Highest-rated Mexican Restaurants in the Eugene Area by Diners

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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Eugene 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—shaped by waves of immigration—and 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 Eugene 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 Eugene 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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#30. El Angel Authentic Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 2120 Main St. Springfield, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Silva's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2758 Friendly St. The Friendly Garden Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#28. El Super Burrito

- Rating: 4.2/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2566 Willamette St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, fast food, Cocktail Bars
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#27. El Super Taco

- Rating: 4.2/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3666 West 11th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
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#26. El Taco Express

- Rating: 4.3/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 647 West Centennial Blvd. Springfield, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Las Morenas Taqueria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 585 River Road Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. El Pique

- Rating: 4.4/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1870 Main St. Springfield, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Pupuseria Juanita

- Rating: 4.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 625 West 1st Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Taco Mogo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 860 Pearl St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Korean, Tacos
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#21. Santo De La Torta

- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1607 East 19th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches
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#20. Nelson's In The Whit

- Rating: 4.4/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 Blair Blvd. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Tacos, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#19. Pandita

- Rating: 4.4/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 398 East 11th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Tacos
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#18. Fresh And Natural Mexican Eatery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1680 West 11th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#17. Mama Mayra's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 764 Blair Blvd. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. 1960 Cocina

- Rating: 4.5/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1810 Willamette St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. El Buen Sabor

- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 650 Blair Blvd. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#14. El Rancho Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 628 Blair Blvd. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Poco Loco

- Rating: 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 3038 Royal Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#12. Lupita's Tacos

- Rating: 4.6/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 55 Silver Lane Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Taqueria El Trenecito

- Rating: 4.6/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1505 Main St. Springfield, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Nourish

- Rating: 4.6/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2757 Friendly St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, New American, Tacos
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