Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor 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!

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#30. Los Amigos - Hilton Boulevard

- Rating: 3.3/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 625 Hilton Blvd. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. BTB Burrito

- Rating: 3.4/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1140 South University Ave. Ste A Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Cantina

- Rating: 3.4/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1140 South University Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Bars, Mexican, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Condado Tacos

- Rating: 3.5/5 (116 reviews)
- Address: 401 East Liberty St. 200 Ste 200 Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Mi Zarape Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7025 East Michigan Ave. Saline, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. STUFD

- Rating: 3.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 West Cross St. Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Taco King

- Rating: 3.6/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2231 West Liberty Road Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Halal, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Bandito's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3395 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Don Juan Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2135 West Stadium Blvd. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. TAQ - Taqueria Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 3.7/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 East Liberty St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos, Latin American, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Dos Fuentes

- Rating: 3.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1960 Whittaker Road Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Cancun Mexican Grill

- Rating: 3.7/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 405 East Michigan Ave. Saline, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. The Tap Room

- Rating: 3.7/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 201 West Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Mexican, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Union Rec

- Rating: 3.8/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 545 South Main St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tacos, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Chapala Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 North Main St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Chela's

- Rating: 3.9/5 (104 reviews)
- Address: 7065 Dexter Ann Arbor Road Dexter, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Cosa Sabrosa

- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 2070 West Stadium Blvd. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. MAIZ Mexican Cantina

- Rating: 4.1/5 (947 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 36 East Cross St. Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Hola Seoul

- Rating: 4.1/5 (158 reviews)
- Address: 715 North University Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Korean, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. El Tapatio Tacqueria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 3045 Carpenter Road Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Jalisco Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

- Rating: 4.2/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 1375 East Michigan Ave. Saline, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Dos Hermanos Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 402 West Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Tmaz Taqueria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (473 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3182 Packard St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Chela's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (472 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 693 South Maple Road Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Borimex Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 5561 Carpenter Road Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. La Torre Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1525 Washtenaw Ave. Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Miny's Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2866 Washtenaw Road Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Tacos El Mariachi Loco

- Rating: 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 2140 Oak Valley Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Antonio's Coney Island

- Rating: 4.6/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2896 Washtenaw Road Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Paraiso Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 699 West Michigan Ave. Saline, Michigan
- 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.

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