Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Fayetteville by diners

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February 2, 2024
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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville 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.

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#30. Marlo's Little House Of Tacos

- Rating: 3.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1192 North Garland Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. San Miguel Mexican Grill & Bar

- Rating: 3.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3722 North Front St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. JJ's Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1271 North Steamboat Drive Ste 7 Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: American, Tacos, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Mariachi's Grill & Cantina

- Rating: 3.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4201 North Shiloh Drive Ste 1790 Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. El Matador Mexican Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3412 Black Forest Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Chuy's

- Rating: 3.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 642 East Millsap Road Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Bars, Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Xuma Kitchens

- Rating: 3.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 25 East Center St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Con Quesos

- Rating: 3.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2016 West Martin Luther King Blvd. Ste 8 Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. King Burrito

- Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1634 Mlk Jr Blvd. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. El Sol Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2630 East Citizens Drive Ste 21 Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. PLOMO Quesadillas

- Rating: 4.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 644 West Dickson St. Ste 101a Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Panchos Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 177 East Bowen Blvd. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Mr Taco Loco

- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1701 South School Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Sabor Guacamole

- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1120 North Lindell Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Tacos 4 Life Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1572 North College Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2901 East Zion Road Ste 19 Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Mangos Gourmet Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.0/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2050 West Martin Luther King Blvd. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Amanecer Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1115 South School Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Tula

- Rating: 4.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 East Center St. Ste 160 Pryor Center Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Fayetteville Taco & Tamale

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 417 West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Mo' Tacos & Churros

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 329 North West Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Queens Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 3931 North Shiloh Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Triuno Alebrijes Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3315 West Wedington Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. King Burrito

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 272 East Joyce Blvd. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. La Media Luna

- Rating: 4.5/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2135 Main Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. City Park Fayetteville

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1332 North Leverett Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Frida's California Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 3980 West Wedington Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Los Bobos Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 404 West Dickson St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Los Compas

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 205 West Dickson St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Raspados Mimi's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4782 North College Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Food Trucks, 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.

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