Mexican Food in Fresno (2025)

Family-run since the 1980s, this Chinatown taco institution is famed for adobada and asada on griddled tortillas; frequently praised by Fresno Bee and singled out by Food Network as a statewide must-eat.

A Latina-owned taqueria born as a truck in 1996, now with brick-and-mortar spots serving late-night tacos, burritos, and crowd-favorite quesatacos; a frequent competitor and past winner at Taco Truck Throwdown.

A no-frills family standby renowned for handmade flour tortillas, breakfast burritos, and chile verde; profiled by Fresno Bee and celebrated on local TV for keeping old-school craft alive.

Owned by a family with Oaxacan roots, this colorful spot serves tlayudas, mole negro, chapulines, and mezcal cocktails; highlighted by Fresno Bee as the place to pair mezcal with true Oaxacan cooking.

Near Fresno State, this Michoacán-leaning counter spot is loved for handmade corn and flour tortillas, corundas, enchiladas michoacanas, and hefty breakfast burritos; cited locally as one of the few places still pressing tortillas daily.

A Jalisco-style birria specialist known for chivo and res with rich consomé, menudo on weekends, and generous quesabirrias; praised by local student press and recognized with regional awards.

A Tower District hangout with murals and karaoke, run by a local family that hand-presses both corn and flour tortillas; Fresno Bee spotlighted its house-made masa and all-day menu.

A lively marisquería drawing seafood lovers for aguachiles, ceviches, shrimp tacos, and towering mixtas; open late and widely recommended on local guides and delivery apps.

From viral videos to a brick-and-mortar in Chinatown, this mom-and-son spot serves fluffy tamales, tamale-in-pozole bowls, and homestyle plates; featured by Fresno Bee for its community-forward story.

A Nayarit-style botanero where rounds of drinks come with complimentary seafood botanas like ceviche and shrimp; Fresno Bee chronicled how it’s become a gathering place for Latin American families.