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Plano's 4 best spots to score inexpensive Mexican fare

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Published on March 05, 2020
Plano's 4 best spots to score inexpensive Mexican farePhoto: Tacodeli/Yelp

In search of a new favorite Mexican spot?

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

1. El Pueblito Mexican Cocina

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Topping the list is El Pueblito Mexican Cocina. Located at 901 W. Spring Creek Parkway, it's the highest-rated low-priced Mexican restaurant in Plano, boasting 4.5 stars out of 232 Yelp reviews.

Yelper Missy S., who reviewed El Pueblito Mexican Cocina on Nov. 24, wrote, "Best tacos! ... This family-owned spot offers great food at a reasonable price."

The menu features authentic Mexican dishes like enchiladas, fajitas, pork carnitas, carne asada and crispy tacos.

2. Rusty Taco

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Next up is Rusty Taco, situated at 8000 Coit Road. It's a location of the national chain. With four stars out of 505 reviews on Yelp, the Tex-Mex spot, which offers tacos and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option. 

"Rusty Taco is a distinctive fast-casual taco concept, inspired by fun and adventure," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Our menu features a variety of tasty tacos at an affordable price, in a lively and welcoming environment. Each taco is hand-made fresh and fast in our open kitchen, using ingredients made from scratch."

3. Tacodeli

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An outpost of the Texas chain Tacodeli, located at 2401 Preston Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Mexican spot four stars out of 79 reviews.

Yelper Pauline P. wrote, "They are the absolute best for breakfast tacos."

The casual restaurant serves authentic Mexican tacos, as well as soups, salads, quesadillas, chips and queso and more. Catering services are also available, and lunch specials are available every day from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

4. Taqueria Los Angeles

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Taqueria Los Angeles, a Mexican spot in Meadows, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 230 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1424 Jupiter Road, Suite 203, to see for yourself.

"We specialize in authentic Mexican food with fresh tortillas made in-house daily," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.

The menu features tostadas, fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, flautas and other Mexican dishes. 


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