Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Sacramento by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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. Tony's Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 5005 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Tacos y Mariscos Mar y Tierra
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 8524 Florin Road Sacramento, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Mezcal Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (307 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5701 Broadway Ste C Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Salo's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 4445 Auburn Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Chonita's Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 4128 El Camino Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#25. El Mercadito Mexican Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2868 Northgate Blvd. Ste 101 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Gaspachos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5385 Franklin Blvd. Ste L Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mexican, Fruits & Veggies, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#23. El Cantaro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9123 Kiefer Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Gondo Fusion
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6415 Elvas Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Cuban, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. The12Shack
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 6300 Florin Road Sacramento, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Tipsy Putt
- Rating: 4.5/5 (552 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 630 K St. Ste 120 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Pubs, Mexican, Mini Golf
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Taqueria Sanchez
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2885 Norwood Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Mely's Churros
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 7891 East Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Desserts, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Santacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: Sacramento, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Taco De Oro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8531 Thys Court Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Bambi Vegan Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1725 I St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Vegan, Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. J Spot kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 3173 Marysville Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Burgers, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Cuckoos Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2315 Northgate Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Taqueria Mi Familia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 5607 Hillsdale Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Chinto's Wings & Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: Sacramento, California
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Town & Country Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1215 J St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mexican, Caterers, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#9. El Gallo Giro
- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 4800 Franklin Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Tacos Garcia
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 6220 Fruitridge Road Sacramento, California
- Categories: Food Stands, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#7. My Lumpia Lady
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mexican, Filipino
- Read more on Yelp
#6. El Burrito Taqueria - Sacramento
- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1601 Del Paso Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Banzito's Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: Sacramento, California
- Categories: Tacos, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Tacos 916
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Sacramento, California
- Categories: Caterers, Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Chilepino Taqueria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: Sacramento, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Takeiros taqueria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2330 Broadway Sacramento, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Dos Tacos Y Ma
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: Sacramento, 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.
