Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in McAllen by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in McAllen 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 McAllen 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.
#27. Taquerias Tlaquepaque Hnos.
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4705 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Doroteo Cantina & Patio
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4901 West Expy 83 Ste 100 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Maria's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 221 South 16th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. La Uno Cocina de Mar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 101 West Expy 83 Ste 280 & 290 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Tortilleria Emmanuel
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 630 South 23rd St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Taqueria Los Brothers
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 10 North Broadway St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Super Burgers
- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 608 South 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Tacos, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Alonso's Tres Rios Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 801 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Container Taco Factory
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 7824 North 23rd St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Tacocean
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 8025 North 10th St. Ste 140 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Salomé on Main
- Rating: 4.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 1409 North Main St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Mula Cantina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 4901 West Expy 83 Ste 220 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Tacos Kissi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 705 South 10th McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Tacos Pepe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2901 North 10th St. Ste I McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Delia's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3400 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Rex Cafe & Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 321 South 17th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Delicias Tortas Y Paletas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 600 North 23rd St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. La Chula Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 705 North 23rd St. Ste 90 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Las Rocas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 617 South 15th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Salad, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Ms G's Tacos N' More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2263 Pecan Blvd. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Los Originales Tacos de Birria Pepe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 5800 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Delia's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4800 South 23rd St. Ste 5 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Diego's Food Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 10 North Broadway St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Tacos El Plebe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1017 North Main St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks, Beer Gardens
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Ganadera Parilla Grill Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 4501 West Expy 83 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Salad, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Carmelita La Taqueria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 2812 West Nolana Ave. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Antojitos Beba
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10 North Broadway St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, 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.
