Los Cucos Mexican Cafe - Bryan
1 / 19#19. Los Cucos Mexican Cafe - Bryan
- Rating: 2.6/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 920 North Earl Rudder Fwy Bryan, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated Tex-Mex restaurants in College Station by diners
When you're looking for heat, Tex-Mex food delivers. Tex-Mex, as the cuisine is affectionately coined in the Southwest, is the by-product of what happens when cultures—and their kitchens—combine.
Tex-Mex food draws from American, Mexican, and Native American flavors. It developed in the 1800s, when these three distinct cultures all settled in what we now call Texas. Popular ingredients featured beef, flour tortillas, tomatoes, and yellow cheddar cheese, spiced up with chili peppers that provide a smoky flavor. It found its way into the hearts of the Southwest, eventually spreading around the rest of America. We can thank Tex-Mex cuisine for introducing us to chili con carne, fajitas, nachos, enchiladas, and quesadillas.
Tex-Mex's bold flavors make it perfect for those seeking some heat, particularly younger, adventurous diners who prefer more spice with their meal. Gen Z diners, in particular, look for spicy variety, with up to 50% eating at least one spicy meal every week. This craving for bold tastes has ousted Italian food from its #1 position as Americans' favorite cuisine.
With that kind of reach, where do you begin when it comes to finding that perfect Tex-Mex dish to make your palate dance? Who has managed to create that just-right blend of smoky spice and cheesy goodness that you've come to know and love in Tex-Mex food?
Stacker did a little of the heavy lifting for you and combed through data on Yelp as of Aug. 5, 2025, to put together a comprehensive list of the highest-rated Tex-Mex restaurants in College Station. We looked at how many reviews and their average ratings to make sure your guide to College Station cuisine is ready. Take a look to see where your new favorite restaurant will be! Note, some of these may have recently closed, so make sure to double-check.
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Casa Olé Bryan
2 / 19#18. Casa Olé Bryan
- Rating: 2.9/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3201 Freedom Blvd. Bryan, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Los Cucos Mexican Cafe - College Station
3 / 19#17. Los Cucos Mexican Cafe - College Station
- Rating: 2.9/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1521 South Texas Ave. College Station, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Freebirds World Burrito
4 / 19#16. Freebirds World Burrito
- Rating: 3.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 Earl Rudder Fwy College Station, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Casa Olé College Station
5 / 19#15. Casa Olé College Station
- Rating: 3.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1500 Harvey Road College Station, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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Chimy's Cerveceria
6 / 19#14. Chimy's Cerveceria
- Rating: 3.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 203 University Drive College Station, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Lupe Tortilla
7 / 19#13. Lupe Tortilla
- Rating: 3.0/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 813 Texas Ave. South College Station, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Papa Perez
8 / 19#12. Papa Perez
- Rating: 3.1/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 South Main St. Bryan, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Freebirds World Burrito
9 / 19#11. Freebirds World Burrito
- Rating: 3.1/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2050 Texas Ave. South Ste C College Station, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Pepe's Mexican Café
10 / 19#10. Pepe's Mexican Café
- Rating: 3.2/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3312 South College Ave. Bryan, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
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Freebirds World Burrito
11 / 19#9. Freebirds World Burrito
- Rating: 3.3/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3525 D Longmire Drive Ste D College Station, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Taco Casa
12 / 19#8. Taco Casa
- Rating: 3.4/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 616 North Earl Rudder Fwy Bryan, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Juanita's Tex-Mex Cantina
13 / 19#7. Juanita's Tex-Mex Cantina
- Rating: 3.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Address: 180 Century Court Ste 140 College Station, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Wine Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Freebirds World Burrito
14 / 19#6. Freebirds World Burrito
- Rating: 3.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 319 University Drive College Station, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Masfajitas
15 / 19#5. Masfajitas
- Rating: 3.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: 2297 Earl Rudder Frwy South College Station, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
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Polly's Cocina
16 / 19#4. Polly's Cocina
- Rating: 3.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12675 Fm 2154 College Station, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Maria Mia TexMex Cantina
17 / 19#3. Maria Mia TexMex Cantina
- Rating: 3.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 1007 Earl Rudder Fwy South College Station, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
Fuego Tortilla Grill
18 / 19#2. Fuego Tortilla Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (904 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 108 Poplar St. College Station, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Taco Crave
19 / 19#1. Taco Crave
- Rating: 4.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 308 North Main St. Bryan, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 88 metros.
