Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Elkhart by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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.
#17. Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 2.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 186 Easy Shopping Place Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Taqueria Tijuana
- Rating: 2.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 2220 South Nappanee St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. El Maguey Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 56028 Parkway Ave. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, American
- Read more on Yelp
#14. El Camino Real
- Rating: 3.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 290 Cr 6 East Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Leo's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2510 Benham Ave. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Taqueria El Rosal
- Rating: 3.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2693 South Main St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Don Jose's Mexican Grill & Cantina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 655 County Road 17 Ste 9 Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Picante Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 54595 County Road 17 Ste 5 Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. La Esperanza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 601 East Jackson Blvd. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Smokin' Fattys BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3241 Interchange Drive Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Barbecue, Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#7. El Fogon Restaruante y Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1832 A Cassopolis St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Cubiletes Mexican Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 4100 East Bristol St. Ste 1-2 Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Coco's Restaurante
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 910 Goshen Ave. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. La Perla Tapatia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 3701 South Main St. Ste FC 100 Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Mariscos La Korita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1500 Osolo Road Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Ricky's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 57995 County Road 9 Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Fiesta Mexicana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 111 Prairie Court Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Grocery, 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.
