These are the 10 best Mexican restaurants in Macon, according to Yelp
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With so many great Mexican restaurants in Macon, choosing one as a favorite may be difficult.
Here’s a list of the 10 top-rated spots in Macon for Mexican cuisine, according to Yelp.
La Bella Morelia
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Review: “This is my very favorite Mexican food restaurant in town. Food is always hot and fresh, service is great, prices are fair, portions are good. Authentic Mexican without the parking hassle of Cherry Street. You are sure to find something on their menu to suit your tastes. They also have creative concoctions on their drink and bar menu too.”
Favorites on the menu: margaritas, tripas tacos, barbacoa and tamales.
Guitarras Mexican Grill
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Review: “Just a tiny little place with a surprisingly deep menu. Good, simple drink list. Excellent free chips and salsa. Lunch plates were ample. Yum.”
Favorites on the menu: fajitas, enchiladas verde, the Macon Special and the chef’s special.
Antojitos Michoacanos
Rating: 5/5 stars
Review: “This is hidden away but a must eat. The food is authentic and delicious. I will eat here every time I am in Macon.”
Favorites on the menu: horchata, carnitas and any taco.
La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant
Rating: 4/5 stars
Review: “I am from Texas, so I know real Tex Mex. Wow. I was here on business and this place was a legit surprise find. I checked their Yelp reviews with a doubtful eye. Man, the El Tampiqueño plate was really really enjoyable. Tequila choices were very legit for outside of my beloved Texas. I will be back tomorrow.”
Favorites on the menu: tequila, fajitas, shrimp tacos and steak quesadilla.
Yollah Social Kitchen & Garden
Rating: 4/5 stars
Review: “Chef-driven kitchen and a great atmosphere. Add to this some live music and you have the makings for a great (and I mean great) time.”
Favorites on the menu: cocktails, avocado fries, empanadas and the tres leches cake.
Margaritas at Mercer Village
Rating: 4/5 stars
Review: “This place makes delicious food for a really cheap price. They have a huge menu that has just about every Mexican dish you can imagine - quesadillas, fajitas, enchiladas, platters - you name it, and it’s all delicious and reasonably priced. I went with the house special and it was a ton of food for about $11.
Favorites on the menu: margaritas, shrimp and chicken tacos and enchiladas.
Tzango
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Review: “Just had dinner here. Excellent and authentic food. The best margaritas in town. I had enchiladas with shrimp and it was excellent. I’ll be back.”
Favorites on the menu: chicken torta, enchiladas carnitas and taco salad.
Chico and Chang
Rating: 4.5/stars
Review: “I tried this place over the weekend and I was blown away. I ordered a passionfruit green tea and an original milk tea and both were great . . . The spring rolls, burrito, and firecracker tofu were amazing too. I loved everything and had a great experience there. I will be returning in the future.”
Favorites on the menu: sesame fries, tacos, spring rolls and spicy pork burrito.
Ricky’s Taco Shop
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Review: “The food was amazing, just packed with flavor. Tortillas cooked perfectly. The cheese was so smooth and tasty. I cannot say enough good things about this place. I will definitely be back.”
Favorites on the menu: queso dip, any and all tacos, carne asada burrito and chicken quesadilla.
El Sombrero Mexican Grill & Bar
Rating: 4/5 stars
Review: “This is my favorite lunch spot in North Macon. You’ll find me here 2-3 days a week usually. Great food, super fast, affordable and friendly staff. Dinner is good too.”
Favorites on the menu: fresh avocado, shrimp tacos and steak quesadillas.
This story was originally published June 29, 2022 at 9:38 AM.
