Looking to satisfy your appetite for Mexican fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. Doce Taqueria
Topping the list is Doce Taqueria. Located at 1220 E. Carson St. in Southside Flats, the food truck and Mexican spot is the highest-rated cheap Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 272 reviews on Yelp.
"It was created by the dream of a young chef Alex Balint after his brother Andrew decided to create the space to give him his dream!" per the history section of the business's Yelp profile.
As to what the business is known for, "A quaint small Taqueria nestled in historical business district with its authentic Mexican infused flare," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties.
2. Las Palmas Carniceria
Next up is Brookline's Las Palmas Carniceria, situated at 700 Brookline Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 231 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
3. Bull River Taco
Squirrel Hill South's Bull River Taco, located at 1707 Murray Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap spot to score tacos and more four stars out of 89 reviews.
4. Pabellon
Pabellon, a Mexican and Venezuelan spot in Banksville, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 71 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2957 Banksville Road to see for yourself.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Pabellon.
"This business started with the idea that we wanted to bring the Venezuelan gastronomy with a fusion of Mexican food to delight the palates of the Pittsburgh customers," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile.
In terms of signature items, "Venezuelan and Mexican food, arepas, tequeños, empanadas, tacos, burritos and quesadillas," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties.
5. El Burro
Over in Central Northside, check out El Burro, which has earned four stars out of 221 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score tacos and more by heading over to 1108 Federal St.
If you're looking for more, we found these details about El Burro.
"El Burro is Mexican restaurant offering Pittsburgh locals the breadth and depth of authentic Mexican cuisine primarily offered in Southern California and Mexico City," the business explains in the history section of its Yelp profile.
In terms of signature items, "Southern California style Mexican food with vegan and vegetarian options," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.
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