37 Best Mexican Restaurants in Lafayette

“No doubt, these are the best carne asada tacos in town. The meat is grilled perfectly, and the tortillas are soft but sturdy. You can really taste the quality ingredients.“

“Our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area! The food never disappoints! They have the best chips and salsa, and the chori-queso is sooooo good. We always get the pollo loco and fajita chicken quesadilla as our meals. Definitely try this place out!“

“This is such a great place to visit in Lafayette! The food is delicious. The owner is a wonderful person, mother, and part of the community. She's dedicated to giving back to the community. Go eat here as soon as you get a chance. I visited her booth at Festivals Acadiens in October, and some of my family went to visit the restaurant. It's DELICIOUS!“

“Food and drinks are awesome!!! Service is friendly!!“

“They have the best people working and the manager is always very attentive they always checking up on the customers and it’s the best experience I’ve had on a Mexican restaurant! I recommend 100%! Yall check them out when ever yall in Lafayette IL“

“I’m moving far away from this city and will probably never return, but yet I feel inclined to leave a review of this place because it’s THAT good. This will be the one place I will always miss, as it is the best food I had in Lafayette or anywhere else I ate at in my 2 years of living in LA (beats any Cajun, hamburgers Mexican, Italian, etc that I had here).

The quality is a 10/10, and their green sauce is AMAZING.“

“The BEST Mexican food in town! restaurant was super clean too.“

“This is one of the best restaurants in Lafayette if you Want the most amazing food in Lafayette Come here I recommend ordering the Papa Loca, which is a baked potato with toppings The service here is incredible and everyone is so kind. We always get the same server , Sebastian he’s the best this is the best food you could ever have“

“Outdoor seating with authentic Mexican food options. The menu is not extensive, but the food was served quickly - especially given how busy they were on a Friday night - and the entres were steaming hot.\nSpeaking of hot…I don’t have the best tolerance for spicy, and one taste of their salsa was all I could handle! It. Was. SPICY. At least to my taste buds.\nPrices were average. No alcohol at all is served, but you can BYOB.\nAn added bonus - there was a roadrunner hanging out near a cactus in the parking area. It kept running back and forth in front of the seating area. That was fun!“

“la comida deliciosa😋💯 recomendado“

“Best Mexican food I ever ate!!“

“Nice little family-owned place. Great food and 2-for-1 margaritas!“

“We LOVE El Pollo Loco. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch today. The staff was pleasant and the food was prompt. Thank you for the great lunch!“

“Every bite here is wonderful. The fresh flavors burst off of the authentic tacos. Burritos and quesadillas are great too. This is the best Mexican food in town, bar none.
I’ve lived in Texas for 30 years and worked in Mexico for long periods. When I am in Lafayette this is the one stop I must make. And the red sauce and green sauce… I can’t decide … because they are both the best sauces I’ve ever put on a taco.“

“I highly recommend dining at Agave Mexican Grill. The service was quick and the food was delicious!“

“This place is amazing! Easily my favriote place that sells Mexican food. Steak quesadillas never go wrong here! The ONLY issue is that sometimes the sodas seem as if they've gone bad (little specks of something floating in them). However, employees are super nice about exchanging them! 10/10 Always try here again!“

“I've been following El Hidalguense Mexican Restaurant for a while now. And decided today I wasn't going to Lafayette again without trying it. I had the Enchilada Mixta con Cecina and my wife had the Birria Tacos. Amazing food! I have a hard time describing how delicious our meals were. But, we're definitely going back! The owner was so friendly, checking on us making sure we were enjoying our food. Our server was very helpful picking out our food since it was our first visit. This is definitely a hidden gem with authentic, fresh Mexican food.“

“Went for the 2 for 1 margaritas, they were delicious, got the strawberry and mango.
We also got elotes which ive never had and they were very good.
Also got the el paso favorite platter with a little of everything and when I asked they gave me some birria consume on the side and it was fantastic.“

“My first time trying this restaurant and it won’t be my last. Everything was delicious and our server was amazing. Very clean & all the staff was top notch.“

“Excellent Authentic Mexican food. Love the vibe/waiters/waitresses/. Bar is my favorite“

“Great atmosphere, live music, great service. And awesome food!“

“I picked up a couple to go dinners (first time) for my wife and myself, the food was better than most Mexican restaurants in this area, I grew up eating this type of food in Southern Calif. and stopped eating it when I moved here because of the lack of quality. This will be my go to place in the future.“

“The service was great. The food came out fairly quick and was delicious. I had the papusas, one with pork and cheese and one with bean and cheese, comes with coleslaw and ranchero sauce, it was the best thing I've had at any mexican restaurant. I swear someone's Mexican grandma is back there cooking. Highly recommend.“

“I recently visited the Izzo’s Illegal Burrito on Johnson Street and was assisted by Kashawn, who delivered exceptional service. As a former manager at Izzo’s, I understand the importance of professionalism, portion control, and customer care—and Kashawn excelled in all areas. He was polite, professional, and efficient, demonstrating the kind of leadership potential any business would value.

