Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Bakersfield by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield 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.
#30. Mas Bella Restaurant & Lounge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4521 Buena Vista Road Ste 200 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Taqueria 3 Gallos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 250 White Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#28. El Asadero Taco Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Address: 215 Niles Place Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Mexicali Restaurants
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 419 Baker St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Carniceria El Amigazo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6433 East Brundage Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Mariscos El Sinaloense
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2126 Taft Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Seafood, Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Mariscos Las Islitas Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 19487 Porterville Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Carnitas Michoacan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1039 Ming Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. El Taco Rojo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5700 Gasoline Alley Drive Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Panchitos Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2104 O St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Taqueria Rinconcito Oaxaqueño
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 4201 Belle Ter Bakersfield, California
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Monroy's Food and Catering
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 6915 Colony St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Fast food, Food Stands, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Los Tlaxcaltecas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 912 New Stine Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#17. L&B Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3603 Coffee Road Ste 600 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Birria Bros.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1620 Brundage Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Los Reyes Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 813 Baker St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Las Flautas Mexican Food Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2217 East California Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Tacos El Colima
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 7 P St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Menos Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3611 Taft Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Loncheria Otro Rollo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2525 White Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, Street Vendors
- Read more on Yelp
#10. La plebada restaurante y cantina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1310 19th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. So-Cal Tamal & Churro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3401 Pacheco Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#8. My Spot Downtown Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1412 17th St. Ste F Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Burgers, Tacos, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Los Gordos Tacos y Mariscos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 3200 North Chester Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tacos Los Cuñados
- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1607 South Chester Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Tacos Ordaz
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Taqueria Los Alteños
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 626 Bernard St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Chappa's & Bro
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. El Topdawg Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Caterers, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Taqueria El Jalisciense
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 5500 South Union Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- 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.
