Dayton’s highest-rated Mexican diner restaurants: Stacker

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 Dayton 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.

1 / 23 Canva

#23. La Michoacana Market & Restaurant

– Rating: 3.5/5 (7 reviews)
– Address: 6220 Chambersburg Road Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican, Grocery, Bakeries
– Read more on Yelp

2 / 23 Canva

#22. El Rancho Grande

– Rating: 3.5/5 (26 reviews)
– Address: 1450 West Dorothy Lane Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

3 / 23 Canva

#21. Victor’s Taco Shop

– Rating: 3.5/5 (70 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1438 North Keowee St. Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

4 / 23 Canva

#20. El Asadero

– Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
– Address: 101 East Alex Bell Road Ste 134 Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

5 / 23 Canva

#19. Panaderia El Ranchito

– Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
– Address: 2528 Valley Pike Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

6 / 23 Canva

#18. El Rancho Grande

– Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2008 South Alex Road Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

7 / 23 Canva

#17. Jorrge’s Restaurante Cantina

– Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
– Address: 3800 Wilmington Pike Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican, Latin American
– Read more on Yelp

8 / 23 Canva

#16. Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant

– Rating: 4.0/5 (77 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2290 East Dorothy Lane Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

9 / 23 Canva

#15. Las Margaritas Mexican Bar & Grill

– Rating: 4.0/5 (66 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 5526 Airway Road Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Bars
– Read more on Yelp

10 / 23 Canva

#14. Victor’s Taco Shop

– Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 6418 Chambersburg Road Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp

11 / 23 Canva

#13. Taqueria Tres Hermanos

– Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 5392 Burkhardt Road Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

12 / 23 Canva

#12. La Fiesta

– Rating: 4.0/5 (68 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 8331 North Main St. Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

13 / 23 Canva

#11. La Michoacana Mexican Market & Restaurant

– Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 748 Troy St. Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican, Farmers Market
– Read more on Yelp

14 / 23 Canva

#10. Sueño

– Rating: 4.0/5 (141 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 607 East 3rd St. Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp

15 / 23 Canva

#9. Napales

– Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
– Address: 600 East 2nd St. Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

16 / 23 Canva

#8. Pepe’s Mexican Flavors

– Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
– Address: 6114 Chambersburg Road Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Specialty Food
– Read more on Yelp

17 / 23 Canva

#7. Taqueria Mixteca

– Rating: 4.5/5 (553 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1609 East 3rd St. Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Latin American
– Read more on Yelp

18 / 23 Canva

#6. Culture

– Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
– Address: 416 East 5th St. Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Beverage Store, American, Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

19 / 23 Canva

#5. Burrito King

– Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2307 Valley Pike Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

20 / 23 Canva

#4. Taquiera La Lomita

– Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2721 Linden Ave. Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Street Vendors, Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

21 / 23 Canva

#3. El Gallo Cocina Mexicana

– Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
– Address: 4770 Airway Road Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

22 / 23 Canva

#2. Taquitos Uruapan USA 2

– Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
– Address: 5832 North Dixie Drive Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

23 / 23 Canva

#1. Taqueria Garcia Mobil

– Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1914 East Third St. Dayton, Ohio
– Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
– 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.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WDTN.com.