We definitely have a lot of Mexican restaurants here in Eastern Iowa, but exactly how many are located in the city of Cedar Rapids? We decided to add them all up and find out!

If you ask ten people in Cedar Rapids what their favorite Mexican restaurant is, you might get ten different answers. With so many different options, everybody has their own opinion! Aside from Pancheros, Chipotle, Carlos O'Kelly's, Taco Bell, Taco John's, Abelardo's, and the other big chains, here are all the Mexican restaurants that we have here in Cedar Rapids:

  1. Adelitas Mexican Grill
    • 2833 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
    • 4.3-star rating on Google (1,100 reviews)
  2. CaFé Tacuba
    • 1006 3rd St SE
    • 5-star rating on Google (14 reviews)
  3. Cancun Mexican Bar & Grill
    •  365 33rd Ave SW
    • 4.3-star rating on Google (1,325 reviews)
  4. Casa Las Glorias
    • 2245 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
    • 4.3-star rating on Google (1,139 reviews)
  5. Don Miguel Tienda Mexicana
    • 2215 Westdale Dr SW
    • 4.5-star rating on Google (521 reviews)
  6. El Bajio Mexican Restaurant
    • 555 Gateway Pl SW
    • 4.5-star rating on Google (1,317 reviews)
  7. El Dorado Bar & Grill
    • 112 2nd St SE
    • 4.7-star rating on Google (35 reviews)
  8. El Paraiso Mexican Bar & Grill
    • 4199 Williams Blvd SW
    • 4.4-star rating on Google (1,121 reviews)
  9. El Super Burrito & Lupita's Bakery
    • 3300 Johnson Ave NW
    • 4.6-star rating on Google (786 reviews)
  10. El Taco Feliz
    • 1500 20th St SW
    • 5-star rating on Google (2 reviews)
  11. El Viejo Mexican Restaurant 2
    • 90 Twixt Town Rd
    • 4.8-star rating on Google (91 reviews)
  12. Gringo's Cafe & Catering
    • 210 3rd Ave SE
    • 4.5-star rating on Google (113 reviews)
  13. Hacienda Las Glorias
    • 4317 Center Point Rd NE
    • 4.2-star rating on Google (777 reviews)
  14. Hacienda Las Glorias
    • 715 1st Ave SW
    • 4.2-star rating on Google (938 reviews)
  15. La Cantina Bar & Grill
    • 5400 Edgewood Rd NE
    • 4.1-star rating on Google (823 reviews)
  16. La Guanajuato
    • 3915 Center Point Rd NE
    • 4.5-star rating on Google (363 reviews)
  17. La Reyna Newbo
    • 1100 3rd St SE
    • 4-star rating on Google (9 reviews)
  18. Lacayo
    • 1202 3rd St SE
    • 4.5-star rating on Google (430 reviews)
  19. Los Compadres
    • 448 33rd Ave SW
    • 4.3-star rating on Google (1,724 reviews)
  20. Lucita's Diner
    • 1100 1st St SW
    • 4.5-star rating on Google (258 reviews)
  21. Mamacita Taco Bar
    • 3025 Mt Vernon Rd SE
    • 4.5-star rating on Google (211 reviews)
  22. Mas Margaritas
    • 588 Boyson Rd NE
    • 4.4-star rating on Google (917 reviews)
  23. Mezcal Tequila Cocina
    • 5070 Lindale Dr NE
    • 4.1-star rating on Google (72 reviews)
  24. Papa Juan's Mexican Grille
    • 5505 Center Point Rd NE
    • 3.8-star rating on Google (548 reviews)
  25. Taco Depot 1
    • 2665 Edgewood Pkwy SW
    • 4.5-star rating on Google (459 reviews)
  26. Taco Depot 2
    • 3801 1st Ave SE
    • 4.4-star rating on Google (440 reviews)
  27. Taco Depot 3
    • 35 Miller Ave SW
    • 4.2-star rating on Google (145 reviews)
  28. Taco Gato
    • 209 3rd St SE
    • 4.4-star rating (55 reviews)
  29. Rio Burritos
    • 5001 1st Ave SE
    • 4.6-star rating on Google (122 reviews)
  30. Villa's Patio Cedar Rapids
    • 5200 Fountains Dr NE
    • 4.4-star rating on Google (380 reviews)

If you venture into Marion or Hiawatha, there are even more Mexican restaurants to check out! Let us know your absolute favorites by sending us a message on the station app!

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