Where to Find the Best Mexican Food Near Flagstaff, AZ

Mexican food catering in Flagstaff, AZ available at Cafe Rio.

Mexican food is one of the most popular cuisines in the country. In Flagstaff, AZ, you’ll find many Mexican restaurants that are serving a variety of meals that will whet your appetite. Tacos may be the most recognizable Mexican dish, but you’ll find that these eateries have more than just tacos to serve. Let’s explore the best places to find Mexican cuisine in the city.

Agave Mexican Restaurant 

Opened in 2014, this restaurant aims to serve authentic Mexican dishes  in Flagstaff and a fusion of Mexican-American cuisine. You can choose from their menu for specialty dishes or try their lunch or dinner combos served with rice and beans while listening to a Mariachi band. Dine in their main dining room with its colorful ambiance or in their cantina, where they have a full bar. Please don’t drink and drive. 

Bandoleros 66 

Ever want to try a Brussels sprout taco or burrito bowl? You’ll find this and other interesting tacos in Bandoleros 66. Not a vegan? They’ll be happy to add some protein to that burrito bowl. You can even get a fried fish taco or braised brisket taco. Try one of their many margaritas, such as the dragon fruit or mango. Please drink responsibly and in moderation. 

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill 

From a little town in Utah in 1997 to the present, Cafe Rio has been serving fresh food to its diners. Their Sweet Pork Barbacoa, an original recipe of the owner, is a popular choice. Try it like a burrito or even as a salad with pico de gallo, guacamole, and a choice of tomatillo dressing or cilantro lime vinaigrette. You can even craft your own food by choosing your tortillas, protein, sauce, and beans. 

Las Gorditas 

Las Gorditas has an extensive menu that will make you want to try everything. Enjoy authentic Mexican dishes like Chile Relleno Plate or Gorditas de Chicharron and take home a dozen tamales or the always popular Menudo to enjoy later. Las Gorditas caters for special events and has banquet rooms for rent if you need one. 

La Placita Express 

You’ll find them in a mall, but their food certainly doesn’t taste like fast food. Made from scratch food that will give you an excuse to visit the mall. They have burritos, quesadillas, taquitos, tacos, and tortas. Try one of their express plates that come with rice and beans like the Bistec a la Mexicana. If you’re lucky, they sometimes have churros for your dessert. 

Los Altenos 

Serving up the taste and flavors of food from the Mexican city of Jalisco, this family-owned restaurant aims to give its diners the best possible experience. Breakfast is served all day, and they have all your familiar favorites available too. They also have a “secret menu” with specialties like Flag Fuego, Chilaquiles a Toda Madre, and more.

There are many other places to enjoy Mexican cuisine. Food from Mexican can be spicy or saucy, but they’re never boring. Stop by Oxendale Chrysler Dodge Jeep today and ask us about our specials. We’ll give you a list of our favorite Mexican restaurants too. 

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