Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas 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. Taquero
- Rating: 4.5/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5434 Ross Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. El Carlos Elegante
- Rating: 4.5/5 (162 reviews)
- Address: 1400 North Riverfront Blvd. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. Tucker's Grill & Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (457 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2604 Towne Centre Drive Mesquite, Texas
- Categories: American, Mexican
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#27. El Rumbero Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2155 Marsh Lane Ste 114 Carrollton, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#26. Tacos La Banqueta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (615 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1305 North Carroll Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Taco Y Vino
- Rating: 4.5/5 (327 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 213 West Eighth St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Wine Bars
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#24. Nuno's Tacos & Vegmex Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8024 Spring Valley Road Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Vegan, Tacos, Tex-Mex
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#23. La Salsa Loca Tacos and More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1925 Towne Centre Drive Ste 103 Mesquite, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Mijas Taqueria-Lake Highlands
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 9901 Royal Lane Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
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#21. Aca Las Tortas
- Rating: 4.6/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4420 Worth St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches, Desserts
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#20. Mario Bros Tacos
- Rating: 4.6/5 (425 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8420 Abrams Road Ste 206 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers
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#19. Taqueria & Tamaleria Nuevo Leon
- Rating: 4.6/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 5125 North President George Bush Hwy Ste 700 Garland, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
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#18. Pineda's Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.6/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1144 North Plano Road Ste 119 Richardson, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#17. Sazon Mexican Home Cooking
- Rating: 4.6/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3035 South Shiloh Road Ste 200 Garland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. La Comida Mexican Kitchen and Cocktails
- Rating: 4.6/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1101 North Beckley Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#15. Tamaler铆a Nuevo Le贸n
- Rating: 4.6/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2139 Buckingham Road Richardson, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Limon's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3105 West Davis St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Empanadas, Comfort Food
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#13. Pacheco Taco N Burger
- Rating: 4.6/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1311 South Ervay St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#12. Alebrijes Mexican Grill & Bar
- Rating: 4.6/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 13247 Montfort Drive 100 Ste 100 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Taco Joint
- Rating: 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 14999-C Preston Road Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex
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#10. Tasty Chicken And Wings
- Rating: 4.7/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 302 South Galloway Ave. Mesquite, Texas
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Salvadoran, Mexican
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#9. El Taxque帽o Taquer铆a
- Rating: 4.7/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 207 West Suffolk Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Taqueria & Tamaleria Nuevo Leon
- Rating: 4.7/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2717 East BeltLine Road Ste 111 Carrollton, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#7. Elotes Fanny
- Rating: 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1110 North Josey Lane Suite Ste 100 carrolton, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
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#6. Mami Coco
- Rating: 4.7/5 (427 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4500 Bryan St. Ste B Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
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#5. Alondra's Cuisine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1202 Northwest Hwy Garland, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Vegetarian, Mexican
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#4. Rayo's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.7/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 11411 East Northwest Hwy Ste 230 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Tranky's Tacos
- Rating: 4.8/5 (419 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2218 South Jupiter Road Garland, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
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#2. Cuates Kitchen
- Rating: 4.8/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 3811 Fairmount St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Bars
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#1. Familia Restaurante
- Rating: 4.9/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5330 North MacArthur Blvd. Ste 108 Irving, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos
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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.
