Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Richmond by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Richmond 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 Richmond 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. Kahlo's Taqueria and Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 718 North 23rd St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Shelly's Comida Latina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7304 Staples Mill Road Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Chicano's Cocina Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 523 East Main St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#27. La Victoria Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4309 Nine Mile Road Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Pollo Campestre
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 7235 Hull St. Road Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#25. TBT El Gallo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Address: 2118 West Cary St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Azteca
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 3001 Jefferson Davis Hwy Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#23. El Jardin Latino Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6003 West Broad St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Salvadoran, Mexican, Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Jalapenos Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3125 West Cary St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Lolita's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2929 West Cary St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Conejo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5820 Patterson Ave. Ste 103 Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Taqueria Panchito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6531 Midlothian Tpke Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Soul Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (419 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 321 North 2nd St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Southern, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Big Chile Real Mexican Tacos & Tex-Mex
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1919 West Main St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (434 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9550 Midlothian Tpke Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Blue Habanero
- Rating: 4.5/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 421 Strawberry St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Tacos, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Mi Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 10482 Ridgefield Pkwy Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Taqueria El Tacorrey
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5348 Hull St. Road Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Ay Caramba Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 204 East Grace St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Soul-Ice
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1011 Hull St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Food Stands, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#10. El Tio
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4800 Jefferson Davis Hwy Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Salvadoran, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Taqueria Isabel
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 4950 Jefferson Davis Hwy Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Intergalactic Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. United Latino Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7511 Midlothian Tpke Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Y Tu Mama
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4910 Forest Hill Ave. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Taco Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1804 1/2 Broad Rock Blvd. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Tacos Mexico
- Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4108 Jefferson Davis Hwy Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Maya Latin Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 2812 West Broad St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Latin American, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Abuelita's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6400 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. La Doña Cocina Mexicana
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 6404 Horsepen Road Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- 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.
