Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Lynchburg by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg 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.
#19. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4010 Wards Road Ste A Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8131 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3901 Old Forest Road 101 Ste 101 Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3351 Candlers Mntn Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. El Cabrito's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 21104 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Mi Patron
- Rating: 3.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 3700 Candlers Mountain Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Mi Patron
- Rating: 3.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4925 Boonsboro Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. La Carreta
- Rating: 3.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8210 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. La Caretta
- Rating: 3.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2245 Langhorne Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Mi Patron Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3412 Waterlick Road Ste C Waterlick Plaza Shopping Center Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Lola's Mexican Cuisine & Cantina
- Rating: 3.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3025 Old Forest Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. El Jefe Taqueria Garaje
- Rating: 4.0/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1214 Commerce St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Bistro Bros BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2225 Lakeside Drive Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#6. El Mariachi-Lynchburg
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1001 Jefferson St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#5. La Carreta Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 120 L Simons Run Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Mi Patron Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13955 Wards Road Ste B Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. La Fogata Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1303 Enterprise Drive Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Delicia's Restaurant & Latin market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 502 Leesville Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Salad, Salvadoran, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#1. La Cocina De Sheyla
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2610 Lakeside Drive Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Tacos, 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.
