Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Austin, according to Tripadvisor

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February 8, 2023
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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Austin, according to Tripadvisor

Mexican fare ranks second among Americans' favorite global cuisines, according to Chef's Pencil. Mexican flavors and ingredients have permeated all corners of American cuisine, infusing vibrant and varied tastes into Americans' daily diet. But while tacos and enchiladas may seem commonplace in America now, that wasn't always the case.

To be sure, Americans have been influenced by the flavors of our neighbor to the south for hundreds of years. But it wasn't until refugees from southern and central Mexico brought their culinary traditions north to the U.S. during the Mexican Revolution that dishes like tacos found their way into the mainstream. An increasingly global culture (and a growing number of Mexican fast-food mainstays and high-end restaurants) have cemented Mexican food's beloved role in U.S. cuisine. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best Mexican food in Austin?

To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Austin. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. Torchys Tacos

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (115 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 3005 S. Lamar Blvd Suite 116, Austin, TX 78704
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#29. Torchys Tacos

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (136 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 4211 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759
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#28. Tacodeli

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (175 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 12001 N Mo Pac Expy, Austin, TX 78758
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#27. Trudy's Texas Star

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (305 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 409 W 30th St, Austin, TX 78705
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#26. Atx Cocina

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (112 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 110 San Antonio St Suite 170, Austin, TX 78701-4661
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#25. Licha's Cantina

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (121 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1306 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702-3302
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#24. Pappasito's Cantina

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (366 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6513 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752
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#23. Suerte

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (129 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1800 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702-2704
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#22. Hula Hut

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,078 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3825 Lake Austin Blvd Ste 101, Austin, TX 78703-3510
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#21. Chuy's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (295 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11680 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759-4032
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#20. Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,161 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 606 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701
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#19. Austin Taco Project

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (142 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 500 E. 4th St., Austin, TX 78701
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#18. La Condesa

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (538 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701-3898
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#17. Matt's El Rancho

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (637 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2613 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704-4732
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#16. Javi's Best of Tex-Mex

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (224 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 7709 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78744-1786
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#15. Gloria's Latin Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (321 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3309 Esperanza Crossing Suite #100 Suite 100, Austin, TX 78758
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#14. El Naranjo

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (226 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2717 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704-5044
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#13. Guero's Taco Bar

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,073 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1412 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
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#12. El Alma Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (211 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1025 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704-1148
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#11. Z'Tejas 6th Street

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (429 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1110 West 6th Street, Austin, TX 78703
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#10. Veracruz All Natural

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (195 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1704 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702-4402
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#9. Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (247 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 11500 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748-2712
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#8. Manuel's Downtown

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (571 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 310 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701-4024
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#7. Tacodeli

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (214 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1500 Spyglass Dr Suite B, Austin, TX 78746-7590
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#6. Juan in a Million

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (492 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2300 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702-4604
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#5. Chuy's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (997 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1728 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704-1037
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#4. Torchy's Tacos

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (210 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2809 S. 1st St., Austin, TX 78704
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#3. Torchys Tacos

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (479 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2801 Guadalupe St St 5-b, Austin, TX 78705-3764
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#2. Torchys Tacos

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (682 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1822 S Congress, Austin, TX 78704
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#1. Fonda San Miguel

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (760 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2330 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756-2360
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