Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Jackson, Tennessee by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Jackson, 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 Jackson 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.
#17. Los Portales
- Rating: 2.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1667 South Highland Ave. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Los Portales Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 234 Parkstone Place Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Los Portales
- Rating: 3.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 127 Old Hickory Blvd. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Don Pancho Mexican Restaurant - Jackson
- Rating: 3.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1081 Vann Drive Ste 113 Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Tekila Mexican Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 155 Stonebrook Place Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Tacos 4 Life
- Rating: 3.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1481 Vann Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Moe's Southwest Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1923 Emporium Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Los Portales Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 19 Stonebrook Place Ste B Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Coyote Blues
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1430 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Los Portales
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1461 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1319 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (318 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 71 Carriage House Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. El Primo Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 45 Old Hickory Blvd. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. El Mariachi Loco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2024A North Highland Ave. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Takos Borukas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 319 Vann Drive Ste C Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Taqueria El Primo Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1831 US-45 Byp Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Baja Sur Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1660 South Highland Ave. Ste K Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Buffets
- 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.
