Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Corpus Christi by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi 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. Hi-Ho Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3703 Morgan Ave. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Taqueria Jalisco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3830 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. La Costenita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4217 Leopard St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Taqueria Chapala
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1237 Nile Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Sonny's Barbacoa & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4066 South Port Ave. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Yola Cocina Mexicana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3818 South Alameda St. Ste 036 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Taqueria Mi Ranchito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 6116 Ayers St. Ste A-1 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. El Jalisco Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1813 Ennis Joslin Ste 113 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Las Palmas Mexican Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 711 North Carancahua Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Mi Nueva Casa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 7602 South Staples St. Ste 106 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Taco Rico
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 4102 Greenwood Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Leaping Lizard
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 374 Nas Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Sports Bars, Tacos, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Texas Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 5230 Kostoryz Road Ste 4 Meche Beauty and Boutique Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Hermanos Solis Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3514 Baldwin Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Acapulco's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5937 Mcardle Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Taqueria Alteño
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2601 Ayers St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Recio's Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 5526 Old Brownsville Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Andy's Country Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (853 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5802 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Julio's Easy Stop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5945 Greenwood Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Taqueria Almeida 3
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 622 Nas Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#10. El Potro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 6085 Weber Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. QC Meat Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3002 South Port Ave. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Meat Shops, Grocery, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Taqueria Acapulco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5937 McArdle Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Celsita's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 15401 South Padre Island Drive Ste 105 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Mesquite House BBQ & Catering
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 3401 Morgan Ave. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, Tacos, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Tacobar Street
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4711 South Alameda Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Guajillo's On The Island
- Rating: 5.0/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15037 South Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Gluten-Free, Health Markets
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Taqueria La Cabanna
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2754 South Port Ave. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. El Palenque No 3 Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 3429 Leopard St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Los Toros tacos & burgers
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 802 West Point Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Tacos, Chicken Wings
- 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.
