Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Lafayette, Indiana by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Lafayette, Indiana 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 Lafayette 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.
#27. Moe's Southwest Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 170 South Creasy Lane Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 2.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2525 Sagamore Pkwy South Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Las Perlas Tapatias
- Rating: 3.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11 North Earl Ave. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4030 South St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. El Rodeo
- Rating: 3.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 109 Beck Lane Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Taqueria El Maguey
- Rating: 3.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2711 Teal Road Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Oliverio's Southland Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2670 Old US Hwy 231 South Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Lindo Mexico
- Rating: 3.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 405 Sagamore Pkwy South Ste A1 Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. El Meson Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 408 Sagamore Pkwy North Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Riviera Maya
- Rating: 3.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 3990 South St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. El Rodeo
- Rating: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 140 Frontage Road Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. La Bamba
- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2120 Sagamore Pkwy South Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. The Guac Box
- Rating: 3.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Mitchell's Mex
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2840 South Creasy Lane Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Taco Rico
- Rating: 4.0/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1325 Sagamore Pkwy North Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Maguey Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 3861 Sr 26 East Ste K Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Señor Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1803 Veterans Memorial Pkwy South Ste F Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Ripple & Company
- Rating: 4.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 1007 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Desserts, Barbecue, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. El Chicano
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6 North Earl Ave. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Pollo Feliz
- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 594 Sagamore Pkwy North Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. El Molino Mexican Resturant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 109 Beck Lane Ste 120 Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#6. La Fiesta Burrito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2122 Veterans Memorial Pkwy South Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Taco Express Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3401 Fairfield Court Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Las Brazas Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2601 Teal Road Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Lkora Fastfood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3313 McCarty Lane Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Food Trucks, fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Mango Loco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1440-3 Sagamore Pkwy North Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Wicked Food Shack
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2070 South 22nd St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers, 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.
