Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Lancaster 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 32 distinct regional styles of cooking, 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 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 Lancaster using data from . Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered. Data is current as of January 2024.

Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.

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#16. El Rodeo

- Rating: 2.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1441 Manheim Pike Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Moe's Southwest Grill

- Rating: 3.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 530 Centerville Road Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
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#14. A Taste of Philly at Lampeter Caf茅

- Rating: 3.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1702 Lampeter Road Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Salad, Tacos, Soup
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#13. QDOBA Mexican Eats

- Rating: 3.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 142 Park City Center Ste 100 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
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#12. QDOBA Mexican Eats

- Rating: 3.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 35 South Willowdale Drive Ste 506 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
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#11. Plaza Mexico Restaurant

- Rating: 3.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1651 Lincoln Hwy Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Cartoon Kitchen

- Rating: 3.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 2285 Lincoln Hwy East Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos, Pizza
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#9. Roburrito's

- Rating: 3.5/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 227 North Prince St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. Plaza Azteca Restaurantes Mexicanos

- Rating: 3.5/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1700 Fruitville Pike Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Cocina Mexicana

- Rating: 4.0/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 112 North Water St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Tequila Mexican Grill & Bar Richmond

- Rating: 4.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 605 Richmond Drive Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
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#5. House of Tacos

- Rating: 4.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 853 Manor St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Tequila Mexican Grill & Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 805 Rohrerstown Road Ste A Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Bakeries, Bars
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#3. Tacos Del Soul

- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 24 East King St. C St. Market(rooftop) Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Street Vendors, Tacos
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#2. Double C

- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 North Prince St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Bars, Mexican
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#1. El Pueblito

- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1027 Dillerville Road Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.

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