Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Buffalo by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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. Mighty Taco
- Rating: 3.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6930 Transit Road Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Jim's Steakout
- Rating: 3.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 194 Allen St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Sandwiches, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Señor Tequila Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 414 Pearl St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Extreme Pizza
- Rating: 3.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2298 Seneca St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Tacos, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 West Chippewa St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Jim's Steakout
- Rating: 3.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 92 West Chippewa St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cheesesteaks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Deep South Taco
- Rating: 3.5/5 (593 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 291 Ellicott St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4375 Transit Road Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Taqueria Ranchos Dos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 445 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Don Tequila Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 73 Allen St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Just Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2249 South Park Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Tacos, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Aguacates Mexican Bar and Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 765 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. El Canelo Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3670 McKinley Pkwy Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Breezy Burrito Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 1000 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Cantina 62
- Rating: 3.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2178 Seneca St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Lunetta's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 878 Cleveland Drive Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza, American, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Papi's Waterfront + Beach Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 301 Ohio St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Casa Azul
- Rating: 4.0/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 191 Allen St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#12. D.A. taste
- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 864 Seneca St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Tacos, Community & Beer
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1275 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Lloyd Taco Trucks
- Rating: 4.0/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Lloyd Taco Factory
- Rating: 4.0/5 (631 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1503 Hertel Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Vault@237
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 237 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Salad, Tacos, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Taqueria Ranchos La Delicias
- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1516 Niagara St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Venezuelan, Tacos, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Hombre y Lobo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 149 Swan St. Ste 1 Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. La Divina Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (636 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2896 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Mexican, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Good Guys Deli and Gril
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 315 Jersey St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Taqueria El Dorado
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 478 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Pete's Place Food Shop
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 290 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. La Verdad Cafe Deli
- Rating: 5.0/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 116 Davey Str Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Smokehouse, 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.
