Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Abilene 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 Abilene 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 Abilene 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!
#27. Oscar's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 2.8/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1665 Hwy 351 Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. Rosa's Caf茅 & Tortilla Factory
- Rating: 2.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1026 North Judge Ely Blvd. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#25. Los Arcos Restaurant
- Rating: 2.9/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1902 Ambler Ave. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Salad
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#24. Torchy's Tacos
- Rating: 3.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 3765 Catclaw Drive Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex
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#23. El Chico
- Rating: 3.1/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#22. Fuzzy's Taco Shop
- Rating: 3.1/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 2439 North Judge Ely Blvd. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Salad, Mexican, Sandwiches
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#21. Rosa's Caf茅 & Tortilla Factory
- Rating: 3.1/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3333 Catclaw Drive Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. Mexico Viejo
- Rating: 3.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 2002 East Overland Trl Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
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#19. Fuzzy's Taco Shop
- Rating: 3.2/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3351 Turner Plaza Drive Ste 100 Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#18. Alfonso Hernandez Bakery
- Rating: 3.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 601 Butternut St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Miguel's Mex Tex Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (355 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3001 South Danville Drive Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Oscar's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 5125 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Taco Casa
- Rating: 3.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1402 East Overland Trl Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, fast food
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#14. Casa Herrera
- Rating: 3.6/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4109 Ridgemont Drive Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Coffee & Tea
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#13. Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4782 South 14th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#12. Alfredo's Mexican Food
- Rating: 3.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3910 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Taqueria Nuestro Mexico
- Rating: 3.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 4116 North 1st St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Armando's Mexican Food
- Rating: 3.8/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2549 South 1st St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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#9. The Local
- Rating: 3.9/5 (161 reviews)
- Address: 901 North 1st Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#8. Monterrey Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3310 North 10th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, New American, Tex-Mex
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#7. Alfredo's Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2849 South 14th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Hernandez Bakery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 642 Oak St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Mexican
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#5. La Familia Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 882 Grape St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Mi Ranchito Burrito & Tortilla Factory
- Rating: 4.3/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 6442 Buffalo Gap Road Ste C Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Blue Agave
- Rating: 4.3/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1881 North Treadaway Blvd. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine, Bars
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#2. El Pulgarcito de America
- Rating: 4.4/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2502 South 7th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
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#1. Piquin Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 100 Louisiana Road Bldg 11990 Dyess, Texas
- 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.
