Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the The Villages area by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the The Villages 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 The Villages 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 The Villages 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!
#16. Ay Jalisco
- Rating: 2.6/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1154 Main St. Lady Lake, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Seafood
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#15. Ranchito The Villages
- Rating: 3.2/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Lagrande Blvd. Lady Lake, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Fiesta Grande
- Rating: 3.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 3647 Kiessel Road The Villages, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Casa Agave Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 840 South Main St. Wildwood, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. La Palma Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1690 Citrus Blvd. Leesburg, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. El Ranchito Mexican-Cuban Cuisine
- Rating: 3.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 911 West North Blvd. Leesburg, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Mexican
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#10. Los Laureles
- Rating: 3.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 4120 Corley Island Road Ste 300 Leesburg, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#9. Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 270 Colony Blvd. The Villages, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant - Wildwood
- Rating: 4.1/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 346 Shopping Center Drive Wildwood, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen
- Rating: 4.1/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3551 Wedgewood Lane The Villages, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Tacos
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#6. Campo Azul Mexican Kitchen
- Rating: 4.3/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 17860 Southeast 109th Ave. Ste 614 Summerfield, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Juanita's Tacos
- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16535 Southeast 99th Ave. Summerfield, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#4. Luna Azul
- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 1341 South 14th St. Leesburg, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Camel Tow Taco
- Rating: 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#2. Viva Mexico Taqueria
- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 17615 US 301 Summerfield, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#1. Prima Market La Poblana
- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 16767 South US Hwy 301 Summerfield, Florida
- 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.
