Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Appleton 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 Appleton 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 Appleton 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!
#20. El Azteca Mexican Restaraunt
- Rating: 2.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: N474 Eisenhower Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. El Azteca Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 2.7/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 West Northland Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. El Azteca - Neenah
- Rating: 3.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 878 Fox Point Plz Neenah, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
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#17. Solea Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.3/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1350 Gillingham Road Neenah, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Lindo Mexican Restaurant & Supermarket
- Rating: 3.7/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207 North Richmond St. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Garden View Family Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 216 East College Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
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#14. El Jaripeo
- Rating: 3.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1727 Freedom Road Little Chute, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Chicken Grill Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1550 Appleton Road Menasha, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#12. El Agave Mexican Grill & Cantina
- Rating: 3.8/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1750 North Casaloma Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. El Jaripeo Mexican Restaurant - Little Chute
- Rating: 3.9/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1821 East Main St. Little Chute, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Jaripeo Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3401 East Evergreen Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Zacatecas Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 145 West Wisconsin Ave. Neenah, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Solea Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 705 Appleton Road Menasha, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Osorio's Latin Fusion
- Rating: 4.0/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1910 North Casaloma Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Latin American, Gluten-Free, Mexican
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#6. Antojitos Mexicanos
- Rating: 4.1/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 204 East College Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Sangria's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 Memorial Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. The Tipsy Taco & Tequila Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 129 South Memorial Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Seafood
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#3. Fronteras Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 2311 West College Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#2. Taco House
- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 135 East Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Tacos
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#1. Crazy Donkey Burrito Grill
- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 14 Tayco St. Menasha, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Pizza
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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.
