Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Stockton by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Stockton 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 Stockton 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.
#27. Tu Pueblito Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8626 North Lower Sacramento Road Ste 53 Stockton, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Loncheria Chapala No. 3
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Stockton, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#25. La Paloma Taco Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2850 North California St. Stockton, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Jumpn Tastebuds
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 6502 Pacific Ave. Stockton, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Joses Birrieria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2619 South El Dorado St. Stockton, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Tacos La Kora 2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Alitalia and Arch Road Stockton, California
- Categories: Tacos, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Tacos Panchito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2949 South Airport Way Stockton, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Taqueria DOS Hermanos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 448 South Hunter St. Stockton, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Las Maris
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6530 Pacific Ave. Stockton, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Sombrero Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 678 North Wilson Way Ste 2 Stockton, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. El Comal Taco Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 3100 Boeing Way Stockton, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Carnitas El Rincon - Stockton
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 4426 East Waterloo Road Stockton, California
- Categories: Tacos, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Tonantzin
- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4975 West Lane Stockton, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Chimulita Gourmet Grub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1766 Monte Diablo Ave. Stockton, California
- Categories: Halal, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. El Primo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: Stockton, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Sabor De Mi Tierea
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 3404 East Main St. Stockton, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Emilia's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 3032 Waterloo Road Stockton, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Rincon Taxqueno
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 55 South Lincoln St. Stockton, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Cosinita Mexicana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: Stockton, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Los Cochos Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 10424 Trinity Pkwy Stockton, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. El Toro Carneceria y Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1005 West Acacia St. Stockton, California
- Categories: Meat Shops, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tacos Manzanillo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 501-599 North Commerce St. Stockton, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Fondita Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 2708 Country Club Blvd. Stockton, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Tacos El Agua Dulce
- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6336 Pacific Ave. Stockton, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Fello's Mexican and Seafood
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: Stockton, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Tacos Hasta La Madre
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 3223 East Hammer Lane Stockton, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#1. El gordo Taqueria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 6404 Pacific Ave. Stockton, California
- 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.
