Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Bloomington, Illinois by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Bloomington, Illinois 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 Bloomington 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.
#23. Erics Too
- Rating: 2.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 921 Maple Hill Road Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: New American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1122 S. Veterans Parkway Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Poblano Burritos
- Rating: 2.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 108 West Washington St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Fiesta Ranchera Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2103 North Veterans Pkwy Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Taco Bell
- Rating: 3.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1702 W. Market St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Taco John's
- Rating: 3.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1525 South Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Fiesta Ranchera Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1041 Jc Pkwy Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. La Bamba Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1512 West Market St. ste 200 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Fiesta Ranchera Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1500 East Empire St. Ste A3 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Moe's Southwest Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2401 East Empire St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Lupitas Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1512 West Market St. Ste 200 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 305 North Veterans Pkwy Ste 101 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Ancho & Agave
- Rating: 3.5/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3006 East Empire St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. La Carniceria Mexicana
- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1416 South Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Hacienda Leon
- Rating: 4.0/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 407 North Hershey Road Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Herradura
- Rating: 4.0/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 909 North Hershey Road Ste 3 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Tony's Tacos-Bloomington
- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 2303 East Washington St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Healthy In a Hurry
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Taqueria El Porton
- Rating: 4.0/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 901 North Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Veracruz Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1704 Eastland Drive Ste 13 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#3. La Patrona
- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1615 East Empire St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. El rinconcito mexican grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1414 South Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Gracie's Fonda
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 903 West Wood St. Bloomington, Illinois
- 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.
