Mexican Food in Tulsa (2025)

A longtime neighborhood favorite celebrated for its drenched Wet Burrito and homestyle breakfasts. Praised by local diners and consistently active in recent reviews, it’s the reliable, no‑frills Tulsa classic many point to first.

Family‑run Kendall‑Whittier staple serving Jalisco‑leaning pozole, birria and a salsa bar. Tulsa World covered its return to brick‑and‑mortar, and it remains active with an updated, counter‑service format that keeps neighborhood ties front and center.

A Kendall‑Whittier standby known for hefty burritos, late hours and a steady stream of taco loyalists. Recent guides and review roundups still point here for value and volume, with carne asada and the King Burrito leading orders.

Global District taquería with late hours and a devoted following for al pastor, lengua and salsas. Locals tracked its 2024 move across 21st; the business remains active with posted hours and ordering via its official site.

Downtown institution for puffy tacos and community events. Its annual Cinco de Mayo Street Festival brings lucha libre to Boston Avenue and signals Elote’s deep civic roots while weekly specials keep locals returning.

Route 66 landmark since 1953, famed for the Night Hawk combo and neon sign. Featured by TravelOK and Tulsa World, it preserves Tulsa’s Tex‑Mex lineage with recipes traced to founder Ruby Rodriguez.

Family‑operated spot with house‑made corn tortillas, sopes and chicharrón that Tulsa World spotlighted when it opened a second location. A dependable east‑side choice for scratch cooking and classic taco fillings.

West Tulsa’s house for fresh masa tamales—plus birria tacos and fried‑tamale specials. Covered by News On 6 for its family story and growth, the brick‑and‑mortar remains active with drive‑thru convenience.

Greenwood District newcomer drawing national attention—named on The New York Times’s 2024 restaurant list—thanks to nixtamal tortillas, wood‑fire cooking and a deep agave program. Upscale, lively, and distinctly Tulsa.

A long‑running East Tulsa favorite known for fresh tortillas, birria and everyday value. Listed by TravelOK and still going strong, it’s a go‑to for lengua, cabeza, and combo plates without frills.