Best Mexican Restaurants in Vancouver (Jun 2026)
11 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated June 21, 2026
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score
How this is scored
- National accolades — Michelin, Canada's 100 Best, World's 50 Best and the like, weighted by how prestigious the honour is. The biggest driver.
- How widely it's recommended — how many trusted "best-of" lists feature the restaurant.
- Rating — its Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it up.
These add together into the score. The number isn't out of 100 — it's a points total, so the rank beside it is the quickest read.
| # | Restaurant | Scoop Score | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ophelia | 268 |   |
4.4 ★1,285 reviews | Tacos de Arrachera y Bone Marrow, Enchiladas with poblano salsa | 165 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0L8 |
| 2 | Taqueria Jalisco Mexican Restaurant | 187 |  |
4.9 ★3,772 reviews | Mega Quesabirria, Birria | 1180 Denman St #201, Vancouver, BC V6G 2M9 |
| 3 | COMEDOR By La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop | 173 | |
4.3 ★2,646 reviews | Pastor Tacos, Carnitas Burrito | 2450 Yukon St, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1A7 |
| 4 | Miso Taco | 166 | |
4.5 ★905 reviews | Chashu Taco, Kimchi Fries | 3456 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8 |
| 5 | Machete Ancestral Mexican Food | 165 | |
4.7 ★731 reviews | Machete Huitlacoche Quesadilla, Pollito Machete | 1007 Main St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4L4 |
| 6 | Alimentaria Mexicana | 165 | |
4.2 ★1,280 reviews | Tacos, Beef Barbacoa Flautas | 1596 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9 |
| 7 | La Mezcaleria | 150 | |
4.4 ★2,557 reviews | Molcajete, Queso Fundido with Chorizo | 1622 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4 |
| 8 | Chancho Tortilleria | 147 | |
4.5 ★1,724 reviews | Tacos (Pork Carnitas, Campenchengo), Guacamole | 2096 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4B2 |
| 9 | El Gato Gab Gab | 144 | |
4.1 ★125 reviews | Gatorites, Tacos (especially Fish Taco and Sabroso) | 2650 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6 |
| 10 | EL COMPA | Cocina Mexicana | 141 | |
4.3 ★89 reviews | Cochinita Pibil Tacos, Barbacoa | 1889 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1H8 |
| 11 | Baja Racing Sports Bar | 127 | |
4.0 ★343 reviews | Birria Tacos / Quesabirria, Tacos Asada | 3364 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W5 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.