Highest-rated Mexican Restaurants in the Ocala Area by Diners

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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Ocala 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 Ocala 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 Ocala 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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#18. El Toreo

- Rating: 3.2/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3790 East Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
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#17. Cantina

- Rating: 3.2/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 35 Southeast 1st Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Salad
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#16. Las Margaritas

- Rating: 3.3/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4414 Southwest College Road Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar, Seafood
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#15. El Toreo

- Rating: 3.3/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3510 Southwest 36th Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. La Fiesta Mexican Cocina Ocala

- Rating: 3.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4937 Northwest Blitchton Road Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (131 reviews)
- Address: 8449 Southwest State Road 200 Ste 147-149 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Taco N Madre

- Rating: 3.8/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 80 Northwest Pine Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant - Ocala

- Rating: 3.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5855 Southeast 5th St. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Tijuana Flats

- Rating: 4.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3950 South West College Road Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
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#9. Sayulita Taqueria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 Northeast 1st St. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Sports Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
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