Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Houston, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Houston, 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 Houston?
To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Houston. 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. Lupe Tortilla
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 15315 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77090
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#29. Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1511 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77009-3605
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#28. Habanera & the Guero
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 9902 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034-1043
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#27. Torchys Tacos
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2400 Times Blvd. Rice Village, Houston, TX 77005
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#26. El Tiempo Cantina- Navigation
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2814 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003-1236
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#25. Lopez Mexican Restaurant
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11606 S Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77099-4755
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#24. Gringo's Mexican Kitchen Restaurant
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 12348 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034-4587
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#23. Cadillac Bar
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: I-10 & Shepherd, Houston, TX 77007
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#22. El Tiempo Cantina - Richmond
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3130 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098
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#21. Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10115 Louetta Rd Suite 400, Houston, TX 77070
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#20. Bodegas Taco Shop
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1200 Binz St Ste 160, Houston, TX 77004-6900
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#19. Churrascos
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2055 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098-1598
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#18. Edgar's Hermano
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1700 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002
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#17. Chuy's
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2706 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098-1205
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#16. Pappasito's Cantina
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10409 Interstate 10 Frontage Road, Houston, TX 77024
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#15. Guadalajara Mexican Grill & Bar
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2925 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098-4503
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#14. Pappasito's Cantina
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1600 Lamar St Hilton Americas Hotel, Houston, TX 77010-5012
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#13. Lupe Tortilla
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2414 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098-4602
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#12. Irma's Southwest
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1314 Texas St Suite 100, Houston, TX 77002-3512
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#11. Velvet Taco
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 4819 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007
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#10. Torchys Tacos
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2411 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019
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#9. Little Pappasito's Cantina
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2536 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77098
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#8. Pappasito's Cantina
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2515 S Loop W, Houston, TX 77054
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#7. guadalajara del centro
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1201 San Jacinto St 1201 San Juanita, Houston, TX 77002-6930
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#6. The Original Ninfa's
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2704 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003-1517
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#5. Lupe Tortilla's
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 318 Stafford St, Houston, TX 77079-2325
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#4. El Tiempo Cantina- Washington
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5602 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007-5135
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#3. Hugo's
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006-3728
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#2. Caracol
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2200 Post Oak Blvd Suite #160, Houston, TX 77056-4700
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#1. Xochi
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1777 Walker St Suite A, Houston, TX 77010-5023
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