Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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. Lola's Burrito & Burger Joint

- Rating: 3.9/5 (688 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1522 King St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Latin American
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#29. Lupita's Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.0/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1024 University Blvd. North Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. A帽ejo Cocina Mexican

- Rating: 4.0/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 320 Riverside Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Solazo Taqueria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 954 Edgewood Ave. South Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. Margaritas Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (316 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9825 San Jose Blvd. Ste 23 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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#25. One Night Taco Stand

- Rating: 4.0/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8221-1 Southside Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
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#24. Fresh Mex & Co

- Rating: 4.0/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 10281 Mid Town Pkwy Ste 107 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#23. Bubbakoo's Burritos

- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 9810 Baymeadows Road Unit 10 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Cantina Louie

- Rating: 4.1/5 (385 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9726 Touchton Road Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. One Night Taco Stand

- Rating: 4.1/5 (447 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9703 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars, Salad
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#20. Iguana On Park

- Rating: 4.1/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3638 Park St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Latin American, Bars, Tacos
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#19. Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 7001 Merrill Road Ste 45 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Tacos
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#18. Rosy's Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4268 Oldfield Crossing Drive Ste 107 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Talkin' Tacos Towncenter

- Rating: 4.1/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4853 Big Island Drive Ste 9 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Tacos
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#16. Mi Rancho GTO

- Rating: 4.1/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11380 Beach Blvd. Ste 8 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Casa Maria Tequila Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4100 Belfort Road Ste 6 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Bars, Tacos, Salad
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#14. Si Senor Fresh Mex

- Rating: 4.2/5 (707 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Tacos, Beer Bar
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#13. Las Tapatias Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9974 Old Baymeadows Road Ste 3 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. El Agave Azul - Baymeadows

- Rating: 4.2/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8763 Old Kings Road South Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Tony's Cantina Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10131 San Jose Blvd. Ste 12 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
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#10. Nacho Taco

- Rating: 4.3/5 (405 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 751 Stockton St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Food Stands, Tacos
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#9. Mr. Taco

- Rating: 4.4/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10143 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#8. Mi Veracruz Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4143 Philips Hwy Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. El Castillo Taqueria & Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9735 Old St. Augustine Road Ste 18 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#6. Tepeyolot Cerveceria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2130 Kings Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Brewpubs, Mexican
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#5. Taqueria Cinco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 809 Lomax St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
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#4. Kings Tacos

- Rating: 4.6/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 201 Park Ave. Orange Park, Florida
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#3. Happy Taco Feliz

- Rating: 4.6/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12553 Main St. North Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#2. La Sabrosa Grocery & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1939 Mound St. Orange Park, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, International Grocery, Latin American
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#1. Champion's Mexican Sports Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 10920 Baymeadows Road Ste 33 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Sports Bars, Mexican, Chicken Wings
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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.

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