Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the San Angelo 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 San Angelo 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 San Angelo 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. Fuentes Cafe Downtown

- Rating: 3.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 South Chadbourne St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
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#28. Rosa's Caf茅 & Tortilla Factory

- Rating: 3.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4235 Sherwood Way San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#27. Hidalgo's West

- Rating: 3.1/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3108 Sherwood Way San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#26. Fuzzy's Taco Shop

- Rating: 3.1/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 4333 Sherwood Way San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#25. Nacho's Restaurant Cantina and Grill

- Rating: 3.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2502 Loop 306 San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Steakhouses, Burgers
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#24. Julio's Burritos

- Rating: 3.4/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3334 Knickerbocker Road San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#23. Rosa's Caf茅 & Tortilla Factory

- Rating: 3.4/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1602 Knickerbocker Road San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Reyna's Tacos

- Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 226 South Abe St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
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#21. La Esperanza Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2218 West Avenue M San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Gil's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 837 Knickerbocker Road San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Henry's Diner

- Rating: 3.6/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3015 Sherwood Way San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Hidalgos Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1315 North Chadbourne St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. The Corner Stop

- Rating: 3.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2021 Ben Ficklin Road San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. The Corner Stop 2

- Rating: 3.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1302 North Chadbourne St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Tacos Locos The Real Mexican Flavor

- Rating: 3.9/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1724 South Chadbourne St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Burgers
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#14. Mil Amores

- Rating: 3.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 4509 Sherwood Way San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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#13. Hidalgo's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2020 South Bryant Blvd. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Steakhouses
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#12. CIELO Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (131 reviews)
- Address: 4132 Sunset Drive San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Street Eats

- Rating: 4.2/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1827 West Ave. North San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Chicken Wings, New American
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#10. Jalapenos Locos

- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9 East Avenue K San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
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#9. Taqueria Jalisco

- Rating: 4.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1313 North Bryant Blvd. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. The Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (475 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5769 Sherwood Way Ste 150 San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: New American, Mexican
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#7. Fernandez Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 817 North Chadbourne St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Armenta's Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1325 South Oakes St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
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#5. El Paisano

- Rating: 4.4/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1406 South Chadbourne St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Illiana's Burrito Place

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 319 West 14th St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Senor Changs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Address: 1822 North Chadbourne St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Japanese, Mexican
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#2. El Rincon De San Miguel

- Rating: 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 2605 North Chadbourne St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. Los Gallos Bakery & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2029 Armstrong St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Bakeries, Donuts
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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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