Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Johnson City by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Johnson City 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 Johnson City 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.
#23. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2013 North Roan St. Ste 10 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Amigo Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1705 West Market St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Barberitos
- Rating: 3.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1735 West State Of Franklin Road Ste 6 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#20. La Carreta Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5494 Bobby Hicks Hwy Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Poblano's Mexican Grill and Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2697 Boones Creek Road Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Diablo Mexican Bar And Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 216 East Main St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Watauga Brewing Company
- Rating: 3.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 142 West Market St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Breweries, Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Numan's Cafe And Sports Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 225 East Main St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Sports Bars, New American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Taco Bell
- Rating: 3.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2100 West Market St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Holy Taco & Cantina
- Rating: 3.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 211 East Main St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Ole's Guacamoles
- Rating: 3.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 South Roan St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Amigo Mexican Restaurant III
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3211 Peoples St. Ste 70 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Holy Taco Cantina North
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 920 North State Of Franklin Road Ste 530 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Holy Taco Boones Creek
- Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 4903 North Roan St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Wahaca Mexican Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1011 Hamilton Place Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. El Charolais
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3102 Bristol Hwy Ste B Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. El Charolais
- Rating: 4.0/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1805 West State Of Franklin Road Ste 1200 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. 7 Hermanos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3101 West Market St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#5. White Duck Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.0/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 126 Buffalo St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: New American, Mexican, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#4. La Perla 3 Mexican Restaurant & Grocery Store
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2508 South Roan St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Tacos & Grill Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2530 East Oakland Ave. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Calaveras
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 503 Princeton Road Ste East Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Tortilleria Familiar El Arriero
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 307 South Belmont St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Delis, 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.
