Last updated September 25, 2026 · ranked from 8,030 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 8 mexican restaurants in and around Troy, MI, led by Oaxaca Mexican Food, El Guanaco Troy Restaurant and La Botana. Together they have 8,030 Google reviews; Oaxaca Mexican Food has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.6. Every place on the list is in Troy, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Homestyle chicken mole and molotes give Oaxaca Mexican Food a specific draw beyond the burritos praised in customer reviews. This casual cafe at 1985 E Wattles Rd in Troy, MI earns the top spot with a 4.6-star Google rating across 1,050 reviews, plus repeated praise for friendly staff. Reviewers also single out the California burrito and salsa verde. Simple surroundings keep the focus on the food, while dine-in, takeout, delivery, and Monday–Saturday hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. make it practical for lunch or dinner.
Homestyle chicken mole
Praised salsa verde
Dine-in and takeout
“Very friendly, but super slow. Didn't get last round of drinks but the good thing is we didn't get charged for them either.”
Mexican and Salvadoran cooking share the menu at El Guanaco Troy Restaurant, a family-owned spot at 1710 Livernois Road in Troy, MI. Its No. 2 position is supported by a 4.5-star Google rating across 1,474 reviews and diners’ praise for pupusas, chimichangas, empanadas and generous portions. One reviewer singled out a platter with steak, an empanada, a pupusa, rice and beans. The small, casual dining room, outdoor seating and children’s menu make it a practical choice for lunch or dinner.
Mexican and Salvadoran
Diners praise portions
Outdoor seating
“1 of our favorite places, I love the pupusas and fried plantains, my hubby ❤ the chimichangas and empanadas.”
Housemade tamales and a broad menu of traditional favorites help earn La Botana the No. 3 spot in Troy, MI. Reviewers praise flavorful food, generous portions, and options for both vegetarian and meat-eating diners, while its Google rating stands at 4.4 from 912 reviews. The modest John R Road restaurant offers counter and table service in a casual, quiet setting. Fast service, a children’s menu, and daily hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. add practical reasons to visit.
Housemade tamales
Vegetarian options
Fast service
“Love this place, great Mexican food. Staff is always nice. Always clean. The most variety of the Mexican soda I've ever seen.”
Counter service and flexible dining options help Real Taco Express earn the No. 4 spot in Troy, MI. The restaurant on E 14 Mile Rd holds a 4.4 Google rating across 741 reviews, with one customer praising both the food and the friendly service. Its casual, quiet setting accommodates lunch, dinner, and solo meals, while takeout and delivery offer alternatives to dining in. Outdoor seating, a children’s menu, and Friday hours until 11 p.m. add practical reasons to visit.
Counter service
Outdoor seating
Friday late hours
“Pretty pricey, 20 bucks for a 3 taco combo. Bit of a wait for a express place lol. And my final critique the al pastor looked like it had parasites crawling out of it and I couldn't finish them 😭”
Customizable Mexican food and practical takeout options earn QDOBA Mexican Eats its No. 5 spot. The location at 301 E Big Beaver Rd in Troy, MI holds a 4.2 Google rating across 976 reviews, with supplied reviewers praising friendly employees, fresh food, and cleanliness. Vegetarian options and a children’s menu accommodate different orders, while delivery and catering extend its usefulness beyond a quick lunch. Daily hours of 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. provide a consistent window for pickup.
Customizable Mexican food
Vegetarian options
Open daily
“Service is always great, food is good, and employees are friendly.”
Classic Mexican dishes, margaritas, and a casual, colorful setting earn El Patio Mexican Restaurant its No. 6 spot in Troy, MI. Its 4.2-star Google rating across 1,476 reviews provides a substantial base of customer feedback, with positive excerpts praising the beans, appetizers, margaritas, and attentive staff. Vegetarian options and a children’s menu give different diners choices, while happy-hour food and drinks add another reason to stop in. Friday service runs until 11 p.m., and takeout and delivery are available.
Classic Mexican dishes
Happy-hour food and drinks
Vegetarian options
“Stopped by here before a late wedding and had apps/drinks. Nachos and Salsa right away 👍. Attentive Staff, Apps, and Margaritas were great.”
Fast service, vegetarian options and a well-reviewed lunch experience earn Grand Azteca - Troy the No. 7 spot. This Mexican restaurant at 935 E Long Lake Rd in Troy, MI holds a 4.2 Google rating from 1,065 reviews. Reviewers praise helpful, attentive staff, though one describes the food as average. The casual setting works for solo meals or groups, with a children’s menu for families. Happy-hour food and drinks, outdoor seating and an 11 p.m. Friday closing add practical reasons to visit.
Vegetarian options
Happy-hour food
Fast service
“Always great food with good service. They do have vegetarian options.”
Build-your-own burritos, tacos and bowls put customization at the center of Chipotle Mexican Grill’s eighth-place entry. The location at 5322 Crooks Rd in Troy, MI offers vegan and vegetarian options, a children’s menu and counter-service lunch and dinner. Daily hours run from 10:45 a.m. to 11 p.m., with takeout, delivery and a drive-through adding practical flexibility. Its 3.1-star Google rating from 336 reviews and complaints about waits and stale chips temper those conveniences, keeping the rationale focused on choice and access rather than customer praise.
Build-your-own meals
Vegan options
Open until 11
“6 workers and 1 guy is working the counter with 10 people in line”
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How we ranked this list
Each mexican restaurant is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Troy category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
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