Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Wichita area by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Wichita 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 Wichita 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 Wichita 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!
#30. La Chinita Mexican Restaurant - Downtown
- Rating: 3.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1051 North Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Old School Taphouse And Social
- Rating: 3.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 210 East Kechi Road Kechi, Kansas
- Categories: Pubs, Beer Bar, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Mexico Viejo
- Rating: 3.9/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6960 West 21st St. North Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Cactus Cantina & Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2802 South Hydraulic St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Poblano Mexican Grill East
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 343 South Greenwich Road Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Villar's Mexican Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1860 South Hillside Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. La Pasadita
- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 418 West Grand Ave. Haysville, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Molino's Cuisine
- Rating: 4.1/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1064 North Waco Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Local Flavor Grill And Tapworks
- Rating: 4.1/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5400 East Central Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican, Barbecue, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Taco Mexican
- Rating: 4.1/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1930 East Pawnee St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Goyo's Mexican Fast Food
- Rating: 4.1/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5355 North Broadway St. Park City, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Tacos El Tapatio
- Rating: 4.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1721 North Broadway Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. El Gordo Mexican
- Rating: 4.1/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11333 East Central Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Old Mill Tasty Shop
- Rating: 4.2/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 604 East Douglas Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. El Rancho
- Rating: 4.2/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2801 North Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Gorditas Durango
- Rating: 4.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 527 West 13th St. North Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Taco Fajita
- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1004 South Meridian Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Casa Martinez
- Rating: 4.3/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 204 West Greenway St. Derby, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Taqueria La Chona
- Rating: 4.3/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 3415 East Harry St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Taqueria El Fogon
- Rating: 4.4/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1555 South Bluffview Drive Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Paleteria La Reyna
- Rating: 4.4/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2925 North Arkansas Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Excaret Mexico Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 424 West Grand Ave. Haysville, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 602 North Tyler Road Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Alondra's Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1580 West 21st St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. El Jalisco Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 627 East 47th St. South Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Pollo Express
- Rating: 4.6/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2501 West Pawnee St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. El Pollo Dorado
- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 128 West 21st St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Tacos TJ 664
- Rating: 4.7/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1014 North West St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Tacos TJ 664 East
- Rating: 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 3526 North Rock Road Ste 100 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Los Pinos
- Rating: 4.7/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1225 West Douglas Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- 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.
