Highest-rated Mexican Restaurants in the Bellingham Area by Diners

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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Bellingham 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—shaped by waves of immigration—and 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 Bellingham 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 Bellingham 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!

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#30. Chihuahua Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.1/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5694 3rd Ave. Ferndale, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Jalapeños Family Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.2/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 West Holly St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Lounges
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#28. Jalapeño's - Barkley

- Rating: 3.4/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Barkley Village 2945 New Market, Ste 101 Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#27. Sol De Mexico

- Rating: 3.6/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1120 Lakeway Drive Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. El Agave Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1111 Harris Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#25. EL Gitano Mexican Restaurant Bellingham

- Rating: 3.7/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1125 East Sunset Drive Ste 110 Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Seafood
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#24. Lilia's Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 3.7/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 190 East Bakerview Road Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Mi Mexico

- Rating: 3.9/5 (304 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 241 Telegraph Road Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#22. Taco Time NW

- Rating: 3.9/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3600 Bill Mcdonald Pkwy Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican, Desserts
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#21. El Agave Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207 North Samish Way Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Burrito King

- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 32nd St. Ste 102 Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Tadeo's Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 207 East Holly St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Birrieria Tijuana

- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 3040 Northwest Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Tacos
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#17. El Rinconcito

- Rating: 4.1/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2416 Yew St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
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#16. Taco Time NW

- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 4100 Arctic Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican, Desserts
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#15. Super Mario's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1422 North Forest St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Food Stands, Mexican
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#14. COA Mexican Eatery & Tequileria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (125 reviews)
- Address: 1065 East Sunset Drive Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. La Gloria Market

- Rating: 4.3/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4140 Meridian St. Ste 100 Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery, Meat Shops
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#12. California Tacos and Fresh Juices

- Rating: 4.4/5 (379 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4252 Cordata Pkwy Ste 104 Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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