Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Johnson City area by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson 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!
#17. Barberitos
- Rating: 2.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1735 West State Of Franklin Road Ste 6 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#16. Amigo Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1705 West Market St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Poblano's Mexican Grill and Bar
- Rating: 3.3/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2697 Boones Creek Road Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Numan's Cafe And Sports Bar
- Rating: 3.3/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 225 East Main St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Sports Bars, New American, Mexican
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#13. Amigo Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.4/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 125 East Jackson Blvd. Ste 1 Jonesborough, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. La Carreta Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5494 Bobby Hicks Hwy Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Ole's Guacamoles
- Rating: 3.7/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 South Roan St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#10. Holy Taco & Cantina
- Rating: 3.7/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 211 East Main St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Cocktail Bars
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#9. Amigo Mexican Restaurant III
- Rating: 3.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3211 Peoples St. Ste 70 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. 7 Hermanos
- Rating: 3.8/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3101 West Market St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
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#7. Wahaca Mexican Kitchen
- Rating: 3.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1011 Hamilton Place Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. El Charolais
- Rating: 3.9/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3102 Bristol Hwy Ste B Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. El Charolais
- Rating: 4.0/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1805 West State Of Franklin Road Ste 1200 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. White Duck Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.1/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 126 Buffalo St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: New American, Mexican, Soup
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#3. La Perla 3 Mexican Restaurant & Grocery Store
- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2508 South Roan St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#2. Si Senor
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 405 Roy Martin Road Ste 101 Gray, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. Tacos & Grill Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.6/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2530 East Oakland Ave. Ste 28 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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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.
