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Taste of Home released a list of the best Mexican restaurants in every state with mouth-watering menus that'll have each guests' taste buds doing the salsa.
No matter if one is a fan of sizzling fajitas, craving the perfect margarita or embarking on a quest for authenticity, these rankings cover the best of the best, highlighting the spicy flavors of the southwest to the vibrant dishes of the northeast.
The establishments which made the cut are not only diverse, but are also a perfect blend of traditional and innovative, gaining approval from locals who provide them with continuous support.
As it turns out, one doesn't have to make their way down south, crossing borders for a plate of amazing Mexican cuisine. A drive through one's own neighborhood is all it could take, and all one has to do is bring their appetite.
In Arizona, the top Mexican eatery is Barrio Cafe in Phoenix:
"It may look like any other hole in the wall, but the food at Barrio Cafe is anything but ordinary. From Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza’s line-up of authentic eats, you’ll want to go with either the cochinita pibil, 12-hour slow-roasted pork wrapped in a banana leaf, or the chiles en nogada, a roasted poblano pepper stuffed with chicken, fruit and nuts. Find more great eats from Arizona."