Highest-rated Mexican Restaurants in the Philadelphia Area by Diners

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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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. Peppe's Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3501 Brownsville Road Trevose, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Desserts
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#29. Tamalex Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1163 South 7th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Honduran
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#28. Cantina La Martina

- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Address: 2800 D St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. MexiCali

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 38th & Walnut Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#26. El Chingon

- Rating: 4.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Address: 1524 South 10th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Tacos
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#25. Pancho's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 152 West Girard Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#24. El Mezcal Cantina

- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 1260 Point Breeze Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Tacos Don Memo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 270 South 38th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#22. Mole Poblano Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1144 South 9th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Dos Hermanos Tacos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3342 Market St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#20. Café y Chocolate

- Rating: 4.5/5 (432 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1532 Snyder Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#19. Taqueria Morales

- Rating: 4.6/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 1429 Jackson St. Phila, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. South Philly Barbacoa

- Rating: 4.6/5 (700 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1134 South 9th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#17. Andale Latino Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 144 East St. Road Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Fast food, Latin American, Mexican
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#16. Philly Tacos

- Rating: 4.6/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2011 Reed St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Prima Pizza Taqueria Mexicana

- Rating: 4.6/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1104 South 9th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. México Lindo

- Rating: 4.6/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 700 Moore St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Cucina Zapata

- Rating: 4.6/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: South 31st & Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Stands, Thai, Mexican
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#12. la bamba

- Rating: 4.6/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 522 South 5th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Tacos El Rodeo

- Rating: 4.7/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 Washington Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#10. Hi-Lo Taco

- Rating: 4.7/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 1109 Walnut St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex, Cocktail Bars
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#9. Taco Heart

- Rating: 4.7/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 1001 East Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tex-Mex, Tacos
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#8. Don Mezcal Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 761 Lancaster Ave. Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Steakhouses
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#7. Chiquita's Pizzeria & Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 746 Snyder Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Mexican, Italian
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#6. Nemi Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2636 East Ann St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. San Miguelito Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2654 South Sixth St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Tortilleria San Roman

- Rating: 4.8/5 (234 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 951 South 9th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Taco & Ramen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 615 South St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Vegan, Ramen
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#2. El Primo Plaza

- Rating: 4.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2846 St. Road Bensalem, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Bakeries
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#1. El Fuerte de Loreto

- Rating: 4.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1412 South 5th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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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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