28 Best Mexican Restaurants in Cary

Check out these Cary Mexican dining hotspots. Enjoy the best Chips and Salsa, Al Pastor, Churros, and more in the city.

a'Verde Cocina + Tequila Library Mexican • $$
2300 Walnut St, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Homemade Warm Chips and Salsa Flight
Freshly-Baked Grandma's Cornbread
Freshly Baked Grandma's Cornbread
Green Verde Chicken Enchiladas
Guacamole with Fried Crickets
Homemade Warm Chips & Salsa
Grounds for Divorce Huevos
Chipotle Brussels Sprouts
Adobo Fried Rice Bowl
Mexican Street Corn

“Great experience all around and our server Alaina was amazing! She was the sweetest and made sure we had the best time. We were dining in for my birthday and ordered a ring the bell shot, she made the whole experience with that AMAZING! It was one of the best birthday experiences at a restaurant!“

4.5 Superb642 Reviews
Tasty Mexican food Truck Mexican •
Cary
5 Superb1 Reviews
Tasti Tacos #2 Mexican • $
1216 Midland Terrace, Durham

“Y’all. Best tacos I’ve found. And best food truck operator by far - he will make you feel like you’ve been best friends forever! These birria tacos are delicious, cheesy, and crispy, and I literally drink the consume when I’m done. Be prepared to wait a little while for this perfection but it’s worth it. Suggest ordering ahead. I’m going to need an excuse to drive by again soon…“

4 Good4 Reviews
El Amigo Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
404 W Chatham St, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Tacos Al Pastor and Taco De Lengua
Puspusa De Frijol and Curtido
Enchiladas En Salsa Verde
Torta Asada Con Queso
Fajitas Vegetarianas
Street Taco Chicken
Taquitos Mexicanos
Quesadilla Asada
Cheese Enchilada
Pupusas Frijoles

“Nos gustó probamos los tacos al pastor, los de cabeza y la torta de milanesa y es auténtica comida mexicana lo cual se agradece muchísimo 🙏🏾.“

4.7 Superb95 Reviews
La Victoria Mexican Food Mexican • $
2025 Renaissance Park Pl, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Camarones Zarandeados
Carne Asada Tacos L
Enchiladas Supremas
L Carne Asada Tacos
Chicken Enchiladas
Birria Quesadilla
Veggie Enchiladas
Tres Leches Cake
Al Pastor Tacos
Tacos Al Pastor

“Just left this Mexican spot and honestly, I really liked it. The interior was beautiful, the vibe was great, and the music was chill—not too loud. It was lunchtime, so it was naturally a bit busy and noisy, but still totally comfortable.

The food was really good too. Nice presentation, well put together. The portion wasn’t huge, but just right—not one of those places that just pile everything on. There was a good amount of rice, beans, veggies, etc. I got a bowl with chicken, steak, and shrimp, and I was super happy with it.

Only thing I thought was a bit off—they served it in a chipped bowl. You can see it in the photo. It’s not a big deal for me, but it just doesn’t look great for a restaurant. Still, overall, I was definitely satisfied.“

4.4 Superb327 Reviews
ACPS MEXICAN GRILL AND BAR Mexican • $
2026 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Texanas Steak Grilled Chicken and Grilled Shrimp
A C P C Grilled Shrimp and Chicken
Grilled Ribeye Steak Fajita Bowl
Grilled Chicken Fajita Bowl
Texana Fajita Chimichanga
Carnitas Fajita Taco Bowl
Chorizo Mexican Sausage
Grilled Chicken Burrito
Cheeseburger and Fries
Al Pastor Fajita Bowl

“My partner & I are eating lunch here and OMGOODNESS!! Right when we walked in we were greeted with a smile. It’s so cute in here and the decor is beautiful. It was a bit muggy, maybe because the weather?? But the FOOD!! Whew!! Amazing! Everything was fresh and flavorful. The gentlemen that took our order was super nice and kind. We WILL be back!!“

4.6 Superb83 Reviews
Torero's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Mexican • $
1207 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Cheese Enchilada and Bean Tostada
Chicken Tacos with Rice and Beans
Camarones A la Chipotle
Fajitas Sampler Plate
Pork & Shrimp Fajitas
Norteno Taco Salad
Carne Asada Y Mas
Nachos Con Queso
Chicken Fajitas
Chips and Salsa

“todo muy buen cervicio x las meseras y muy rica su comida“

4.4 Superb120 Reviews
Bravo's Méxican Grill Mexican • $
208 Grande Heights Dr, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Chimichanga
Burrito Fajita Bravo
Chicken Quesadilla
Burrito Primavera
Shredded Chicken
Ground Beef Tacos
Hawaiana Fajitas
Chips and Salsa
Chicken Fajitas
Carne Asada

“I Miss you! If I am ever back Cary way, I would definitely swing in here for lunch or dinner. This was one of my frequent stops for lunch or dinner. This is what you want and expect from your typical Mexican Restaurant. Maybe one day I shall return!“

