Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Eugene 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 Eugene 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 Eugene 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. El Angel Authentic Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 2120 Main St. Springfield, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Silva's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2758 Friendly St. The Friendly Garden Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. El Super Burrito

- Rating: 4.2/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2566 Willamette St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, fast food, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. El Super Taco

- Rating: 4.2/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3666 West 11th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. El Taco Express

- Rating: 4.3/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 647 West Centennial Blvd. Springfield, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Las Morenas Taqueria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 585 River Road Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. El Pique

- Rating: 4.4/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1870 Main St. Springfield, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Pupuseria Juanita

- Rating: 4.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 625 West 1st Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Taco Mogo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 860 Pearl St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Korean, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Santo De La Torta

- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1607 East 19th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Nelson's In The Whit

- Rating: 4.4/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 Blair Blvd. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Tacos, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Pandita

- Rating: 4.4/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 398 East 11th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Fresh And Natural Mexican Eatery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1680 West 11th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Mama Mayra's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 764 Blair Blvd. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. 1960 Cocina

- Rating: 4.5/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1810 Willamette St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. El Buen Sabor

- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 650 Blair Blvd. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. El Rancho Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 628 Blair Blvd. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Poco Loco

- Rating: 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 3038 Royal Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Lupita's Tacos

- Rating: 4.6/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 55 Silver Lane Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Taqueria El Trenecito

- Rating: 4.6/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1505 Main St. Springfield, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Nourish

- Rating: 4.6/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2757 Friendly St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, New American, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Carlito's Pupuseria

- Rating: 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1330 West 6th Av Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Nelson's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.6/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 Blair Blvd. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. The Quack Taco

- Rating: 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 3400 Main st Springfield, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Chi's Korean Tacos

- Rating: 4.7/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 30 West 10th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. La Bamba

- Rating: 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 4097 West 11th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Raymundo's Family Taqueria

- Rating: 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 2025 Franklin Blvd. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. El Taco Taco

- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2890 Chad Drive Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Burrito Girl

- Rating: 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 150 Shelton Mcmurphey Blvd. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Taco's Mex

- Rating: 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1591 West 6th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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.