Highest-rated Mexican Restaurants in the Tucson Area by Diners

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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Tucson 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—shaped by waves of immigration—and 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 Tucson 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 Tucson 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!

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#30. El Chinito Gordo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (433 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2920 North Oracle Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Taco Fish

- Rating: 4.4/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4841 South 12th Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
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#28. Delicias Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4581 South 12th Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Del Cielo Tamales

- Rating: 4.4/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3073 North Campbell Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
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#26. Aqui Con El Nene

- Rating: 4.4/5 (462 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4415 North Flowing Wells Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
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#25. Ensenada Street Food

- Rating: 4.4/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1602 South Park Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#24. Rollies Mexican Patio

- Rating: 4.4/5 (596 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4573 South 12th Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. El Rustico

- Rating: 4.4/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2281 North Oracle Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos
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#22. La Indita

- Rating: 4.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 722 North Stone Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Momo's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 1838 East 6th St. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Taqueria Juanito's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (547 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 708 West Grant Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6444 North Oracle Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Tacos, Burgers
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#18. Plazita Mexico Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Address: 20 North Sarnoff Drive Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. The Blacktop Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8300 North Thornydale Road Ste 120 Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Comfort Food, Mexican
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#16. Salsa Verde

- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 3894 North Oracle Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. D's Island Grill JA

- Rating: 4.6/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3156 East Fort Lowell Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Caribbean, Seafood, Tacos
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#14. Baja Cafe on Campbell

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1039 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2970 North Campbell Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Mexican
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#13. The Little One

- Rating: 4.6/5 (423 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 151 North Stone Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Amelia's Mexican Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (364 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5851 North Oracle Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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