Highest-Rated Mexican Restaurants in Flint, According to TripAdvisor

Mexican fare ranks second among Michiganders’ favorite global cuisines, according to Chef’s Pencil (Chinese food has the top spot in the state). And while tacos and enchiladas may seem commonplace now, that wasn’t always the case.

FLINT—To be sure, Americans have been influenced by the flavors of our neighbor to the south for hundreds of years. But it wasn’t until refugees from southern and central Mexico brought their culinary traditions north to the U.S. during the Mexican Revolution that dishes like tacos found their way into the mainstream.

An increasingly global culture (and a growing number of Mexican fast-food mainstays and high-end restaurants) have cemented Mexican food’s beloved role in U.S. cuisine. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best Mexican food in Flint?

To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Flint. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#10. Qdoba Mexican Grill

– Rating: 3.0 / 5 (19 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (3.0/5), Service (2.5/5), Value (3.0/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2415 Austins Pkwy, Flint, MI 48507-1346
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#9. Nuevo Vallarta

– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (157 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 11225 S Saginaw St Ste 1, Grand Blanc, MI 48439-1285
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#8. Casa Real

– Rating: 3.0 / 5 (47 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (3.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 4150 Miller Rd, Flint, MI 48507-1230
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#7. La Familia Morales

– Rating: 3.5 / 5 (18 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (3.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (1.5/5)
– Price: $
– Address: 725 Garland St, Flint, MI 48503-2425
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#6. La Azteca Taco House

– Rating: 3.5 / 5 (18 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
– Price: $
– Address: 1902 W Court St, Flint, MI 48503-3158
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#5. El Potrero

– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (54 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 5516 Fenton Rd, Flint, MI 48507-4031
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#4. Tia Helitas

– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (75 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: G4070 S Saginaw St, Burton, MI 48529-1653
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#3. El Especial Mexican Restaurant

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (21 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Price: $
– Address: 4513 W Pasadena Ave, Flint, MI 48504-2390
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#2. Lupe’s Mexican Restaurant

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (61 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1112 S Elms Rd, Flint, MI 48532-3107
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#1. El Cozumel

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (54 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 4190 E Court St City Is Burton Not Flint, Flint, MI 48509-1736
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