Mexican Restaurants reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 217 Reddit reviews across 20 subreddits and 20 posts to rank the best Mexican Restaurants brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Albany, r/tampa, r/roanoke, r/sanmarcos, r/cedarrapids. Top-rated brands include El Mariachi (4.9/5), La Oaxaqueña Triqui (5.0/5), Tacos Rojas (4.2/5).
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#1
El Mariachi
4.9
(7)
"Love El Mariachi!"
"I love El Mariachi!! The bean chile rellenos are my fave <3"
"El Mariachi is my favorite. I recommended the Pollo San Marco."
"I love El Mariachi! Best restaurant in the area, hands down."
"El Mariachi is an Albany institution and your mole sauce is my Roman Empire"
"My mom opened the first El back in 1995 with the help of her family and she still runs it today"
"El mariachi was good from what I remembered, I also love El Loco"
#2
La Oaxaqueña Triqui
5.0
(5)
"I second Oaxaquena Triqui - my fave by far."
"Yes love this place. So good"
"Oaxaquena triqui, Mi Mexico Lindo Tienda y Taqueria, la Mexicana, Taqueria Tren Maya These are by far the most affordable, authentic and best places in Albany."
"Oaxaquena triqui, Mi Mexico Lindo Tienda y Taqueria, la Mexicana, Taqueria Tren Maya These are by far the most affordable, authentic and best places in Albany."
"La Oaxaqueña Triqui is HANDS DOWN best, most authentic Mexican food in Albany."
#3
Tacos Rojas
4.2
(5)
"Tacos Rojas, good flavors and quality cuts in the dishes."
"Tacos Roja and Lupita’s also have lengua"
"Mariscos Nayarit and Tacos Rojas"
"Taco Rojas"
"Surprised tacos Rojas hasn’t been mentioned yet."
#4
El Super
4.2
(5)
"El super is the most authentic Mexican you can find in CR. Their tortas are fire, tacos are decent, burritos and burrito variations are incredible. Horchata always fire."
"El super or Rio’s. I haven’t had cafe tacuba yet though and their menu looks great"
"El super burrito for lunch"
"El Super Burrito"
"El Super. They have it all."
#5
Cielito Lindo
3.8
(5)
"In addition to El Cielito Lindo which is amazing, Pancho in Vinto has amazing margaritas and half price on Wednesday and Saturday."
"Temple Terrace has Cielito Lindo (small and unassuming but seriously great mexican food)"
"I like El Cielito Lindo and Tacos Rojas."
"El Cielito Lindo"
"The only time we went to Cielo Lindo was extremely underwhelming, flavors were exceedingly bland and the service was less than spectacular."
#6
El Patron
4.8
(4)
"I like El Patron on Central. The price is right and they allow Alacart ordering."
"El patron!"
"Just went to el patron over the weekend for the first time. Highly recommend."
"I like el patron"
#7
El Rey Mexitalia
4.8
(4)
"I love El Rey Mexitalia personally, best birria with the best prices"
"Their birria tacos have ruined other taco places for me lol... its just so much better."
"My vote goes to El Rey Mexitalia for the best tacos birria I've ever had."
"Overall El Rey Mexitalia Restaurant. Their food has the right amounts of flavor."
#8
Las Margaritas
4.5
(4)
"Las margaritas hands down"
"Las Margs just takes the cake on this one. Best in the area in my opinion"
"I really enjoy Las Margaritas. The only downside is the food can be a bit expensive."
"Las Margaritas is fun. Maybe not the best Mexican in Town but it's a fun environment and nice restaurant."
#9
Los Ocampos
4.3
(4)
"Los Ocampos is my favorite place in Minneapolis."
"I recommend Pineda Tacos, Los Ocampo, and La Huasteca."
"Midtown Global Market has Los Ocampo, Manny's Tortas, Sonora, and Salsa a la Salsa. They're all excellent."
"Came to say Los Ocampo. Damn fine food and fairly cheap to boot."
#10
La Hacienda
4.0
(4)
"Taqueria la Hacienda on S. Military is the best authentic Mexican food I've found in the area."
