Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Boise 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 Boise 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 Boise 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. Fiesta Chicken
- Rating: 3.8/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 1450 South Orchard St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Spitfire Tacos + Tequila
- Rating: 3.8/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 231 East State St. Eagle, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. Tacos El Rey #2
- Rating: 3.9/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4116 West Chinden Blvd. Garden City, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Diablo & Sons Saloon
- Rating: 3.9/5 (329 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 246 North 8th St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
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#26. Corona Village
- Rating: 3.9/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4334 West State St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Garibaldis
- Rating: 3.9/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5697 North Glenwood St. Garden City, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#24. Andrade's Restaurante Mexicano
- Rating: 3.9/5 (341 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4620 West Overland Road Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Chapala Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 South Vista Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3223 East Louise Drive Ste 108 Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Fiesta Chicken
- Rating: 4.1/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10689 Ustick Road Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. The Tortilla Factory Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1492 South Entertainment Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Taqueria La Flama
- Rating: 4.1/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1680 North Westland Drive Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. The Funky Taco
- Rating: 4.2/5 (304 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 West Bannock St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Tacos, Asian Fusion, Indian
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#17. Adelitas Food Truck
- Rating: 4.2/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 1800 West Overland Road Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#16. Campos Market
- Rating: 4.2/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 413 North Orchard St. Boise City, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery
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#15. Tin Roof Tacos
- Rating: 4.2/5 (711 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 115 South Broadway Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Tacos
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#14. Pueblo Lindo
- Rating: 4.2/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3327 North Eagle Road Ste 170 Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Coa De Jima
- Rating: 4.3/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 615 West Main St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#12. The Grove by Lemon Tree
- Rating: 4.3/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 404 East Parkcenter Blvd. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Burgers, Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
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#11. Carniceria Coalcoman
- Rating: 4.3/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5234 West Fairview Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Barrigas Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3447 West Chinden Blvd. Garden City, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Madre - Boutique Taqueria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1034 South La Pointe St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Tacos, Bars
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#8. Tamales Nelly
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 7609 West Overland Road Unit 130 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Street Vendors
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#7. El Chavo Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2915 West Overland Road Ste 0 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#6. Lolita's Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1289 South Protest Road Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#5. Taqueria Sol De Jalisco
- Rating: 4.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 8117 West Chinden Blvd. Garden City, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Lorena's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9110 West Fairview Ave. Boise City, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#3. Garnacha Que Apapacha
- Rating: 4.6/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7709 West Overland Road Ste 120 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Tacos
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#2. Taco Veloz
- Rating: 4.7/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6910 West Fairview Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#1. Bronco Tacos
- Rating: 4.9/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2455 Broadway Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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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.
