Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Racine 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 Racine 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.
#16. Mexico Lindo Restaurant
- Rating: 2.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2217 Racine St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5821 Washington Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Amos Los Tacos
- Rating: 3.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 230 Main St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Taqueria Gran Morelos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1141 North Memorial Drive Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. 911 Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 817 Main St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Emma's Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 918 West Blvd. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Jose's Blue Sombrero Restaurant & Cantina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6430 Washington Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Mi Tierra
- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5201 Washington Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Rosies
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1804 Taylor Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. La Tapatia
- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1951 Mead St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Pico's Tacos & Cerveza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 550 3 Mile Road Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Taqueria Arandas Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1501 Prospect St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Javier's Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2011 Lathrop Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Mi Jacalito Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 1318 Douglas Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Santa Fe Taqueria & Liquor Store
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 516 High St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
#1. El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 6116 Regency West Drive Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Mexican, Desserts
- 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.