"The only place to go is La Hacienda on S Military by the EZ pawn."
"Taqueria la Hacienda in Burnsville."
"La hacienda"
#11
Las Meras Tortas
3.8
(4)
"Las Meras Tortas and Viva Villa are my recommendations."
"Las Meras Tortas."
"Las Merras, Cuchos"
"Las meras tortas is the only thing that I have found to be close to Mexican food."
#12
Pueblo Chico
5.0
(3)
"Pueblo Chico!"
"Pueblo Chico 100%!"
"Pueblo Chico for the best full restaurant experience (full bar, large menu, etc)"
#13
Alejandro's
4.7
(3)
"I love Alejandro’s!"
"I personally love Alejandro's. The sauce bar is amazing , and personal favorite dish; tacos ala plancha with the diablo steak!"
"Alejandros in Salem"
#14
Cuchara
4.7
(3)
"For Oaxacan, Cuchara has legit moles."
"I loved Cuchara’s turkey mole. So earthy and delicious!"
"I will add Cuchara to this. I’d consider it good authentic general Mexican dishes, maybe what you would generally find in Mexico City."
#15
La Rancherita
4.7
(3)
"La rancharita hands down imo"
"La rancherita is the only place I’ll really go to."
"La Rancharita is middle expensive, good food, and tequila selection"
#16
Pancho
4.7
(3)
"Our favorite is definitely Pancho at Towers."
"My favorite typical Mexican restaurant is Pancho."
"Poncho in Vinton!"
#17
El Taco Riendo
4.3
(3)
"Taco Riendo. Tortas are amazing, try the milanesa, but their birria tacos are incredible as well."
"On Central Ave in NE Mpls, there's El Taco Riendo."
"If you're thinking tacos and less of a sit-down place, I'm a big fan of El Taco Riendo."
#18
La Fiesta
4.3
(3)
"La Fiesta is the best. Strong drinks and the birria is so tender and juicy."
"La Fiesta is good"
"La fiesta in clifton park"
#19
La Costa
4.3
(3)
"There are two La Costas. The one in West Town is amazing"
"My Mexican in-laws love this place"
"We went again a few weeks ago and it was really, really good"
#20
Gran Agave
4.3
(3)
"There is a Mexican restaurant in Riverview called Gran Agave that does a great job."
"Grand Agave on Bloomingdale Ave is a great spot with straight up Mexican food, no twists or fusion."
"Gran Agave Mexican Restaurant. There are plenty of good Mexican restaurants around, but not the TN style ones."
#21
Cielo Rojo
4.3
(3)
"2nd for Cielo Rojo which is great all around"
"I like cielo rojo in Takoma Park"
"Cielo Roja near Takoma had 4 mole on the menu last I went"
#22
La Terraza
4.3
(3)
"The burrito campechano is fantastic, their bravo sauce is perfectly cheesy and the meat is perfectly sweet and savory."
"I like La Terazza a lot."
"La Terraza Mexican grill and sea food? Rio is great but I live on the W side."
#23
The Quesadillas
4.0
(3)
"The Quesadillas has authentic Sonoran tacos"
"I recommend The Quesadillas and El Taco Tote for the taco places nearest to Sabino Canyon."
"Paco's, The Quesadillas and La Botana Tacos. All three are about as good as you'll find."
#24
Casa Real
4.0
(3)
"Casa Real isn't the best but its pretty darn good for the price and fast service."
"Casa real is very good. Underrated actually"
"Casa real. It’s a trash hole but the food comes out in like 6 mins and everything is delicious and reasonably priced."
#25
El Sol
4.0
(3)
"El Sol in Wimauma. They don’t have a liquor license so you bring your own."
"Then the two mentioned get my vote: Taqueria Habanero and El Sol"
"El Sol on 11th is solid. Very tasty"
#26
Rio
4.0
(3)
"El super or Rio’s. I haven’t had cafe tacuba yet though and their menu looks great"
"Rio burrito!"
"Rio for food."
