Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Olympia by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Olympia 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 Olympia 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. El Sarape 2
- Rating: 3.0/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 955 Black Lake Blvd. Southwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Taco Time NW
- Rating: 3.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3501 Pacific Ave. Southeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 625 Black Lake Blvd. Southwest Ste J-22 Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#27. El Sarape
- Rating: 3.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4043 Martin Way East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Taco Bell
- Rating: 3.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1101 Cooper Point Road Southwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
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#25. The Port Taco Truck + Cantina
- Rating: 3.5/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2521 Marvin Road Northeast Ste A Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Quality Burrito
- Rating: 3.5/5 (508 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 213 4th Ave. East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Los Tulenos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 700 Capitol Way North Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. El Sitio
- Rating: 3.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 116 Legion Way Southeast Ste C Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Tacos California
- Rating: 3.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6700 Martin Way East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Taqueria La Esquinita
- Rating: 3.5/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 430 Legion Way Southeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. California Tacos Truck-Harrison Ave
- Rating: 4.0/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2411 Harrison Ave. Northwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Silverio's Mexican Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 Cherry St. Northeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. El Taco Amigo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6700 Martin Way East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Tacos California
- Rating: 4.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 728 4th Ave. East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Corona's Taqueria y Mas
- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 3720 Pacific Ave. Southeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Mi Pueblo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (483 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7839 Martin Way East Unit 103 Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Taco-Lote
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 2504 Pacific Ave. Southeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Dos Hermanos Mexican Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 222 Capitol Way North Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Equal Latin Restaurant and Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2752 Pacific Ave. Southeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Bars, Latin American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. El Itacate
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 9018 Martin Way East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Cinco De Mayo Raspados Fruits and More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7205 Martin Way East Ste A Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Shaved Ice, Desserts
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#8. Halyard's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 406 4th Ave. East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Cafes, Tacos, American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Casa Catrina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 318 4th Ave. East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Taqueria El Dorado
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2421 93rd Ave. Southwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Valentina's Lounge Restaurant and Tequila Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 4th Ave. East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Huicholitos Mexican Food & Mariscos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2125 Caton Way Southwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Fiesta Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 2216 4th Ave. East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Tacos2hermanos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 3044 Pacific Ave. Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Taco Meche Mexican Food
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 7240 Martin Way East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Caterers
- 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.
