Columbia, MO
For Mexican in Columbia, the local food press points to Las Margaritas Mexican Bar and Grill, Delia’s Mexican Grill, and Jose Jalapenos Authentic Mexican Restaurant. Picks from Inside Columbia, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Inside Columbia. Updated June 2026.
Las Margaritas Mexican Bar and Grill · Central Columbia
Inside Columbia's 2025 Gold for Mexican. The Nifong Boulevard mainstay CoMo readers crowned best in the city.
Delia’s Mexican Grill · West Columbia
Inside Columbia's 2025 Silver. West Nifong family kitchen balancing Las Margaritas at the top of the CoMo Mexican picks.
Jose Jalapenos Authentic Mexican Restaurant · South Columbia
Inside Columbia's 2025 Bronze. The south-side neighborhood pick rounding out CoMo's Mexican top three.
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