Looking for a tasty Mexican meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around Mesa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.
1. Backyard Taco
Topping the list is Backyard Taco. Located at 1524 E. University, the Mexican spot is the most popular budget-friendly Mexican restaurant in Mesa, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,380 reviews on Yelp. On the menu, look for shredded beef tacos, bean and cheese quesadilla and chicken burrito. View the menu here.
"Our recipe for success is always fresh ingredients and our mesquite grill," it notes on its Yelp profile. "It's a combo that gives us the authentic taste of Tacos al Carbon. We keep our menu simple because we only offer what we do best."
2. Jalapeño Buck's
Next up is Jalapeño Buck's, situated at 3434 N. Val Vista Drive. With 4.5 stars out of 407 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot, which offers barbecue and sandwiches, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. The menu features bean and cheese burrito, red chili pork quesadilla and mango salsa.
Yelper Shawn S., who reviewed Jalapeño Buck's on May 28, wrote, "...I get the green chili burrito and I can't say enough good about it. The mango salsa is out of this world good. I just wish the chips they serve were made onsite fresh. "
James S. noted, "Jalapeno Buck's is the best. They always have great food and even do [barbecue] in a Mexican fusion way. They have burritos, quesadillas and, of course, the standard [barbecue] items like sandwiches and [barbecue] plates."
3. Carne Asada
Carne Asada, located at 67 N. Dobson Road, Suite 101, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced spot to score tacos and hot dogs 4.5 stars out of 140 reviews. The restaurant serves build-your-own tacos, burritos and bowls.
"We specialize in authentic and fresh Mexican food," says its Yelp profile. "We offer tacos, burritos, carne asada and much more."
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