Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Tyler by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Tyler 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 Tyler 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. Margarita's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1327 East Front St. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Torchy's Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 426 East Southeast Loop 323 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Tyler Tortilla Factory
- Rating: 4.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 513 North Border Ave. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. La Jalpita
- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 794 East Northeast Loop 323 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Javi's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7212 Old Jacksonville Hwy Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Mama's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2105 East 5th St. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: American, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Humo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 6899 Oak Hill Blvd. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Taqueria El Lugar 3
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2121 East 5th St. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Mi Ranchito
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 1014 West Front St. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Chuy's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5935 South Broadway Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. 3 Charritos Mexican Restaraunt
- Rating: 4.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2412 West Erwin St. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Taqueria El Lugar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1726 East Gentry Pkwy Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. La Plazita
- Rating: 4.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11980 State Hwy 64 West Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Taqueria Palacios Tortilleria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 200 North Palace Ave. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Mi Mexico Lindo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 801 Sse Loop 323 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Los Gordos Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3092 Spur 124 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Mi Mexico Lindo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 405 West Front St. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Ruby's Mexican Restaurant #2
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 813 Lindsey Lane Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Los Gueros Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 929 South Vine St. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Happy's Fish House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (333 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2202 East Fifth St. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Marisco's Dj's - Don Juan Seafood
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 East Erwin St. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Moocho Burrito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 West Erwin St. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Catalina's Authentic Mexican Cuisine & Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 622 North Palace Ave. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Taquito Time
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 12547 State Hwy 31 West Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Lindo Mexico Restaurant No 2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2410 East Gentry Pkwy Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. C Rojo's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 13156 County Road 3140 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Ruby's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 2021 East Gentry Pkwy Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. C Rojo's Mobile Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 13156 Cr 3140 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Taqueria Flor de Taxco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 2522 Shiloh Road Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Bbq Hernandez
- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 501 South Glenwood Blvd. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Barbecue
- 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.
