Looking to quell your appetite for Mexican fare, but don't want to empty your wallet?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the most exceptional destinations for affordable Mexican food around Arlington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings for tacos or enchiladas on a budget.
1. Taqueria Maria Bonita
Topping the list is Taqueria Maria Bonita. Located at 2247 S. Cooper St., the restaurant is the highest-rated source for low-cost Mexican cuisine in Arlington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 188 reviews on Yelp.
Taqueria Maria Bonita specializes in "Authentic Mexican street tacos," as stated on its Yelp page in the section pertaining to signature items. "Our tacos are served [with] the following choice of meats: al pastor, steak, head, carnitas, chorizo, suadero, campechanos (steak and chorizo), tongue [and] tripe."
"We also have several Mexican antojitos, including tortas, pambazos, sopes, gorditas, huaraches and quesadillas," its Yelp bio continues. "We serve burritos, alambres, a wide array of Mexican beverages and aguas frescas (choice of horchata or hibiscus)."
2. Danny's Tacos & Grill
Next up is Danny's Tacos & Grill, situated at 5815 W. Arkansas Lane. With 4.5 stars out of 160 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican eatery has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
Yelper Jonathon S., who reviewed Danny's Tacos & Grill on May 20, wrote, "In my humble opinion, Danny's has the best authentic Mexican food in town. ... I've had just about everything on the menu and never been disappointed. Though, I always find myself coming back for the tacos and tamales."
Payal P. noted, "This place is absolutely amazing! I stopped by for a few chicken tacos and they were some of the best I've ever had. The chicken was very flavorful, served hot and fresh. Halal-style. The salsa verde on the side made them taste even better. Completely affordable."
3. 2 Compás Kitchen
2 Compás Kitchen, settled at 3601 W. Pioneer Parkway, is another superior choice, with Yelpers giving the economical Mexican dining establishment five stars out of 25 reviews.
"Amazing. The chicken enchiladas are amazing, but kinda spicy," wrote Yelper LaTaira W., who reviewed 2 Compás Kitchen on Dec. 12. "[The] tacos are the best I've had in Arlington. The pastor tacos are so, so, [so] good."
Yelper Tanaka D. added, "Always love ordering from here! The tacos are fresh and authentic! My [favorites] are the [al] pastor and the chicken tacos."
4. Silvia's Mexican Tacos & Snacks
Last but not least is Silvia's Mexican Tacos & Snacks, a budget-friendly joint to score tacos and more, with 4.5 stars out of 24 Yelp reviews. Head over to 7301 Matlock Road, Suite 133 to give it a go for yourself.
Yelper Rogelio S., who reviewed Silvia's Mexican Tacos & Snacks on Dec. 5, wrote, "This is such a warm and welcoming little family restaurant. The food is really good, it is real Mexican food (not Tex-Mex) at very affordable prices."
And Nancy H. said, "We ordered pastor and barbados tacos, super quesadilla and a large horchata. The food tasted awesome! Great flavors and great sauces, too!"
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