Mexican cuisine is a proven menu for restaurants, food trucks and carts alike. According to industry reports, the Mexican restaurant industry is valued at a staggering $55 billion in the United States. Needless to say, Mexican food is big business with dozens of entrenched players offering all sorts of variations on this popular concept.
If you’re planning to open a Mexican restaurant or taco shop, you’re entering an industry with broad appeal. The challenge will be to create a brand that stands out from the rest of the local competition. This is where we come in. I’m sharing more than 450 Mexican restaurant name ideas that can help you come up with a distinct and memorable brand organized by theme below.
Mexican Restaurant Name Ideas
Fresh salsa on a tortilla chip.
I lived in Southern California for more than a half decade. Whether you’re living in Los Angeles, San Diego or somewhere in between you’ll find really good taco shops selling all sorts of really good Mexican cuisine. Some specialize in seafood burritos, California burritos, or street tacos. You could try hundreds of different variations of house made salsa that varies depending on the restaurant. These name ideas will work well no matter what type of Mexican food you choose to specialize in.
- Tia Salsa
- Tortilla and More
- Brothers Burrito Co.
- Guac Attack!
- Everything Pollo
- South of the Border Tamale Bar
- Chalupa Champions
- The Salsa Club
- Rottisere Burrito Co.
- Washington Burritos
- The Tasty Enchilada
- Super Salsa
- The Churro Expert
- Pollo Pals
- Organic Taco Company
- One Stop Taquito Shop
- Unli Enchiladas
- Fajita Hour
- Mexican Supreme
- Cilantro ‘N Onions
- Queso Palace
- Tapas Hangout
- Tostada Mania
- Rice ‘N Mole
- The Flavorful Kitchen
- Yummy Mexican Corner
- House of Fajitas
- Surely Guacamole
- Mexican Flavors
- Mexico City Taco Company
- The Tomato Lounge
- Cancun Eats
- Pintxo Tales
- Barbacoa Shack
- Queso Fresco
- Mexican Nights
- Molcajete (Mortar and pestle commonly used in Mexican cooking)
- Tortilla Brothers
- Salsa Feast
- Chorizo High
- Big Mexican Eats
- The Authentic Mexican Hideout
- The Mexican Portal
- Hermosa Cocina
- Pollo Palace
- The Churro Corner
- Just Chimichangas
- The Southern Patio
- Salsa Symphony
- Tacos Tierra
- Cantina Carnival
- Mariscos Mirage
- Antojitos Alley
- Fonda Fiesta
- Pozole Palace
- Gourmet Guacamole
- EconoCocina
- Parrilla Paradise
- Mole Mystique
- Veggie Vida
- Panadería Patrón
- Burrito Boulevard
- Ceviche Cove
- Sabor Street
- Enchilada Empire
- Taco Twist
- Mesa Mexicana
- Churro Charm
- Quesadilla Quarters
- Fiesta Flavors
- Margarita Meadows
- Aztec Aroma
- Jalapeño Joy
- Guacamole Grove
- Tamale Treasure
- Pico Peak
- Fajita Forest
- Carnitas Castle
- Sopa Sol
- Huarache Haven
- Chapulín Chalet
- Al Pastor Plaza
- Nopal Nook
- Tequila Terrace
- Barbacoa Bungalow
- Cactus Cuisine
- Mezcal Magic
- Tortilla Tower
- Agave Avenue
- Lucha Libre Lunch
- Salsa Serenade
- Elote Oasis
- Chili Chateau
- Playa Plate
- Baja Bistro
- Taco Temptation
- Fiesta Fresca
- Mariachi Munchies
Taco Shop Name Ideas
A taco with all the fixings.
Tacos are one of the most popular Mexican dishes. They are simple and delicious handheld items that can be stuffed with just about anything. Beef, steak, chicken, potatoes, or seafood to name a few ingredients. When you consider you could use hard shell or soft tortillas vegetables, salsa, sour cream and cheese there could be thousands of variations from a core list of ingredients. Here are taco shop name suggestions for you to consider.
