Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond 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. Wood and Iron Gameday Restaurant and Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1405 Roseneath Road Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Sports Bars, Tacos, Burgers
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#29. Cabo Fish Taco
- Rating: 4.1/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3022 West Broad St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos
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#28. Boka Truck
- Rating: 4.1/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2557 Sheila Lane Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: New American, Food Trucks, Mexican
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#27. Kahlo's Taqueria and Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 718 North 23rd St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#26. La Milpa - Mexican Restaurant & Market
- Rating: 4.1/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6925 Hull St. Road Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Shelly's Comida Latina
- Rating: 4.1/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7304 Staples Mill Road Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. La Cabana
- Rating: 4.1/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4086 Crockett St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. MI Jalisco Family Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4019 Macarthur Ave. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. El Caporal - Richmond
- Rating: 4.2/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1417 Eastridge Road Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Salad
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#21. TBT El Gallo
- Rating: 4.2/5 (115 reviews)
- Address: 2118 West Cary St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Conejo
- Rating: 4.2/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5820 Patterson Ave. Ste 103 Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Chicano's Cocina Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 523 East Main St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Bars
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#18. Taco Bamba
- Rating: 4.2/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 1601 Willow Lawn Drive Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Tacos
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#17. Jalapenos Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3125 West Cary St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar, Desserts
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#16. Taqueria Panchito
- Rating: 4.3/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6531 Midlothian Tpke Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. E-LOTERIA
- Rating: 4.3/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9022 West Broad St. RICHMOND, Virginia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican
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#14. Mi Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10482 Ridgefield Pkwy Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Lolita's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2929 West Cary St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#12. Blue Habanero
- Rating: 4.4/5 (302 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 421 Strawberry St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Tacos, New Mexican Cuisine
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#11. Ay Caramba Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.4/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 204 East Grace St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#10. Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (466 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9550 Midlothian Tpke Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Big Chile Real Mexican Tacos & Tex-Mex
- Rating: 4.4/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 1919 West Main St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Tacos
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#8. Taqueria Y Antojitos El Chido
- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6715 Staples Mill Road Richmond, Va, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#7. Potros Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9074 Staples Mill Road Henrico, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Carytown Gyro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3459 West Cary St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Halal, Mexican, fast food
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#5. Y Tu Mama
- Rating: 4.6/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4910 Forest Hill Ave. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Tacos Mexico
- Rating: 4.7/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4108 Jefferson Davis Hwy Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Big Chile Real Mexican Tacos
- Rating: 4.7/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10184 West Broad St. Glen Allen, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#2. Abuelita's
- Rating: 4.7/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6400 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Ramen
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#1. Lalo's Pinches Tacos
- Rating: 4.8/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8026 West Broad St. Henrico, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Seafood
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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.
