Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Corvallis area by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Corvallis 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 Corvallis 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 Corvallis 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!
#16. Mexico Lindo
- Rating: 3.1/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5228 Southwest Philomath Blvd. Corvallis, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Riva's Taco Shop
- Rating: 3.3/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 360 Northwest 5th St. Corvallis, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. La Rockita
- Rating: 3.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 370 Southwest Western Blvd. Corvallis, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. El Sol de Mexico
- Rating: 3.6/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1597 Northwest 9th St. Corvallis, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#12. Ixtapa - Philomath
- Rating: 3.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1702 Main St. Philomath, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Delicias Valley Cafe
- Rating: 3.7/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 933 North West Cir Blvd. Corvallis, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Taqueria Alonzo
- Rating: 3.8/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 922 Northwest Kings Bvd Corvallis, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Tacovore - Corvallis
- Rating: 3.9/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2503 Northwest Kings Blvd. Corvallis, Oregon
- Categories: Tacos, Bars, Latin American
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#8. Burrito Heaven
- Rating: 3.9/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1813 Southeast 3rd St. Corvallis, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. El Patr贸n
- Rating: 3.9/5 (134 reviews)
- Address: 1110 Northeast 2nd St. Corvallis, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. TacoVino
- Rating: 4.2/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 151 Northwest Monroe Ave. Corvallis, Oregon
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tacos
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#5. La Rockita
- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1413 Main St. Philomath, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. El Palenque
- Rating: 4.3/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1845 Northwest Circle Blvd. Corvallis, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. La Rockita
- Rating: 4.3/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 922 Northwest Circle Blvd. Ste 130 Corvallis, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#2. Tacos El Machin
- Rating: 4.4/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 544 Southwest 4th St. Corvallis, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#1. El Cruzero
- Rating: 4.7/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1830 Main St. Philomath, Oregon
- 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.
