Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Philadelphia by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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. Café y Chocolate
- Rating: 4.5/5 (412 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1532 Snyder Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#29. South Philly Barbacoa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (679 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1140 South 9th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Restaurant Catracho
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 1011 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Honduran, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. La Chingonita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 413 East Girard Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Prima Pizza Taqueria Mexicana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1104 South 9th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Cantina La Martina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 2800 D St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Chiquita's Pizzeria & Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 746 Snyder Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Mexican, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#23. El Molino Tortilleria and Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1739 West Ritner St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. México Lindo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 700 Moore St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Philly Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2011 Reed St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Cucina Zapata
- Rating: 4.5/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: South 31st & Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Stands, Thai, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Tacos El Rodeo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 Washington Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. El Limon Chestnut Hill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 8612 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. la bamba
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 600 Catharine St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Don Barriga Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 703 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#15. La Cocina del Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1500 South Broad St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Mexican Grill Stand
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1736 North 13th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. San Miguelito Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2654 South Sixth St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. El Amiguito Taco Mobile
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1736 Washington Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Tonalli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 100 Morris St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Taco Heart
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 1001 East Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Tortilleria San Roman
- Rating: 5.0/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 951 South 9th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Taco & Ramen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 615 South St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Vegan, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Rico Mexican Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 227 West Allegheny Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. La Canasta Mexican Food
- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 2341 South 4th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. La Catedral
- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 527 Fairmount Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. El Fuerte de Loreto
- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1412 South 5th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#3. El Caracol Mexican Food
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 469 North 10th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. El Guero Mexican Food Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1256 West Montgomery Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Hi-Lo Taco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1109 Walnut St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex, Cocktail Bars
- 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.
