ROCKFORD, IL — Did you know that about 1 in every 10 restaurants in the United States serve Mexican food? This year’s winner serves up traditional Mexican cuisine at the highest quality.
Below are the top three Mexican food spots in the Rockford area, as voted by readers 2024 What Rocks Community’s Choice Awards.
Winner: Mexico Classico
At Mexico Classico, recipes are handed down through generations. Mexico Classico offers a one-of-a-kind Mexican culinary experience.
From seafood and quesadillas to tacos, burritos, and fajitas, Mexico Clasico serves up all the traditional favorites with bold flavors and fresh ingredients that keep customers coming back. Whether you’re dining in with family or grabbing takeout, it’s easy to see why Mexico Clasico was voted Best Mexican Food in Rockford for 2024.
Location: 3929 Broadway, Rockford
Phone: 815 977-3299
For more: mexicoclasicorockford.com
Finalist: Fiesta Cancun
Location: 1508 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park
Phone: 815 637-4914
For more: fiestacancunil.com
Finalist: Lucha Cantina
Location: 1641 N. Alpine Road, Rockford
Phone: 815-977-4319
For more: luchacantina.com
The What Rocks Community’s Choice Awards each year recognize the top businesses and organizations across the Rockford area.
Readers of the Rockford Register Star cast their votes at rrstar.com in more than 140 categories, honoring their favorite local spots.
Nominations open this year on June 2. Voting takes place in August and ends Aug. 25. Winners will be announced at an awards gala on Nov. 6 and shared with readers online at rrstar.com and in a special section recognizing winners and finalists in print.
Jack Ivanic is a freelance contributor to the Rockford Register Star.
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