Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Oklahoma City area by diners

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February 28, 2025
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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City 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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#29. La Salsa Grille

- Rating: 4.2/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2329 North Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Seafood
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#28. Tacos San Pedro

- Rating: 4.2/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2301 Southwest 44th St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. The Lazy Donkey

- Rating: 4.2/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 517 West Reno Ave. Oklahoma, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. Taqueria El Camino

- Rating: 4.2/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9120 North MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Tacos
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#25. JINYA Ramen Bar - OKC - Nichols Hills

- Rating: 4.2/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6800 North Western Ave. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Ramen, Tapas/Small Plates, Tacos
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#24. Casa Juanito

- Rating: 4.2/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4718 Southeast 29th St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Kalakas Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 4101 North MacArthur Blvd. Warr Acres, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican, Salad
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#22. La Tropicana Tacos y M谩s

- Rating: 4.2/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3903 South Western Ave. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Tacos
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#21. La Oaxaquena Bakery & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 741 Southwest 29th St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
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#20. Los Vaqueros

- Rating: 4.2/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1114 South Air Depot Ste 2 Midwest City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Tacoville

- Rating: 4.3/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3502 Newcastle Road Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Velvet Taco

- Rating: 4.3/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13600 North Pennsylvania Ave. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: New American, Tacos, Vegetarian
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#17. Azteca Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (269 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4024 North May Ave. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#16. La Tapatia Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 3923 North MacArthur Blvd. Warr Acres, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Tacos Don Nacho

- Rating: 4.3/5 (317 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3721 South Council Road Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Burgers
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#14. Birrieria Diaz

- Rating: 4.4/5 (343 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6700 Northwest 39th Expy Bethany, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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#13. Monterey Jack's Cafe Y Cantina

- Rating: 4.4/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 South Air Depot Blvd. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican, American
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#12. San Marcos Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2301 Southwest 59th St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. OSO Paseo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (577 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 603 Northwest 28th St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: New American, Tacos, Tiki Bars
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#10. La Herradura Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12100 North Rockwell Ave. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
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#9. El Sabor De La Baja OKC

- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Address: 2815 Northwest 10th St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos
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#8. La Herencia Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Address: 6811 Southeast 15th St. Midwest City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Taco Empire OKC

- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 7000 Northwest 122nd St. Oklahoma City , Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#6. The Fried Taco

- Rating: 4.6/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 308 Northwest 10th St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Caribbean
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#5. Taqueria Sanchez

- Rating: 4.6/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4011 Northwest 10th St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#4. Tamales El Patio

- Rating: 4.7/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3421 Southwest 29th St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Tacologia

- Rating: 4.7/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 2100 North Eastern Ave. Ste 5 Moore, Oklahoma
- Categories: Tacos, New Mexican Cuisine
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#2. Taco Nation

- Rating: 4.8/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1741 Wheeler St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: Tacos, Desserts, Salad
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#1. La Cocina De Do帽a Nena

- Rating: 4.8/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3710 South May Ave. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Categories: 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.

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