Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Fort Wayne area by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne 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. Lalos Restaurante Mexicano
- Rating: 3.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 1724 West Wallen Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Cebollas Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 236 Fernhill Ave. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Diners
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#28. Alberto's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.6/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2529 South Calhoun St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2419 West Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. Salsa Grille at Coventry
- Rating: 3.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5735 Falls Drive Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Arcos Restaurante Mexicano
- Rating: 3.7/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7510 Winchester Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. Salsa Grille Northeast
- Rating: 3.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5709 Ymca Park Drive East Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Las Lomas Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2202 Fairfield St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. La Michoacana
- Rating: 3.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1421 North Wells St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican
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#21. Don Chava's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1234 North Wells St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Cactus Grill Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4122 Lima Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Beer Bar
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#19. Guadalupe's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 10345 Illinois Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Salsa Grille Taqueria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2021 Bdwy Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Bakeries, Cheese Shops
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#17. El Taquero
- Rating: 4.1/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 4507 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Guadalupe's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 10364 Leo Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Solbird Kitchen & Tap
- Rating: 4.2/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1824 West Dupont Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Mi Parrilla
- Rating: 4.3/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3422 North Clinton St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Tequila Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
- Rating: 4.3/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6328 West Jefferson Blvd. Covington Plz Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Salsa Grille North
- Rating: 4.3/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7755 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Proximo
- Rating: 4.3/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 898 Harrison St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Spanish, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
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#10. Mercado
- Rating: 4.3/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 West Columbia St. Ste 103 Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
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#9. The Famous Taco
- Rating: 4.4/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4104 North Clinton St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos
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#8. Taco Zone
- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6433 Bluffton Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Los Cabos Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10812 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. La Fogata
- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1812 Bluffton Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Tacos Arandas El Amish
- Rating: 4.4/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2012 Broadway Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Sol De Mexico
- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 5830 Challenger Pkwy Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#3. El Rinconcito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1619 North Wells St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
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#2. Lola's Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2801 Lower Huntington Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Latin American, Coffee & Tea, Tacos
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#1. Birrieria La Caba帽a
- Rating: 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 2534 New Haven Ave. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- 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.
