Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Springfield, according to Tripadvisor

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February 8, 2023
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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Springfield, according to Tripadvisor

Mexican fare ranks second among Americans' favorite global cuisines, according to . Mexican flavors and ingredients have permeated all corners of American cuisine, infusing vibrant and varied tastes into Americans' daily diet. But while tacos and enchiladas may seem commonplace in America now, that wasn't always the case.

To be sure, Americans have been influenced by the flavors of our neighbor to the south for hundreds of years. But it wasn't until refugees from southern and central Mexico brought their culinary traditions north to the U.S. that dishes like tacos found their way into the mainstream. An increasingly global culture (and a growing number of Mexican fast-food mainstays and high-end restaurants) have cemented Mexican food's beloved role in U.S. cuisine. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best Mexican food in Springfield?

To find out, turned to to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Springfield. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#23. Mexican Villa

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (164 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2755 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807-3505
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#22. Mexican Villa El Taco

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (16 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Price: $
- Address: 316 W Kearney St, Springfield, MO 65803-2520
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#21. El Charro

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (33 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1779 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65804-1507
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#20. El Maguey Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (53 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 631 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65802-2115
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#19. Catrina's Mexican Kitchen & Cantina

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (13 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2925 E Battlefield St Suite 105, Springfield, MO 65804-4015
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#18. Mexican Villa

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (158 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1408 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65804-1118
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#17. Purple Burrito

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (24 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 5360 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65810-2994
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#16. Primas Mexican Kitchen

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (60 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3662 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65804-4414
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#15. La Hacienda

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (25 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1370 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65804-0302
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#14. Tinga Tacos

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (14 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 308 W McDaniel St, Springfield, MO 65806-2052
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#13. Cielito Lindo Mexicano Restaurante

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (54 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3530 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807-5104
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#12. Jose Locos Steak & Grill on Battlefield

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (45 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 300 E Battlefield St, Springfield, MO 65807-4953
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#11. El Purple Burrito

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (67 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1700 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807-2095
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#10. El Puente Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (101 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1111 E Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807-6023
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#9. Purple Burrito

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (52 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 3459 W Kearney St Ste 600, Springfield, MO 65803-2002
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#8. Maria's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (172 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 406 South Ave, Springfield, MO 65806-2114
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#7. Amigos

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (67 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2118 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807-2853
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#6. El Sombrero

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (62 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1529 W Battlefield St, Springfield, MO 65807-4105
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#5. The Wheelhouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (52 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1666 E Saint Louis St, Springfield, MO 65802-3130
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#4. Tortilleria Perches

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (121 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1601 W Sunshine St Ste M, Springfield, MO 65807-2208
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#3. La Paloma Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (145 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3014 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804-2032
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#2. Cesar's Old Mexico

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (110 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2627 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804-2044
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#1. Jose Locos

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (143 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 853 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65802-2119
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