Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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. Taqueria Ranchos Dos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 445 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos
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#29. Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.6/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3901 Union Road Cheektowaga, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. Burrito Bay
- Rating: 3.6/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2341 Millersport Hwy Getzville, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Andale
- Rating: 3.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1402 French Road Depew, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. Aguacates Mexican Bar and Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 765 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#25. La Tolteca - Buffalo
- Rating: 3.7/5 (330 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7530 Transit Road Williamsville, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#24. Don Patron Mexican Grill & Catina
- Rating: 3.7/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 1669 Walden Ave. Cheektowaga, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#23. Breezy Burrito Bar
- Rating: 3.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 1000 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
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#22. Lunetta's
- Rating: 3.7/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 878 Cleveland Drive Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza, American, Tacos
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#21. Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 707 Main St. Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Bars, Mexican, Desserts
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#20. Lloyd Taco Factory
- Rating: 3.9/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5933 Main St. Williamsville, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
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#19. Andale
- Rating: 4.0/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9416 Transit Road East Amherst, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. The Mansard Fine Drink And Eatery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3365 Abbott Road Orchard Park, New York
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
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#17. Tacos, Community & Beer
- Rating: 4.0/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6449 Transit Road East Amherst, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Bars
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#16. Casa Azul
- Rating: 4.0/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 191 Allen St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos
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#15. D A Taste
- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 864 Seneca St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#14. Don Juan Mexican Bar & Grill - West Seneca
- Rating: 4.0/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 484 Harlem Road West Seneca, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Tex-Mex
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#13. Margaritas Mexican Cantina
- Rating: 4.1/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 4725 Transit Road Depew, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Maizal Mexican Kitchen
- Rating: 4.1/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4840 North French Road East Amherst, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Lloyd Taco Trucks
- Rating: 4.1/5 (387 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#10. El Toro Mexican Grill and Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1009 Niagara Falls Blvd. Amherst, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#9. Lloyd Taco Factory
- Rating: 4.2/5 (661 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1503 Hertel Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos
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#8. Taqueria Ranchos La Delicias
- Rating: 4.2/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1516 Niagara St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Venezuelan, Tacos, Bars
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#7. El Ranchito 3 Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2447 Niagara Falls Blvd. Amherst, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Cielito Lindo Taqueria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4125 Transit Road Williamsville, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Vault 237
- Rating: 4.3/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 237 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Salad, Tacos, Sandwiches
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#4. Hombre y Lobo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 149 Swan St. Ste 1 Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Bars
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#3. La Divina Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (667 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2896 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Mexican, International Grocery
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#2. Taqueria Los Mayas
- Rating: 4.7/5 (501 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3525 Genesee St. Cheektowaga, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. La Verdad Cafe Deli
- Rating: 4.9/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 116 Davey Str Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Smokehouse, Barbecue, Tacos
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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.
