Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Wenatchee area by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee 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!
#18. Taco Time NW
- Rating: 2.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 Eastmont Ave. East Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Taco Del Mar
- Rating: 3.1/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 142 Easy St. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, fast food, Tex-Mex
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#16. Taco Time NW
- Rating: 3.1/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1512 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. El Rinconsito - Wenatchee
- Rating: 3.3/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 North Miller St. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Tacos Chava
- Rating: 3.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 511 Valley Mall Pkwy Ste B7 East Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Plaza Wenatchee
- Rating: 3.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 908 South Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Tacos, Meat Shops, Bakeries
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#12. Ay Caramba Tres Amigos
- Rating: 3.7/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 Valley Mall Pkwy East Wenatchee , Washington
- Categories: Tacos, Seafood, American
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#11. South - Wenatchee
- Rating: 3.7/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7 North Worthen St. Ste E15 Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Bars
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#10. Bomb Burritos
- Rating: 3.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 147 Easy Way Ste 110 Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars, Mexican
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#9. Freddy's Kitchen
- Rating: 3.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 5601 Valley Mall Pkwy East Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Mariscos Los Shinolas
- Rating: 3.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 936 Valley Mall Pkwy East Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
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#7. El Agave Authentic Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. El Porton Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 340 Valley Mall Pkwy East Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Taco Loco
- Rating: 4.2/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 234 South Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. La fuente
- Rating: 4.4/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 816 South Mission St. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Fonda Oaxaque帽a East Wenatchee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 136 Eastmont Ave. East Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Soup
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#2. The Paradise Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 334 Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, American
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#1. Taqueria la Cihualteca
- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 1211 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- 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.