Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Chattanooga by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga 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. Fiesta Mexicana
- Rating: 3.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4021 Hixson Pike Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Taco Roc
- Rating: 3.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6960 Lee Hwy Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Amigo Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3805 Ringgold Road Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Los 3 Amigos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3536 Cummings Hwy Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Mexi-Wing 9
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 6925 Shallowford Road Ste 120 Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. La Altena
- Rating: 4.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 314 West Main St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Chuy's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2271 Gunbarrel Road Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Taco Mamacita
- Rating: 4.0/5 (684 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 109 North Market St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Chatter Box Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6801 Shallowford Road Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Taconooga
- Rating: 4.0/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207 A Frazier Ave. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. San Marcos Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1818 East Main St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Agave & Rye - Chattanooga
- Rating: 4.0/5 (411 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 185 Chestnut St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Mr. Burrito Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 517 East MLK Blvd. Ste 201 Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Carnitas Carmelita
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2604 Amnicola Hwy Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Molcajete Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6231 Perimeter Drive Ste 127 Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. tacos y tortas don beto
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 6312 Bonny Oaks Drive Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Tacos El Cunao
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5813 Lee Hwy Ste 4 Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Spanglish Modern Mexican
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 5622 TN-153 Ste A Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. El Arca de Noe - Tienda Y Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3027 Dayton Blvd. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Wood Oven Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 5716 Ringgold Road Ste 108 Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Taqueria at The Plaza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 850 Market St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Fonda San Jose
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 401 Market St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Taqueria Jalisco - ANIA
- Rating: 4.5/5 (398 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1639 Rossville Ave. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Bollywood Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 203 East Main St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#6. El Agave Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 531 Signal Mountain Road Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Conga Latin Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 26 East Main St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Latin American, Spanish, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. El Taxqueno
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3100 Cummings Hwy Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Taqueria Azteca
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 3920 Ringgold Road Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Miss G's Tortas y Tamales
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 4801 English Ave. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. EL Gallo Giro Restaurant & Groceries
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 4700 Rossville Blvd. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery
- 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.
