Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Flint by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Flint 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 Flint 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. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4485 Miller Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#18. QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rating: 2.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2415 East Austins Pkwy Ste B Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Casa Real
- Rating: 2.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4150 Miller Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Taco Bell
- Rating: 3.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4903 Fenton Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Taco Bell
- Rating: 3.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3606 Corunna Rd. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Taco Bell
- Rating: 3.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4382 West Pierson Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Tia Helita's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: G4070 South Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. La Familia Morales
- Rating: 3.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 725 Garland St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. El Potrero
- Rating: 3.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5490 Fenton Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Xolo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 555 South Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Mexico At the Market
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 East 1st St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. La Azteca Taco House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1902 West Court St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Lupe's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1112 Elms Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Los Panchos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4001 Fenton Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. El Especial Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4513 West Pasadena Ave. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Soriano's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 836 Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Vehicle City Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 North Grand Traverse Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Yevettes Gourmet Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3613 East Court St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#1. cocina mio
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3322 Davison Road Flint, Michigan
- 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.
