Last updated October 5, 2026 · ranked from 12,044 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 10 mexican restaurants in and around Southgate, MI, led by Agave Grill & Bar, Galindo's A Taste of Mexico and Mexican Gardens Restaurant. Together they have 12,044 Google reviews; Agave Grill & Bar has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.7. Every place on the list is in Southgate, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
A 4.7 Google rating across 333 reviews anchors Agave Grill & Bar’s first-place ranking in Southgate, MI. Open since 2005, the restaurant pairs traditional Mexican dishes with Tex-Mex options, plus vegetarian choices and a bar with margaritas, beer and wine. Reviewers praise the food and drinks, with one describing consistently good meals and good prices across repeat visits. A children’s menu, takeout and delivery make it practical for different dining needs, while Friday and Saturday hours extend to 11 p.m.
Mexican and Tex-Mex
Vegetarian options
Weekend late hours
“This is the best Mexican food I have had in a long time! The drinks are amazing as well!”
A relaxed setting and a 4.4 Google rating from 1,298 reviews help earn Galindo's A Taste of Mexico the No. 2 spot. At 13754 Fort St in Southgate, MI, it serves Mexican street food plates such as tacos and enchiladas, with vegetarian options and small plates also available. Fast service, a children's menu and free parking add practical appeal. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., it offers table or counter service, takeout and delivery.
Mexican street food
Vegetarian options
Open daily
“Way over priced, $21 for a Torta is insane and it wasn’t all that great.”
Dinner-and-a-movie deals give Mexican Gardens Restaurant a distinct place among dining options in Southgate, MI. This long-standing restaurant at 15950 Eureka Rd earns rank 3 with a 4.3-star Google rating across 3,046 reviews, plus practical options for families and groups. Mexican fare includes vegetarian choices and small plates, while an on-site bar offers happy-hour food and drinks. The casual, cozy dining room has table service, reservations are accepted, and Friday and Saturday hours extend to 10 p.m.
Dinner-and-movie deals
Vegetarian options
Happy-hour food and drinks
“It was alright for Mexican food. Guacamole was extremely bland.”
Botanas and fajitas anchor the description at Angelina's Mexican Restaurant, whose 4.3-star Google rating across 1,323 reviews helps earn it the No. 4 spot. Located at 13665 Eureka Rd in Southgate, MI, it offers a casual, cozy dining room with table service and room for group meals. The restaurant describes its cooking as homemade and its atmosphere as family-friendly. Takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup add practical options, while Tuesday-through-Saturday hours run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Botanas and fajitas
Casual table service
Curbside pickup available
“The food was horrible, no flavor The rice was mush. The beans tastes like they came from And the chicken chimichangas taste like taquitos with cheese on it waitress was slow as molasses, and the restaurant needs painting and the floor re…”
Daily hours from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. give Taco Bell at 19000 Northline Rd in Southgate, MI a practical edge for breakfast and late-night meals. Its No. 5 placement rests on low-cost Mexican-inspired options, including tacos, quesadillas and nachos, alongside drive-through, takeout and delivery service. The location holds a 3.9-star Google rating from 553 reviews. Positive excerpts highlight patient, friendly service and cleanliness, though one customer criticized scant taco fillings even after a remake. Vegetarian options add another useful choice.
Open until 3 a.m.
Drive-through and delivery
Vegetarian options available
“Really great Experience,
The Lady serving us was so nice and patient.”
Daily hours stretching from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. help Del Taco earn the No. 6 spot for convenient Mexican fast food in Southgate, MI. At 16252 Fort St, the menu includes tacos, burritos and quesadillas, with breakfast and vegetarian options also available. Reviewers praise short waits, accurate orders and a clean dining room. Its 3.9-star Google rating across 884 reviews provides broader context, while drive-through, takeout and delivery give diners several ways to order.
Open until 1 a.m.
Drive-through available
Vegetarian options
“Omg I thought I had to drive to Arizona to have del taco again. Sara and the rest of the staff were great, fast , much faster than any Taco Bell I’ve been to, best tacos ever”
Steak fajitas, chips and salsa, and queso draw praise in a customer review of Chili's Grill & Bar at 15201 Trenton Rd in Southgate, MI. Its classic Tex-Mex menu, family amenities and late-night hours support its No. 7 spot. The restaurant holds a 3.8 Google rating from 1,754 reviews, with supplied excerpts also praising service. A children's menu, high chairs and changing tables accommodate families, while midnight closing on Fridays and Saturdays gives diners a later option.
