Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Baton Rouge by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge 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.
#30. La Chilanga Taco House
- Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 220 West Lee Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Tacos, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Aztecas
- Rating: 3.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 453 Lafayette St. Ste C Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Marinas Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6251 Perkins Road Ste A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Los Reyes Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11333 Coursey Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Los Plebes Seafood & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 9830 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. JoVi's Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13214 Coursey Blvd. Ste A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Torchy's Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (126 reviews)
- Address: 3658 Nicholson Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Mi Cuevita Supermercado Plus
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1853 West Muriel Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Modesto Tacos Tequila Whiskey
- Rating: 4.0/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3930 Burbank Drive Ste F Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Tío Javi's Fresh-Mex Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4738 Constitution Ave. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. El Rancho Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10820 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. El Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8334 Airline Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Mi Padres
- Rating: 4.0/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7750 Bluebonnet Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Blue Corn Tequila & Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7673 Perkins Road Ste A5 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Bars, Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Mestizo Louisiana Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2323 South Acadian Thruway Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. El Magey Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8290 Siegen Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#14. La Morenita
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7981 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery, Meat Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Dos Hermanos Tacos and Burrito Express
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 175 Sharp Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Queso Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 4343 South Sherwood Forest Blvd. Ste D Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. La Tienda Latina y Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6031 Siegen Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. La Salvadorena
- Rating: 4.0/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3285 Nicholson Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Salvadoran, Mexican, Spanish
- Read more on Yelp
#9. La Mexicana
- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7034 Siegen Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Barracuda Taco Stand
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2504 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Mi Tierra Ristaurante Y Papusaria #2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 13212 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Buffets, Honduran, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. El Tio Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9656 Burbank Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Agile Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 14141 Airline Hwy Ste 4J Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Breweries, Tacos, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Azteca's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 9414 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Birria & Barbacoa de chivo Los Compadre's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10457 Airline Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Los Reyes Mexican Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1072 West Lee Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Tacos El Mosco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 11855 Airline Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
- 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.
