Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso 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!
#29. Los Colorines
- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 201 East Main Drive Ste 114 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. Mama Tamales
- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1461 North Lee Trevino Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Los Cabos Seafood
- Rating: 4.3/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7200 North Mesa St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
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#26. Lapa Lapa Seafood & Drinks
- Rating: 4.3/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 304 Texas Ave. Ste 102 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos, Cocktail Bars
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#25. Tacos Toro Bronco
- Rating: 4.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 6065 Montana Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. Amar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3100 North Mesa St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Peruvian, Mexican
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#23. Martha's Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 122 South Mesa St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. L & J Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3622 East Missouri Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Cafes
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#21. Rivas Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.4/5 (413 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1342 North Zaragoza Road El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Caf茅 Mayapan
- Rating: 4.4/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2000 Texas Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Cafes
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#19. Taconeta
- Rating: 4.4/5 (344 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 Montana Ave. Ste A1 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
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#18. Birria Culiacan
- Rating: 4.4/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7246 North Loop Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Su-Casa Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2030 East Yandell Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Pepe's Tamales
- Rating: 4.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9530 Viscount Ste 1F El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Jalisco Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1029 East 7th Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Paseo Del Sol
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 4201 Alabama St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#13. Lucy's Cafe North
- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10025 Dyer St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Cafes
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#12. La Colonial Tortilla Factory
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 North Copia St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. El Jacalito Restaurante
- Rating: 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2130 Myrtle Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#10. Mariscos Central
- Rating: 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 3214 Alameda Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#9. Aaajiji Tacos and Beer
- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1730 Montana Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
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#8. Tortas Y Mas
- Rating: 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4919 Hondo Pass Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. El Taquero Comer
- Rating: 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 10150 Montana Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#6. Dia De Los Pescados
- Rating: 4.7/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 1491 Lee Trevino Ste B El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood, Tacos
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#5. El Toro Bronco
- Rating: 4.7/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3825 North Piedras St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. El Roble
- Rating: 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8731 Alameda Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. C贸nico Cocina Mexicana
- Rating: 4.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 610 North Mesa St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Comfort Food, Tacos
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#2. El Taquito
- Rating: 4.8/5 (477 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1422 Airway Blvd. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. 4tacos 4tacos 4tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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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.
