Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Lansing by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Lansing 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 Lansing 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.
#26. QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rating: 2.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 North Clippert St. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Pancheros Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2725 Preyde Blvd. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Salad, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Original Famous Taco
- Rating: 2.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 321 South Waverly Road Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Aldacos Taco Bar
- Rating: 2.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6724 South Cedar St. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Taco Bell
- Rating: 2.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2990 Dunckle Road Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Mr. Taco
- Rating: 2.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 3122 South Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rating: 2.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5415 West Saginaw Hwy Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#19. El Azteco
- Rating: 2.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1016 West Saginaw St. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Taco's E Mas
- Rating: 3.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3500 South Cedar St. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Los Tres Amigos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5010 West Saginaw Hwy Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Fiesta Charra
- Rating: 3.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2706 Lake Lansing Road Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Pablo's Mexican Restaurant - Eastside
- Rating: 3.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 2010 East Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Soup, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Jalapeno's Mexican Restaurante
- Rating: 3.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 307 South Washington Sq Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Mexico to Go
- Rating: 3.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 418 Elmwood Road Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Alicia's Authentic Mexican Deli
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5025 North Grand River Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Acapulco Mexican Grill West Lansing
- Rating: 4.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8741 West Saginaw Hwy Ste C Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Acapulco Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 North Clippert St. Ste 17 Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Piazzano's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1825 North Grand River Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Pablo's Old Town
- Rating: 4.0/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 East Grand River Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Pancho's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 936 Elmwood Road Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Taquero Mucho
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2408 South Cedar St. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Taqueria El Chaparrito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4832 West Saginaw Hwy Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. El Oasis
- Rating: 4.5/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2501 East Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Mexico 2 Go
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16995 South US Hwy 27 Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. El Oasis
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6100 South Cedar St. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Maria's Cuisine Mexican Food
- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 536 East Grand River Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- 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.