#27
Rogelio's
4.0
(3)
"Rogelio's is good."
"Rogelios have always been strong contenders for the title as well."
"Rogelio's"
#28
La Parilla
3.3
(3)
"La parilla for Mexican"
"Mexican? La Parilla! Can also be found on Bold Street. Never been to that one myself like, but I do have mates who've been and they say it's boss there!"
"Mexican - La Parilla in Crosby"
#29
El Camino Viejo
5.0
(2)
"El Camino Viejo in Elliston is great!"
"Camino Viejo in Elliston."
#30
Plaza Azteca
5.0
(2)
"Plaza Azteca & El Pakas are our favorites."
"We like Plaza Azteca"
#31
El Loco
5.0
(2)
"My favorite will always be El Loco!"
"More Tex Mex, but we love El Loco! It’s near Washington Park"
#32
Viva Cinco de Mayo
5.0
(2)
"Viva cinco de mayo is one of the best restaurants in Albany period"
"Not enough upvotes for Viva Cinco de mayo restaurant. My favorite Mexican restaurant in that area."
#33
La Mexicana
5.0
(2)
"La Mexicana in Schenectady"
"I've ordered sone excellent food from La Mexicana in Schenectady lately."
#34
Sabor y Vida
5.0
(2)
"There’s tons of really good authentic Mexican restaurants here like sabor y vida and taquitos mi ranchos."
"Best restaurant (sit-down) overall for me is probably Sabor y Vida on Hopkins. Great food, good prices, fantastic salsa, and they're all really friendly."
#35
I Love Rosa
5.0
(2)
"Don't sleep on I Love Rosa in Waterford"
"I Love Rosa in Waterford. It’s more Colombian-Mexican, but you get a big portion for a small cost, and it’s delicious."
#36
Tacos Las Californias
5.0
(2)
"Just went to Tacos las California, and can confirm their tacos are VERY good."
"Tacos las Californias has the best tacos and asada fries that remind me of home."
#37
La Ribera
5.0
(2)
"I agree that La Ribera is great and affordable, especially at lunchtime."
"Never had a bad experience at La Ribera. Still affordable for a family too."
#38
SoCal Tacos and Beer
5.0
(2)
"SoCal Tacos and Beer, or Guadalajara on Jefferson"
"So cal tacos and beer is the best for take out imo."
#39
La Casa
5.0
(2)
"Go to La Casa and it is the closest you'll get to it! Their Pollo asada and Carne asada, cali burritos are 👌🏼"
"If you want a true authentic hole in the wall taco shop - La Casa in Vinton. I'm from San Diego, and this is the best we've found around."
#40
Chorizo
5.0
(2)
"Chorizo, which is on 49th and Hampton Blvd in Norfolk, has the best tacos I've ever had in the 757."
"Chorizo on Hampton blvd is the absolute best authentic Mexican food in the Hampton roads region."
#41
El Minuto
5.0
(2)
"El Minuto, BK (on the south side only), and Carnitas La Yoca. La Yoca sells “Michoacán style” tacos. They also make all their tortillas hand made FRESH."
"El Minuto, been in business for over 50 years. My favorite is the carne seca chimichanga."
#42
Paco's
5.0
(2)
"I’d echo Paco’s. Probably the best (and cheapest) that is reasonably close to your location."
"Paco's, The Quesadillas and La Botana Tacos. All three are about as good as you'll find."
#43
Toma Taco
4.5
(2)
"Toma taco!!! sooooo good, cheap, and consistent"
"Toma Taco and Mana's are also b"
#44
Bobcat Quickie
4.5
(2)
"The salsa verde from Bobcat Quickie is absolute fire."
"Is nobody gonna say Bobcat Quickie? I kinda wanna say Bobcat Quickie."
#45
Jorge's
4.5
(2)
"Hands down best AUTHENTIC Mexican food i’ve ever had plus they have live music in Friday and a Dj on Saturday nights"
"Jorge's is good."
#46
Taquitos Mi Rancho
4.5
(2)
"Taquitos Mi Rancho (next to herberts)."
