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#30. Don Juan Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5001 Monroe St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Toledo area by diners
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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 Toledo 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 Toledo 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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#29. El Salto Authentic Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 219 Golden Gate Plz Maumee, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. La Fiesta
- Rating: 3.2/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2500 West Sylvania Ave. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Palacio Maya
- Rating: 3.2/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5125 Monroe St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. Don Juan Mexican Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.2/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 551 West Dussel Drive Maumee, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#25. Hot Head Burritos
- Rating: 3.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 6600 West Sylvania Ave. Ste 1H Sylvania, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
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#24. El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.3/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 26611 North Dixie Hwy Perrysburg, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#23. Mi Hacienda
- Rating: 3.3/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3302 Glanzman Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Tekela Cocina & Cantina
- Rating: 3.3/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5147 Main St. Sylvania, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Rusty Taco
- Rating: 3.3/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 1470 Ford St. Ste A Maumee, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex
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#20. Frontera Sabores de M茅xico
- Rating: 3.3/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5375 Airport Hwy Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#19. La Chalupa Mexican Restaurante
- Rating: 3.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6186 Summit St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5125 Monroe St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Condado Tacos
- Rating: 3.6/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5215 Monroe St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos
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#16. Balance Pan-Asian Grille
- Rating: 3.6/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5860 Central Ave. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Pan Asian, Tacos
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#15. Cinco De Mayo Amigo
- Rating: 3.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5122 Heatherdowns Blvd. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine, Beer Bar
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#14. Cinco De Mayo
- Rating: 3.6/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7011 Airport Hwy Holland, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Condado Tacos
- Rating: 3.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 10584 Fremont Pike Ste 4 Perrysburg, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos, Bars
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#12. El Salto Authentic Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5817 Monroe St. Sylvania, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Cinco De Mayo
- Rating: 3.8/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 304 East Alexis Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#10. San Marcos Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 235 Broadway St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Grocery, Mexican, Delis
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#9. El Tipico Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1444 South Ave. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Gluten-Free, Vegan
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#8. El Nuevo Vallarta
- Rating: 4.2/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4709 Douglas Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. cinco de mayo Rossford
- Rating: 4.2/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 1213 Schreier Road Rossford, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. La Fiesta
- Rating: 4.3/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1406 South Reynolds Road Maumee, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Cocina de Carlos
- Rating: 4.4/5 (384 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 27072 Carronade Drive Ste F Perrysburg, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Food Delivery Services, Cocktail Bars
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#4. Deseo Modern Mexican
- Rating: 4.4/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3137 West Central Ave. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Lowrider Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 316 North Michigan St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cafes, Tacos
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#2. Lupita's Cantina
- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 209 Louisiana Ave. Perrysburg, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Vegan
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#1. El Arena Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 4635 Douglas Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos
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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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