Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Jonesboro by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro 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.
#14. Ta Molly's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 2.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2506 East Highland Drive Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Don Jose Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2200 Wilkins Ave. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Papitos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 4409 East Johnson Ave. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Kandela Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2315 East Parker Road Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Ba Burrito
- Rating: 3.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 405 Southwest Drive Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. El Acapulco
- Rating: 3.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1701 East Highland Drive Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Los Arcos Mexican Store
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2425 East Matthews Ave. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Rodeo Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1207 West Parker Road Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant and Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2903 Phillips Drive Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Tacos 4 Life
- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2929 Parkwood Road Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Salsa's Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 2240 South Caraway Road Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Los Taqueiros
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 808 South Caraway Road Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Casa Maya
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2718 South Caraway Road Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Native Brew Works
- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 515 South Gee St. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Brewpubs, 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.
