Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi 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. Palenque Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 5488 South Padre Island Drive Ste 1280 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Southside Barbacoa

- Rating: 3.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5894 Everhart Road Ste A Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. El Potro Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1401 Rodd Field Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Soup, Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Taqueria Almeida

- Rating: 4.0/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2650 Waldron Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Food Stands, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Eddie's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4810 Kostoryz Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Taqueria Alteño

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2601 Ayers St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Sonny's Barbacoa & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4066 South Port Ave. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Solis Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5409 Leopard St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Mi Nueva Casa

- Rating: 4.1/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 7602 South Staples St. Ste 106 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Acapulco Restaurant Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.2/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1133 Airline Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. La Ribera

- Rating: 4.2/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1602 Morgan Ave. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Linda's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4033 Gollihar Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: New American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Tacos El Guero Loko

- Rating: 4.2/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 5502 Kostoryz Road Corpus Christi , Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Hi-Ho Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3703 Morgan Ave. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Yola Cocina Mexicana

- Rating: 4.2/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3818 South Alameda St. Ste 036 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. El Camino Comida & Bar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 314 North Chaparral St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. La Tequila - Corpus Christi

- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 5212 Weber Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. El Jalisco Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1813 Ennis Joslin Ste 113 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Chacho's Tacos

- Rating: 4.3/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3700 Ayers St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Taqueria Chapala

- Rating: 4.3/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1237 Nile Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Taqueria Jalisco

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3830 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Hermanos Solis Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3514 Baldwin Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. El Potro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 6085 Weber Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Taco Rico

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 4102 Greenwood Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Andy's Country Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (924 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5802 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Julio's Easy Stop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5945 Greenwood Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Taqueria Almeida 3

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 622 Nas Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Mariscos Altamar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 5114 Weber Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Taqueria Acapulco

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5937 McArdle Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Birrieria y Mariscos El General

- Rating: 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 5440 Kostoryz Road Corpus Cristi, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- 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.