Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Wilmington area by diners

#30. Beat Street

- Rating: 3.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 348 Hutchison Lane Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, New American
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#29. K38 Baja Grill

- Rating: 3.6/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1127 Military Cutoff Road A-2 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. K38 Baja Grill

- Rating: 3.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3846 Carolina Beach Road Unit A Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Plaza Mariachi

- Rating: 3.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 326 South College Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. K38 Baja Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8211 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. El Cerro Grande

- Rating: 3.8/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5120 South College Road Ste 109 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. Gracias A Dios Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 33 South Kerr Ave. Wilmington Nc Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Honduran, Mexican, Latin American
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#23. Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn

- Rating: 3.9/5 (752 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4002 Oleander Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Bars
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#22. K38 Baja Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (269 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5410 Oleander Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Beer Barrio

- Rating: 3.9/5 (488 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 North Front St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar, Desserts
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#20. Zocalo Street Food & Tequila

- Rating: 3.9/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1474 Barclay Pointe Blvd. Ste 206 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
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#19. El Arriero Taqueria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6932 Market St. Ste P Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Taqueria Los Portales

- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 29 Van Campen Blvd. Ste 109 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Si Señor Modern Mex

- Rating: 4.0/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 140 Hays Lane Ste 190 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Taqueria La Tapatia

- Rating: 4.0/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 820 South College Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Soup
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#15. Aye! Toro Tacos & Tequila

- Rating: 4.1/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 3540 Oleander Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Tacos
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#14. Burrito Shak

- Rating: 4.1/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 5916 Carolina Beach Road Ste 150 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Tacos
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#13. Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (542 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4 North Lumina Ave. Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#12. El Mariscal Mexican Style Seafood

- Rating: 4.2/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 1319 Military Cutoff Road Ste BB Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
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#11. Tacobaby

- Rating: 4.2/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 125 Grace St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Tacos
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#10. Taqueria Los Portales

- Rating: 4.2/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1207 South Kerr Ave. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Tequila Comida & Cantina

- Rating: 4.4/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5607 Carolina Beach Road Ste 130 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Capricho

- Rating: 4.4/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 215-A Princess St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Block Taco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 120 Greenfield St. Unit B Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Tacos
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#6. La Güera

- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6620-F Gordon Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. The Keg and Egg

- Rating: 4.5/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4039 Masonboro Loop Road Unit 1 A Unit 1 A Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Beer Bar, Mexican
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#4. Los Portales Taqueria 3

- Rating: 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 3536 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Tacos, Soup
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#3. Buen Dia Mexican Breakfast & Lunch

- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 5512 Castle Hayne Road Castle Hayne, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#2. On Thyme Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 918 Castle St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos, Burgers
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#1. Amanecer Cocina & Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 1616 Shipyard Blvd. Ste 20 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.

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