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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.

  1. 1Brazos Taco BarReaders' choice, 2025, 2026
  2. 2Tacos GomezReaders' runner-up, 2025, 2026
  3. 3ConmoleNamed by The Charlottesville 29

32 Mexican restaurants are open in and around Charlottesville. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.

Ranked by Guide2 from readers’ polls, critics and local food writers (how we rank). Edited by Lauren Critzer. Updated October 11, 2026. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked.

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The top 6

How we rank
  1. Conmole
    Photo: conmole.com

    3Conmole

    Mexican restaurant · Charlottesville
    • On The Charlottesville 29, a critic's list of the town's best restaurants: “With traditional family recipes, an escape to Oaxaca in Belmont” [3]
    • On Charlottesville Food Tours's Mexican list (2025) [2]

    “Conmole is an authentic Oaxacan Mexican restaurant in Charlottesville's Belmont neighborhood, serving handcrafted mole, seafood, and thoughtfully prepared vegetarian and vegan options.”

    Where
    816 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    Today
    Closed today
    Has
    Vegan options · Gluten-free options · Reservations
    All hours
    Mon5 PM to 9 PM
    Tue5 PM to 9 PM
    Wed5 PM to 9 PM
    Thu5 PM to 9 PM
    Fri5 PM to 9:30 PM
    Sat5 PM to 9:30 PM
    SunClosed
    Book a tableDirectionsOrder onlineCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 4 · Report a change

  2. Torchy's Tacos
    Photo: torchystacos.com

    4Torchy's Tacos

    Charlottesville
    • Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for Mexican, voted by readers [1]
    • On charlottesville.guide's Mexican list [4]

    “Big Tacos. Bigger Value.”

    Where
    1951 Swanson Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901-2754
    On the menu
    Taco Two Step (2 tacos with chips, salsa & drink) $9.95
    Has
    Takeout · Delivery · Catering
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 4 · Report a change

More Mexican in Charlottesville

10 more · A to Z
  1. Asado Wing and Taco Company
    Photo: asadocville.com

    Asado Wing and Taco Company

    Taco restaurant · Charlottesville

    “Our wings feature 7 different sauce options and 2 dry rubs, so there is something for everyone.”

    Where
    1327 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    On the menu
    Taco $8.58 · Margarita $7.58
    Has
    Happy hour · Private dining · Catering
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 4 · Report a change

  2. Chipotle Mexican Grill

    Mexican restaurant · Charlottesville

    “Chipotle is a fast-casual restaurant chain known for its customizable menu featuring burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads.”

    Where
    953 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    Today
    Open now until 11 PM
    Has
    Takeout · Delivery
    All hours
    Mon10:45 AM to 11 PM
    Tue10:45 AM to 11 PM
    Wed10:45 AM to 11 PM
    Thu10:45 AM to 11 PM
    Fri10:45 AM to 11 PM
    Sat10:45 AM to 11 PM
    Sun10:45 AM to 11 PM
    Order onlineDirectionsCallWebsite

    Checked Oct 4 · Report a change

  3. El Ranchero Restaurant Charlottesville
    Photo: elrancherorestaurantcharlottesvilleva.com

    El Ranchero Restaurant Charlottesville

    Mexican restaurant · Charlottesville
    Where
    1145 5th St SW, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    Today
    Closed for the day
    On the menu
    Burrito California $15.25
    All hours
    Mon11 AM to 10 PM
    Tue11 AM to 10 PM
    Wed11 AM to 10 PM
    Thu11 AM to 10 PM
    Fri11 AM to 10 PM
    Sat11 AM to 10 PM
    Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 4 · Report a change

  4. Fiesta Azteca Tap-House & Mexican Kitchen
    Photo: fiestaaztecaivy.com

    Fiesta Azteca Tap-House & Mexican Kitchen

    Mexican restaurant · Charlottesville

    “FIESTA AZTECA (Tap House and Mexican Kitchen) is a restaurant with authentic Mexican food, always preserving the best Mexican flavors for the whole family, our Tap House will surprise you with a wide variety of drinks.”

    Where
    4300 Three Notch'd Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
    Today
    Closed today
    All hours
    Mon11 AM to 10 PM
    Tue11 AM to 10 PM
    Wed11 AM to 10 PM
    Thu11 AM to 10 PM
    Fri11 AM to 10 PM
    Sat11 AM to 10 PM
    SunClosed
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 4 · Report a change

  5. Mejicali
    Photo: mejicalirestaurant.com

    Mejicali

    Mexican restaurant · Charlottesville

    “Welcome to Mejicali, a vibrant and authentic Mexican dining experience”

    Where
    852 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    Has
    Takeout · Catering · Reservations · Outdoor seating · Full bar
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 4 · Report a change

  6. Mexico Viejo Grill
    Photo: mexicoviejogrill.com

    Mexico Viejo Grill

    Mexican restaurant · Charlottesville

    “Great food, good times, and something for everyone.”

    Where
    571 Branchlands Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
    On the menu
    Chicken Fajitas $22.99
    Has
    Takeout
    Order onlineDirectionsMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 4 · Report a change

  7. Sombreros Mexican Cuisine and Cafe

    Mexican restaurant · Charlottesville

    “Indulge in a unique coffee experience at Sombrero's Café, where we blend rich coffee with a touch of Mexican flair.”

    Where
    112 W Main St #1, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    Today
    Closed today
    All hours
    Mon10 AM to 3 PM
    Tue10 AM to 3 PM
    Wed10 AM to 3 PM
    Thu10 AM to 6 PM
    Fri10 AM to 6 PM
    Sat10 AM to 6 PM
    SunClosed
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 4 · Report a change

  8. Taco Bell

    Fast food restaurant · Charlottesville

    “The Taco Bell menu has all of your favorite Mexican inspired foods.”

    Where
    820 Garden Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22901-1470
    On the menu
    Luxe Box $5 · Luxe Value Menu items $3
    Has
    Takeout · Delivery · Kids menu · Happy hour
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 4 · Report a change

  9. Taqueria El Chavo
    Photo: taqueriaelchavova.com

    Taqueria El Chavo

    Mexican restaurant · Charlottesville

    “Welcome to Taqueria El Chavo Mexican restaurant”

    Where
    2211 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    Today
    Closed today
    On the menu
    Taco $4 · Quesabirria $17
    Has
    Takeout · Delivery
    All hours
    Mon11 AM to 9:30 PM
    Tue11 AM to 9:30 PM
    Wed11 AM to 9:30 PM
    Thu11 AM to 10 PM
    Fri11 AM to 10 PM
    Sat11 AM to 10 PM
    SunClosed
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 4 · Report a change

  10. The Bebedero
    Photo: thebebedero.com

    The Bebedero

    Restaurant · Charlottesville
    Where
    313 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5654
    Order onlineDirectionsMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 4 · Report a change

No longer open

What Mexican costs in Charlottesville

The lowest price for each, from each restaurant’s own menu, checked October 2026.

RestaurantTacosBurritoEntrée or plateMargarita
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

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

  1. 1Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2026: Best Tacos, 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
  2. 2Charlottesville Food Tours, Where to Find the Best Mexican Food in Charlottesville, October 2025. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
  3. 3The Charlottesville 29, The Charlottesville 29 list, 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
  4. 4charlottesville.guide, UrbanGo Listing. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
  5. 5Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2025: Best Tacos, 2025. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
  6. 6Charlottesville Food Tours, Where to Find the Best Mexican Food in Charlottesville, October 2025. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.

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