Steak fajitas praised
Children's menu
Weekend midnight closing
“The chips and salsa and queso! With the steak fajitas I is the way to go!”
A steak taco lunch special and friendly conversation stand out in one diner’s account of Amigos Street Tacos & More at 14156 Eureka Rd in Southgate, MI. It earns the No. 8 spot with positive reports of food, a cozy atmosphere and short waits, alongside practical lunch options. Counter-service dining, a drive-through, curbside pickup and a free parking lot give customers several ways to visit. Its 3.9-star Google rating across 42 reviews also includes a complaint about an incorrect order and poor service.
Steak taco lunch
Drive-through option
Free parking lot
“All I can give is 5 stars but I wish I could give more! The atmosphere is so cozy and warm, and the staff is even better! I’ve never seen such good customer service! And the food was even better! It was a fast wait time as well! I will d…”
Late-night food and several ways to order earn Taco Bell at 12260 Fort St in Southgate, MI its No. 9 spot. The menu includes Mexican-inspired tacos, quesadillas and nachos, with breakfast, lunch and dinner service. Dine-in seating, takeout, a drive-through and delivery make it useful for different meal plans. Its Google rating is 3.7 stars across 1,855 reviews, though the supplied excerpts report missing items, incorrect orders and long waits. Free parking and a children’s menu add practical convenience.
Late-night food
Drive-through service
Free parking
“If you’re a vegetarian or a vegan, DO NOT EAT HERE. They have consistently put beef in the Crunchwraps and burritos that I have ordered, they do not care if it says black bean/bean, they just make whatever with meat and disregard what yo…”
Late-night hours and a low price level give Taco Bell at 13865 Eureka Rd in Southgate, MI its practical case for rank 10. The menu includes Mexican-inspired tacos, quesadillas and nachos, with vegetarian options also available. It opens at 8 a.m. daily and closes at 5 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 4 a.m. otherwise. Dine-in, takeout, drive-through and delivery provide several ways to order. Its 3.6-star Google rating across 956 reviews comes with excerpted complaints about waits and order accuracy.
Late-night hours
Vegetarian options
Drive-through and delivery
“What’s the point of ordering head? I have to wait for the other people who don’t order ahead. They redid the entire Taco Bell recently & it still defeats the purpose of an online order drive through. I still wait in line for 20 mins beca…”
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each mexican restaurant is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Southgate category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Mexican Restaurants in Southgate, MI: common questions
Which Mexican restaurants in Southgate, MI have the highest Google ratings?
Agave Grill & Bar leads the listed restaurants with 4.7 stars from 333 reviews, followed by Galindo’s A Taste of Mexico with 4.4 from 1,298. Mexican Gardens Restaurant and Angelina’s Mexican Restaurant both have 4.3 stars, with 3,046 and 1,323 reviews respectively.
Where can I get Mexican food late at night in Southgate, MI?
Taco Bell at 13865 Eureka Rd opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 5 a.m. the following morning on Friday and Saturday, and 4 a.m. on other days. The 19000 Northline Rd Taco Bell runs from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily. Del Taco at 16252 Fort St is open daily from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. For table service, Chili’s Grill & Bar at 15201 Trenton Rd closes at midnight Friday and Saturday and 11 p.m. on other days.
Which Mexican restaurants in Southgate, MI have amenities for children?
Mexican Gardens, Galindo’s and Agave offer children’s menus and high chairs. Mexican Gardens also has changing tables. Chili’s offers all three amenities and serves both Tex-Mex and American fare.
Where can I find vegetarian options at Mexican restaurants in Southgate, MI?
Galindo’s, Mexican Gardens, Agave and Chili’s list vegetarian options, as do Del Taco and all three Taco Bell locations. At the 12260 Fort St Taco Bell, one reviewer reported receiving beef in orders requested with beans, making order accuracy a specific concern for vegetarian customers at that location.
Which Mexican restaurants in Southgate, MI offer curbside pickup or a drive-through?
Angelina’s, Agave and Amigos Street Tacos & More offer curbside pickup. Amigos, at 14156 Eureka Rd, also has a drive-through, as do Del Taco and the Taco Bell locations at 12260 Fort St, 13865 Eureka Rd and 19000 Northline Rd.
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