Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the McAllen 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 McAllen 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 McAllen 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!
#26. La Uno Cocina de Mar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (85 reviews)
- Address: 101 West Expy 83 Ste 280 & 290 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
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#25. Salom茅 on Main
- Rating: 4.1/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 1409 North Main St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#24. Delia's- San Juan
- Rating: 4.1/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 106 West Nolana Lp San Juan, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Container Taco Factory
- Rating: 4.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 7824 North 23rd St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
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#22. Delia's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2000 North Jackson Pharr, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Tacos Kissi
- Rating: 4.2/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 705 South 10th McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Mexican, Latin American
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#20. Las Margaritas Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 106 North Cage Blvd. Pharr, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. YaYa's Cocina Mexicana
- Rating: 4.2/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2501 East Griffin Pkwy Mission, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#18. Super Burgers
- Rating: 4.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 608 South 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Tacos, Chicken Wings
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#17. La Curva Taqueria
- Rating: 4.2/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 319 South Sugar Road Edinburg, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Nuri Fusion Street Kitchen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7600 North 10th St. Ste 800H Mcallen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Asian Fusion
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#15. Delia's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1501 East Monte Cristo Road Edinburg, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. La Morenita Bakery
- Rating: 4.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1102 West University Drive Ste B Edinburg, Texas
- Categories: Donuts, Bakeries, Mexican
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#13. Ana liz Taqueria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 215 North Conway Ave. Ste A Mission, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Delia's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3400 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Las Margaritas Restaurant No 2
- Rating: 4.4/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1901 North I Road Pharr, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Ms G's Tacos N' More
- Rating: 4.4/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2263 Pecan Blvd. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
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#9. El Itacate
- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 807 South Jackson Road Ste 6 Pharr, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. Delia's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4800 South 23rd St. Ste 5 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Calacas Tacos & Beer
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2101 North Cage Blvd. Ste 110 Pharr, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Beer Bar
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#6. Las Rocas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 617 South 15th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Salad, Mexican
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#5. Delia's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 602 West Griffin Pkwy Mission, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Taqueria Rios
- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5107 Raul Longoria Road San Juan, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
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#3. Diego's Food Truck
- Rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 10 North Broadway St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks, Burgers
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#2. Tacos El Plebe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1017 North Main St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks, Beer Gardens
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#1. Los Machetes Quesadillas Factory
- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 2111 West Sprague St. Ste 3 Edinburg, 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.
