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Best Mexican Restaurants in Vancouver (May 2026)

11 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips

Last updated May 5, 2026

Top Best Mexican in Vancouver

# Restaurant Awards Google Rating What to Order Address
1 Ophelia Michelin SelectedEater Essential 38 4.4 ★1,285 reviews Tacos de Arrachera y Bone Marrow, Enchiladas with poblano salsa 165 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0L8
2 COMEDOR By La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop Vancouver Magazine 4.3 ★2,646 reviews Pastor Tacos, Carnitas Burrito 2450 Yukon St, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1A7
3 Chancho Tortilleria Vancouver Magazine 4.5 ★1,724 reviews Tacos (Pork Carnitas, Campenchengo), Guacamole 2096 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4B2
4 Taqueria Jalisco Mexican Restaurant Vancouver Magazine 4.9 ★3,772 reviews Mega Quesabirria, Birria 1180 Denman St #201, Vancouver, BC V6G 2M9
5 Miso Taco Eater Essential 38 4.5 ★905 reviews Chashu Taco, Kimchi Fries 3456 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8
6 Machete Ancestral Mexican Food Vancouver Magazine 4.7 ★731 reviews Machete Huitlacoche Quesadilla, Pollito Machete 1007 Main St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4L4
7 Alimentaria Mexicana Vancouver Magazine 4.2 ★1,280 reviews Tacos, Beef Barbacoa Flautas 1596 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
8 La Mezcaleria Vancouver Magazine 4.4 ★2,557 reviews Molcajete, Queso Fundido with Chorizo 1622 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4
9 El Gato Gab Gab Vancouver Magazine 4.1 ★125 reviews Gatorites, Tacos (especially Fish Taco and Sabroso) 2650 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6
10 EL COMPA | Cocina Mexicana Vancouver Magazine 4.3 ★89 reviews Cochinita Pibil Tacos, Barbacoa 1889 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1H8
11 Baja Racing Sports Bar Vancouver Magazine 4.0 ★343 reviews Birria Tacos / Quesabirria, Tacos Asada 3364 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W5

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