Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Yakima 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. El Rinconsito - Yakima Nob Hill
- Rating: 3.1/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1101 South 3rd Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. El Porton
- Rating: 3.2/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4808 Tieton Drive Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. El Mirador 2
- Rating: 3.3/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1601 East Yakima Ave. 2179 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. El Mirador Express
- Rating: 3.4/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 418 West Walnut St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. Tammy's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1010 North 1st St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. El Caporal Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 109 East Naches Ave. Selah, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. Pepp'rmint Stick
- Rating: 3.6/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4002 Main St. Union Gap, Washington
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
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#23. El Rinconsito - Yakima on 1st St
- Rating: 3.7/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 North 1st St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Xochimilco Tequila Bar
- Rating: 3.7/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5110 Tieton Drive Ste 270 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars
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#21. Nino's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 4001 Summitview Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. El Porton De Pepe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15 South 5th Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, American
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#19. Fuego Margarita Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 420 South 48th Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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#18. Don Cheo's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1514 South 1st St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#17. Tacos El Rey
- Rating: 4.1/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1218 South 6th St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Antojitos Mexicanos
- Rating: 4.1/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3512 Summitview Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Backwoods Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (268 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 913 South 1st St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Comfort Food
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#14. JJ's Birrieriia & Antojitos
- Rating: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1412 South 3rd Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Pizza
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#13. El Pastor Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 West Walnut St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Taqueria Los Primos
- Rating: 4.2/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 103 North 1st St. Selah, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Taqueria Don Chepe's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 404 North 1st St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#10. Ay Caramba
- Rating: 4.3/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1300 North 40th Ave. Ste 107 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Taqueria Rolly's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5612 Summitview Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#8. Los Hernandez Tamales
- Rating: 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 6411 West Nob Hill Blvd. Ste 102 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Los Hernandez Tamales
- Rating: 4.5/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3706 Main St. Union Gap, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Taco El Grande
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 910 East Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Tacos Don Chayo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2810 West Washington Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#4. Blue Hills Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1112 Tieton Drive Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Grand Monarca
- Rating: 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 6530 West Nob Hill Blvd. Ste 700 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#2. Nino's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1601 East Washington Ave. Ste 101 Union Gap, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. Erik's - The Mercedes Kid
- Rating: 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7 North Front St. Yakima, 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.
