These are the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque by diners

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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque 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.

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#30. El Sinaloense Mariscos and Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 5025 Central Ave. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Left Turn Distillery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2924 Girard Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Distilleries, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp

#28. La Reforma Brewery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (405 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8900 San Mateo Blvd. Northeast Ste I Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Breweries, Distilleries, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Birrieria Y Tacos Alex Tijuana Style

- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

#26. El Bronco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 301 Old Coors Drive Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Los Olivos Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7900 Zuni Road Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#24. La Sirenita ABQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 905 Yale Blvd. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

#23. My Mom's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 500 4th St. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Pop Fizz

- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1701 4th St. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#21. La Michoacana De Paquime

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3900 Isleta Blvd. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Señor Paleta Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 5015 Menaul Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Ramona's Mexican Café

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 7600 Jefferson St. Northeast Ste 29 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#18. El Mero Mero

- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 3000 Carlisle Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Los Conejos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1504 Central Ave. Southeast The Copper Lounge Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Beer Bar, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#16. La Guelaguetza Mexicana Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 816 Old Coors Drive Southwest Ste B Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. La Mexicana

- Rating: 5.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 304 Coal Ave. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Vamos Con Gloria

- Rating: 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 616 Lomas Blvd. Northwest Ste B Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Barbacoa El Primo

- Rating: 5.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1300 San Mateo Blvd. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Ay Mi Mexico Restaurant

- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 5015 Menaul Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Rio Tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Papa Frank's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 218 Marble Ave. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Lobo Taco

- Rating: 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 4520 4th St. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Burnt Fideo

- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2500 Central Ave. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

#7. La Catrina

- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Root 66 Food Truck

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: Serving Albuquerque And The Surrounding Area 1321 Eubank Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Carnitas El Cantano Y Familia

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1720 Bridge Blvd. Southwest Ste D1 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#4. El Bukanax

- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1221 South Renaissance Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Los Tacos Del Rey

- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 600 Louisiana Blvd. Southeast A Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Timoteo's Food Shack

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1746 NM-314 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Burgers, Mexican, American
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Sabroso Foods

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1019 Sunset Road Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: 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.

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