Looking for a sublime Mexican meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Mexican restaurants around Aberdeen, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to achieve your dreams.
1. Benji's Rincón Jarocho
Topping the list is Benji's Rincón Jarocho. Located at 115 Dawkin St., the Tex-Mex spot is the highest-rated Mexican restaurant in Aberdeen, boasting 4.5 stars out of 25 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, offerings include traditional tacos with green salsa, camarones asados (roasted shrimp with spices), mole poblano, grilled snapper, tostada ceviche, asada burritos and more.
Yelper Shana W. wrote, "Best and most authentic Mexican food in the area! We will not go anywhere else. Treat yourself to one of their margaritas, they are so good!"
2. La Poblanita Mexican Cafe & Store
Next up is La Poblanita Mexican Cafe & Store, situated at 106 W. South St. With four stars out of 44 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite.
On the menu, check out the chile relleno, chicken enchiladas, California burritos with habanero sauce and carnitas tacos. Pair your meal with one of the many margaritas.
3. Mazatlan Family Mexican Restaurant
Mazatlan Family Mexican Restaurant, located at 1406 N. Sandhills Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the eatery four stars out of 41 reviews.
Menu items include nachos topped with ground beef and chicken, cheese and cream salad; the La Paz taco salad with lettuce and grilled shrimp; and grilled chicken breast with Mexican sausage and cheese sauce. Drink options include margaritas, cocktails and wine. (Find the full menu here.)
4. San Felipe
San Felipe is another Mexican go-to, with four stars out of 36 Yelp reviews. It features drink specials Monday through Thursday and an extensive menu.
Look for grilled steak and cheese quesadillas; fried chimichangas filled with steak or shredded chicken, grilled onions, peppers and tomatoes; and slow-cooked pork roast enchiladas with cheese sauce. Head over to 1840 N. Sandhills Blvd. to try it for yourself.
5. Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant
Then there's Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp. The family-owned eatery is located at 1363 N. Sandhills Blvd. in the Town and Country Shopping Center.
The menu features a chicken and beef taco salad with beans, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and diced tomatoes; huevos rancheros served with rice, beans and fresh tortillas; and pollo con queso, a grilled chicken breast on a bed of Mexican rice with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and cheese sauce.
