50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Clarksville

“My family and I have been coming to El Azteca since I was little. The food and the service have always been excellent. When I think of going out for dinner with my family, I always picture El Azteca—always. Highly recommended 👌👌“

“The Cadillac margarita was amazing and so was the chicken burrito bowl! The staff was very attentive and the food was priced well. very authentic and very amazing! 5 stars!!“

“DMV Taqueria food truck is highly recommended! It’s smart to call in your order as they’ve grown in popularity as the word’s gotten out. My neighbor loves their chicken quesadillas. My favorite is the shrimp quesadillas, but honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of the menu items. I understand the churros are a favorite too, though I’ve not personally tried them. The drive home is brutal. The food smells so amazing, I can’t park the car fast enough. 5⭐️“

“The food was amazing. The service was exceptional and the people were incredible. They wanted our dining experience to be enjoyable“

“I LOVE SALSA BRAVA!!! Everything I've tried on the menu is tasty, authentic, & pretty 😍 The service is amazing & I can't wait to go & put on my dance moves 🥰🫶🏾😍 Who's coming to be my Salsa partner? We can share some Nachos, tacos, mariscada...civiche 🤩 My mouth is watering just thinking about those drinks 😜 Best bartenders in the DMV!!!“

“My husband and I came here for dinner tonight, and we had an amazing experience from start to finish. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer and the red snapper for dinner. Everything was absolutely delicious! The calamari was perfectly cooked, and the red snapper was a 10/10—full of flavor and cooked to perfection.

The restaurant itself is beautiful, very clean, and well organized, which made the experience even better. The service was also excellent, and everyone was friendly and attentive.

We will definitely be coming back, and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal and excellent service!“

“Great atmosphere, fantastic food“

“Fui almorzar y me pedí una fajita de carne y estaba muy buena, la recomendo.“

“Great 🌮 and 🌯 chips and 🥑 they are on 🔥🔥“

“HAPPY hour appetizers & drinks. 4p-7p.“

“We had the carne asada platter and everything was enjoyed, the rice and beans were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The tortillas were fresh and homemade and the steak was delicious. The carnitas tacos were missing a little salt but overall they were good. Finally the drinks were the perfect touch, the horchata and pineapple juice were sweet and refreshing“

“Nearly every Saturday for the past 4 years we have been going to Ernestos. Yes, we are the old couple that sits in the same booth, orders the same food, and same drinks lol. Very exciting. I just wanted to take a quick second to shout them out. Their margaritas are amazing, their food is consistently great and the service is awesome. If you are looking for a locally owned great priced restaurant, look no further. Their happy hours are top notch and they give teachers a discount ❤️. Say hi to our girl Amy if you drop by. Ernestos Mexican Restaurant's MD“

“The food is amazing, if you want the best here is the place. Scott“

“Great atmosphere, fantastic food“

“I placed a pick-up order through Uber Eats, but the app glitched and placed the order at the wrong location (this location, in Laurel). I called and the staff at this Bubbakoo’s were very helpful and prompt in contacting Uber to cancel my order, despite the fact that Uber is notoriously difficult to work with. I really appreciated their effort!“

“Been a fan since they were under the Tippy's sombrero...quality hasn't changed a bit in 40+ years...“

“Always great service /food/drinks we will always return“

“I've ordered a different item from the menu each time and have never been disappointed! Mi Casa is quickly becoming one of our regular spots!“

“Excellent.“

“What a wonderful surprise. The food was absolutely delicious! I had the breakfast tacos with steak and the birria tacos. The meat was so tender and juicy and seasoned to perfection. The lemonade was perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. The atmosphere made me feel as if I was in a taqueria across the border and the service was phenomenal as well.“

“The food was absolutely amazing! I had beef fajitas, my aunt had the salmon with a wine sauce, my grandma had the carne assada, and my husband had a beef milanesa. I tried everyone’s food and loved all the plates. The meat was so juicy and tender! I have eaten at numerous latin restaurants over the years and this is definitely on top of my list. We received a tres leches cake for my grandma’s birthday and I can say it was the best one I’ve ever had. Just perfect 😍“

“Love this restaurant. Yummy tacos. Great location in short walking distance to the fabulous outdoor Merriweather Post Pavilion music venue.“

“This place is seriously amazing. The menu is huge, the workers are very friendly, and the food is always ready on time. They recently added a bunch of menu items and took off a few including the General Tso burrito, but you can still get it by customizing your own burrito. Homemade chips, salsa, curly fries, queso, chicken tenders, and every burrito I have had are all excellent. Tacos are superb. They even have fried oreos, and the best ones I have ever had! Their menu has something for everybody in your family. Truly one of a kind.“

“El hambienteuy sano y amigable y con muy buen servicio.“

“Food is Ok but the restaurant needs a good cleaning would be very nice if it was cleaned properly“

“Thank you so much Ashley , you made our late Sunday lunch so wonderful. Thank you for your kind and fast service and generous portions . My friend and I had a great time with our loaded dishes . All your recommendations were right on spot. Nice ambience, clean, busy with nice folks and wonderful and beautiful staff made this Ellicott city branch a must come for me. Will come every day now. lol 😂😋“

“Some of the most amazing and accommodating staff in the Columbia area. The staff here at Uncle Julio’s go above and beyond when it comes to your evening out and family’s needs. I personally highly recommend dining here. Beautiful and quiet patio area for you to sit. Indoor seating is just as authentic as well. All food is made from scratch, fresh daily. Table-side guacamole is an experience you must indulge in especially for you avocado lovers! Not to mention their chocolate piñata that is perfect for any occasions! So interactive and delicious. 10/10! Don’t just take my word for it but go try it out for yourself, you won’t be disappointed. Last but not least you can set up rewards with them and earn so many things through their points system! 😊“

