Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Kalamazoo area by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo 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!
#25. Los Amigos
- Rating: 2.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7375 South Westnedge Road Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Chicken Shop
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#24. Los Amigos
- Rating: 3.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5480 Gull Road Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Soup
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#23. Los Amigos
- Rating: 3.1/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3317 Stadium Drive Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#22. The Big Burrito
- Rating: 3.1/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5036 West Kl Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, fast food
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#21. Que Buenos Fresh Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.3/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2929 Howard St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Taco Bob's
- Rating: 3.3/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 South Kalamazoo Mall Ste 171 Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
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#19. Los Amigos - Portage
- Rating: 3.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 5036 South Westnege Ave. Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Taco Bob's
- Rating: 3.4/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4121 Portage St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
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#17. Taco Bob's
- Rating: 3.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 126 East Centre Ave. Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Holy Taco
- Rating: 3.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6942 West Q Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos
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#15. La Pinata Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 475 North Drake Road Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Condado Tacos
- Rating: 3.8/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1750 South Drake Road Ste East Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
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#13. Valentina's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 351 River St. Comstock, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Que Buenos
- Rating: 3.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 5000 South Sprinkle Road Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Gorilla Gourmet
- Rating: 3.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 305 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Street Vendors, Asian Fusion, Mexican
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#10. Cancun Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 324 North Drake Road Kalamazoo MI, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Mi Pueblo
- Rating: 4.1/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3420 Gull Road Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Los Brothers
- Rating: 4.1/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2015 Portage St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Dani's Kitchen and Pancake House
- Rating: 4.1/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3501 Stadium Drive Suite A Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#6. Lolita's Tacos
- Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2307 East Main St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Garcia's Mexican Kitchen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10445 Shaver Road Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. La Finca
- Rating: 4.2/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10412 Portage Road Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Buen Provecho
- Rating: 4.4/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 643 North Riverview Drive Parchment, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. La Familia Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 224 West Michigan Ave. St. Marks Place Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#1. Fiesta Burrito
- Rating: 4.6/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3774 West Centre Ave. Portage, Michigan
- 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.
