Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Grand Rapids by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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. Tacos El Cuñado
- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 455 Burton St. Southwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. El Arriero
- Rating: 4.0/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2948 28th St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. El Ganadero Mexican Grille
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4208 Division Ave. South Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. MeXo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 118 Fulton St. East Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Tacos El Cunado
- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 6450 28th St. Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Tacos Don Beto's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2401 Eastern Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Cancun Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1518 Grandville Ave. Southwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Donkey Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (617 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 665 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Bars, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Tacos El Cuñado - Plainfield
- Rating: 4.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 3140 Plainfield Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Condado Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 449 Bridge St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Maggie's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 636 Bridge St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Imported Food
- Read more on Yelp
#19. El Granjero Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 950 Bridge St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. La Huasteca
- Rating: 4.0/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1811 Plainfield Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Taco Boy
- Rating: 4.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3475 Plainfield Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Tacos El Cuñado 2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1342 Cesar East Chavez Ave. Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St
- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1024 Bridge St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. 7 Mares
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1403 Kalamazoo Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Tia Juana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2289 East Beltline Ave. Northeast Ste C Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Basalt
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 1450 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Char
- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Address: 6 Jefferson Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Mexican, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#10. El Globo Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 2019 Division Ave. South Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Zason Latino Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 3195 28th St. Southeast Ste 103 Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Deluxe Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 6597 Division Ave. South Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Indian, Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#7. El Agave Mexican Grill and Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5401 Northland Drive Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tacos El Torito Asador
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 350 28th St. Southwest Mega Mall Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Tamales Mary - Eastown
- Rating: 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1551 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Poncho's Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 7727 Division Ave. South Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Tortilleria Y Restaurante La Guadalupana
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1627 Division South Ave. Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Tacos Yanga
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1338 Division Ave. South Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Street Chef Shaw
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1539 Plainfield Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: 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.