- Taco Feast
- Loco for Taco
- Taco Slang
- The Taco Scheme
- Taco Season
- The Taco Grub
- Tangy Tacos
- The Taco Truck
- Crunch Taco Guys
- Taco Vibes
- Taco Now!
- Irresistible Tacos
- Unique Tacos
- Taco Your Way
- Perfect Tacos
- Taco Again
- Top Your Tacos
- Tacos Explained
- CarniTacos
- Mama’s Taqueria
- Local Flavors
- The Best of Mexico
- The Only Taco
- Ready, Set, Taco!
- Tortillas and More
- Any Taco
- The Taco Table
- Taco ‘N Dips
- Served
- Let’s Taco
- Taco Fury
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- Your Tacos
- Taco Dreams
- Fiery Tacos
- Easy Tacos
- SpecTACOlar Eats
- Fillings
- Authentic Taco Company
- Off The Edge
- The Taco Capital
- Glorious Tacos
- Taco Terrain
- Hard Shell Haven
- Soft Shell Soiree
- Pollo Plaza
- Steak Street Tacos
- Ground Beef Grotto
- Vegan Vista Tacos
- Cerveza Cantina Tacos
- Landmark Lengua Tacos
- Taco Tower
- Baja Beer Tacos
- Cityscape Carnitas
- Taco Trail
- Beachfront Burrito
- Mountain Mole Tacos
- Riverbank Rajas
- Desert Delight Tacos
- Urban Al Pastor
- Seaside Salsa Tacos
- Canyon Carne Asada
- Parkside Pescado Tacos
- Sunrise Sopes
- Taco Trek
- Coastal Cilantro Tacos
- Fiesta Fajita Flats
Burrito Restaurant Name Ideas
A burrito packed with meat, rice, and black beans.
Have you seen the size of a typical restaurant burrito? It’s like a meal in itself with all the meats, vegetables, rice, beans, cheese, sauces, and more! All this wrapped into on beautiful handheld wrap. If you want to feature the burrito as a featured menu item, here are some ideas you can use.
- Burrito County
- New Age Burrito
- The Burrito Cart
- Yes, Burrito!
- Wrap ‘Em Up!
- The Refined Burrito
- Burrito Tavern
- Burrito Island
- Hooray, Burritos!
- The Burrito Language
- Camp Burrito
- Burrito Limbo
- Burrito Bowl You Over
- Retro Burrito
- Burrito Today
- Say Burrito!
- Big Bites
- Stuffed
- Burrito Palooza
- The Last Burrito
- Savorrito
- Burrito Classics
- Loaded
- Burrito Savior
- The Burrito Fan
- General Burrito
- Heavenly Burrito
- The Burrito Hangout
- The Burrito Project
- Packed
- Burrito Love
- Tastyrritos
- B & B (Burritos and Burgers)
- Power Up Burritos
- Rolling Burrito
- Vegan-rrito
- Little Big Burrito
- Southern Bites
- Mad for Burritos
- Mexicanos Burritos
- The Healthy Burrito
- Master Burrito
- Big Burrito Boulevard
- Little Wrap Lane
- Kids’ Queso Corner
- Chicken Chimichanga Chalet
- Steak Sizzle Station
- Ground Beef Burrito Bar
- Vegan Vortex Wraps
- Landmark Loco Burritos
- Cerveza Wrap Cantina
- Cali Burrito Cove
- Beachside Burrito Bistro
- Mountain Munch Wrap
- Urban Bean Burritos
- Pint-Sized Pepper Pouch
- Sunset Sabor Station
- River Roll-Up Retreat
- Desert Delight Wraps
- Garden Veggie Galore
- Cityscape Carne Burritos
- Surfside Salsa Shop
- Fiesta Filling Factory
- Coastal Carnitas Cabin
- Landmark Layered Burrito
- Baja Bean Bonanza
- Petite Pico Parcel
Funny Mexican Restaurant Name Ideas
Al pastor tacos.
A funny restaurant name can gain the attention of prospective customers. So why not try these names out for your Mexican restaurant business?
