Highest-rated Mexican Restaurants in the Springfield Area by Diners

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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Springfield 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—shaped by waves of immigration—and 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 Springfield 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 Springfield 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!

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#30. Primas Mexican Kitchen

- Rating: 3.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3662 South Glenstone Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Salad
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#29. Cielito Lindo Mexicano Restaurante

- Rating: 3.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2953 South National Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. El Charro

- Rating: 3.6/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 703 North McCroskey St. Nixa, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Farm House Cafe

- Rating: 3.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1537 North Glenstone Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Cafes, Mexican, Sandwiches
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#26. La Hacienda

- Rating: 3.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1370 South Glenstone Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Tinga Tacos

- Rating: 3.9/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 308 West McDaniel St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Tacos
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#24. Purple Burrito

- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3459 West Kearney Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Habaneros

- Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4406 South Campbell Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
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#22. Jose Locos

- Rating: 4.0/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 853 North Glenstone Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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#21. Taqueria Cachanilla, Estilo Mexicali

- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1938 South Glenstone Ave. Ste C Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. Purple Burrito

- Rating: 4.1/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1700 South Campbell Ave. Ste A Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. La Paloma

- Rating: 4.1/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3014 East Sunshine St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Amigos Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2118 South Campbell Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. El Poblano Grill & Cantina

- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2629 North Kansas Expy Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Sports Bars, Mexican
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#16. Tortilleria Perches

- Rating: 4.2/5 (369 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1601 West Sunshine St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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#15. Tacos El Champu

- Rating: 4.2/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1342 West Sunshine St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. El Sombrero

- Rating: 4.2/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1529 West Battlefield St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Catrinas Modern Mexican

- Rating: 4.2/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 2925 East Battlefield Road Ste 105 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Tacos el Gordo

- Rating: 4.3/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5360 South Campbell Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. The Wheelhouse

- Rating: 4.3/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1845 East Sunshine St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Thai, Mexican
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#10. Los Michoacanos Garcias

- Rating: 4.4/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 1402 West Sunshine St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Casa Bella Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4610 South Campbell Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
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#8. Señor Julian Mexican Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3405 East Battlefield Road Ste 100 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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