"Taquitos mi rancho is my go to as well."
#47
Agave Azul
4.5
(2)
"I'm am Agave Azul onlyist ! So good, it's the only Mexican place I eat at. Their salsa is light-years better than others."
"Agave Azule on Plantation Rd."
#48
El Azteca
4.5
(2)
"El Azteca in Apple Valley is amazing."
"El Azteca. Skip the burrito and get the birria tacos"
#49
El Viejo
4.5
(2)
"El Viejo has giant burritos and amazing margaritas."
"El Viejo is one worth mentioning that we enjoy"
#50
TacoSon
4.5
(2)
"Don’t sleep on TacoSon! Pork Tamales, bussin. Burrito panzón, bussin. Rice and beans are always flavorful."
"Tacosun"
#51
El Rey 2
4.0
(2)
"El Rey 2 is my go to. Stay away from any place with "white sauce""
"El Rey 2 is pretty fire"
#52
Vocho
4.0
(2)
"Had Vocho mid week and it was really nice."
"I'd rank them in order of quality, Vocho, Boojum, Tucos, Tolteca."
#53
Los Cuates Taqueria
4.0
(2)
"Los Cuates Taqueria on newtown road comes close to good old Texas menudo and Barbacoa tacos."
"The tacos from Los Cuates Taqueria were pretty good and the restaurant itself seemed pretty authentic."
#54
Teresa's
4.0
(2)
"Ill second Teresa's."
"Teresa's in Mendota Heights."
#55
El Taco Tote
4.0
(2)
"El Taco Tote are not typical Sonoran style, but they sure are good."
"I recommend The Quesadillas and El Taco Tote for the taco places nearest to Sabino Canyon."
#56
Mariscos Nayarit
4.0
(2)
"Mariscos Nayarit and Tacos Rojas"
"It has a pretty decent Mexican seafood selection. https://mariscosnayaritva.com"
#57
Chevy's
4.0
(2)
"Chevys might possibly take top spot. They make their own tortillas from scratch immediately before serving you."
"I've worked at a Chevy's in the past, and they make everything in their kitchen from scratch. True it may not bee 100% authentic but still great food/ great prices!"
#58
Tostada Regia
4.0
(2)
"For northern Mexican, check out Tostada Regia, it’s pretty solid for home-style dishes."
"Tostada regia!"
#59
Supaloud
4.0
(2)
"Supaloud has good tacos."
"The only option I could suggest is Supaloud. They're available on Swiggy / Zomato for online delivery. Their cuisine is not entirely Mexican but they have some Mexican dishes like Birria tacos etc."
#60
Hacienda Taqueria
4.0
(2)
"Another good one is Hacienda Taquiera on Lake Street."
"On Lake Street Hacienda Tacqueria and Los Ocampo are great."
#61
Taco City
4.0
(2)
"Taco City has great enchiladas con mole poblano"
"Taco City has a great enchiladas con mole poblano"
#62
Miguel's
4.0
(2)
"Miguel’s on Kennedy was always good for us"
"Miguels on Kennedy in Tampa is excellent"
#63
Don Julio
4.0
(2)
"Don Julio and Guanajuato are walk ups with tables outside."
"Don Julio in Wimauma has good food and they make menudo the way it’s meant to be."
#64
La Chula
4.0
(2)
"La Chula has Mexican style street food. Their tacos, for instance, come dressed only with onions and cilantro and corn tortillas are the default."
"La Chula"
#65
El Señorial
4.0
(2)
"El Señorial get the mixed grill"
"El Senorial, Guadalajara, Celito Lindo. There’s many more, these are my favorites."
#66
Mana's
4.0
(2)
"Mana's have always been strong contenders for the title as well."
"Mana's"
#67
Herbert's
2.3
(3)
"Herbert's was a clear #1 for the thirty-two years I lived in San Marcos."
"Herberts is Tex Mex."
"Any other taco place in town is better than Herbert's."
#68
Boojum
3.5
(2)
"Boojum , busy most of time but quite good."
"I'd rank them in order of quality, Vocho, Boojum, Tucos, Tolteca."