- TLC (Tomato, Lime, Coriander)
- Top Me
- Burrito Chicks
- Gringo Flavors
- Simple Mexican Food
- Guac On!
- The Funny Burrito
- Chip Dip Hooray!
- Meat and Eat
- Suburn Siesta
- Grill Me
- Gringo Taco Company
- Paella-rama
- The Little Chili
- Churros Sisters
- Arroz y Frijoles (Rice and Beans)
- Taco Surprise
- Happy Salsa
- Urban Fajitas
- Sunshine Elotes
- Mole Zone
- Club Tostadas
- Nacho Average Taco
- Guac ‘n’ Roll Cantina
- Holy Mole!
- Taco Belle
- The Rolling Bean
- Salsa Dance Deli
- Fajita Funnies
- Queso the Great
- Burrito Binge Barn
- Jalapeño Business
- Wrap Stars
- The Laughing Enchilada
- Chuckles & Churros
- Sassy Salsa Shack
- Tickle My Tacos
- The Giggling Guacamole
- Puns & Pollo
- Hilarious Habanero
- Taco ‘Bout Funny
- Sill-E-cado Spot
- The Corny Tortilla
- The Pun-chilada Place
- Jokester’s Jalapeños
- The Ha-Ha Quesadilla
- Comic Corn Carnitas
- Tostadas on Wheels
- The Happy Tamale
- AuthenTequila Bar
- Carne Asada Galore
- Enchilada Nation
- Queen Quesadilla
- All Hail The Burrito
- Mexican Surprise
- Barbacoa Hits
- Nacho Bonanza
- Let’s Dance! (For restaurants with salsa as a specialty)
- Taco To Me
- Joe’s Nachos
- The Friendly Tamale
- The Mexican Life
- The Nacho Cove
- Churro Bureau
- Imperial Fajitas
- Snack on Guac
- El Cilantro
- Mexican TrEATs
- Hola Comida!
- Good for a Gringo
Taqueria Name Ideas
Each name reflects a blend of traditional and modern influences, suitable for authentic taquerias and fusion restaurants alike.
- Taqueria Los Altos
- El Sabor Auténtico
- Tacos El Pueblo
- Taqueria La Esquina
- Casa de Tacos
- El Rincon del Taco
- Tacos y Salsas
- Taqueria El Camino
- El Taco Luchador
- Sazón Taqueria
- La Taqueria de la Calle
- Tacos La Estrella
- El Taconazo
- Taqueria El Sol
- Tacos del Norte
- Taqueria Fiesta
- Tacos del Sur
- La Parada del Taco
- Taqueria Los Hermanos
- El Taco Volador
- Taqueria La Luna
- Tacos El Jardin
- Taqueria El Barrio
- Tacos y Tradición
- Taqueria El Oasis
- Tacos del Mar
- Taqueria La Aventura
- Tacos La Brisa
- El Taco Dorado
- Taqueria La Frontera
- Tacos El Gaucho
- Taqueria El Mirador
- Tacos Asiáticos Fusion
- El Taco Nómada
- Taqueria La Bodega
- Tacos Mediterráneos
- Taqueria El Corazon
- Tacos del Cielo
- La Taqueria Moderna
- Tacos La Pampa
- El Taco Urbano
- Taqueria La Pachanga
- Tacos La Perla
- El Arte del Taco
- Taqueria El Patron
- Tacos El Encanto
- Taqueria La Tradición
- Tacos y Mezcal
- La Taqueria del Chef
- Tacos El Artesano
Catina Name Ideas
- Cantina Cerveza Central
- Margarita Mansion
- El Tequila Terrace
- Agave Spirits Alley
- Fiesta de Cerveza
- The Lime & Salt Lounge
- Mezcal Mystique
- La Paloma Pavilion
- Sangria Sunset Cantina
- Baja Brews Bar
- Mojito Moonlight Cantina
- Cerveza y Sol
- Pina Colada Paradise
- Cantina de la Corona
- Salsa & Spirits Spot
- El Jardin de Margaritas
- Fiesta Fizz Cantina
- Blue Agave Bar
- Cantina La Caipirinha
- Mescal Magic
- The Fiesta Froth
