Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Bellingham by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Bellingham 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 Bellingham 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. Taco Lobo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 117 West Magnolia St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Taco Time NW
- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3600 Bill Mcdonald Pkwy Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#28. El Agave Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207 North Samish Way Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Burrito King
- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 32nd St. Ste 102 Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Tadeo's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 207 East Holly St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. El Agave Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4 Clubhouse Cir Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. El Rinconcito
- Rating: 4.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2416 Yew St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Taco Time NW
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 4100 Arctic Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Birrieria Tijuana
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3040 Northwest Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#21. El Rey Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2527 Meridian St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Latin American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. La Herencia Express
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1 Bellis Fair Pkwy Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Tacos el Tule
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 Prospect St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Super Mario's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1422 North Forest St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Food Stands, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Tacos La Guelguetza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 2730 Meridian St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Luchadora Burger
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1807 Dean Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers, Mexican
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#15. California Tacos and Fresh Juices
- Rating: 4.5/5 (368 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4252 Cordata Pkwy Ste 104 Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Tacos el Tule
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 3548 Meridian St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#13. La Gloria Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4140 Meridian St. Ste 100 Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery, Meat Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Senor Lopez Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 Cornwall Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. A Que Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 125 South Samish Way Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Mi Rancho Meat Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3092 Northwest Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Meat Shops, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#9. COA Mexican Eatery & Tequileria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1065 East Sunset Drive Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Black Sheep
- Rating: 4.5/5 (420 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 West Holly St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Taqueria Tecalitlan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1263 Barkley Blvd. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. La Gloria Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4739 Guide Meridian Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Tacos Tepozteco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 2039 Moore St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Tacos, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#4. El Suenito Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1926 Humboldt St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Breweries, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Netos Market & Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2612 West Maplewood Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Grocery, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Tacos Tecalitlan
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5309 Guide Meridian Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Tecalitlan
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 3207 Northwest Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: 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.
