Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Atlanta by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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. The Queso Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2907 North Druid Hills Road Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Taqueria La Carreta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3375 Buford Hwy Northeast Ste 1120 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Hankook Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1045 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1341 Collier Road Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Korean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Philly G Steak
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 209 Edgewood Ave. Southeast Municipal Market Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Gezzo's Coastal Cantina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 2260 Marietta Blvd. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Latin American, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Alma Cocina Buckhead
- Rating: 4.5/5 (190 reviews)
- Address: 3280 Peachtree Road Northeast Ste 100 Terminus 100 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Carnitas Michoacan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 4166 Buford Hwy Northeast Ste N6 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Tacos La Nortena
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 4166 Buford Hwy Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. El Tesoro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (320 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1374 Arkwright Place Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Baspdos y Taqueria Acapulco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1401 Moreland Ave. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Tuza Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (300 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1523 Howell Mill Road Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#19. El Progreso
- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1460 Blvd. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Butcher, Convenience Stores, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Terri's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 2478 Mlk Jr Drive Southwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tacos, Cafes, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Tex's Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3173 Roswell Road Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#16. lets taco bout it
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 3781 Presidential Pkwy Ste 308 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tacos, Desserts, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Alluvia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 887 Spring St. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Steakhouses, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Salsa Taqueria & Wings
- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3799 Buford Hwy Northeast Ste B Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Halal, Mexican, American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Casi Cielo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (563 reviews)
- Address: 6125 Roswell Road Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Mexican, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#12. La Casa De Las Tortas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Ste A Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Calaveritas Taqueria Vegana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 3795 Presidential Pkwy Ste FP-10 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Tienda y Carniceria El Ejido
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3145 Main St. Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
#9. La Fondita Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 5020 Winters Chapel Road Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Barrio ATL
- Rating: 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 2310 Cascade Road Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Soul Food, Mexican, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Porfirio's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 11 Baker St. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tacos De Mi Tierra
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Boho Taco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 22 5th St. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Sistahritas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1066 Fayetteville Road Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Pata Negra Mezcaleria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 1777 Peachtree St. Northeast Ste 100 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Poco Loco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 2233 College Ave. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Taqueria Rojas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 479B Flat Shoals Ave. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: 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.
