Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Seattle by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Seattle 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 Seattle 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. Taqueria Costa Alegre Taco Bus
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5200 South Henderson Seattle Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#29. TacOrtiz
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 6600 Martin Luther King Jr Way South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Taqueria La Original
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1440 South Jackson St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Loxicha Authentic Oaxaca Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11552 15th Ave. Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Chilolos Breakfast & Lunch
- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6538 4th Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Tacos El Hass
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 14400 Ambaum Blvd. East Southwest Ste East Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Abarrotes El Oaxaqueño
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4515 15th Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Casa Del Mariachi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12327 Roosevelt Way Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Rey Amargo Chocolate Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 722 East Pike St. Ste 110 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Coffee & Tea, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Cafetal Quilombo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4343 15th Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. El Lugar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 606 East Pine St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: International Grocery, Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Burrito Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1252 South Cloverdale St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Crazy Corn
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 11809 Renton Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Shaved Ice, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Frelard Tamales
- Rating: 4.5/5 (343 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6412 Latona Ave. Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#16. El Catrin
- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9641 15th Ave. Southwest Ste A Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Rojo's Mexican Food
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 217 James St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#14. El Chito
- Rating: 5.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5600 Delridge Way Southwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#13. La Chingona Taquería
- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 2940 Southwest Avalon Way Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. El Taco Loco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 2840 Northwest Market St. Ballard Liquor Store Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mas Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1906 North 34th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Cocina MX32
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 551 South Michigan St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Los Costenos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 600 5th Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Pancita
- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 5501 30th Ave. Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Counter At Old Ballard Catering
- Rating: 5.0/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 1505 Northeast 65th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: New American, Greek, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Chayote
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 4605 Fremont Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. El Malecon Mexican Food
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10426 16th Ave. Southwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
#4. El Taco Loco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2840 Northwest Market St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Abuelita's Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 8552 Greenwood Ave. North Ste B Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Pop-up Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Birrieria la Sabrosa de los Mochis
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 12610 Desmoines Memorial Drive Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Lico's TACOS
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 5200 4th Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- 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.
