Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Akron 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 Akron 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 Akron 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. Tito's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.4/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 25 Ghent Road Fairlawn, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Tres Potrillos
- Rating: 3.4/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 85 Montrose West Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. El Rincon Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1485 South Arlington St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. El Campesino
- Rating: 3.6/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4360 Kent Road Stow, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. El Rancho
- Rating: 3.6/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1666 West Exchange St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. La Mexicana Cantina & Grill - Tallmadge
- Rating: 3.6/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 76 West Ave. Tallmadge, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#24. El Fogon Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.6/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1080 Interstate Pkwy Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. El Meson Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 657 Portage Trl Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#22. El Patr贸n Tequiler铆a & Cuisine
- Rating: 3.7/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 54 East Mill St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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#21. Pancho & Lefty's
- Rating: 3.7/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3254 Kent Road Stow, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#20. Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 352 East Waterloo Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Beer Bar
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#19. El Tren Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 70 East Ave. Tallmadge, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Azteca Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1779 East Market St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#17. Don Jose Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1562 Akron Peninsula Road Ste 106 Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Casa Nueva Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4525 Kent Road Stow, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
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#15. Tito's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3333 Manchester Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#14. Hermosillo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4065 State Road Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Spicy Sombreros
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 4976 Darrow Road Stow, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Desserts
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#12. Casa Del Mar Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3725 South Cleveland Massillon Road Barberton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Los Girasoles Mexican
- Rating: 4.1/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4161 Steels Pointe Stow, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Seafood
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#10. Uncle Tito's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2215 East Waterloo Road Ste 107 Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Latino Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3430 South Arlington Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
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#8. The Funky Truckeria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3200 Greenwich Road Norton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#7. Taqueria La Loma
- Rating: 4.6/5 (425 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 459 Darrow Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#6. Taqueria El Paso
- Rating: 4.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1811 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Wholly Frijoles Mexican Street Foods
- Rating: 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2404 State Road Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Street Vendors
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#4. Casa Del Rio Express
- Rating: 4.6/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 2927 West Market St. Fairlawn, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Alejandro's Amigos Taqueria
- Rating: 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4147 Bridgewater Pkwy Stow, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Vegetarian
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#2. Taqueria Tres Amigos
- Rating: 4.6/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1444 Copley Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. Paleteria La Fresa Mexican Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 447 Darrow Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Desserts, Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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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.