Although there was about a five-minute wait to reach the counter, I know this is common in a fast-casual setting, and Kashawn made up for it with prompt service once I ordered. His attention to portion control was spot-on, and he handled everything with skill and confidence. Overall, I was very happy with my experience and impressed by his performance.“

“The best customer service! We love it here!!“

“IZZO's is one of the best bang for your buck texmex places around. the burritos are huge, trust me, they're massive even for food portions in the south. The staff are always super chill and helpful, and it's always a great vibe inside.“

“My wife and I went during the week after the lunch rush, and it was fantastic! I have only ever gone during the busier dinner rushes, and they are absolute champions of service at those times, but it was so nice to enjoy during the quieter time as well (by no means was the place empty). It was an opportunity to see the artistry and architecture styles on the walls of a landmark restaurant that I've been to since a child( now 45). The service was quick and courteous. The food tastes like the best first date you have ever had.“

“I always love going to Chuy's, as it is one of the few places in town where there is more than one option on the menu. I have had the bean burrito, veggie enchiladas, and fajitas, and they have all been great. Their guacamole is excellent as well. Just keep in mind: i was told by one of the servers that the regular Mexican rice is not vegan due to being made eith chicken bouillon. I usually get the green chili rice, which is vegan and still delicious“

“Una de las razones por las que no compro comida en restaurantes latinos o en especial Hondureños , es que la comida solo te enseñan lo que pediste . No digo que la comida sea mala , pero en especial las baleadas te dan una tortillota exagerada de grande y nada de lo que pides y eso que te cobran un ojo de la cara . Sean más honestos por favor, por lo menos un huevo a cada baleada y por lo menos sentir el sabor del queso y no digamos los frijoles . Es un asalto sin necesidad de pistola . AHORA ENTIENDO PORQUE NO TIENEN LA OPCIÓN DE PUBLICAR O SUBIR FOTOS A LOS COMENTARIOS.“

“La mejor comida 😋😋😋 sin duda no tienes que esperar mucho tiempo!!“

“we came from Texas to visit my sister and we had chicken fajitas . They were the bomb.very very good and the strawberry lemonade was great 10 out of 10.“

“Su atención y sencillez fue lo primero les invito a disfrutar ricos platos el menú exquisito 😘😘😘“

“The food is phenomenal! I eat here multiple times and week. I would highly recommend any of the el dollar taco trucks.
BRING CASH! It's cash only. Don't worry it's worth the trip to the ATM.

It's a taco truck there is no seating“

“Located next to a washateria and a sketchy gas station so you might come across some wild boys while ordering but this is my favorite taco truck in Lafayette. Never knew I needed tripe tacos in my life until I ate these. Amazing. Also, the birria tacos are incredible.“

“I got a $2.50 steak taco and it did not disappoint but be careful with that green sauce! 🤯🔥👀 Overall very good! 😋 Very friendly service. My food was quickly prepared. They give you a beeper to alert you when your food is ready so I chilled out in my car while waiting.“

“I have a very busy 4 year old adhd/autistic daughter And had been travelling for hours.
I was the only one in the restaurant and because my daughter is very busy doesn't communicate well. I don't bring her in a lot of places But because it was empty I thought It would be ok..
Everyone Was nice and I let the front desk Workers know that she doesn't sit still very much. And then I would put her in the corner where she wouldn't bother anyone...
Someone They're with the ability to Control the noise (radio) I can only assume had some kind of knowledge of children that are not "normal"..
Someone turned the radio down and My daughter seemed to settle a bit more..
To that person I say
Thank you for noticing!“

“The service was quick, the food came out hot, and everything tasted fresh. The staff handled the rush without missing a beat, and the order was accurate down to the last detail. The place was clean, the prices were fair, and the whole experience was exactly what you hope for when grabbing fast food. I’ll definitely be coming back.“