Corpus Christi/ Food & Drinks
Published on July 31, 2019
Your guide to Corpus Christi's 5 best Mexican restaurantsPhoto: El Jalisco Grill/Yelp

In search of a new favorite Mexican joint?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the finest Mexican eateries around Corpus Christi, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.

1. Linda's Restaurant

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Topping the list is Linda's Restaurant. Located at 4033 Gollihar Road, the New American and Mexican diner is the highest-rated Mexican restaurant in Corpus Christi, boasting 4.5 stars out of 75 reviews on Yelp.

2. La Palma Mexican Restaurant

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Next up is La Palma Mexican Restaurant, situated at 15326 S. Padre Island Drive, Suite 102. With four stars out of 86 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican cantina has proven to be a local favorite.

3. El Jalisco Grill

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Bay Area's El Jalisco Grill, located at 1813 Ennis Joslin, Suite 113, is another exceptional choice, with Yelpers giving the Mexican breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner bistro, which offers seafood and other Mexican classics, 4.5 stars out of 54 reviews.

4. Acapulco Restaurant Mexican Food

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Acapulco Restaurant Mexican Food, a Mexican eatery in Bay Area, is another go-to, with four stars out of 166 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1133 Airline Road to try it out for yourself.

5. Hacienda Vieja

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Finally, there's Hacienda Vieja, a local favorite with four stars out of 35 reviews. Stop by 4301 S. Staples St. to hit up the Mexican outlet next time you're in the mood for tacos or fajitas.


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