Looking for the best Mexican food in Wellington, Florida? Wellington has everything from a weekday taco truck in the Fortune Way business park to sit-down cantinas with long tequila lists. And because the western communities have a big Latin American population, there are also Argentine steakhouses, Peruvian rotisserie chicken, Venezuelan spit-roasted meats and Colombian street food close by. Here are 11 spots, with addresses, hours and what to order.
Quick picks
- Best margaritas and mole
- Mole Cantina Mexicana
- Best tacos and cocktails
- Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar
- Late-night tacos
- Talkin' Tacos
- Cheapest quick lunch
- La Villita Taqueria
- Argentine steak
- Alacruz Grill Argentine Restaurant
- Family takeout
- La Granja
We picked these restaurants from the Mexican and Latin American places on Wellington List, mixing sit-down dinners, quick tacos and a few cuisines beyond Mexican. Every spot below links to its full Wellington List listing. No business paid to be included, and the list is in no particular order of quality. Hours were last checked in November 2026 and can change, especially around holidays, so call ahead.
1. Mole Cantina Mexicana
Mole Cantina Mexicana opened in 2020 in Wellington Green Commons, the Whole Foods plaza on State Road 7. It's owned by Nick Cervera, with recipes created by his wife, Maria Elizalde. The bar pours margaritas made with 100% agave tequila, and there's a patio and weekend brunch.
What to try: The enchiladas de mole poblano, tableside guacamole and cochinita pibil.
- Address: 2557 S State Road 7, Suite 150, Wellington, FL 33414
- Phone: (561) 355-5322
- Hours: Mon-Thu 12 p.m.-9:45 p.m.; Fri 12 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-10:45 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-9:45 p.m.
- See the full Mole Cantina Mexicana listing
2. Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar
Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar dates to 2014 and has locations in downtown West Palm Beach and in Wellington, in the Publix plaza at Forest Hill and South Shore Blvd. It's a taco and cocktail spot with bigger plates too.
What to try: Al pastor and pork belly tacos, elote and a handcrafted margarita.
Tip: Happy hour runs daily from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Address: 11924 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 28, Wellington, FL 33414
- Phone: (561) 345-3737
- See the full Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar listing
3. Casa Tequila
Casa Tequila has been in Wellington Plaza on Forest Hill Blvd since 2013. It's a classic family Mexican restaurant with sizzling fajitas, weekday lunch specials and a mariachi night on Wednesdays.
What to try: Sizzling fajitas, carne asada and the cheesecake chimichanga.
Tip: Go on a Wednesday for the mariachi.
- Address: 12795 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414
- Phone: (561) 557-1378
- Hours: Sun-Thu 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
- See the full Casa Tequila listing
4. Talkin' Tacos
Talkin' Tacos started as a South Florida food truck in 2020 and opened its Wellington restaurant, its first in Palm Beach County, in July 2023 near The Mall at Wellington Green. The menu is halal, and it's open until 2 a.m. every night.
What to try: Birria tacos, birria ramen and street corn in a cup, with a mangonada.
- Address: 10140 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 170, Wellington, FL 33414
- Phone: (561) 556-4148
- Hours: Daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
- See the full Talkin' Tacos listing
5. Tulum Mexican Cuisine
Tulum Mexican Cuisine is a sit-down restaurant in the Wellington Marketplace plaza on Wellington Trace, with handcrafted cocktails, a Taco Tuesday and Sunday brunch. Its private Green Room holds up to 42 guests for parties.
What to try: Queso with chorizo, fajitas or a seafood plate.
Tip: Book the Green Room for a birthday or work event.
- Address: 13889 Wellington Trace, Suite A14-A15, Wellington, FL 33414
- See the full Tulum Mexican Cuisine listing
6. La Villita Taqueria
La Villita Taqueria is a family-run food truck at 3103 Fortune Way in Wellington's business park. It serves breakfast and lunch on weekdays and Saturday mornings, with outdoor seating and quick service.
What to try: Tacos al pastor and carne asada, sopes and a fresh juice.
Tip: It closes mid-afternoon and is closed on Sundays.
- Address: 3103 Fortune Way, Wellington, FL 33414
- Phone: (561) 707-8053
- Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.; Sun closed
- See the full La Villita Taqueria listing
7. Chipotle Mexican Grill
For a quick, familiar option, Chipotle on State Road 7 builds burritos, bowls and tacos to order.
