14 Best Mexican Restaurants in Clayton

Restaurantji's guide to Clayton's top Mexican dining experiences.

MEZCALITO CLAYTON INC Mexican • $
229 Briarcliff Dr A, Clayton

Customers` Favorites

Agave-Chipotle Chicken
Mezcalitas Enchiladas
Side Shrimp Cucaracha
Mezcalita Quesadilla
Mezcalito Quesadilla
Agave-Chipotle Tacos
Lime Shrimp Ceviche
Cocktail De Camaron
Chimichanga Dinner
Chimichanga Plate

“Ricardo provided us with excellent service.“

4.6 Superb466 Reviews
Guajillo's Mexican Grill Mexican • $
9145 Cleveland Rd Ste. 101, Clayton

Customers` Favorites

Quesabritas with a Side of Broth & Rice
Chicken Shredded Tacos
Mixed Chicken & Steak
Chicken Avocado Soup
Mexican Street Corn
Guacamole Mexicano
Spicy Margherita
Fried Cheesecake
Fried Ice Cream
Chips and Cheese

“The food is fresh , delicious and the waitresses are so nice 😊“

4.7 Superb154 Reviews
La Cocina Clayton Mexican • $$
764 Shotwell Rd, Clayton

Customers` Favorites

One Chile Relleno One Chicken Quesadilla
Texas Fajitas Texanas
Quesadilla La Cocina
Ceviche de Camarón
Burritos Típicos
Chips and Salsa
Lime Margherita
Fajitas for Two
Chicken Fajitas
Steak and Shrimp

“This place is great. The amount of food you get, how great it tastes, and customer service are excellent. Staff is very friendly and courteous

Parking: Lots of spaces but always crowded. Can be tough to find parking, or you can wait five minutes and someone’s always leaving“

4.5 Superb338 Reviews
Tacos Y Burritos California Mexican • $
11538 US-70 BUS, Clayton

Customers` Favorites

Tacos De Asada Taco Y Tacos De Birria
Orden de Tacos de Birria
Burrito Mojado Tripa
Tacos De Carnitas
Breakfast Burrito
Costillas A Sadas
Tacos Al Pastor
Chips and Salsa
Rice and Beans
Chicken Fajitas

“Oh my goodness! I got the birria tacos with cheese. They were so flavorful. So delish. I cannot believe how much flavor was packed in! Thank you!“

4.4 Superb233 Reviews
Salsa Azteca Mexican • $
8928 Clayton Blvd STE 500, Clayton

Customers` Favorites

Chips Bean Dip and Salsa
Bean Dip and Tortillas
Sizzling Enchiladas
Chicken Fajitas
Chimichanga
Trio Fajitas
California
Guacamole
Burrito
Salsas

“Some of the most flavorful Mexican food I have ever tasted! Love the salsa bar. The staff is super friendly!“

4.4 Superb128 Reviews

“Southwest Tacos chicken and veggies were fresh, tender and delicious. Southwest Tacos steak was unfortunately tough. Empanada was amazing and exactly as described with a flaky fresh crust!! Excellent prices and I will definitely be back! UPDATE 10/27/25 Ordered a steak Gordita for the first time and it tasted amazing ❤️ I wish this location in Clayton would list sour cream as an extra condiment on their delivery apps because it would have made my Empanada and Gordita over the top and a small extra charge would not have bothered me a bit😁“

4.6 Superb31 Reviews
Guacamole tacos food truck Mexican • $
1499 Old U.S. Hwy 70, Clayton

Customers` Favorites

Al Pastor

“One of the best options for mexican food in the area! Highly recommend their tortas, tacos, sopes, (especially the carne asada and carnitas), red/green tamales. Decent tasting and portion size for side dishes of rice and beans. Great customer service.“

4.7 Superb21 Reviews
La Penca Sabor Casero Mexican • $
266 Pritchard Rd, Clayton

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Nuggets- Kids Meal
Arroz Con Camarones
Mild Buffalo Wings
Huevos Con Chorizo
Burger and Fries
Chips and Salsa
Guacamole Dip
Texas Fajitas
Torta Cubana
Chimichanga

“Amazing atmosphere Tim is amazing and does a great job and the best Pozole hands down“

4.2 Good117 Reviews
Fiesta Mexicana Clayton Mexican • $
957 Town Centre Blvd, Clayton

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chimichanges
Fajita Quesadilla
Chicken Fajitas
Chips and Salsa
Rice and Beans
Mexican Corn
Refried Beans
Street Tacos
Quesadillas
White Sauce

“Food was delicious as usual and staff were all friendly and helpful. My favorite place to eat out.“

4.2 Good211 Reviews
Start Chingon Mexican • $
700 Veterans Pkwy, Clayton

Customers` Favorites

Mexican Breakfast Burrito
Mexican Sandwich Torta
Philly Cheese Steak
Huevos Con Chorizo
Chingon Hot Dog
Chingon Burrito
Deli Sandwich
Chingon Salad
Chingon Bowl
Street Corn

“Great food good taste freshly made“

4.5 Superb14 Reviews
Taco Miendo Mexican • $
10234 NC 42, Clayton

“Awesome food, really made with care and probably the best quesadillas I’ve ever had . Must try.“

5 Superb10 Reviews
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Mex-cal Tacos •
10234 US-70 BUS W, Clayton
5 Superb2 Reviews
Don Beto's Tacos Mexican • $
10376 US-70 BUS, Clayton

Customers` Favorites

Red Tacos and Fajita Quesadilla
I Call Them Mexican Tacos
Carne Asada Con Camarones
Carnitas A la Mexicana
Camarones A la Diabla
Pechuga A la Plancha
Bistec A la Mexicana
Quesadilla De Pollo
Botana de Carnitas
Chuletas de Puerco

“We were in the area and decided to stop by Don Betos Tacos. Wife had the chicken flautas that were so delicious 😋 and look amazing. Her sister had the California Burrito 🌯 that look amazing as well. And I had the Birria Tacos 🌮, they were so delicious! I would highly recommend and we would return again if we were to be in the Clayton area.“

3.5 Good197 Reviews
Don Beto's Tacos y Tequila Mexican • $
36 Flowers Xrds Wy, Clayton

Customers` Favorites

Los Peores Tacos Que E Probado
Margarita Flight
Tres Leches Cake
Rice and Beans
Guacamole Rolls
Chicken Fajitas
Taco Sampler
Don Fajitas
Enchiladas
Cheese Dip

“The atmosphere is definitely pretty cool. The service has been consistently good when I have eaten here. I really like the Margarita flight. It's fun to sample before committing to a full margarita. I have to eat gluten free. I am comfortable ordering the tacos (specify corn tortillas). I do wish the tacos were a bit better. I have tried most of them and with a couple exceptions they all kind of taste the same. They aren't actually bad they just don't meet the expectations set by the rest of the experience. All in all I like this place would suggest to friends that can order from the whole menu.“

3.4 Good267 Reviews

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