Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Dallas by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Dallas 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 Dallas 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.
#30. Taco Joint
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 14999-C Preston Road Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#29. ALEBRIJES MEXICAN GRILL & BAR
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 13247 Montfort Drive Ste 100 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. La Estrella Y Familia Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1111 Singleton Blvd. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Oak Cliff Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1015 Vermont Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Mami Coco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (390 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4500 Bryan St. Ste B Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#25. El Charrito's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 9790 Walnut St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Tacos Abuelo's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 10645 Ferguson Road Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Mixtitos Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2706 Samuell Blvd. Ste A Dallas, Texas
- Categories: New American, Mexican, French
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Frida's Tacolandia 2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 839 Singleton Blvd. Ste 100 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Tacos Toluca
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10886 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Cita's Salsa & Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 2234 Gus Thomasson Road Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Specialty Food, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Tacos Lola
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 5329 Ross Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Cuates Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 3811 Fairmount St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Ruby Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 3211 North Buckner Blvd. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Comfort Food, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Ana's Taquería
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4438 Maple Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Antojitos Jalisco's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 428 East Jefferson Blvd. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Kukulcan Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1220 River Bend Drive Ste 140 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Mrs. Hot Taco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1300 South Polk St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Mariscos El Pescador Sports Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 2460 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. West Town Bakery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 5227 Singleton Blvd. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. El Maiz Tortilleria y Taqueria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 13517 Montfort Place Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. The Taco Stand
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3227 Mckinney Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#8. UnaVida
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 3699 Mckinney Ave. Ste 307 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Huapango
- Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2971 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Pupusas to go
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 820 North fiztzugh Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Salvadoran, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Abby Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2955 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Alebrijes Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1323 West Clarendon Drive Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. El Chirolo Fruteria y Neveria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2244 Gus Thomasson Road Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Las Mañanitas Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4444 West Illinois Ave. Ste 306 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Sierra Valley Food
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 920 South Harwood Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Vegan, Mexican
- 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.
