Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Appleton by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Appleton 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 Appleton 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.
#20. El Azteca Mexican Restaraunt
- Rating: 2.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: N474 Eisenhower Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. El Azteca Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 West Northland Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: W3198 County Road Kk Ste A Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Taco John's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1416 North Richmond St. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3813 East Calumet St. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#15. QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4343 West Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Lindo Mexican Restaurant & Supermarket
- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207 North Richmond St. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. El Agave Mexican Grill & Cantina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1750 North Casaloma Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Jaripeo Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3401 East Evergreen Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. El Sabor Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2190 South Memorial Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Osorio's Latin Fusion
- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1910 North Casaloma Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Latin American, Gluten-Free, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. El Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1003 West Northland Ave. Ste B Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Tulum Mexican Restaurant 2
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 140 Eisenhower Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Antojitos Mexicanos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 204 East College Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Sangria's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 Memorial Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Tipsy Taco & Tequila Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 129 South Memorial Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Taco House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 135 East Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Fronteras Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2311 West College Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Los Tres Manantiales
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 135 East Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Lil Taco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 106 South State St. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: 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.
