Best Mexican Restaurants in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Updated September 2026 · 6 businesses · Wilkes-Barre guide

Looking for Mexican Restaurants in Wilkes-Barre? Below you'll find 6 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.

What they do: Taquerías and Mexican restaurants with tacos, mole, tamales and margaritas.

This guide lists 6 Mexican Restaurants in and around Wilkes-Barre, spread across 2 ZIP codes. 3 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 4 link to their own website, 1 is open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.

Top 6 Mexican Restaurants in Wilkes-Barre

Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.

4 Tacos El Torito Blanco

Open weekendsZIP 18706
  • Address 600 Carey Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706
Opening hours
Mon11:30 AM-8:30 PM
Tue11:30 AM-8:30 PM
Wed11:30 AM-8:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM-8:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM-8:30 PM
Sat11:30 AM-8:30 PM
Sun11:30 AM-8:30 PM

Directions

6 Margarita Azul

ZIP 18702
  • Address 91 Parrish Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Directions

How to choose Mexican Restaurants in Wilkes-Barre

  • Check hours and whether you need a reservation, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
  • Look at the current menu online, since prices and dishes change often.
  • Ask about dietary options such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or halal if you need them.
  • Check whether the place is BYOB, which is common in Wilkes-Barre and can save a lot on a night out.
  • Look up the latest health inspection results, which the county or city publishes online.

Local tips for Wilkes-Barre

Much of Wilkes-Barre sits in the Susquehanna floodplain behind the Wyoming Valley levee system, so flood insurance and basement waterproofing are common concerns for homeowners.

Scranton is about 20 minutes away, and many Wyoming Valley businesses serve Kingston, Plains, Wilkes-Barre Township and the surrounding towns.

Wilkes-Barre is in Luzerne County, and local phone numbers use the 570 and 272 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Parsons, Miners Mills, North End, South Wilkes-Barre, Heights, Rolling Mill Hill.

Frequently asked questions

Which Mexican Restaurants in Wilkes-Barre are open on weekends?

According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Tacos El Torito Blanco. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.

Which areas of Wilkes-Barre do these Mexican Restaurants cover?

The Mexican Restaurants on this list are located in ZIP codes 18702, 18706. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.

What does BYOB mean?

BYOB means 'bring your own bottle.' The restaurant has no liquor license, so you can bring your own wine or beer. Some charge a small corkage fee.

Do I need a reservation?

For popular places on weekends, yes. Many Wilkes-Barre restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.

Where can I check restaurant health inspections in Wilkes-Barre?

Restaurant inspections in Pennsylvania are run by the Department of Agriculture or by local health departments in cities and counties such as Philadelphia and Allegheny County, and results are published online.

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Business data for this page comes from © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), reviewed and formatted by Pennsylvania Connection.

Information is collected from public sources and may change. Please confirm hours, prices and availability directly with each business. Business owner? Ask us to update your listing.