Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Ottawa, according to Tripadvisor

Mexican fare ranks as the fifth most popular international cuisine in Canada, according to a Google trends analysis by Chef's Pencil. The analysis also found that seven of the top 10 cities where Mexican food is the most popular are in British Columbia, with Vancouver ranking first. An increase in immigration and easier access to ingredients due to NAFTA has helped Mexican cuisine become more popular in recent years.

To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Ottawa. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#27. Crave Tacos

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (10 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: not available
- Address: 1610 Stittsville Main Street, Stittsville, Ottawa, Ontario K2S 1B1 Canada
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#26. TacoLot

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (34 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 999 Wellington St West, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 2Y1 Canada
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#25. Mucho Burrito

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (22 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: Trainyards 515 Industrial Ave, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 0Z1 Canada
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#24. Lone Star Texas Grill

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (123 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4048 Carling Ave, Ottawa, Ontario K2K 1Y1 Canada
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#23. Burrito Gringo

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (21 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2430 Bank St Beside Harvey's, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 0T7 Canada
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#22. NUVO Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (22 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1481B Innes Rd, Ottawa, Ontario K1B 1C5 Canada
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#21. Farm Boy

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (18 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Price: $
- Address: 50 Rideau St Rideau Centre, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9J7 Canada
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#20. Eldorado Taco

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (25 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 170 Preston St, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7P7 Canada
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#19. Burrito Gringo

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (52 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 566 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 6K3 Canada
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#18. El Camino

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (59 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: B-81 Clarence St, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5P5 Canada
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#17. Mongolian Village West

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (80 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2150 Robertson Road Nepean, Ottawa, Ontario K2H 9S1 Canada
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#16. Lone Star Texas Grill

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (264 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1211 Lemieux St, Ottawa, Ontario K1J 1A2 Canada
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#15. La Catrina Churros + Dessert Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (28 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 105 B Clarence Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5P5 Canada
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#14. StrEATS

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (64 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 484 Hazeldean Rd G7, Ottawa, Ontario K2L 1V4 Canada
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#13. Casa Mexico

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (58 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1489 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, Ontario K2E 5P3 Canada
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#12. Chilaquiles

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (23 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 49 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa, Ontario K1M 1L9 Canada
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#11. Lone Star Texas Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (227 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 780 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, Ontario K2C 3V8 Canada
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#10. Lone Star Texas Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (121 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2880 Gibford Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 2R4 Canada
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#9. Feleena's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (185 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 742 Bank St, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3V4 Canada
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#8. Pancho Villa

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (234 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 361 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1M7 Canada
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#7. Burrito Borracho

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (92 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 105A Clarence St Byward Market, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5P5 Canada
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#6. Taqueria la Bonita

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (198 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1128 Cadboro Rd 1128 Cadboro Rd, K1L 5R9, Ottawa, Ontario K1J 7R1 Canada
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#5. Lone Star Texas Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (460 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 128 George St, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9N9 Canada
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#4. John Juan Burrito Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (98 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1091 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario K1K 3B1 Canada
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#3. Ahora Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (491 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 307 Dalhousie St 11:30-22:00 Daily, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7E8 Canada
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#2. Corazon De Maiz Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (214 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 55 By Ward Market Sq, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9C3 Canada
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#1. El Camino

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (420 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 380 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1N1 Canada
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