Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Washington, D.C. by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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. Barrilito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 3911 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Bars, Salvadoran, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Bandit Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4629 41st St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#28. DC Corazon Fonda & Tequileria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3903-3905 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Taco City II
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 3740 12th St. Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Taco City DC
- Rating: 4.5/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1102 8th St. Southeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Chaia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (179 reviews)
- Address: 615 I St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tacos, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Vera Cocina & بار
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 2002 Fenwick St. Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, Lebanese, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Anafre
- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3704 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Taqueria Xochi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 924 U St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. La Villa Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6115 Georgia Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Maiz 64
- Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1324 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Tiki Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (404 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2010 P St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tacos, Hawaiian, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
#18. The Corn Factory
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Venezuelan, Mexican, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Chaia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (779 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3207 Grace St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Vegetarian, Tacos, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#16. dLeña
- Rating: 4.5/5 (796 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 476 K St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Paraiso Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1101 Pennsylvania Ave. Southeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Hi/Fi Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. Southeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Charrito Chilli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Cinco Soles
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3418 11th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Fast And Saucy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Mezcalero at La Cosecha
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1280 4th St. Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Tacozilla
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Los Cinco Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 711 Florida Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#7. El Piquin
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 699 North Carolina Ave. Southeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Cuban Espresso
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 2750 14th St. Northwest Unit C11A Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Cuban, Mexican, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#5. El Alebrije
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2029 P St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Chicatana Fine Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 3917 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Amparo Fondita
- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 2002 P St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Taco Bamba
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3930 Wisconsin Ave. Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Plaza Teontepec
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 6214 Georgia Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tacos
- 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.
