Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Yakima by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Rinconsito - Yakima on 1st St
- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 North 1st St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Nino's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 4001 Summitview Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Crazy foods of Yakima
- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 402 West Walnut Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Wacky Crab Shack
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 306 South 1st St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Tamales Express
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 315 West Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. El Porton De Pepe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15 South 5th Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Restaurant El Ranchero
- Rating: 4.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1103 Rock Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. El Taco Loco
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 19 West Yakima Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Tacos El Rey
- Rating: 4.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1218 South 6th St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Antojitos Mexicanos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3512 Summitview Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. JJ's Birrieriia & Antojitos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 1412 South 3rd Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#19. El Pastor Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 West Walnut St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Backwoods Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 913 South 1st St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Don Cheo's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1514 South 1st St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#16. Taqueria Uruapan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1320 South Fair Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: New American, Food Stands, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Taqueria Don Chepe's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 404 North 1st St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Taqueria Rolly's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5612 Summitview Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Ay Caramba
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1300 North 40th Ave. Ste 107 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. El Antojo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1227 South 1st St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Los Hernandez Tamales
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 6411 West Nob Hill Blvd. Ste 102 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Taco El Grande
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 910 East Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Grand Monarca
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 6530 West Nob Hill Blvd. Ste 700 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Nino's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1601 East Washington Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Blue Hills Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1112 Tieton Drive Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Scorpion Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 214 South 5th Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#5. Salsita Antojitos Mexicanos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 902 South Fair Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Tacos Don Chayo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2810 West Washington Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Erik's - The Mercedes Kid
- Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7 North Front St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Mercedes & Family
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 7 North Front St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. El Taco Perron
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, 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.
