Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Columbus, Georgia by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Columbus, Georgia 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 Columbus 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.
#26. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5295 Whittlesey Blvd. Ste 600 Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Taco Bell
- Rating: 3.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3456 Victory Drive Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. The Blue Iguana Bar And Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2301 Airport Thurway Ste F1 Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Sports Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. El Vaquero
- Rating: 3.0/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2976 North Lake Pkwy Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Agave Bar And Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 1100 Broadway Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Don Chuchos Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5770 Milgen Road Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. El Carrizo Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3747 Macon Road Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Sapo's Mexican Cocina & Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3033 Manchester Expy Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Buena Vista Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4475 Warm Springs Road Ste 5 Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. El Carrizo Mexican
- Rating: 3.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6575 Whittlesey Blvd. Ste C Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. El Primo Taqueria
- Rating: 3.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1002 Bay Ave. Ste 3 Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Pure Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8186 Veterans Pkwy Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Tacos, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Monterrey tex-mex
- Rating: 4.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1694 Whittlesey Road Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Del Taco
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1500 Manchester Expy Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. La Huerta Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2911 Airport Thruway Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2151 Fort Benning Road Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Tacos El Paisa
- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1649 Elvan Ave. Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Food Stands, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Moe's Southwest Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5555 Whittlesey Blvd. Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Tuesdays Taco Truck
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 3001 Williams Road A Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#7. La Mexicana
- Rating: 4.0/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3305 Victory Drive Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Mexigrill Taquería
- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4917 Hamilton Road Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Fiesta Mexican Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 4475 Warm Springs Road Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Las Americas Super Mercado & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4101 Hamilton Road Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Panaderia Y Taqueria Tia Rosa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1671 South Lumpkin Road Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Tacos, Bakeries, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#2. La Nacional Mexican Buffet
- Rating: 4.5/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4403 17th Ave. Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Chabelita Snacks
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 4475 Warm Springs Road Ste 3 Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, 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.
