Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Peoria by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Peoria 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 Peoria 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.
#19. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 4115 W. Partridge Way Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#18. QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rating: 2.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1216 West Glen Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Hacienda El Mirador
- Rating: 3.0/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5805 North Humboldt Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Pancheros Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 7528 North Grand Prairie Drive Ste A Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Jalapenos
- Rating: 3.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4700 North University St. Ste 3 Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Blue Margaritas Bar and Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9010 North Allen Road Unit C Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Good Tequila's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5025 West American Prairie Drive Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Taco Bell
- Rating: 3.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8711 North Knoxville Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1818 West War Memorial Drive Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Jimador Authentic Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 West Main St. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Steakhouses, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Cuco's Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 2626 North Sheridan Road Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. El Mexicano
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1520 Northeast Jefferson Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Rudy's Mexican Cantina & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 3311 North Sterling Ave. Ste 20 Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Mi Familia
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2007 North Wisconsin Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Los Cabos Cantina & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7800 North Sommer St. Ste 106 Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. El Taco Loco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 4325 North Sheridan Road Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Perico's Fast Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 4203 North Sterling Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Casa De Arte
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 1227 Southwest Adams St. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Lounges, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Catrina's Express
- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 401 Southwest Water St. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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.
