Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Waterloo

9 restaurant menus in Waterloo, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Cactus Mexican Restaurant
The Cactus Mexican Restaurant
90/100 (1537 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Tapas
Tacos
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The Cactus Mexican Restaurant is a hidden gem! It was my second time trying this place and the food was delicious! I ordered the green enchiladas...."
Joy C
"Wow!! Lovely family owned restaurant. Mexican food is my favourite and I have tried many places, but this was by far the best chimichanga I have ever..."
Beth
"Suadero tacos... Unbelievablly delicious! Pescadillas are always the best! Now who doesn't LOVE a good margarita!?! Nachos are..."
Jorge y bicky Mata
"Great restaurant - friendly staff, delicious food. Tacos al pastor were perfect. Margaritas are nicely made too (not the frozen slush)! Looking..."
Jennifer Shousterman
"Fantastic, authentic Mexican food. Home cooked with love, and fresh ingredients. Nothing fancy, but you won’t be disappointed. The family..."
Janice Merkley
"Best mexican food out there!!! Great family owned business where everyone is involved. They take pride in everything they serve and care for their..."
James Seitz
"Looks like a family run restaurant…but the food is definitely recommended. They serve with love and very close to actual street Mexican food. They..."
Tania Chauhan
"Hands down best Mexican food around! Just like Mexico....guacamole was best I've ever had! Definitely a hidden gem we will be new regulars for sure..."
Michelle Amyot
Mucho Burrito
Mucho Burrito
89/100 (869 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Mexican
"My favourite Mexican burrito place in Waterloo. Their secret sauce is delicious. They offer assortment of hot sauces to have with your food for free..."
Sadeem Al Attar
"Good food and a pleasant experience. The young lady who took my veggie burrito bowl order today did that with a smile. Very courteous, friendly and..."
Newin Sing
"The best burrito place near WLU, and it's not even close. I've eaten at this Mucho Burrito at least once a week since I began my PhD, and I'm still..."
Paul Esau
"My entire concept about a burrito place changed after I tried the food from this mucho burrito. Awesome to say in one word,the quality and taste are..."
Aloshin Mariya
Z-teca
Z-teca
87/100 (1266 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Mexican
Cheap Eats
"I have become addicted to this place, now. Restaurant is very clean and the staff is so friendly along with being professional. The house made things..."
Hargun Jassal
"Never have I had such perfectly cooked juicy shrimp at a taco joint. They cooked it on the pan, it wasn’t sitting in a hot table like some places...."
Janice Lee
"We used z-teca to cater a birthday party. The food was outstanding, exceeded our expectations and would order again. It was hot, good portions and..."
Brian Potter
Taco Farm
Taco Farm
84/100 (1769 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Spanish
Central American
Central American
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Tortillas
Nachos
Shrimp
Beef
Fish
Pork
Salad
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Cod
Sit down
Mexican
Central American
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Taco farm is a must go to place. The staff are super nice and the food is spectacular. The gluten free options are better than other non gluten free..."
Hamont Reviewer
"Loved our server and the host as well as the beautiful patio. The food was absolutely phenomenal and there were plenty of vegetarian options. You..."
Emma Schuster
Bar Burrito
Bar Burrito
82/100 (1492 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Dinner
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
"I can't get enough of this place. I never feel guilty about eating here. It's real food and tastes awesome. Love me some..."
Danny Hewton
"They make the Best Burritos and Quesadillas. The service and food provided is really good. Nice hospitality. Cleaniness would be 5 star..."
Sanjeev Kumar
"So it was a ok/good food but the wait was longer than expected. Preordered for a time and it was like 30 min later. I was ok with it and know that..."
JFCWLG JFCWLG
"Its the same experience every-time. wonderful!!. lip smacking, juisy and refreshing. Owners are very friendly. Got a desert free on my last..."
Akshat Rana
"Large burrito is so big, going to get regular next time lol. Staff was friendly. Service is a bit slow but it's worth the wait for amazing food...."
Alex Haack
Barburrito
Barburrito
76/100 (0 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Mexican
"Rama and her team went above and beyond with my catering order. They provided plug in dishes to keep the food hot for the guests at my party; not..."
Gloria Dietrich
Burrito Boyz
Burrito Boyz
72/100 (1342 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Fast food
Mexican
Mexican
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Burrito
Tortillas
Sit down
Mexican
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"For the Mexican food definitely first choice, I had tried many dishes but the best one is quesadillas...."
pooja gandhi
"Just finished eating my very first burrito from your Waterloo location. It was perfect! My buddy Attila recommended I go there as I was highly..."
Mark Catalan
"Being going here since I was 16, now 24, never had an issue even with the new owners. Staff are friendly and try to make all happy. Food is hot and..."
Bryce
"BEST BURRITO IN TOWN! So glad this place has re-opened after renovations. The staff were super friendly and quick with my order! Thank you! Visited..."
Andre Sousa
"Good location, friendly staff and tasty food. Good portion of food at reasonable prices. They serve the best Mexican food in town. Pro tip: order..."
Abdullah AlBiladi
Quesada Burritos & Tacos
70/100 (20 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Fast food
Mexican
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Fast food
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Fat Bastard Burrito Co.
Fat Bastard Burrito Co.
70/100 (809 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Asian
Fast food
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Burrito
Sit down
Asian
Mexican
Fast food
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Always my go to place when I want a burrito. Staff is usually very friendly and the add ons are always fresh. Just wish it was a bit cheaper, it ends..."
Aly
"This is a good burger place. Filling and plenty of variety. The people at the grill are trained well. They heat the burrito nicely and the toppings..."
Daksh Patel
"LOVED EVERY BITE!!!. I was told about this place by a co-worker who swears by this place. I went last night for dinner with my boyfriend. The place..."
Jenny S
"My best option for Mexican yet healthy before Chipotle. It has more variety and so great tasting bowls, quesadillas and tacos . Must must have for..."
Jay Chitroda
"A decent option if you are looking for a burrito. However, their prices have really jumped over the past little while and other establishments..."
Aaron McKinley
"I love their naked burrito bowls. Pay upfront and add as much as you can fill in the bowl. The customer service is warm and friendly. Ask for more if..."
sumant khedekar
"This is my third time coming here. Always feel welcomed here. Staff are very friendly. The staff Bhav was above and beyond. He gave me different..."
Nash Law
"Although it is a bit more expensive than local competitors, the portions are great and quality of food is super. Have gotten burritos here and have..."
Akarsh Pai
"I've been a regular here for years and am never disappointed. Recommend the tacos and churro..."
alex mackenzie
"Great burrito place! I stayed a couple of blocks away from this place and I came here pretty often. They stuff have always been really helpful and..."
Santiago Prieto