There’s never a bad time to enjoy a margarita and meal from Alexandria’s thriving Mexican and Tex-Mex food scene.
With the help of ALXnow readers through a Reader’s Choice Poll, we’ve compiled a list of the best Mexican restaurants in Alexandria, Virginia. After two weeks of intense voting (March 27-April 10, 2026) and nearly 1,600 individual votes cast, our readers navigated a field of nominees to crown the city’s best Mexican restaurant.
Last Vote: Poll: The best Mexican restaurant in Alexandria | Poll Held: March 27-April 10, 2026
Top vote getters
1. Taqueria Poblano
2400B Mt. Vernon Avenue
Serving authentic Southern California and Yucatan Mexican food and drink, Taqueria Poblano has received accolades for serving up the best margarita and as one of the top Mexican restaurants in the D.C. area.
2. Los Tios Grill
2615 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Serving up a mix of Salvadorian and Mexican cuisine, Los Tios Grill has been an Alexandria favorite since 2004.
3. La Tingeria
3950 Wheeler Avenue
Started as a food truck, this taqueria gained a following at its Falls Church location for its birria tacos and other Mexican food. It also operates as the food vendor at Alexandria’s Port City Brewing Company.
Other notable spots
- Taqueria Picoso
- Dos Amigos
- Tequila & Taco