Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Modesto by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Modesto 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 Modesto 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. Valle de Ameca
- Rating: 4.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 1550 Crows Landing Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Street Vendors, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Lonchera Mariscos Colima
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1715 Crows Landing Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Jessica's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 Kendee Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#27. El Sol Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 9th St. Ste K Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. La Casa Adobe Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 East Granger Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Taqueria Cardenas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1017 J St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Tacos Guadalajara
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1466 North Carpenter Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Maze Budget Meats
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 125 Maze Blvd. Modesto, California
- Categories: Butcher, Grocery, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. El Coco Loco Modesto
- Rating: 4.5/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 413 South Riverside Drive Ste B Modesto, California
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Ranas Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 2240 McHenry Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Los Molcajetes
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Modesto, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Testy Culiacan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1238 Crows Landing Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Silva's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1419 Mitchell Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Chinn's International
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1205 J St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Copland Leal Salvadorian & Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 531 West Hatch Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. SINALOENSE TAQUERIA
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 3824 Mchenry Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Super Taqueria Nonato
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1538 Crows Landing Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican, Street Vendors
- Read more on Yelp
#13. El Rincon Tapatio
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1751 Yosemite Blvd. Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Frida's Taqueria Ajua
- Rating: 4.5/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 West Rumble Road Ste C Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Los Pollos Hermanos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 101 East Glenn Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Gaby's Tamales
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 425 West Hatch Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Tacos El Gordo
- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 1529 9th St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Pupuseria Garcia
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 505 Paradise Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sizzlin' Masala
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 3230 Dale Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Indian, Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Taquizas Garcia
- Rating: 5.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: Modesto, California
- Categories: Tacos, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Tacos El Jalapeno
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 917 Paradise Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Fuentes Taqueria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 622 East Hatch Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Tacos El Pollo
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 800 East Hatch Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Lupita's Taco Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 435 West Hatch Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Veekiind
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 221 El Roya Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- 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.
