Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Harrisonburg by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg 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.
#19. El Charro
- Rating: 2.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1570 East Market St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rating: 2.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 223 Burgess Road Ste H Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Tequila Taco Bar
- Rating: 3.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1007 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. El Charro
- Rating: 3.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1580 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Mexican Restaurant Jalisco
- Rating: 3.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 243 Neff Ave. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. El Rancho Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 815 East Market St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. El Sol Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 68 South Carlton St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Magnolia's Taco And Tequila Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14 East Water St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Tequila Modern Mexican
- Rating: 4.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 1645 Reservoir St. Ste 185 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Taqueria El Primo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1751 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#9. La Morena
- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 751 Chicago Ave. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Convenience Stores
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Sub Station Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3257 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Casa Gallardo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 625 Mt Clinton Pike Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tacos El Primo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1110 Reservoir St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Tacomex
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2023 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Delgado Antojitos Mexicanos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 16 Pleasant Hill Road Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 291 University Blvd. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Mexican, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Paletería La Mexicana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 865 East Market St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Mi Pueblito Grill 2
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1321 South High St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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.
