Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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. Fiesta Oaxaca
- Rating: 4.1/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 135 West Palace Ave. Ste 101 Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Desert Dogs Brewery & Cidery Taproom
- Rating: 4.1/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 112 West San Francisco St. Ste 307 Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Breweries, Tacos
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#28. Marisco's La Playa
- Rating: 4.1/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 537 West Cordova Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Horseman's Haven Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (461 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4354 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine, Breakfast & Brunch
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#26. Cafe Pasqual's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1806 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 121 Don Gaspar Ave. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Vegetarian, Mexican, Art Galleries
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#25. La Plancha
- Rating: 4.2/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3470 Zafarano Drive Ste C Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Latin American, Mexican
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#24. El Parasol
- Rating: 4.2/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 298 Dinosaur Trl Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 31 Burro Alley St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Plaza Cafe Southside
- Rating: 4.2/5 (525 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3466 Zafarano Drive Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
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#21. Fusion Tacos
- Rating: 4.2/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5984 Airport Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#20. Roque's Carnitas
- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Corner Of Washington And Palace Santa Fe Plaza Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Valentinas
- Rating: 4.3/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 945 West Alameda St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine, Breakfast & Brunch
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#18. El Comal
- Rating: 4.3/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3571 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine, Breakfast & Brunch
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#17. Sanchez Tacos - Santa Fe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1901 Saint Michaels Drive Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#16. Inn on the Alameda
- Rating: 4.4/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 303 East Alameda St. Inn On The Alameda Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#15. El Callejon Taqueria and Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (939 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 Galisteo St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Red Enchilada
- Rating: 4.4/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1310 Osage Ave. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine, Salvadoran
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#13. Oasis
- Rating: 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 418 Cerrilos Road Unit 5 Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican, Shaved Ice
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#12. Zacatl谩n Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 317 Aztec St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#11. Sazon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (733 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 221 Shelby St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Cocktail Bars
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#10. El Molero Fajitas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: East San Francisco St. And Lincoln Ave. Santa Fe Plaza, Sw Corner Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Stands, Mexican
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#9. Sunrise Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1851 Saint Michaels Drive Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: New American, Mexican
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#8. Alicia's Tortilleria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1314 Rufina Cir Ste A Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. La Cocina De Dona Clara
- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4350 Airport Road Ste 4 Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Tres Colores
- Rating: 4.6/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 West Marcy St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
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#5. Taqueria Gracias Madre
- Rating: 4.7/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1352 Rufina Cir Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#4. El Chile Toreado
- Rating: 4.8/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 807 Early St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#3. Lupe's Andale 2
- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1006 Marquez Place Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#2. Tacos Y Burritos La Fe
- Rating: 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 6600 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#1. El Queretano
- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 4430 Airport Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, 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.
