Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Pittsburgh by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Pittsburgh 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—shaped by waves of immigration—and 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, 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican food, 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, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Pittsburgh using data from Yelp. 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.
#30. La Bodega Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 1502 East Carson St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Mad Mex
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 100 Park Manor Drive Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#28. La Palapa, Mexican Cuisine & Mezcal Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (413 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2224 East Carson St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Mezcal Mexican Cantina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4123 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Condado Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (415 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4300 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Tacos, Bars, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Bakersfield
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 940 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Doce Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (367 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1302 East Carson St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#23. täkō
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1954 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 6th St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Tacosburgh
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3239 West Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Sabroso Mexican Delights
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1933 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Street Vendors, Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Tepache Mexican Kitchen and Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1374 Freeport Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Baby Loves Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4508 Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Tacos, Pop-Up Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Totopo Cocina & Cantina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (733 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 660 Washington Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#17. El Paisano Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1542 Beechview Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Totopo Food Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 660 Washington Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Tocayo Taqueria & Tequila
- Rating: 4.5/5 (392 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 810 Ivy St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Taquitos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 5101 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Las Palmas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (269 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 326 Atwood St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. El Sabor Latin Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4100 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Las Palmas Carniceria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 700 Brookline Blvd. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. California Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: 890 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Duo's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 5906 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Tacos, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Alquisiras Paleteria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2056 Broadway Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Centenario Mexican Grille
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 424 Semple St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Pabellon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2957 Banksville Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Moe's Southwest Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 3616 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Time Out Time Eat
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Mt Lebanon Blvd. Ste 4 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Comfort Food, Mexican, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Edgar's Best Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 108 South 19th St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#2. El Rincon Oaxaqueño
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2614 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Panaderia Jazmin
- Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 300 Beverly Road Ste A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.
