Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Anchorage area by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Anchorage 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 Anchorage 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 Anchorage 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!
#29. Taco King
- Rating: 3.4/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 113 West Northern Lights Blvd. Ste D Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. Rush Espresso
- Rating: 3.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1005 East 5th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
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#27. 907 Alehouse & Grill
- Rating: 3.4/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8001 Old Seward Hwy Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Tacos, American, Gastropubs
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#26. Taco King
- Rating: 3.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2001 East 88th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6307 Debarr Road Ste G Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. Mexico In Alaska Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7305 Old Seward Hwy Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Taco King
- Rating: 3.7/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3003 Tanglewood Drive Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Taco King
- Rating: 3.7/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3561 East Tudor Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Los Arcos
- Rating: 3.7/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2000 East Dowling Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. La Cabana Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 312 East 4th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Serrano's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2514 East Tudor Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Burrito Heaven
- Rating: 3.7/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 326 Boniface Pkwy Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Tequila 61
- Rating: 3.7/5 (344 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 445 West 4th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican, Gastropubs, Tapas/Small Plates
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#16. Burrito Factory
- Rating: 3.8/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2801 Boniface Pkwy Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Serrano's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (340 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 East Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Rafelitos
- Rating: 3.9/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 160 West 91st Ave. Ste A Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Tacos, Coffee & Tea, Beer Bar
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#13. Pancho's Villa
- Rating: 3.9/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3104 Spenard Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#12. Xalos Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3048 Mountain View Drive Ste 140 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Taco King
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 820 Bilbo St. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Bear Tooth Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1230 West 27th Ave. Ste A Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican, New American, Pubs
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#9. Taco King
- Rating: 4.1/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1330 Huffman Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Soup
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#8. Oscar's Taco Grande
- Rating: 4.1/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1298 East 3rd Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
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#7. Cajun Corner
- Rating: 4.1/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 302 G St. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Tacos
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#6. El Jefe Taco Joint
- Rating: 4.3/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 East Intl Airport Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Tacos
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#5. El Dorado
- Rating: 4.3/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4300 Old Seward Hwy Ste D1 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Benny's Food Wagon
- Rating: 4.3/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 East Benson Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#3. Pedro's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1565 Bragaw St. Ste 103 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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#2. Seoul Casa
- Rating: 4.4/5 (351 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 East Dimond Blvd. Ste 6 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Korean, Mexican
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#1. Xalos Burrito Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 751 East 36th Ave. Ste 107 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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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.
