Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Cafe Peanut, Taquería Mi Mariachi and Guac Time Mexican Grill, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap mexican restaurants in Journal Square. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Journal Square's Cheap Mexican Destinations
Journal Square offers a wealth of affordable dining options where authentic Mexican flavors and classic American comfort food take center stage. Whether you are looking for a hearty meal at Las Americas and Taquería Mi Mariachi or a quick, fresh bite from Guac Time Mexican Grill and Yummy Tortillas, these local favorites provide incredible value. For those seeking a different pace, Cafe Peanut rounds out the neighborhood's diverse offerings, ensuring there is a delicious and budget-friendly choice for every diner.
8 restaurants in Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in Journal Square | Cheap Mexican Food
- Cafe Peanut · rated 5/5: American.
- Taquería Mi Mariachi · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Guac Time Mexican Grill · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Mezcal Kitchen JC · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Yummy Tortillas · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Guac Time Mexican Grill · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Las Americas · rated 3.9/5: Mexican.
- Mezcal Kitchen JC · rated 3/5: Mexican.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
