Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Auburn 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 Auburn 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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#15. Moe’s Southwest Grill

– Rating: 2.5/5 (23 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 114 West Magnolia Auburn, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
– Read more on Yelp

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#14. Taco Bell

– Rating: 2.5/5 (23 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2027 S. College St. Auburn, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican, fast food
– Read more on Yelp

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#13. Acapulco’s Mexican Grill

– Rating: 2.5/5 (51 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1409 South College St. Auburn, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#12. Laredo Mexican Restaurant

– Rating: 3.0/5 (59 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1832 Opelika Road Auburn, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#11. El Dorado Mexican Restaurant

– Rating: 3.0/5 (111 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1658 South College St. Auburn, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#10. Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill

– Rating: 3.0/5 (14 reviews)
– Address: 1111 South College St. Auburn, Alabama
– Categories: Tacos, Salad
– Read more on Yelp

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#9. El Rey De Todos Mexican Grill & Cantina

– Rating: 3.5/5 (44 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1447 Opelika Road Auburn, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#8. Agave Loco

– Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1032 Opelika Road Auburn, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#7. Taco Mama – Auburn

– Rating: 4.0/5 (127 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 140 East Magnolia Ave. Auburn, Alabama
– Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos
– Read more on Yelp

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#6. La Morenita Taqueria and Bar

– Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
– Address: 1460 Opelika Road Auburn, Alabama
– Categories: Tacos, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Desserts
– Read more on Yelp

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#5. Barberitos Auburn

– Rating: 4.0/5 (13 reviews)
– Address: 1619 Opelika Road Ste 120 Auburn, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#4. La Plaza Taqueria Y Carniceria

– Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1629 South College St. Auburn, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#3. Durango Taqueria y Carniceria

– Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 435 North Dean Road Ste J Auburn, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#2. El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant

– Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
– Address: 2487 East Glenn Ave. Auburn, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar, Vegetarian
– Read more on Yelp

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#1. El Ranchero

– Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
– Address: 114 Spirit Drive Auburn, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican, Salad, Burgers
– 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.