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1 / 16#16. El Rodeo
- Rating: 2.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1441 Manheim Pike Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Lancaster 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 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 Lancaster using data from Yelp. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered. Data is current as of January 2024.
Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
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2 / 16#15. Moe's Southwest Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 530 Centerville Road Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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3 / 16#14. A Taste of Philly at Lampeter Café
- Rating: 3.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1702 Lampeter Road Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Salad, Tacos, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
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4 / 16#13. QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rating: 3.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 142 Park City Center Ste 100 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
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5 / 16#12. QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rating: 3.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 35 South Willowdale Drive Ste 506 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
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6 / 16#11. Plaza Mexico Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1651 Lincoln Hwy Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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7 / 16#10. Cartoon Kitchen
- Rating: 3.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 2285 Lincoln Hwy East Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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8 / 16#9. Roburrito's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 227 North Prince St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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9 / 16#8. Plaza Azteca Restaurantes Mexicanos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1700 Fruitville Pike Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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10 / 16#7. Cocina Mexicana
- Rating: 4.0/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 112 North Water St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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11 / 16#6. Tequila Mexican Grill & Bar Richmond
- Rating: 4.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 605 Richmond Drive Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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12 / 16#5. House of Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 853 Manor St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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13 / 16#4. Tequila Mexican Grill & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 805 Rohrerstown Road Ste A Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Bakeries, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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14 / 16#3. Tacos Del Soul
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 24 East King St. C St. Market(rooftop) Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Street Vendors, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
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15 / 16#2. Double C
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 North Prince St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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16 / 16#1. El Pueblito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1027 Dillerville Road Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.
