Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Cleveland, Tennessee by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Cleveland, Tennessee 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 Cleveland 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.
#22. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4530 North Lee Hwy Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 964 Paul Huff Pkwy Northwest Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2491 Keith St. Northwest Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Ok Maguey Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 Paul Huff Pkwy Ste 400 Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. El Jinete
- Rating: 3.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1011 Paul Huff Pkwy Northwest Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3055 Keith St. Northwest Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. EL Maguey
- Rating: 3.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3700 Michigan Ave. Road Northeast Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Ok Maguey Mexican Grill #2
- Rating: 3.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3838 Northwest Candies Creek Lane Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Tres Hermanos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2502 Ocoee St. North Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. La Altena
- Rating: 3.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2311 Treasury Drive Southeast Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Las Margaritas
- Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1647 25th St. Northwest Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. La Fogata Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 4265 Tl Rogers St. Northeast Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Carniceria Loa #9
- Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 203 Keith St. Northwest Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Grocery, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 694 Paul Huff Pkwy Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#8. El Cazador Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2299 Keith St. Northwest Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4450 Frontage Road Ste 210 Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Misfit Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 840 Stuart Road Northeast Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Burrito Xpress
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 525 Inman St. West Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Tacos El Cunao #1
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 713 South Lee Hwy Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Jalisco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 66 Mouse Creek Road Northwest Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Nela's Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 247 Keith St. Northwest Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Catrina's Bar and Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 51 Tasso Lane Northeast Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Bars
- 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.