- Margarita Moon Cantina
- Tequila Twilight
- Cantina Cactus Cooler
- La Vida Vino
- Sunset Sangrita Cantina
- The Chelada Chamber
- Sol y Sombra Saloon
- The Margarita Matador
- Agave Azul Cantina
- El Dorado Drafts
- Fiesta Flame Cantina
- Cantina del Cabo
- Cerveza Serenade
- The Tequila Tango
- Margarita Marquee
- Bandido’s Brews
- Cantina Caribe
- La Cantina Caliente
- The Mojito Mirage
- Paloma’s Paradise
- El Nectar Cantina
- Sangria Serenity
- The Lime Lab
- Cerveza Carnival Cantina
- Margarita’s Muse
- Cantina de la Luna
- Tequila Temple
- Agave Oasis
- The Fiesta Flagon
- Mariscos Mermaid Cantina
- The Shrimp Shack
- Ceviche Cove Cantina
- Seafood Serenade
- The Lobster Lagoon
- Cantina del Camarón
- Oyster Oasis
- The Crabby Cantina
- Mariscos Mingle
- Calamari Cantina
- Sea Breeze Seafood Bar
- The Prawn Pub
- Clam Casa Cantina
- Siren’s Seafood Spot
- Pelican’s Platter
- Ocean Delight Dive
- Tidepool Tequila Bar
- The Mussel Marquee
- Coral Reef Cantina
- Sea Stars Saloon
- The Fisherman’s Fiesta
- Scallop Shores
- Nautical Nibbles Cantina
- The Anchovy Annex
- Neptune’s Net Cantina
Mexican Bakeries (Panaderías) Name Ideas
Each name captures the essence of a traditional Mexican bakery, alluding to various popular Mexican pastries and the warm, inviting atmosphere typical of these establishments.
- Panadería Dulce Vida
- El Molino de Maíz
- Casa de Conchas
- Pan Dulce Paradise
- La Rosca Real
- Churro Charm
- Empanada Emporium
- Bolillo Bakery
- Pastelería Pueblo
- Tres Leches Treats
- El Horno Mágico
- Pan de Muerto Mystique
- Sweet Tamales Bakery
- La Casa del Cuerno
- Concha Corner
- Masa Masterpieces
- El Pan de la Abuela
- Buñuelo Bodega
- Sabor de Sopapilla
- La Panadería de la Luna
- Bizcocho Bliss
- Pan Tradicional
- Dulcería Delicia
- Polvorón Palace
- El Pastel Perfecto
- Galletas Galore
- El Arte del Pan
- Pandería Picoso
- La Joya de Jalisco
- Cielito Lindo Cakes
- Tortilla Treasure
- Pan Fiesta
- Sweet Masa Magic
- Panadería de las Estrellas
- El Rincón del Rosquete
- Horneando Sueños
- Panadería Bonita
- Flan Fantasía
- El Edén del Empanada
- Panadería la Tradición
- Sweet Cactus Cakes
- Mariachi Muffins
- La Gloria de Galleta
- El Panal Panadería
- El Encanto del Churro
- Horno de la Herencia
- Panorama Pastries
- Choco-Churro Charms
- Bollo Bonanza
- La Dulce Esperanza
- Panadería Pétalo
- La Reina de Roscas
- Sabor a Sonrisa
- Azúcar y Amor
- El Templo de Tamales
- Panadería La Maravilla
- La Especialidad Espiral
- Cocina de Caramelo
- Barra de Bizcochos
- Pastel Palacio
- Tesoros de Tostada
- La Dulzura Dorada
- Panadería Paraíso
- El Mundo de Manteconcha
- Panadería de la Paz
- El Dulce Despertar
- La Magia del Mazapán
- El Obrador de Oro
- El Pan Perfecto
- La Casa de Canela
- El Horno de la Felicidad
- Panadería El Buen Gusto
- La Estrella de Empanadas
- Sueños de Azúcar
- El Refugio de Rosquillas
Mexican Restaurant Names in Spanish
A bar serving wine and tapas.