#69
Super Cocina
3.5
(2)
"You’re going to find a lot of traditional “like grandma used to make” Mexican food at Super Cocina."
"Super cocina might be worth a shot"
#70
Vallarta's
3.5
(2)
"Vallarta's! I moved here from Atlanta 30 plus years ago and found them shortly thereafter."
"Vallartas on 56th in temple terrace though I will admit quality is going down hill lately"
#71
San Pancho
5.0
(1)
"Their burrito place San Pancho which opened in Takoma last year"
#72
La Hacienda Mexicana
5.0
(1)
"La Hacienda Mexicana is authentic, family owned, and family operated. They have great food and fabulous margaritas."
#73
Jimmy’s Tacos
5.0
(1)
"I’ve always loved Jimmy’s Tacos in Ybor. They have the best tacos in Tampa hands down."
#74
Catrina's
5.0
(1)
"Catrina’s is possibly the best I’ve had and I’ve been to nearly every place mentioned in this comment section."
#75
Taco-Quila
5.0
(1)
"Taco-Quila in Clearwater on US 19. Not sure what kind of Mexican restaurant, but it is unique in Tampa Bay. It’s not pricy you you’ll probably need a reservation for dinner as it is wildly popular. Probably the good food and live mariachi band."
#76
Los Chapos
5.0
(1)
"The Los Chapos in Lutz is top tier if you do t mind a food truck and outdoor dining."
#77
Loli's
5.0
(1)
"Loli,s!! My favorite Mexican food in Tampa bay!!"
#78
Aam Aam Taqueria
5.0
(1)
"Best Mexican food I've found so far in this area."
#79
Los Jambados
5.0
(1)
"Los Jambados is amazing!(east side of the highway)"
#80
Balcone
5.0
(1)
"Balcone off Wonder World is very good! I love their mole’"
#81
Haci
5.0
(1)
"Haci is the best."
#82
Mi Lindo Vallarta
5.0
(1)
"Mi Lindo Vallarta HANDS DOWN!!! And the people that work there are the best"
#83
Ama Cocina
5.0
(1)
"Hit up ama Cocina last night and it was bumpin - good food, wild they were having music going from 6-9"
#84
Mexican Market
5.0
(1)
"If you’re looking for some really good cheap tacos and guac, go there"
#85
Salsa Latina
5.0
(1)
"Salsa Latina on New Scotland Ave!"
#86
Taqueria Tren Maya
5.0
(1)
"Mex Cocina in Troy and Taqueria Tren Maya in Green Island are really great"
#87
Mex Cocina
5.0
(1)
"Mex Cocina in Troy and Taqueria Tren Maya in Green Island are really great"
#88
La Victoria Vasquez
4.0
(1)
"La Victoria Vasquez in Troy. Owned by the couple who ran Cocina Vasquez on Central Ave."
#89
Plaza Tapatia
4.0
(1)
"New place that just opened in the past week or saw called Plaza Tapatia, it's on N. Florida a little past Bearss. I went yesterday and it was v Good. Service was great and they did a great job with the decor on the inside."
#90
Los Angeles
4.0
(1)
"Los Angeles is a sit down restaurant."
#91
Senor Tequila
4.0
(1)
"Senor Tequila"
#92
El Señor de Los Tacos
4.0
(1)
"El Señor de Los Tacos might be worth checking out"
#93
Xtreme Tacos
4.0
(1)
"Xtreme Tacos 5609 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33604"
#94
Agave
4.0
(1)
"Agave in Brandon"
#95
Green Lemon
4.0
(1)
"Green Lemon!!,"
#96
Miguelitos
4.0
(1)
"I like Miguelitos on Kennedy"
#97
Taquitos
4.0
(1)
"Taquitos"
#98
Guanajuato
4.0
(1)
"Don Julio and Guanajuato are walk ups with tables outside."
#99
Garcia's
4.0
(1)
"Garcia's have always been strong contenders for the title as well."
#100
Las Dos Fridas
4.0
(1)
"Las dos fridas"
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