FL 32308-5624
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#5. Pepper's Mexican Grill & Cantina
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#4. Burrito Boarder
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (32 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2065 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32304-3101
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#3. Casa Grande Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (54 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3212 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32311-5204
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#2. San Miguel Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (65 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 200 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303-5555
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#1. El Jalisco
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (182 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2022 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303-4728
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