Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Fort Smith by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith 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.
#23. Zapata's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 7308 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. La Huerta
- Rating: 3.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 Garrison Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. El Super Taco
- Rating: 3.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1406 Zero St. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Maria's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8640 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#19. La Huerta
- Rating: 3.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5605 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. El Toro Grill and Cantina
- Rating: 3.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 2508 Market Trce Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Joe's Grill & Cantina
- Rating: 3.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3400 South 74th St. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. El Super Taco
- Rating: 3.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4100 Brooken Hill Drive Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Birrieria La Jefa
- Rating: 3.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 822 Garrison Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. El Super Taco
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2115 Grand Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Tacos 4 Life
- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 4501 Phoenix Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. El Zarape
- Rating: 4.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8909 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. El Nayarita
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1206 North 11th St. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#10. La Fiesta
- Rating: 4.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7824 Highway 71 South Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Del Sol Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 9709 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. El Lorito Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3105 South 70th St. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. El Lorito Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1505 South B St. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. El Rey del Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1550 North Greenwood Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Italian, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Miguel's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1719 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Las Americas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1806 Zero St. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#3. El Olvido
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2101 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#2. La Mesa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 6500 Hwy 271 South Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. El Mariachi Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2700 South Zero St. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- 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.
