GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Mexican fare ranks with Italian and Chinese as Americans’ top-three favorite global cuisines, according to the National Restaurant Association.

Mexican flavors and ingredients have permeated all corners of American cuisine, infusing vibrant and varied tastes into Americans’ daily diet. But while tacos and enchiladas may seem commonplace in America now, that wasn’t always the case.

To be sure, Americans have been influenced by the flavors of our neighbor to the south for hundreds of years. But it wasn’t until refugees from southern and central Mexico brought their culinary traditions north to the U.S. during the Mexican Revolution that dishes like tacos found their way into the mainstream. An increasingly global culture (and a growing number of Mexican fast-food mainstays and high-end restaurants) have cemented Mexican food’s beloved role in U.S. cuisine. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best Mexican food in Greenville, North Carolina?

To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Greenville, North Carolina. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#9. Super Mercado El Rancho

– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (11 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: not available
– Price: not available
– Address: 2500 Charles Blvd, Greenville, NC 27858-5927
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#8. Chipotle Mexican Grill

– Rating: 2.5 / 5 (32 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
– Price: $
– Address: 610 Greenville Blvd SE, Greenville, NC 27858
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#7. Moe’s Southwest Grill

– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (34 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Price: $
– Address: 610 Red Banks Rd, Greenville, NC 27858-5813
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#6. El Azador

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (15 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Price: $
– Address: 1200 N Greene St, Greenville, NC 27834-1418
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#5. Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant #2

– Rating: 3.5 / 5 (50 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2231 W Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC 27834-7529
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#4. La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (30 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
– Price: $
– Address: 4420 E 10th St Ste 126, Greenville, NC 27858-0925
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#3. Chico’s Mexican Restaurant

– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (100 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 521 Cotanche St, Greenville, NC 27858-2349
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#2. Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant

– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (88 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 400 SW Greenville Blvd, Greenville, NC 27834-6965
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#1. La Ribera Mexican Restaurant

– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (69 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Price: $
– Address: 658 E Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC 27858-5837
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