Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Waco by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Waco 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 Waco 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. Fuego Tortilla Grill-Baylor
- Rating: 4.0/5 (380 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1524 North Interstate 35 Frontage Road S, Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Taqueria Zacatecas
- Rating: 4.0/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2311 La Salle Ave. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Rene's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1912 Speight Ave. Waco, Texas
- Categories: New American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. El Mexicano Bar and Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 2305 West Loop 340 Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Las Trancas Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 400 North 25th St. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Huaco Lounge
- Rating: 4.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 112 Mary Ave. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. El Charro Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2303 La Salle Ave. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. La Jaivita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1700 Interstate 35 South Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Helados La Azteca
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3302 Franklin Ave. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. La Milpa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2015 La Salle Ave. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Huaco Eatery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 720 Franklin Ave. Ste 120 Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Mi Casita Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1520 Hewitt Drive Ste B Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Las Trancas 2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3824 Bosque Blvd. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Street Vendors
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Las tapatias #2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 3101 Connor Ave. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Sergio's Food Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 608 Austin Ave. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Molly's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3211 Bellmead Drive Waco, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Lupita's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 3600 North 19th St. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Rufi's Cocina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1801 North 25th St. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Cultura Mía Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 123 North 12th St. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Pollos El Rey
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 805 North 25 Th St. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#10. La Familia Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1111 La Salle Ave. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Wako Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1800 Summer Ave. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Cafe Homestead
- Rating: 5.0/5 (703 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 608 Dry Creek Road Waco, Texas
- Categories: American, Cafes, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Taqueria El Crucero
- Rating: 5.0/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2505 Robinson Drive Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. G & G Garys Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 601 Franklin Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Dos Mundos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 2515 Clay Ave. Waco, Texas
- Categories: American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Jesse's Tortilla Factory
- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1226 Webster Ave. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. El Pollo Palenque
- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1400 La Salle Ave. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. TB Mexicali
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1224 Clay Ave. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Taqueria Mis Marias
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1715 South 19th St. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- 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.
