Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Fort Collins by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins 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. Matador Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1823 East Harmony Road Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Torchy's Tacos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3280 South College Ave. Ste 130 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Los Chingones
- Rating: 3.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3541 East Harmony Road Ste 110 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Pueblo Viejo
- Rating: 3.5/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 185 North College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Hacienda Real
- Rating: 3.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 421 Centro Way Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Tecate Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 1501 West Elizabeth St. Ste 2 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Vatos Tacos and Tequila
- Rating: 3.5/5 (140 reviews)
- Address: 200 North College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Los Tarascos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 622 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Tacos El Diblo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1001 Lemay Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Inca Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2413 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Agave Underground
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 321 East Foothills Pkwy Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Taqueria Los Comales
- Rating: 4.0/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 West Prospect Road Unit A Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Mas Fuegos Kitchen & Tequila Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2350 East Harmony Road Ste 101 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Blue Agave Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (537 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Seafood, Gluten-Free, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Uno Mas Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 West Olive Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Almansita's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 2567 South Shields St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Maggies Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 North College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Atacolypse Now
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Food Stands, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Cancun Mexican Grill And Cantina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1006 Spring Creek Lane Ste B7 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican, American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Los Muertos Urban Kitchen And Cantina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 1027 West Horsetooth Road Ste 111 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Tortilleria Y Panaderia Las 4 Americas -Taqueria Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1669 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Grocery, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. The Taco Stop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6324 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. La Campechana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 1235 North College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Las Delicias Uptown
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1845 North College Ave. Ste 130 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. My Empanadas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 1232 West Elizabeth unit C-2 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Empanadas, Mexican, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Las Catrinas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3020 East Mulberry St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Santa Elena's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 133 Remington St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#3. El Diablo Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 4619 South Mason St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Los Pepes Tacos Burritos Y Tortas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1180 North College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Roberto's Salsa & Sauces
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2121 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- 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.
