Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Canton 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 Canton 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 Canton 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!
#17. Hot Head Burritos
- Rating: 3.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3875 Massillon Road Ste 310 Uniontown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
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#16. Pancho's Southwestern Grille
- Rating: 3.2/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4335 Massillon Road North Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#15. Margarita's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.2/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 121 Lincoln Way West Massillon, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Salad
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#14. Condado Tacos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4183 Belden Village Mall Cir Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex, Cocktail Bars
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#13. El Rincon
- Rating: 3.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5562 Wales Ave. Northwest Massillon, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. El Rincon Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 720 South Main St. North Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Tlaquepaque
- Rating: 3.9/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4460 Dressler Road Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#10. El Campesino
- Rating: 3.9/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4048 Lincoln Way East Massillon, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Don Tequila Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 4123 Tuscarawas St. West Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#8. Agavero Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2484 Lincoln Way East Massillon, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, American
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#7. El Campesino
- Rating: 4.1/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3520 Cleveland Ave. Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. El Campero
- Rating: 4.1/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3021 Cleveland Ave. Southwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Las Penas Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 3300 Whipple Ave. Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. blue habanero
- Rating: 4.4/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 2234 Tuscarawas St. West Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
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#3. Francisco's Cantina Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6041 Whipple Ave. Northwest North Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#2. La Loma
- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 4794 Dressler Road Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#1. Fiesta Acapulco Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5686 Dressler Road Northwest North Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Sports Bars
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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.
