Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay 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!
#28. El Sombrero Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 3.2/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4990 Stack Blvd. Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Fiesta Azteca
- Rating: 3.3/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3194 West New Haven Ave. Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. Tijuana Flats
- Rating: 3.4/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10 E. New Haven Ave. Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
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#25. El Chico
- Rating: 3.5/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1751 Evans Road Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Burgers
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#24. Bubbakoo's Burritos
- Rating: 3.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 4700 Babcock St. Unit 37 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, fast food, New Mexican Cuisine
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#23. Tijuana Flats
- Rating: 3.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 705 Palm Bay Road Northeast Unit 109 West Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
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#22. Pineapples
- Rating: 3.7/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1434 Pineapple Ave. Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Bars, Salad, Tacos
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#21. MASA Taqueria Y Cantina
- Rating: 3.7/5 (310 reviews)
- Address: 445 East Eau Gallie Blvd. Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Fiesta Jalisco
- Rating: 3.7/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1906 Hwy A1A Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Big Island Burrito
- Rating: 3.7/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 814 North Hwy A1A Indialantic, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Francisco's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2916 Aurora Road Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Cantina Louie
- Rating: 3.9/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 2400 Dairy Road West Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Agave D'Oro Mexican Bar and Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 3955 West New Haven Ave. Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. El Indio Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1369 South Babcock St. Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Flying Burro
- Rating: 4.1/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 1180 South Babcock St. Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Lets Taco Bout Birria
- Rating: 4.2/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 4502 Babcock St. Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#12. Fiesta Azul Tequila House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1700 Evans Road Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#11. The Habanero Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1851 Palm Bay Road Northeast Ste 2 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. La Preferida
- Rating: 4.4/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2024 Aurora Road Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Imported Food
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#9. Cazadores Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 630 East Eau Gallie Blvd. Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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#8. El Mezcalito Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (106 reviews)
- Address: 4651 Babcock St. Northeast Ste 1 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Mi Cabana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 4270 Minton Road Ste 104 West Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Steakhouses
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#6. La Casita Del Arbol
- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 6725 Babcock St. Southeast Malabar, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#5. Taqueria La Bendici贸n de Dios
- Rating: 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3300 West New Haven Ave. Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#4. Camel Tow Taco
- Rating: 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#3. 321 Empanadas
- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 874 West Eau Gallie Blvd. Unit C Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Peruvian, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. Delicias Conchita
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2447 North Wickham Road Ste 114 Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#1. Fish Bellies Food Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1240 North Hwy A1A Indialantic, Florida
- Categories: Tacos, Sandwiches
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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.