Mexican restaurants with Spanish names sound a bit more authentic. Here are a few ideas you may want to consider if you’re planning to open a traditional Mexican restaurant. Consult with a Spanish speaking friend for more ideas that make sense.
- Cocina De Mis Amigos (My Friends’ Kitchen)
- Los Favoritos De La Abuela (Grandma’s Favorites)
- El Plato Delicioso (The Delicious Dish)
- Cocina Del Tio (Uncle’s Kitchen)
- Lugar De amigos (Friends’ Place)
- Sabor del Sol (Flavor of the Sun)
- El Jardín Escondido (The Hidden Garden)
- Mariscos del Rey (Seafood of the King)
- Casa del Taco (House of Tacos)
- Fiesta de Sabores (Festival of Flavors)
- La Cueva del Cactus (The Cactus Cave)
- El Rincón Picante (The Spicy Corner)
- Paraíso del Paladar (Palate’s Paradise)
- La Mesa Mexicana (The Mexican Table)
- El Árbol de Aguacate (The Avocado Tree)
- Tierra de Enchiladas (Land of Enchiladas)
- La Rosa de Guadalupe (The Rose of Guadalupe)
- El Nido del Fénix (The Phoenix’s Nest)
- Maravillas de México (Wonders of Mexico)
- El Escondite del Burrito (The Burrito Hideaway)
- Las Delicias del Mar (Delights of the Sea)
- El Tesoro Escondido (The Hidden Treasure)
- La Olla Mágica (The Magic Pot)
- El Pueblo de la Salsa (The Village of Salsa)
- Las Margaritas Soñadoras (The Dreamy Margaritas)
- Jardín de Jalapeño (Jalapeño Garden)
- La Luna Llena (The Full Moon)
- El Carrito de Tacos (The Taco Cart)
- El Paraíso del Taco (The Taco Paradise)
- Estrella de Mole (Star of Mole)
Popular Mexican Restaurant Chains
Quesadillas can be found in most Mexican restaurants.
The United States has a variety of popular chains and a lot of them serve really good Mexican food despite being labeled fast food. You’ve heard of the more popular ones like Taco Bell and Chipotle before. Well, here are a few more:
- Taco Bell
- Chipotle
- Del Taco
- Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
- QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rubios
- Taco John’s
- El Pollo Loco
- Moe’s Southwest Grill
How many Mexican restaurants are there in the world?
The Mexican flag.
There’s not an exact number as to how many Mexican restaurants are there in the world. But according to this article, there are over 54,000 Mexican restaurants in the United States in 2014. The largest leading Mexican restaurant chain is Taco Bell with over 6,588 locations in 2018.
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The popularity of this cuisine comes from the Mexican immigrants who arrived in the United States many years ago. These immigrants helped introduced their cultural food over the years including Mexican food that it has become a global favorite.
The concept has grown even further due to flexibility of this food group. The taco can easily draw fuse with flavors from to Asian or Indian foods. Due to these delicious pairing combinations, there’s the opportunity for all sorts of restaurant concepts to be successful.
Are tacos really Mexican?
A plate of tacos.
While we don’t know where tacos came from, the first mention of it was in the 19th century. The taco mentioned was called tacos de minero or miner’s tacos from the silver mines in Mexico. Over the years, the taco has continue to evolve in the United States and is considered to be a modern American food by many.
If you plan to open a Mexican restaurant, there’s an enormous opportunity. In a recent earnings announcement, Chipotle had a market value of $38 billion. This is an incredible valuation considering the company is essentially a chain restaurant selling Mexican food that almost any chef could model a business after.
Even though there’s a big opportunity in the Mexican food business, you’ll need to consider whether or not your concept is going to have success in the local market. Coming up with a distinct brand experience, a unique menu, and providing exceptional customer will be essential to building a longterm business in this category. If you’re serious about opening a Mexican restaurant, be sure to join our community of 50,000+ food entrepreneurs. Each week, we share a new case study with income details from a new food entrepreneur.
