Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston 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. Taco Loco Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (560 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 46 Broadway Somerville, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Esquite
- Rating: 4.2/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 194 Shirley Ave. Revere, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Soup
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#28. Los Agaves
- Rating: 4.2/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 950 Broadway Chelsea, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Rinc贸n Mexicano
- Rating: 4.2/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 99 Broadway Somerville, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Seafood
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#26. Angela's Cafe - Eagle Hill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (525 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 131 Lexington St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#25. El Tacuba
- Rating: 4.2/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 35 Salem St. Medford, Massachusetts
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Mexican, Bars
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#24. Angela's Cafe - Orient Heights
- Rating: 4.2/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1012 Bennington St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#23. Tenoch Mexican
- Rating: 4.3/5 (320 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 382 Highland Ave. Somerville, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Tenoch Mexican
- Rating: 4.3/5 (379 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 Lewis St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#21. Naco Taco on Newbury
- Rating: 4.3/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 354 Newbury St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#20. El Vaquero
- Rating: 4.3/5 (100 reviews)
- Address: 478 High St. Medford, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Coreanos Allston
- Rating: 4.3/5 (623 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 172 Brighton Ave. Allston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion, Mexican
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#18. Aaron's Taco Cart'el
- Rating: 4.3/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8 Central St. Stoneham, Massachusetts
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex
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#17. Chilacates Mexican Street Food
- Rating: 4.3/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 1482 A Tremont St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. El Potro Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (355 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 156 Highland Ave. Malden, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#15. Tulum Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.4/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 3 Washington St. Somerville, Massachusetts
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Mexican
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#14. La Victoria Taqueria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (411 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12 Medford St. Arlington, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. ORALE Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 847 Cambridge St. Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Tenoch Mexican
- Rating: 4.4/5 (878 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 24 Riverside Ave. Medford, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Chilacates Mexican Street Food
- Rating: 4.4/5 (601 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 224 Amory St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Sombrero Chiquito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 197 Mass Ave. Boston Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Tapatio Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 82 Broadway Ste A Somerville, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Taco Party
- Rating: 4.5/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 711 Broadway Somerville, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican, Vegan
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#7. Rhythm n Wraps
- Rating: 4.5/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1096 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Wraps, Tacos, American
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#6. Taqueria Jalisco
- Rating: 4.6/5 (505 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 291 Bennington St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Taqueria El Amigo
- Rating: 4.6/5 (881 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 196 Willow St. Waltham, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Don Julio Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 514 Medford St. Somerville, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Teresa's Market
- Rating: 4.7/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 571 Washington St. Brighton, Massachusetts
- Categories: Latin American, Tacos
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#2. Bono Restaurant And Catering
- Rating: 4.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 271 Meridian St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Latin American, Mexican, Tapas Bars
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#1. P谩tzcuaro Taqueria & Bar
- Rating: 4.7/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 398 Watertown St. Newton, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, 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.
