Mexican restaurants in USA
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El Chicano
A sprawling restaurant and bar that serves big portions of Mexican food and 'grande' margaritas. There is an outdoor deck for the three days in the summer the sun's out.
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Frontera Grill
Perhaps you've seen chef Rick Bayless on TV, stirring up pepper sauces and other jump-off-the-tongue Mexican creations. His isn't your typical taco menu: Bayless uses seasonal, sustainable ingredients for flavor-packed fare. No wonder it's a fave of President Obama. Sister restaurant Topolobampo, in an adjoining room, is sleeker and pricier, with similar hours.
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Azul
With its black-clad waiters and relentless sound system, Azul specializes in high-class, presentation-oriented Nuevo Latino dishes like Chilean salmon with ginger chili compote in banana leaf. However, it offers enough Americanized dishes to satisfy the unadventurous. You’ll want to spiff up for dinner here.
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Tropisueño
Last time you enjoyed casual Mexican dining this much, there were probably balmy ocean breezes and hammocks involved. Instead, you're steps away from SFMOMA, savoring an al pastor (marinated pork) burrito with mesquite salsa and grilled pineapple and sipping a margarita with a chili-salted rim. The organic rustic decor and the location are upscale, but the prices are about what you'd pay in the Mission, give or take a buck and a BART ride.
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Hermanos Cocina Mexicana
Just off Main St in an unlikely historic brick building, Hermanos serves authentic and creative Mexican dishes, from pork taquitos (mini-tacos) to chimichangas (filled, deep-fried tortillas). Head to the upstairs bar for excellent margaritas and catch some live jazz (from 6.30pm to 9pm Sunday to Thursday).
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Chilango
Upgrade from taqueria to sit-down restaurant at this casual Mexican spot that uses all-organic ingredients in its Mexico City–derived cooking. Meals are served at tile-top tables with Frida Kahlo images embedded within. Everything is made to order, including guacamole and tortillas. Favorite dishes: filet-mignon tacos, duck flautas (deep-fried flour tortilla with filling) and succulent carnitas (roast pork).
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Lilly's Taquería
There's almost always a line, so be snappy with your order – locals fight over adobada (marinated pork) tacos.
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Elote Cafe
Some of the best, most authentic Mexican food you'll find in the region. Serves unusually traditional dishes you won't find elsewhere, like the fire-roasted corn with lime and cotija cheese, or the tender, smoky pork cheeks. Reservations are not accepted, so if you want to eat at a reasonable hour, line up by 4:30pm or resign yourself to waiting with a white sangria.
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Lola
Bringing costal Mexican to a landlocked town, LoLa pleases with fresh, smoky, chili-infused fare, best paired with a fantastic cocktail (try the hibiscus tea with citrus-infused tequila). Everybody loves the guacamole that's handmade at your table. To continue the party, check out the downstairs tequila bar. To get there, take 15th St past Confluence Park.
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Pica's Mexican Taqueria
Cheap and supremely satisfying, with Baja tacos wrapped in homemade corn tortillas or cochinita pibil (chili-marinated pork), served with Mexican sodas. Locals love this place; it's the best value around.
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Taqueria del Sol
Smoked pork or fried chicken tacos and to-die-for shrimp corn chowder are highlights of this Mexican–Southern marriage, a great value in a city that can overwhelm with both sides of that culinary coin otherwise.
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Tee Pee Mexican Food
If you're at all snobby about Mexican food, you will not be happy at Tee Pee. If, however, you like piping-hot plates piled high with cheesy, messy, American-style Mexican food, with a side of friendly service, then grab a booth at this 40-year-old Phoenix fave. George W Bush ate here in 2004 and ordered two enchiladas, rice and beans – now called the Presidential Special. Dig in!
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Tortilla Factory
A delicious Mexican dive, serving homemade tamales for only $1.50, and a range of authentic classics such as shredded-beef tacos and huevos rancheros. Go to the front for take-out or traditional Mexican baked goods; the restaurant entrance and parking are in the back.
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El Parador Cafe
Back in the day, the far-flung location of this Mexican stalwart (serving here since 1970) was much appreciated by philandering husbands. The shady regulars may have gone, but the old-school charm remains, from the beveled candleholders and dapper Latino waiters to the satisfying south-of-the-border standbys.
House classics include the mejillones al vino (mussels in red wine, cilantro and garlic, served with green chili corn bread), the Baja California fish tacos, and the signature mole poblano (chicken stewed in a rich, chili and chocolate-spiked sauce). End the night with a shot or three of the homemade pineapple tequila.
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Eduardo de San Angel
Dreamy upscale Mexican food full of romantic ingredients (squash blossoms! Chocolate-chili! Guava syrup!), served in a warmly elegant dining room full of Mexican folk art. The restaurant is north of downtown, nearly in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
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Red Mesa Cantina & Lucha Bar
Rounding out St Pete's plethora of contemporary ethnic cuisine, Red Mesa dishes up tasty, updated Mexican entrees, plus a range of interesting ceviches and tacos. Its Lucha Bar specializes in high-end tequilas and strong margaritas; happy hour (3pm to 7pm Monday to Friday) promises good deals.
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Cantina Laredo
Maybe it's the margarita talking, but this atmospheric Mexican chain does everything right, with sharp service, low, romantic lighting, top-shelf tequila, Mexican beer on tap, and guacamole made fresh tableside. Contemporary updates of standard Mexican entrees are well executed and delicious: the camarones con Tocino (bacon-wrapped, cheese-stuffed shrimp) and poblano asado (steak-wrapped poblano pepper) are superb.
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Mema's Alaskan Taco
The crispy and delicious pan-fried tacos at this funky Mexican hut (off Centennial Park) make a fun, quick meal. Try gator, chorizo and shrimp.
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Café Olé
Food at this bright and friendly family-run place veers towards New Mexican-style, featuring green and red chile sauce.
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MartAnne's Burrito Palace
For those about to diet, we salute you. For those about to dig into a fratelliquile, a pork-and-scrambled-eggs burrito smothered in green chile, green onions and cheese, we embrace you and call you friend. For we, too, understand the power of its goodness. MartAnne's, a snug hole-in-the-wall with sassy Day of the Dead decor, checkered floors and bright coffee mugs, is locally beloved. Cash only.
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¿Por Qúe No? Taquería
Pricey for a taquería, but the ingredients are good, and so is the vibe. Great tacos, or try the Bryan's Bowl – essentially a tortilla-less burrito in a bowl – and down it with a pomegranate margarita. It's a tiny place, and the line often goes out the door. Another branch at 4635 Hawthorne has a funky back patio.
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A Taste of Cilantro
This is great for a quick, inexpensive Mexican meal.
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Avatar's Punjab Burritos
For a quick bite, try the tasty lamb and curry burritos.
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El Rincon
If you don't mind eating in a bar, this is Petersburg's best Mexican.
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Burrito Brothers Taco Co
Has a thriving sideline shipping wholesome burritos to homesick alumni.
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