Diners' Choice: Mexican restaurants in Philadelphia County

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Mexican cuisine in Philadelphia County? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

La Llorona Cantina Mexicana

4.9

4.9 (220)

$30 and under

Mexican

South Philly

About the restaurant

We look forward to having you dine with us and enjoy a memorable time filled with authentic Mexican Cuisine and finely crafted Cocktails. Brunch is served Saturdays & Sundays 11am to 3pm. Happy Hour : Tuesday - Friday 4pm to 7pm

Top review

DonnaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Food is always good, service excellent. Would definitely recommend. Good for drinks, apps or dinner

La Maya

4.9

4.9 (124)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Hellertown

About the restaurant

Vamos a La Maya
Mexican comfort intertwines with the regions soul—Tulum's zest and Cancun's allure. This isn't your typical Mexican cuisine; it's a vibrant, rustic canvas bursting with authentic flavors, a culinary revelation that redefines tradition with every bite.

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Bruce

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Very creative presentations of absolutely delicious food! And Kendra really took care of us. Fantastic!

Tio Taco + Tequila - Newark

4.8

4.8 (29)

$30 and under

Mexican

Christiana

About the restaurant

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD IN AN EXCITING AND VIBRANT ATMOSPHERE. LOCATED IN THE CHRISTIANA MALL - DELAWARE

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Samantha

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Great experience! Margaritas and fajitas were great! Our service was very good too. Looking forward to coming back!

Copabanana

4.7

4.7 (575)

$30 and under

Mexican

University City

About the restaurant

Copabanana University City has become a Penn institution with its genuine campus vibe. With ceiling to floor windows and a sidewalk cafe overlooking the campus scene, the Copa is also a popular destination for the nearby Penn hospital complex -- only a block away.

The Copabanana serves legendary margaritas, gourmet burgers and Spanish fries as well as Carribbean and Mexican fare. Copa is a true original and a refreshing oasis in a sea of bland corporate chain restaurants.

Join your friends at the Copabanana today!

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Barbara

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

I had a great experience at Copacabana! The food was delicious, but what really stood out was the outstanding service—attentive, friendly, and welcoming from start to finish. It made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I’ll definitely be dining there again soon!

El Rey - Philadelphia

4.7

4.7 (633)

$30 and under

Mexican

Center City

About the restaurant

Inspired by the cuisines of Puebla and Veracruz, El Rey captures the essence of Mexican home cooking. Boisterous and broken-in like a laidback roadside cantina, the dining room hums from midday to late-night. Folk art, kitchsy found objects and vintage movie posters adorn the walls, providing plenty of visual stimuli for eaters digging into authentic tacos, tortas, enchiladas, sopes and more. Add a bar stocked with the best tequilas, mezcals and cervezas and you’ve got a cantina fit for a king.

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Melissa

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Very welcoming staff. Our server was awesome. Nice atmosphere. The food was great and the portions were all large or just right. Excellent value for price paid. Guacamole was amazing!! Thank you!!

Fiesta Mexico

4.5

4.5 (170)

$30 and under

Mexican

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

Fiesta Mexico is a beautiful Mexican restaurant that is great for everything from dates to celebrations. The interior has stunning archways and fantastic décor. There is a full bar so that patrons can sip on fruity margaritas to go with their meals. Fiesta Mexico is open every day of the week for lunch and dinner. The Fiesta Mexico menu is quite extensive and has great options for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The queso fundido and cheese quesadilla are mouthwatering and addicting. Nacho lovers can order options like bean nachos and beef nachos, or chorizo nachos and chicken nachos. Other favorites are the carne asada with tender steak and guacamole salad. Dinner combinations are very popular as well so that diners can try a variety of items like enchiladas and tacos when ordering just one meal.

Top review

Lindsay

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Great food and great drinks for a very affordable price!!

Del Pez Mexican Gastropub-Wilmington

4.6

4.6 (739)

$30 and under

Mexican

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Del Pez is a Mexican gastropub that celebrates the power of food to feed friendship. By fusing the lightheartedness of a traditional pub with the heartiness of a robust food menu, we serve enticing Latin flavors while fanning the flames of both old and new connections. Our focus is local communities—the young professionals who work hard in the area. We are here for them from lunch through late-night
munch with craft drinks, gourmet comfort food, and an ambiance as warm as our welcome. We also host private events worth attending.
We offer standout seating—both indoors and out—where diners can experience the full range of magic that Del Pez has to offer! We hope to see you soon.

Top review

Crenee

Dined 7 days ago

The food, service and drinks were fantastic! This was my first time but I will definitely be back!

Santa Fe Mexican Grill-Wilmington

4.5

4.5 (359)

$30 and under

Mexican

Wilmington

About the restaurant

We Welcome you to Santa Fe Mexican Grill. Our award winning casual Mexican restaurant brings traditional flavors in a modern, vibrant yet comfortable atmosphere. Since March 2003, our culinary team has offered creative and thoughtful dishes influenced by the regions of Oaxaca and Mexico city “El D.F.” alongside some family recipes from their home state like Puebla and Jalisco. Moles, Tlayudas, Chimichangas, Tacos al Pastor, and creative guacamoles made to order are at the center of the stage. Our cocktail list incorporates some trendy ingredients, relevant tequilas, and a very exciting Mezcal cocktail list.

Our mission is to exceed all of your expectations and become your number one choice to unwind after a long workday or celebrate a special occasion with friends or family.

We cannot wait to meet you!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

Me and my wife kicked off our 28th wedding anniversary here and we loved it! Feom the complimentary appetizers for first time visitors, to the amazing entrees, to the complimentary churros as our Anniversary gift. 5 stars!!!

El Camino Mexican Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (648)

$30 and under

Mexican

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Bright, engaging So. Cal. chill gives way to PDG’s spin on imaginative Mexican fare. Inviting aesthetic peppered with pops of color and a contemporary comfort. Fresh and fun cocktail offerings are anchored by a selection of over 100 tequilas and mescals, while a refreshingly eager and excited service team round out our newest North Wilmington offering.

**A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**
Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.
Please contact us directly at 302-543-4245, if desired reservation time is unavailable or the party size is larger than 6.

Top review

Mari

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

The guac and tacos were absolutely amazing. Everything about our visit was top-notch.

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