Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in La Crosse by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in La Crosse 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 La Crosse 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.
#14. Taco John's - LaCrosse
- Rating: 2.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 602 Monitor St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Taco John's - La Crosse
- Rating: 2.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1211 Jackson St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#12. QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rating: 2.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 127 South 3rd St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Las Margaritas
- Rating: 3.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 2505 State Road La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Tequila Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 515 West Ave. North La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Fiesta Mexicana
- Rating: 3.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5200 Mormon Coulee Road La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Tom Sawyer's Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 136 Clinton St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, Burgers, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. T-Jo's Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1717 George St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#6. The Mexcal
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 333 Main St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. North Country Steak Buffet
- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2526 Rose St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Buffets, Salad, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#4. La Crosse Distilling Co.
- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 129 Vine St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Distilleries, Breweries, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Fish's Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1452 Caledonia St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Dive Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Señor Villa
- Rating: 4.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 West Ave. North La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Burritos House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1205 La Crosse St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- 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.
