Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Gulfport 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 Gulfport 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 Gulfport 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!
#18. El Rancho
- Rating: 2.9/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2441 Pass Road Biloxi, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Fiesta Mexicana
- Rating: 3.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 6190 Beatline Road Unit C Long Beach, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. El Saltillo
- Rating: 3.2/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2650 Beach Blvd. Ste 20 Biloxi, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican, Chicken Wings, Cocktail Bars
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#15. Taco Sombrero
- Rating: 3.3/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2595 Pass Road Biloxi, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. El Saltillo
- Rating: 3.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 115 North Cleveland Ave. Long Beach, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Aztecas Restaurant & Cantina
- Rating: 3.4/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9400 US Hwy 49 Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Tex-Mex
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#12. Jalapeno Grill
- Rating: 3.6/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5 Pass Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Juan Tequila's
- Rating: 3.7/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 306 Beach Blvd. East Long Beach, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Taco Sombrero
- Rating: 3.8/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12275 Hwy 49 North Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Woody's Roadside - Biloxi
- Rating: 3.9/5 (317 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1894 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, Mississippi
- Categories: Burgers, Tacos, Barbecue
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#8. El'mexicano Restaurante'
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1215 30th Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. El Saltillo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12013 Hwy 49 Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#6. El Lupillo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1909 East Pass Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Chandeleur Island Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.3/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2711 14th St. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Breweries, Tacos, Burgers
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#4. El Aguila Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 187 Tegarden Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. El Tarasco Taqueria & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 2125 Popps Ferry Road Lot D Biloxi, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
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#2. El Taco Larry
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2330 East pass rd Biloxi, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. Tamale Shak
- Rating: 4.6/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1717 30th Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- 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.
