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Henderson's 5 favorite spots for budget-friendly Mexican eats

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Published on July 09, 2019
Henderson's 5 favorite spots for budget-friendly Mexican eatsPhoto: Wahoo's Fish Tacos/Yelp

Craving Mexican food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around Henderson, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.

1. Fausto's Mexican Grill

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Topping the list is Fausto's Mexican Grill. Located at 595 College Drive in Black Mountain, it is the highest-rated affordable Mexican restaurant in Henderson, boasting four stars out of 162 reviews on Yelp.

Taco varieties include chicken, fish and beef, as well as chorizo. It also offers chicken, beef and carne asada tortas and enchiladas, as well as breakfast burritos with options of ham, bacon, eggs, cheese and chorizo.

2. Taco y Taco

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Next up is Westgate's Taco y Taco, situated at 9470 S. Eastern Ave. With four stars out of 1,340 reviews on Yelp, the restaurant has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.

Tacos, burritos and bowls are offered, with a wide variety of options. Diners may choose from a list of meats or vegetarian options, such as sauteed mushrooms with pasilla chile or soy-based "meat" with a blend of spices. Margaritas, wines, beer and cocktails are also on the menu.

3. Wahoo's Fish Tacos

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McCullough Hills' Wahoo's Fish Tacos, located at 76 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Mexican restaurant and sports bar, which offers acai bowls and more, four stars out of 397 reviews.

In addition to wild-caught flounder or other fish tacos, options include a variety of proteins — braised pork, sauteed shrimp or tofu and grilled chicken. Nachos, Cajun fries, onion rings and chicken tortilla soup are also on the menu.

4. Fruit Palace

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Fruit Palace, a Salvadoran and Mexican restaurant in Valley View, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 64 Yelp reviews. Head over to 536 S. Boulder Highway, Suite B, to see for yourself.

Featured menu items include pupusas, tamales, fresh fruit salad, smoothies and dessert crepes.

5. Santa Rosa Taco Shop

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Over in Townsite, check out Santa Rosa Taco Shop, which has earned four stars out of 151 reviews on Yelp. Dig in by heading over to 23 E. Basic Road.

The menu features carne asada, shredded beef, chicken and pulled pork burritos, among a long list of options. It also offers seafood, salads and a variety of salsas, including red, green and guacamole.


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