Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Hot Springs by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs 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.
#24. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4016 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 Albert Pike Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina - Hot Springs
- Rating: 3.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 190 Pakis St. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Jose's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2215 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Salsa's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4324 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Taco Pronto
- Rating: 3.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4350 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Picante's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 Central Ave. Ste 22 Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. El Parian
- Rating: 3.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1906 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Don Juan Authentic Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1311 Albert Pike Road Ste A Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. La Hacienda
- Rating: 3.5/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3836 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2070 Airport Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Trejo's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4904 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Rolando's Restaurante
- Rating: 4.0/5 (791 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Latin American, Cuban, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Diablos Tacos & Mezcal
- Rating: 4.0/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 528 Central Ave. Ste 100 Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Tacos, Tapas Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Taco Mama
- Rating: 4.0/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1209 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. El Acapulco
- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2800 North Hwy 7 Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Don Juan Mexican Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1534 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. El Padrino's Mexican Grill & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1609 Albert Pike Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Capo's Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 Higdon Ferry Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Tacos, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. La Huazteca
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3140 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Mexican, Imported Food
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Quetzal Authentic Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1105 Albert Pike Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. La Bodeguita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1313 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Taqueria Los Mayas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3682 Malvern Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cafe Kahlo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 919 Central Ave. Hot Springs, 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.
