Mexican Restaurants in the US

Jackson Heights Pueblan institution for over two decades on Roosevelt Avenue, with its own panadería and standout cemitas.

West Side classic for barbacoa, jalapeño-pork tamales, menudo and homemade tortillas, open from 5 am Wednesday through Sunday.

Long-running Capitol Hill Mexican restaurant with a tortilla-making station, known for al pastor tacos, tequila-spiked fajitas, ceviche, and a lively happy hour.

Upscale Mexican restaurant on Ballard Avenue built around fresh masa dishes, barbacoa and pork belly tacos, and a tequila- and mezcal-driven bar with craft margaritas.

Latin American-owned Mexican restaurant in the MarQueen building in Lower Queen Anne, praised by Eater Seattle and known for ceviche and pozole at affordable prices.

Family-run, homestyle Mexican restaurant in the Green Lake neighborhood, a longtime local standby known for nachos, combination plates, and margaritas.

Fun lucha-libre-themed taco shop in Mission Hills known for its Surfin California and TJ-style burritos.

Mexican prime and wagyu steakhouse in Ballard cooking over mesquite in Spanish Josper charcoal ovens, known for DIY carne asada tacos with filet mignon served on a sizzling skillet.

Award-winning contemporary Mexican restaurant in Midtown Atlanta blending traditional ingredients with modern technique.

Cult-favorite Westside spot known for Southern-meets-Mexican tacos and enchiladas at budget prices.

Buford Highway taqueria serving traditional Mexican street tacos and tortas since 1991.

Longtime Atlanta favorite for Tex-Mex and Mexican plates, famous for its ribs and margaritas.