Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Redding 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 Redding 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 Redding 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!
#30. La Taqueria Mexican
- Rating: 3.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3360 South Market St. Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Puerto Vallarta
- Rating: 3.6/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2690 Gateway Drive Anderson, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. Puerto Vallarta
- Rating: 3.6/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1109 Hartnell Ave. Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#27. Papi's Taqueria
- Rating: 3.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9479 Deschutes Road Palo Cedro, California
- Categories: Mexican, New American, Asian Fusion
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#26. Burrito Bandito
- Rating: 3.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3365 Placer St. Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Burrito Bandito
- Rating: 3.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 66 Hartnell Ave. Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. El Delicioso Burrito
- Rating: 3.8/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1275 Churn Creek Road Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Norm's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 9348 Deschutes Road Unit G Palo Cedro, California
- Categories: American, Tacos
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#22. Raliberto's Taco Shop
- Rating: 3.9/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 155 Lake Blvd. Redding, California
- Categories: Tacos
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#21. Burrito Bandito
- Rating: 3.9/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8938 Airport Road Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Mazatlan Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (289 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1630 Hilltop Drive Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Ortega's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9153 Deschutes Road Palo Cedro, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Burrito Bandito
- Rating: 4.1/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2805 East Center St. Anderson, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Mister Taco
- Rating: 4.1/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5531 Deschutes Road Anderson, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Taqueria Los Gordos
- Rating: 4.1/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1400 Pine St. Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Baja Burrito
- Rating: 4.1/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2400 South Bonnyview Road Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (568 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 435 East Cypress Ave. Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Lunas Fusion & Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2914 Churn Creek Road Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican, Asian Fusion, Diners
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#12. Los Gordos Taqueria
- Rating: 4.2/5 (358 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5200 Churn Creek Road Ste L Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. El Zarape Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.3/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 829 Twin View Blvd. Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. La Fogata
- Rating: 4.4/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14361 Holiday Road Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. La Conquista Taqueria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (436 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2030 Eureka Way Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Joe's Giant Orange Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3104 Cascade Blvd. Shasta Lake, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican, Waffles
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#7. Las Dos Marias
- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2640 Bechelli Lane Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Los Cachorros Taqueria
- Rating: 4.6/5 (128 reviews)
- Address: 2425 Athens Ave. Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Casa Rios Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1647 Hartnell Ave. Ste 1 Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
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#4. Super Burritos Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.6/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2600 Churn Creek Road Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#3. Roadrunner Grill
- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 3256 Cascade Blvd. Shasta Lake, California
- Categories: Tacos
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#2. Dos Amigos Taqueria
- Rating: 4.8/5 (147 reviews)
- Address: 1340 Churn Creek Road Ste C5 Redding, California
- Categories: Tacos, New Mexican Cuisine
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#1. Hermano's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2605 South Market St. Redding, California
- 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.