“Food was delicious. Everyone was friendly. Easy & convenient place to stop for a bite.“

“Best Spanish food around laurel and Columbia, so much to offer too!“

“Been my new favorite spot last few months. The Carne Asada or Chorizo taco VERY GOOD. And very well priced.“

“La comida mexicana el ambiente y la atención 👌👌👌😉😉“

“Over the past 6-months or so, I’m becoming a regular at Compadres restaurant and bar. The food has been excellent on several visits, and the staff and regulars are real nice. On this visit (Jan 2026), I was just stopping in for a quick brew before a long evening. I’ve known some of the staff here, so I knew I’d be comfortable. The bar staff remembered my usual drink, which is always a welcoming feeling. They have a full bar. And they remembered my favorite dish, which I’ve ordered here only once before! I love birria tacos, and they make a terrific recipe. It’s tender slow-cooked shredded beef with rich savory flavors too complex to know all the ingredients. The beef picks up the sweet smokiness of mild peppers, perhaps chipotle, deeply-marinated for hours with herbs that i will guess as cumin, thyme, and others, and caramelized diced onion. It’s loaded with some queso into a folded soft corn tortiila, which is soaked in the marinade, then pan or griddle-seared. Or maybe seared and then filled? Either way, it’s a deeply-colorful hand-held like a super-flavorful super-juicy quesadilla. This birria-dilla is served with a dark reddish consommé of all the flavors of the beef and the marinade, for dipping and dousing and generally risking your clothing to splashes, spills, and wild abandon. Compadres also served me freshly fried thin very-lightly-spiced tortilla chips with a zingy fresh chunky red salsa, and i realized that, without thinking, i was dipping the chips in that luscious consommé more than the salsa! I enjoy the food and the relaxed ambiance of this little place. They recently added a lovely terrifically-detailed mural by a local artist of a pueblo magico, a village of delicious food and good compadres. You know those friends who you always seem to visit at meal-time for a taste of whatever is simmering? These Compadres are those compadres.“

“Delicious food and great service. A good space to catch up with a friend or watch a game.“

“This restaurant is my go too spot. My favorite is the seafood chowder! The servers are always super friendly! I highly recommend!“

“I can still taste the papusas as I write this; I want itto be fresh in my face as I review!

I walked in last weekend and had the best steak tacos I've had in the area. I was looking for a place to sit and wait, this was not it. No dine-in here, take out and delivery only, but it's so good! It's hidden behind the the police station of the long Reach Village Center.

Tonight, I used store front delivery to feed my family. It got here so fast, but I was not given an option online to tip. Hopefully, you have some cash.

The papusas are out of this world! I only wished they hadn't been delivered stacked on top of each other. It was a mushy, hot mess of heaven!

Chicken quesadillas and chicken tacos were good. But, don't be like me and wolf down the first taco before you realize the slaw was in a baggie on the side. Steak tacos were 'write home to momma' good, chicken tacos were legit, but dry without the slaw. The crunchy banana chips in the slaw were interesting and something I really appreciated.

I want to eat here every day 😋“

“Great atmosphere, fantastic food“

“This is the best Cafe Rio I've been to in the DMV. One complaint: they're not located closer to my house! The folks behind the counter were nice and cheerful. The food was excellent as always. Great portions and fresh. I'll be going to Cafe Rio for years to come!“

“Finally, some flavor! Not the same basic food. Yom“

“Great atmosphere, fantastic food“

“Very great food here I've been to this place about 3 times now and the food has always met my standards for authentic Mexican/Salvadorean food. The 1st and 2nd time I got the bean and cheese pupusas. But, this 3rd time I decided to get the birria pizza and it was amazing. A bit pricey but trust me it's worth it you can feed a whole family with it. I am very impressed as a San Jose native I would've never thought a place like Maryland had such good Mexican cuisine.“

“Food was delicious. Everyone was friendly. Easy & convenient place to stop for a bite.“

“I’ve been eating at Mic4ela food truck for a long time and they sell delicious fresh made food. Some of my favorites are the Cheesesteak, the fresh made pizza and the Mic4ela salad. I’ve always been satisfied after a meal as they give generous portions! Give their food a try!“

“Great place, and good food i have had their food a couple of times now and it has met all my expectations, their new management makes sure that they give good quality foods, and the workers are great, especially Luis.Giving them my best rate“

“Experience is awesome… please share the details and go have a taco“

“Amazing flavor, great service!!!“

“Their food is SO FREAKING GOOD!!!! Like I love it. And they give you A HUGE portion! I ordered from them on DoorDash for the first time a few days ago, and I cried. I cried literal happy tears. They made the dinner I ordered and it tasted just like how my grandmother used to make before she passed away. I will forever go to this place!! And they gave me a whole lot!! I actually just placed another order again a few minutes ago and I’m waiting for it to be delivered. I PRAY your business thrives so well, that you become billionaires“

“This place is a hidden gem. Inexpensive, authentic, and delicious Latin American food. The pupusas and tacos are great. There are other things on the menu but I’ve never tried them, because once you’ve tried the pupusas and tacos it’s hard to order anything else.“

“First of all, the food is really delicious — it tastes like homemade, healthy meals. The people are very kind and welcoming. I highly recommend it to everyone: support small businesses. They truly care about serving good food, not just making money like big corporations.“

“THIS! FOOD! IS! AMAZING!!!! Great service! Small place. But a huge menu!!! Order the Birria Tacos!!!“

“Food is always good fresh, tasty, Grocery is always clean and organized, I can buy everything what I need from Central America . 🇭🇳 the new owner Georgina🇸🇻 is very nice and Helpful , I love is close to my Hair Studio . I can pick up my lunch anytime .“