Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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. Las Locas Fajitas Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2915 Bingle Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Moreliana Natural Ice Cream and More
- Rating: 4.6/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10181 Westview Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican
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#28. Dos Tacos
- Rating: 4.6/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 10610 Gaston Road Ste 130 Katy, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
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#27. Antojos Locos
- Rating: 4.6/5 (115 reviews)
- Address: 11861 South Sam Houston Pkwy West Ste D Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#26. La Lupita Taco Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6622B Pinemont Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
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#25. TJ Birria Y Mas
- Rating: 4.6/5 (411 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2903 South Main St. Stafford, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. Belly Of The Beast
- Rating: 4.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 5200 Farm To Market 2920 Ste 180 Spring, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, New American, Tacos
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#23. Tacos Do帽a Lena
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1028 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8788 Hammerly Blvd. Ste G Houston, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
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#22. Tamales Don Pepe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9920 Stella Link Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch
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#21. Titas Taco House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (902 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 320 Wilson Road Humble, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
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#20. TJ Birria Y Mas Katy
- Rating: 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 414 West Grand Pkwy South Ste 100 Katy, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Los Valdes in the House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 109 Ave. F Stafford, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Andaluz
- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 10540 Cypress Creek Pkwy Ste B Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Vegan
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#17. La Cruderia
- Rating: 4.7/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8394 Bellaire Blvd. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Kingwood Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.7/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2510 Mills Branch Drive Ste 120 Kingwood, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Monte's Tastes and Taps
- Rating: 4.7/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 815 Plantation Drive Richmond, Texas
- Categories: Sports Bars, Tacos, Burgers
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#14. Luchador Micheladas & Botanas
- Rating: 4.7/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7751 Barker Cypress Road Ste 600 Cypress, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
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#13. Donuts Kolaches & Tacos
- Rating: 4.7/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5010 West Main Sreet Ste G League City, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Taqueria Alazan
- Rating: 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10817 Telephone Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#11. Ceviche Ria
- Rating: 4.7/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 24910 Kuykendahl Road Ste H Tomball, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Seafood
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#10. Las Tortas Perronas
- Rating: 4.7/5 (631 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1837 Bingle Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches
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#9. The Churro King
- Rating: 4.7/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 19002 Saums Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Desserts
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#8. The Taco King
- Rating: 4.8/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 18002 Huffmeister Road Cypress, Texas
- Categories: Food Stands, Tacos
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#7. Ferso's
- Rating: 4.8/5 (184 reviews)
- Address: 26440 Fm 1093 Ste 490 Richmond, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. B AM Cocina
- Rating: 4.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 716 Murphy Road Stafford, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
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#5. La Casa Bakery and Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1002 Hogan St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#4. Nando's Tacos
- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 1011 1st St. East Humble, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
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#3. Cinco De Mayo Taqueria
- Rating: 4.8/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5838 Louetta Road Spring, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#2. Mexican Mom
- Rating: 4.9/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1027 Sawdust Road Ste 375 Spring, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. Birrieria El Compadre
- Rating: 4.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3320 East Broadway St. Pearland, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, 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.
