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."
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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 Port St. Lucie 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.
#10. Tail-Gator's Brews & Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1500 Northwest Courtyard Cir Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Categories: American, Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Pueblo Viejo West
- Rating: 3.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 270 Northwest Peacock Blvd. Ste 101 Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Taqueria El Rey
- Rating: 4.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3427 Southwest Darwin Blvd. Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Taco Dive
- Rating: 4.0/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10501 Southwest Village Center Drive Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Señor Taco Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 1685 Northwest St. Lucie West Blvd. Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Senor Jose's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 466 Southwest Port St. Lucie Blvd. Unit 119-120 Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Casa Amigos Authentic Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (568 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7950 South US-1 Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Tacos & Beer
- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 1008 Southeast Port St. Lucie Blvd. Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Del Rio Authentic Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 1291 Southwest Del Rio Blvd. Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. El Nopalito
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 101 Northeast Prima Vista Blvd. Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- 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.