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‘Excellent food’ and strong margaritas! Poll finds the best Mexican food in Whatcom County

We asked readers where to find the best Mexican restaurant in Whatcom County and the votes are in.

The poll had 17 local restaurant options in Whatcom County including Señor Lopez Mexican Restaurant, Black Sheep, Birrieria Tijuana and El Gitano.

The unscientific poll received 461 votes.

Best in Whatcom

Chihuahua Mexican Restaurant received 177 votes to top the list of the best Mexican food in Whatcom County.

Chihuahua Mexican Restaurant in Ferndale is family owned and has been serving Whatcom County authentic Mexican food since 1994.

The restaurant’s menu feature dishes such as burritos, tacos, enchiladas, carne asada, chile verde, fajitas, and churros, along with beer, wine, margaritas and cocktails.

The Mexican restaurant is also popular online, receiving a 3-star rating from 188 Yelp reviews.

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The restaurant also has a food truck that can be found at Kulshan Brewing’s Roosevelt location from noon to 7 p.m. on Sundays, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturdays at 1538 Kentucky St. in Bellingham.

Chihuahua Mexican Restaurant’s Ferndale storefront is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and is at 5694 3rd Ave.

Following Chihuahua Mexican Restaurant with 47 votes was Mi Mexico.

Mi Mexico’s menu includes burritos, tacos, tostadas, salads and more, and also serves margaritas, cocktails, wine, tequilas and beer.

Mi Mexico is also popular online, receiving a 4-star rating from 259 Yelp reviews.

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Mi Mexico is open from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and is at 241 Telegraph Road in Bellingham.

In third place was El Rinconcito Mexican Restaurant with 40 votes, followed by Taco Lobo with 34 votes, and El Gitano with 32 votes.

Whatcom County best Mexican restaurant poll results
Whatcom County best Mexican restaurant poll results