Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Kennewick area by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Kennewick 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 Kennewick 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 Kennewick 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!
#30. Inca Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 North Edison St. Ste 248 Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Taqueria El Sazon - Pasco
- Rating: 3.7/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2226 West Court St. Pasco, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. El Chapala
- Rating: 3.7/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 East Columbia Drive Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, American
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Mi Lindo Nayarit
- Rating: 3.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1315 North 4th Ave. Pasco, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Helados La Michoacana
- Rating: 3.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 402 North Ely St. Ste B Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Chapala Express
- Rating: 3.9/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1028 Lee Blvd. Richland, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Trejo's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1833 West Court St. Pasco, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Tomatillo Authentic Mexican Flavors
- Rating: 3.9/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1360 North Louisiana St. Ste K Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. El Asadero
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2318 West Court St. Pasco, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Tacos Palomino
- Rating: 4.1/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1515 North 4th Ave. Pasco, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Mexico Lindo Y Que Rico
- Rating: 4.1/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1819 West Court St. Pasco, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Tony's Tacos
- Rating: 4.1/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3809 West Clearwater Ave. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Tacos Super Uno
- Rating: 4.1/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 33 Goethals Drive Richland, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Mi Linda Sierra Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5610 West Clearwater Ave. Ste A Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Birrieria El Sazón
- Rating: 4.2/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 3115 West Clearwater Ave. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#15. El Agave Richland
- Rating: 4.3/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 1301 Aaron Drive Richland, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Eat Hot Tamales
- Rating: 4.3/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 608 Williams St. Richland, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Dovetail Joint Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1368 Jadwin Ave. Richland, Washington
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Pizza, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#12. El Antojito Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1915 West Court St. Pasco, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Stacks Mobile Bistro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 815 West Columbia Drive Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Flor de Michoacan
- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1830 West Court St. Pasco, Washington
- Categories: Desserts, Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Taqueria El Molcajete
- Rating: 4.4/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 321 North Columbia Center Blvd. Ste A Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Miss Tamale
- Rating: 4.6/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 701 B The Pkwy Richland, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Casa Rosita
- Rating: 4.6/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 311 South Columbia Center Blvd. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Picante Mexican Taqueria
- Rating: 4.6/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 South Auburn St. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Crepe Haus + El Compadre
- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 2100 North Belfair St. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Creperies, Mexican, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Rallito De Luna DOS Tortilla Factory
- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 6411 Burden Blvd. Pasco, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Las Marias
- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1501 West Sylvester St. Pasco, Washington
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. El Fat Cat Grill
- Rating: 4.8/5 (369 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 539 North Edison St. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Pupuseria Salvadorena Restaurant
- Rating: 4.8/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 127 Gage Blvd. Richland, Washington
- Categories: Salvadoran, Mexican, Burgers
- 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.
