Mexican Restaurants in the USA

Our guide to Mexican restaurants

Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.

The core of most menus is corn and flour tortillas used in many forms: tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, tostadas and tamales. Salsas and moles are where kitchens show their personality, so it is worth trying the house salsas even if you order something simple.

Opening hours

Based on 16,197 Mexican restaurants across the US with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. 92% are open on Sundays, 84% are open seven days a week and 71% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 3,223 menus from Mexican restaurants across the US, the median item costs $11.75; half of all priced items fall between $5.99 and $16.00. The most common menu sections are Burritos, Tacos, Appetizers, and Desserts.

Services

Of 3,243 Mexican restaurants with detailed profiles in our guide: 99% list “dine-in”, 96% list “good for kids”, 93% list “delivery”, 84% list “accepts reservations”, 83% list “high chairs”, and 80% list “kids' menu”.