4.5 Superb72 Reviews
Burrito Shak Mexican • $
2982 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary

Customers` Favorites

Build Your Own Burrito Bowl
Build Your Own Nachos
The Grom Quesadilla
The Minnow Burrito
California Burrito
Chips and Salsa
Rincon Burrito
The Fire Shot
Guacamole 2 Oz
The Shak Taco

“The food is delicious. Great help. The best assistant Manager and manager. Gabe Cousins is fantastic in making sure your order is perfect and his friendliness. The manager is the same way. All the help Is fabulous. Love eating there ♥️ My husband and I give them a 5 star grade“

4.4 Superb92 Reviews
Taqueria y restaurant el primo Mexican • $
744 E Chatham St Suite. A, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Tacos Al Pastor Carne Asada
Quesabirria Tacos
Choriqueso Dip
Tortillas
Pupusas
Birria
Nachos
Salsa
Steak

“Recomendado 100% todo muy rico,☕️🍽🍺🍻“

4.7 Superb34 Reviews
Esmeralda Grill Mexican • $
748 E Chatham St STE J, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Taco Platter with Rice and Beans
Vegetarian Burrito
Chicken Fajitas
Tejanas Fajitas
Chips and Salsa
Burrito Pollo
Cubana Torta
Mole De Pollo
Carne Asada
Enchiladas

“Food was amazing; service was slow but outstanding and pleasant. Would like to complement the Chef(s). Their combination of flavors was superb“

4.3 Superb86 Reviews
El Cuscatleco Mexican • $
1383 SE Maynard Rd, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Chile Relleno 1 PC Combination with Your Choice of Beef Chicken or Cheese and One Chalupa
House Made Tortilla Chips
Pollo A la Plancha
Tacos Al Pastor
Arroz Con Pollo
Seafood Burrito
Pupusas Pollo
Tamal de Pollo
Chips Salsa
Carne Asada

“buena comida y atención esmerada felicidades!!!!“

4.2 Good57 Reviews
Mi Cancun - Stone Creek Village Mexican • $
1400 Boulderstone Way, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Combo Burrito and Enchilada Rice and Beans
Enchiladas Verde and Chicken Soup
Arroz Con Pollo Dinner
Guacamole En Vivo Dip
L Enchiladas Supreme
Fajita Quesadilla
Chips and Salsa
Chicken Fajitas
Tacos Al Pastor
Guacamole Dip

“Mi Cancun high house is an absolute gem! The drinks are beautifully crafted, the food is bursting with flavor, and the presentation is stunning. The warm and welcoming service makes every visit a fantastic experience—definitely a must-try spot!“

4.1 Good117 Reviews
Gonza Tacos y Tequila Mexican • $
525 New Waverly Pl #104, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tinga Quesadilla
Chicken Tinga Tacos
Enchiladas Con Mole
Chilaquiles Verdes
Tacos Al Pastor
Short Rib Tacos
Chili Rellenos
Tortilla Soup
Mexican Flag
Chips Salsa

“We go to Gonza in Cary monthly because the food is always excellent. There are two reasons for knocking the rating down slightly. The first is the fact that they no longer carry Red Oak beer, a local favorite. The second is that they let a lot of humid air into the restaurant and the booths are under an uninsulated air conditioning duct. The outcome is raining condensation onto these tables.“

4.1 Good74 Reviews
La Buena Vida Mexican • $$
1388 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Chicharron Preparado de Ceviche
Plátano Relleno Con Pollo
Original French Toast
Hot Cheetos Esquites
Enchiladas Chipotle
Agave Chicken Tacos
Guacamole and Chips
Lobster Enchiladas
Pasta de Langosta
Tacos Carne Asada

“Dope! Try it out soon. One of my favorite places to go for drinks.“

4 Good287 Reviews
Taco Addicts Mexican • $
131 Crossroads Blvd, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Street Tacos Carne Asada
Veggie Quesadilla Plate
Queso Birria Tacos
California Burrito
Flautas De Pollo
Arroz Con Pollo
Chips and Salsa
Burrito Mojado
Rice and Beans
Shrimp Fajitas

“Incredible food, friendly staff!“

4 Good185 Reviews
Chido Taco Mexican • $
151 SE Cary Pkwy, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Braised Beef Taco w Rice and Beans
Strawberry and Basil Margherita
Cilantro Rice with Black Beans
Elote Asado Corn on the Cob
Quesabirria Combo 3
Quesadillas Gringas
Breakfast Burrito
Shrimp Quesadilla
Carne Asada Plate
Tacos Al Pastor

“Amazing food, friendly customer service... Yuummmmm“

4 Good158 Reviews
Rancho Grande Mexican • $
1401 SE Maynard Rd, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Asada and Al Pastor Tacos
Asada Tacos with Sauce
Bistec Encebollado
OCD Beer Drinkers
Caldo De Camaron
Chilaquiles
Quesadilla
Carnitas
Torta

“Placed a large order here $350+ for Tacos for a Sherwin Williams Lunch and Learn event. We have bought tacos from many different places for this event but Rancho Grande was amazing. They had everything ready seconds before I got there! On top of that they had one of their employees load up the car for me and made sure we had everything we could possibly need. The tacos themselves were excellent and our customers and contractors were THRILLED! One of the best catering orders we’ve done so far all thanks to Taqueria Rancho Grande. If you guys ever need large orders like that, this place can actually fulfill these order! Muchísimas Gracias!!!“

