Americans have a nearly insatiable appetite forMexican food.
In fact, there are more than 49,000 Mexican restaurants throughout the country, according to research companyIBISWorld.
From sit-down restaurants to fast-food brands, here are the eight best Mexican chains in America right now.
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For starters, Chipotle has a particularly strong commitment to using high-quality ingredients.
Brown rice instead of white rice?
OneYelp reviewereven went so far as to call Chipotle “one of the greatest things ever created.”
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a brand-new website and digital waitlist).
Nowadays, you’ll find no shortage of customers whoraveabout both the food and the service.
On the Border currently operates more than120 restaurantsacross the United States and Asia.
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Another major pull of Taco Bell is its value.
Qdoba currently operates736 locationsacross the United States.
It currently operates629 storesacross the country.
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Chuy’s
It might be the handmade tortillas.
It might be the signature sauces.
It might even be the fact that the food is never frozen and prepared fresh daily.
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The interiors of Chuy’s restaurants are typically filled with quirky, colorful decor like hand-carved fish.
But there is so much more to this standout Mexican chain.
Whatever you order at Taco John’s, customerssaythe food will be consistently fresh and well-executed.
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The brand currently operates374 restaurantsacross the United States.
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