The best Mexican in Charlottesville
Brazos Taco Bar leads our ranking for Mexican in Charlottesville. Readers voted it first in Best of C-VILLE in 2025 and 2026. Tacos Gomez and Conmole come next.
- 1Brazos Taco BarReaders' choice, 2025, 2026
- 2Tacos GomezReaders' runner-up, 2025, 2026
3ConmoleNamed by The Charlottesville 29
32 Mexican restaurants are open in and around Charlottesville. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.
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No longer open
- Baja Bean Co., 1327 W Main St has closed.
- El Tapatio, 1305 Long St has closed.
- La Joya, 1145 5th St SW has closed.
- Little Star, 420 W Main St has closed.
- Taqueria, 1797 Hydraulic Road has closed.
- Yearbook Taco, 223 W Main St has closed.
What Mexican costs in Charlottesville
The lowest price for each, from each restaurant’s own menu, checked October 2026.
| Restaurant | Tacos | Burrito | Entrée or plate | Margarita |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Carbon | $50 (tacos) | $15.99 (Burrito) | — | — |
| Asado Wing and Taco Company | $8.58 (Taco) | — | — | $7.58 (Margarita) |
| Barbie's Burrito Barn | $6.50 (Tacos) | $12.50 (Burrito) | $12.50 (Chopped Bowl) | — |
| El Ranchero Restaurant Charlottesville | — | $15.25 (Burrito California) | — | — |
| Mexico Viejo Grill | — | — | $22.99 (Chicken Fajitas) | — |
| Taqueria El Chavo | $4 (Taco) | — | — | — |
| Torchy's Tacos | $9.95 (Taco Two Step (2 tacos with chips, salsa & drink)) | — | — | — |
How we rank
Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Charlottesville’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.
When our editor has eaten at these herself, her picks and notes appear at the top of this page.
What changed
- Yearbook Taco closed
- Taqueria closed
- Little Star closed
- La Joya closed
- El Tapatio closed
- Baja Bean Co. closed
Questions
- What is the best Mexican in Charlottesville?
- Brazos Taco Bar. Won Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for Mexican, voted by readers; On Charlottesville Food Tours's Mexican list (2025). Tacos Gomez and Conmole come next.
- How much does Mexican cost in Charlottesville?
- On the restaurants' own menus: tacos from $4 (Taqueria El Chavo) to $50 (Al Carbon); burrito from $12.5 (Barbie's Burrito Barn) to $15.99 (Al Carbon); entrée or plate from $12.5 (Barbie's Burrito Barn) to $22.99 (Mexico Viejo Grill); margarita about $7.58.
- How many Mexican restaurants are in Charlottesville?
- 32 are open in and around Charlottesville as of October 2026, including Al Carbon, Asado Wing and Taco Company, Baja Bean Co Restaurante Y Cantina, Barbie's Burrito Barn, Brazos Taco Bar and 27 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 2 more, in Crozet.
- Which Mexican restaurants in Charlottesville take reservations?
- 1 take online bookings: Conmole. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
- Where can I order Mexican online in Charlottesville?
- 12 have online ordering on their own websites: Asado Wing and Taco Company, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Conmole, El Ranchero Restaurant Charlottesville, Fiesta Azteca Tap-House & Mexican Kitchen, Mejicali, Mexico Viejo Grill, Sombreros Mexican Cuisine and Cafe and 4 more.
- Is Baja Bean Co. in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Baja Bean Co. has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is El Tapatio in Charlottesville still open?
- No. El Tapatio has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is La Joya in Charlottesville still open?
- No. La Joya has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Little Star in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Little Star has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Taqueria in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Taqueria has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Yearbook Taco in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Yearbook Taco has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2026: Best Tacos, 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2Charlottesville Food Tours, Where to Find the Best Mexican Food in Charlottesville, October 2025. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 3The Charlottesville 29, The Charlottesville 29 list, 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 4charlottesville.guide, UrbanGo Listing. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 5Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2025: Best Tacos, 2025. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 6Charlottesville Food Tours, Where to Find the Best Mexican Food in Charlottesville, October 2025. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
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