Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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. Jessy's Taqueria
- Rating: 3.9/5 (1121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3201 East Ocean View Ave. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#29. Luna Maya
- Rating: 3.9/5 (583 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2010 Colley Ave. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Vegan
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#28. Oro Azteca
- Rating: 3.9/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8001 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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#27. El Parian Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4848 Virginia Beach Blvd. Ste 16 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. El Diablo Loco Cantina & Tequila Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (406 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6 East Mellen St. Hampton, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#25. Plaza Degollado Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 198 Newtown Road Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. Taqueria y Pupuseria El Sabor De Mi Tierra
- Rating: 4.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1948 Diamond Springs Road Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Latin American, Tacos
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#23. Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4540 Princess Anne Road Ste 121 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. La Hacienda Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1744 Sentinel Drive Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Cancun Fiesta
- Rating: 4.0/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 506 Dinwiddie St. Portsmouth, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Los Cuates Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (324 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 412 Newtown Road Ste B Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Lola's Beach Cantina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4035 East Ocean View Ave. Ste 100 Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar
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#18. 3 Amigos Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1920 Centerville Tpke Ste 109 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. The Landing Zone
- Rating: 4.0/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 485 South Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: New American, Sports Bars, Mexican
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#16. El Rey Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 738 East Bayview Blvd. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Las Tapatias
- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5033 Virginia Beach Blvd. Ste 104 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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#14. Camino Real
- Rating: 4.1/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5313 Indian River Road Indian Square Shopping Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Coffee & Tea, Seafood
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#13. Union Taco
- Rating: 4.1/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 218 West 25th St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Tacos
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#12. El Azteca Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1522 East Little Creek Road Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Union Taco - Chesapeake
- Rating: 4.1/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 515 Belaire Ave. Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#10. Perro Blanco
- Rating: 4.2/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 430 West 24th St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
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#9. Los Burritos
- Rating: 4.2/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1580 Crossways Blvd. Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Footers Sports Pub
- Rating: 4.2/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4676 Princess Anne Road Ste 380 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Sports Bars, Chicken Wings, Mexican
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#7. Taco Burrito
- Rating: 4.3/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1207 North Military Hwy Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Tacos
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#6. Agave Azul
- Rating: 4.3/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1445 Sam's Drive Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
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#5. Sanctuary
- Rating: 4.3/5 (132 reviews)
- Address: 109 Addison St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Tacos
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#4. La Hacienda Street Food and Tequila
- Rating: 4.4/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2007 South Military Hwy Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Tacos
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#3. Taqueria La Hacienda
- Rating: 4.4/5 (302 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2146 South Military Hwy Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#2. Bronco Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 Kempsville Road Ste 111 Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. Delicias Ice Cream Factory
- Rating: 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 528 Newtown Road Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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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.
