Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Rochester by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Rochester 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 Rochester 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. Salena's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 302 North Goodman St. Ste E103 Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 Reynolds Drive Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Moe's Southwest Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 Jefferson Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 640 Jefferson Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#26. The Silver Iguana
- Rating: 3.5/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 663 Winton Road North Rochester, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Tacos N Tequila
- Rating: 3.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 730 Elmgrove Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Los Gallos Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2700 West Ridge Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Jose Joes
- Rating: 3.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 2570 Ridgeway Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Burgers, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Moe's Southwest Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3246 Monroe Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Bitter Honey
- Rating: 3.5/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 127 Railroad St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. La Casa Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (392 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 93 Alexander St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Dorado
- Rating: 3.5/5 (303 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 690 Park Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Mesquite Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 910 Elmgrove Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Monte Alban Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 845 East Ridge Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Tavo's Antojitos y Tequila
- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 425 Merchants Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Burrito Urbano
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 547 State St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Puerto Rican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Adelita's Mexican Cocina & Tequila
- Rating: 4.0/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3349 Monroe Ave. Pittsford Plaza Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Ox and Stone
- Rating: 4.0/5 (444 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 282 Alexander St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Mesquite Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 1900 South Clinton Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Rancho Viejo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 2336 Lyell Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Pura Vida Ville
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2115 Buffalo Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Aguilera's Authentic Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 521 Monroe Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Old Pueblo Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (391 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 55 Russell St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. John's Tex-Mex
- Rating: 4.0/5 (357 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 426 South Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Nosh
- Rating: 4.5/5 (605 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 47 Russell St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: New American, Asian Fusion, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Mi Rancho Alegre
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 300 Center Place Drive Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Neno's Gourmet Mexican Street Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 642 Monroe Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. TacoDero
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1174 Brooks Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Mecate mexican restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 Park Point Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Peach Blossom
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 9 East Main St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- 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.