What to try: A burrito bowl.
- Address: 1000 S State Road 7, Suite 2, Wellington, FL
- See the full Chipotle Mexican Grill listing
8. Alacruz Grill Argentine Restaurant
Alacruz Grill in the Publix plaza at Forest Hill and South Shore Blvd is an Argentine steakhouse built around asado cooked over a 15-foot wood-fired grill. It has a full bar, an indoor fireplace and a patio.
What to try: Bife de chorizo or entraña, beef empanadas and provoleta.
Tip: A full asado for groups needs 48 hours' notice.
- Address: 11924 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 24, Wellington, FL 33414
- Phone: (561) 328-0007
- Hours: Mon-Fri 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Sat-Sun noon-11 p.m.
- See the full Alacruz Grill Argentine Restaurant listing
9. Rancho Argentino
Rancho Argentino on South Shore Blvd combines an Argentine grill menu with Argentine-style pizza, and it finishes with dulce de leche desserts.
What to try: Ojo de bife, choripan, milanesa and alfajores.
- Address: 13501 S Shore Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414
- Phone: (561) 602-0166
- Hours: Mon to Thu noon to 9 p.m.; Fri and Sat noon to 10 p.m.; Sun noon to 9 p.m.
- See the full Rancho Argentino listing
10. La Granja
La Granja on Forest Hill Blvd is part of a Florida chain founded in 1993 with more than 50 locations. It's known for Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken served as platters or family meals.
What to try: A rotisserie chicken family meal for takeout.
- Address: 10590 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414
- Phone: (561) 383-8741
- Hours: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
- See the full La Granja listing
11. El Toro Rojo Carne en Vara
El Toro Rojo on Rembrandt Blvd in Loxahatchee, a short drive north of Wellington, specializes in Venezuelan carne en vara, meat slow-roasted on spits over an open fire, plus arepas.
What to try: Carne en vara and a cheese arepa.
Tip: Cash is preferred, and seating is partly outdoors, so bring bug spray in the evening.
- Address: 16651 Rembrandt Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL
- See the full El Toro Rojo Carne en Vara listing
Tips for Mexican and Latin food in Wellington
- Happy hours. Rivales runs happy hour daily from 4 to 6 p.m., and Casa Tequila and Mole Cantina also have happy hours.
- Late night. Talkin' Tacos is open until 2 a.m. daily. In Royal Palm Beach, La Perrada del Gordo serves Colombian hot dogs and burgers until midnight, and later on weekends.
- Cuban pastries. For pastelitos and Cuban coffee, try Delicias Cuban Bakery on Lake Worth Road.
- More ideas: browse all Wellington restaurants.
What do you think?
What's your favorite Mexican or Latin restaurant in Wellington, and what do you always order?
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Mexican restaurant in Wellington, FL?
It depends on what you want. Mole Cantina Mexicana is known for its enchiladas de mole poblano and agave tequila margaritas, Rivales Taqueria for tacos and craft cocktails, Casa Tequila for classic fajitas and Wednesday mariachi night, and La Villita Taqueria for a quick, inexpensive taco lunch.
Where can I get tacos late at night in Wellington?
Talkin' Tacos at 10140 Forest Hill Blvd near The Mall at Wellington Green is open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Is there an Argentine steakhouse in Wellington?
Yes. Alacruz Grill at 11924 Forest Hill Blvd cooks Argentine cuts over a wood-fired grill, and Rancho Argentino at 13501 S Shore Blvd serves Argentine steaks, empanadas and Argentine-style pizza.
Where is Taco Tuesday in Wellington, FL?
Tulum Mexican Cuisine in the Wellington Marketplace plaza on Wellington Trace runs a Taco Tuesday.
Sources
- Mole Cantina Mexicana: opentable.ca
- Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar: rivalestaqueria.com
- Casa Tequila: blog.wellingtonthemagazine.com
- Talkin' Tacos: tripadvisor.com
- Tulum Mexican Cuisine: startpage.mapquest.com
- La Villita Taqueria: restaurantji.com
- Chipotle Mexican Grill: postmates.com
- Alacruz Grill Argentine Restaurant: opentable.com
- Rancho Argentino: ranchoargentinowellington.com
- La Granja: mapquest.com
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