Best Mexican Restaurants in Grand Forks
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Grand Forks
These are currently listed as operating Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants in Grand Forks, North Dakota. I excluded nearby East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and Vinyl Taco, which a recent local source says closed its Grand Forks location in 2024; the city’s visitor bureau and local listings confirm fewer than eight eligible options, so I’m listing the qualifying places I could verify rather than padding the list.
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Our Picks
Charras and Tequila
3915 32nd Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Charras and Tequila is a family-owned Mexican restaurant. The visitor bureau describes its freshly made salsas and salads and grilled-to-order fajitas, while reviewers rate it highly among local Mexican restaurants.
Las Delicias de la Abuela
601 University Avenue, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Las Delicias de la Abuela serves Mexican food, including tacos, tamales, enchiladas, taquitos and fajitas. Reviewers call out its fresh-made food, tortillas and chips, salsas, and attentive service.
Paradiso Mexican Restaurant
905 South Washington Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Paradiso is a Mexican and Southwestern restaurant with a broad menu and family-dining atmosphere. Reviewers mention its service, setting and margaritas, though reports on individual dishes vary.
Mexican Village
1218 South Washington Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Mexican Village is a long-running Mexican restaurant in south Grand Forks. Local coverage highlights its chile relleno, and reviewers mention the complimentary chips and salsa and prompt seating.
The Red Pepper — Original
1011 University Avenue, Grand Forks, ND 58203
The original Red Pepper is a locally rooted taqueria-style restaurant that has served Grand Forks since 1961. Its own site highlights tacos, tostadas and its grinders, and notes its fresh ingredients and homemade sauces.
Red Pepper — Campus Place
415 North 42nd Street, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Red Pepper’s Campus Place location serves Mexican fare alongside its signature grinders. The visitor bureau notes that the menu has remained popular for decades and describes the grinder as a sub with deli meat, taco meat, hot sauce and a creamy sauce.
Red Pepper — South Grand Forks
4401 South Washington Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Red Pepper’s South Grand Forks location serves the chain’s Mexican-inspired menu. The company lists tacos, tostadas and its familiar grinders among its offerings, along with fresh ingredients and homemade sauces.
El Gordito
3000 32nd Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201
El Gordito serves Mexican and Salvadoran food at its location near Columbia Mall. Local coverage recommends its tamale plate, and customer reviews mention street-style tacos and a salsa bar.