4.1 Good38 Reviews
Tacos Neza Mexican • $
421 E Chatham St, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Veggie Quesadilla

“Good food and great service! Tacos Neza was perfect for the event we held. Excited to have them back next year!“

4.3 Superb15 Reviews
Tacos El Brito Mexican • $
105 Nottingham Dr, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Empanadas Picadillo
Pupusas
Tacos

“While driving by, this food truck caught our attention. We decided to take a chance, and glad we did! Pupusa and tacos were so good! The garnishing was also something that I appreciated. The guy working the truck and cooking was friendly, food was made in a timely manner. Would definitely come back to try some other items!“

4.3 Superb6 Reviews
La Cocina Mexican Restaurant Cary Mexican • $$
100 Macgregor Pines Dr, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Chips and Salsa Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: No Curbside pickup: No
Two Spinach Quesadillas with Cheese Guacamole Lettuce and Sour Cream
Fried Ice Cream & Sopapillas
Sopapillas with Ice Cream
Shredded Chicken Nachos
Lunch Shrimp Fajitas
Lunch Texas Fajitas
Chicken Fajitas
Carnitas Dinner
Strawberry Marg

“Always great food, service and friendly staff.“

3.9 Good96 Reviews
Los Tres Magueyes Mexican • $
110 SW Maynard Rd, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Chili Relleno Enchiladas and Chicken Burrito
Cheese Jalepinos Salsa and Chips
Complimentary Chips and Salsa
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
Burrito and Enchilada
Chori Pollo Burrito
Taco and Burrito
Los Tres Tacos
Burrito Tejano
Refried Beans

“Great food, great prices, great staff!“

3.8 Good60 Reviews
Los Tres Magueyes Green Level Mexican • $
10120 Green Level Church Road, Cary

Customers` Favorites

One Chalupa One Cheese Enchilada and Re-Fried Beans
Fajitas with Beef and Chicken
Enchiladas Los Tres
Chori Pollo Burrito
Chicken and Rice
Chips and Salsa
Trios De Pollo
Fajitas Mixtas
Refried Beans
Carne Asada

“Unlimited refill of chips! Yay!!!

One of the server messed up our order - we wanted shrimp but he gave us a talapia fish - fortunately it’s yummy and end up being a dish that we enjoyed!

Went back the second time, and wanted the same fish they served wrongly previously, but they gave us a different fish dish.

Major communication issue, but food is good overall.“

3.8 Good67 Reviews
Moe's Southwest Grill Mexican • $
5020 Arco St, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Free Chips and El Guapo Salsa
The Homewrecker Burrito
White Meat Chicken
Moe's Famous Queso
Cheese Quesadilla
Homewrecker Bowl
Spicy Queso
Guacamole
Nachos

“After my previous positive review, we returned and wanted to update. They are very efficient, but the 2 ladies who work there most of the time are not very friendly and borderline grouchy. It’s a shame because they put a good bowl and burrito together. A friendly smile and hello goes a long way.

This Moe’s is the best in the Apex/Cary area. The staff is very efficient, the portion size is perfect, they actually clean the tables and do so with with soapy water. It’s nice to walk into a Moe’s that’s top notch. Only negative this visit was it was freezing and the music was too loud. Other than that, it was great!“

3.6 Good39 Reviews
Tacos Estilo Hidalgo #2 y Pupuseria Mexican • $
748 E Chatham St suite b, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Pastel
Tacos

“Las mejores pupusas, riquísimas, los tacos deiciosos. El servicio exelente.“

3.5 Good31 Reviews
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Chuy's

Chuy's Tex-Mex • $
1035 Parkside Main St, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Combo Steak and Chicken Fajitas
Fajita Chicken or Fajita Beef
Chips and Homemade Salsa
Taco & Enchilada Combo
Chuy's Famous Ritas
Baja Shrimp Tacos
Enchiladas Ricas
Fresh Tortillas
Chips and Salsa
Steak Burrito

“Jessica at T-Mobile recommended Chuy's to us. Everyone, especially our server, James, was great. We both enjoyed the food and atmosphere as well. Will be there again, soon.“

4.3 Superb151 Reviews
Moe's Southwest Grill Mexican • $
127 Weston Pkwy, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Three Tacos
Quesadilla
Burrito
Salad
Queso
Stack
Bowl

“Nothing like a fresh bowl of joy from Moe's. They give enough portion that allows you to have 2nds and that us the reason to come back for a great price

Parking: The spots are limited to share with other restaurants near by but worth the wait or walk“

3 Average33 Reviews
Tijuana Flats Tacos • $
7165 O'Kelly Chapel Rd, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Bangin' Chicken Quesadilla
New Dueling Queso & Chips
Thursday Burrito Special
Black Bean Chimichanga
Cookie Dough Flautas
Flautas De Pollo
Hard Shell Taco
Chips and Salsa
Black Bean Taco
Chips and Queso

“Cute place. Good food. Love their variety of hot sauces. Amazing“

4 Good91 Reviews

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