Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Amarillo 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 Amarillo 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 Amarillo 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!
#30. Tacos Garcia
- Rating: 3.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2200 East Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Braceros Downtown
- Rating: 3.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 727 South Polk St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#28. El Tejavan
- Rating: 3.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3801 East Interstate 40 Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Taco Villa
- Rating: 3.6/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1826 South Georgia St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Burgers
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#26. Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3501 45th Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#25. Jorge's Mexican Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6051 South Bell St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. Taqueria El Tapatio
- Rating: 3.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3410 South Coulter St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Grandma's Cocina
- Rating: 3.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3609 Southwest 45th St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: American, Mexican, fast food
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#22. Tacos Garcia Mexican Caf茅
- Rating: 3.9/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 Ross St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#21. EL Bracero Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2028 Paramount Blvd. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. La Frontera
- Rating: 3.9/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1401 South Arthur St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. El Tejavan
- Rating: 3.9/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3420 West Interstate 40 Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. La Campana
- Rating: 3.9/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2220 Canyon Drive Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. El Charro Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4207 Interstate 40 Access Road Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Jacobo's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3701 Olsen Blvd. Ste L Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: American, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Mimi's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1400 Ross St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Sharky's Burrito Company
- Rating: 4.1/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1612 South Georgia St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, fast food, Tex-Mex
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#13. Zombiez Bar and Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 711 Sw 10th Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: American, Bars, Tacos
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#12. Burrito Stop
- Rating: 4.1/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 114 Southeast 9th St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican, Coffee & Tea
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#11. Bracero's Mexican Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2822 Southwest 6th Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Los Braceros
- Rating: 4.2/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3303 Bell St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Burgers
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#9. El Giro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1800 Bell St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Tortilleria Lupita
- Rating: 4.2/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4013 East 10th Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. English Field House Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10610 American Drive Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
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#6. El Manantial
- Rating: 4.5/5 (415 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3823 East Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. El Vaquero
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 2200 Southeast 3rd Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#4. El Bracero
- Rating: 4.6/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2116 South Grand St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Yellow City Street Food
- Rating: 4.6/5 (506 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2916 Wolflin Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: New American, Tacos, Burgers
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#2. David's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 400 East Hastings Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. Flamingos Latin Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 701 East Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Latin American, 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.
