Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Auburn area 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鈥攕haped by waves of immigration鈥攁nd has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has, 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 2024 Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, , 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, compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Auburn area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Mexican" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Auburn were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides Mexican food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 50 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite Mexican spot made the list or to discover a new restaurant to try!
#16. Durango Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1706 Frederick Road Opelika, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Fuzzy's Taco Shop
- Rating: 2.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1678 South College St. Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Acapulco's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.8/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1409 South College St. Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Laredo Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 2.9/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1832 Opelika Road Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. El Dorado Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1658 South College St. Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Durango Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1107 Columbus Pkwy Opelika, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. El Taco Veloz and Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1107 Fitzpatrick Ave. Opelika, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Agave Loco
- Rating: 3.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1032 Opelika Road Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. El Rey De Todos Mexican Grill & Cantina
- Rating: 3.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1447 Opelika Road Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. El Patron Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2400 Frederick Road Opelika, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Barberitos
- Rating: 3.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1619 Opelika Road Ste 120 Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Taco Mama - Auburn
- Rating: 3.9/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 149 East Magnolia Ave. Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos
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#4. La Plaza Taqueria Y Carniceria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1629 South College St. Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Durango Taqueria y Carniceria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 435 North Dean Road Ste J Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#2. El Ranchero
- Rating: 4.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 114 Spirit Drive Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Burgers
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#1. El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 2487 East Glenn Ave. Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar, Vegetarian
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.
