Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Akron by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Akron 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 Akron 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.
#18. El Rancho
- Rating: 3.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1666 West Exchange St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. El Fogon Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1080 Interstate Pkwy Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. El Patrón Tequilería & Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 54 East Mill St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 352 East Waterloo Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Tito's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3333 Manchester Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Azteca Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1779 East Market St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Royal Palace
- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 134 East Tallmadge Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Italian, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mr Trompo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 880 North Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. El Taconazo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 834 West Market St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Uncle Tito's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2215 East Waterloo Road Ste 107 Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Latino Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3430 South Arlington Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Orange Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1680 East Waterloo Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Taqueria La Loma
- Rating: 4.5/5 (395 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 459 Darrow Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Taqueria El Paso
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1811 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Taqueria Tres Amigos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1444 Copley Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Paleteria La Fresa Mexican Ice Cream
- Rating: 5.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 447 Darrow Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Desserts, Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Casa Del Lago Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 2437 Canton Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. El Malecon Food Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 813 Elma St. Akron, Ohio
- 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.
