Highest-rated Tex-Mex restaurants in Columbus, Georgia by diners

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August 26, 2025
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Highest-rated Tex-Mex restaurants in Columbus, Georgia by diners

When you're looking for heat, Tex-Mex food delivers. Tex-Mex, as the cuisine is affectionately coined in the Southwest, is the by-product of what happens when cultures—and their kitchens—combine.

Tex-Mex food draws from American, Mexican, and Native American flavors. It developed in the 1800s, when these three distinct cultures all settled in what we now call Texas. Popular ingredients featured beef, flour tortillas, tomatoes, and yellow cheddar cheese, spiced up with chili peppers that provide a smoky flavor. It found its way into the hearts of the Southwest, eventually spreading around the rest of America. We can thank Tex-Mex cuisine for introducing us to chili con carne, fajitas, nachos, enchiladas, and quesadillas.

Tex-Mex's bold flavors make it perfect for those seeking some heat, particularly younger, adventurous diners who prefer more spice with their meal. Gen Z diners, in particular, look for spicy variety, with up to 50% eating at least one spicy meal every week. This craving for bold tastes has ousted Italian food from its #1 position as Americans' favorite cuisine.

With that kind of reach, where do you begin when it comes to finding that perfect Tex-Mex dish to make your palate dance? Who has managed to create that just-right blend of smoky spice and cheesy goodness that you've come to know and love in Tex-Mex food?

Stacker did a little of the heavy lifting for you and combed through data on Yelp as of Aug. 5, 2025, to put together a comprehensive list of the highest-rated Tex-Mex restaurants in Columbus. We looked at how many reviews and their average ratings to make sure your guide to Columbus cuisine is ready. Take a look to see where your new favorite restaurant will be! Note, some of these may have recently closed, so make sure to double-check.

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The Blue Iguana Bar And Grill

#4. The Blue Iguana Bar And Grill

- Rating: 2.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2301 Airport Thurway Ste F1 Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Sports Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Barberitos

#3. Barberitos

- Rating: 3.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5592 Whitesville Road Ste K Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

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Barberitos

#2. Barberitos

- Rating: 3.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1012 Broadway Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

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Monterrey tex-mex

#1. Monterrey tex-mex

- Rating: 3.8/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1694 Whittlesey Road Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 88 metros.

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