Mexican Restaurants in the US

Little Havana institution serving Mexican classics on Calle Ocho since 1985, now run by the Ball & Chain team with the Los Altos speakeasy bar upstairs.

Counter-service taqueria on 24th Street in the Mission District, registered with the City of San Francisco as Vallarta's Taco Bar. It serves tacos, burritos and other Mexican street food.

US outpost of the iconic Tijuana taqueria serving adobada and carne asada tacos.

Northwest Side Mexican restaurant and tequila bar on Elston Avenue specializing in a variety of traditional house-made moles. Sit-down neighborhood spot near Irving Park and Avondale.

Family-run Pueblan restaurant in Sunnyside/Woodside specializing in mole poblano for over 20 years.

Longtime family-owned Sonoran-style Mexican restaurant in Sunnyslope, north Phoenix. Widely regarded as serving some of the best green corn tamales and machaca burros in the city.

Upscale Mexican restaurant inside ARIA Resort & Casino on the Strip, part of the well-known Javier's family of restaurants from Southern California. Known for ceviche, enchiladas, steak and lobster dishes, and hand-shaken margaritas in a dramatic carved-wood dining room.

Fine-casual modern Mexican restaurant on North 16th Street in central Phoenix, featured by Arizona PBS. Known for street tacos, seafood and traditional Mexican flavors in a contemporary setting.

Family Mexican cafe and bakery serving Sunset Park since 1990 with fresh pan, tortas and cafe de olla.

Logan Square restaurant from former Topolobampo chefs blending modern American technique with Mexican flavors.

No-frills Mexican taqueria on Calle Ocho in Little Havana serving tacos, tortas and other street-food staples until late.

Clasico restaurante mexicano en Little Havana con panaderia tradicional La Migaja.