Bowl with nachos, salsa, guacamole and ranch sauces top view. Traditional Mexican food tortilla chips with dressing, lime slice and jalapeno hot chili peppers on table. Cartoon vector illustration

Bowl with nachos, salsa, guacamole and ranch sauces top view. Traditional Mexican food tortilla chips with dressing, lime slice and jalapeno hot chili peppers on table. Cartoon vector illustration

Food & Drink

Where to get the best Mexican food in Snohomish County

You voted, we tallied, here are the results.

Every year The Daily Herald takes nominations and lets readers vote for the Best of Snohomish County Awards. There are dozens of categories, but here are the 2022 top choices for best Mexican food:

First Place: El Paraiso Mexican Grill in Everett

El Paraiso Mexican Grill has locations in North and South Everett, Snohomish and Monroe. Their menu has soups, salads, fajitas, burritos, seafood and more.

Second Place: Playa Bonita in Arlington, Marysville & Granite Falls

Third Place: La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in Arlington & Marysville

Additional Nominees:

Todo Mexico

Sabor A Mexico in Mukilteo

Discover the rest of The Herald’s best of Snohomish County winners here.

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