Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Peoria, according to Tripadvisor

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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 Peoria?

To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Peoria. 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. Good Tequila's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (13 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1401 W Garfield Ave, Bartonville, IL 61607-1752
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#11. Sombrerito Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (17 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 111 W Spring Creek Rd, East Peoria, IL 61611-1346
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#10. Cayenne

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (72 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4542 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616-6500
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#9. Jalapenos

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (25 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4700 N University St # 3, Peoria, IL 61614-5890
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#7. good tequila's mexican grill

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (71 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5025 W American Prairie Dr, Peoria, IL 61615-9244
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#6. Mariachi

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (39 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1818 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL 61614-6728
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#5. Blue Margarita

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (35 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 9010 N Allen Rd Unit C, Peoria, IL 61615-1573
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#4. El Mexicano

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (37 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Price: not available
- Address: 1520 NE Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61603-3469
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#2. Tequila's Mexican Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (66 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 370 W Washington St, East Peoria, IL 61611-2036
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#1. Lorenas Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (90 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 422 Riverside Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611-2098
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