Creative Mexican & Spanish Restaurant Names

What’s in a name? For a restaurant, it could be a lot. Having a memorable name can create a strong impression with potential customers – making them more likely to want to visit your establishment.There are many different ways that an entrepreneur can choose to name their restaurant – such as by focusing on location, a family name, or simply something that sounds nice to them. But there is another route: getting creative!

A funny, smart, or even punny restaurant name can be worth its weight in gold. Not only will seeing your name put a smile on customers’ faces, having a creative restaurant name can make it easier to develop a strong marketing campaign.

With Budget Branders, you can extend your branding efforts beyond signs and advertisements to the very products that you use to serve your customers. We offer a full range of custom disposable products, each of which can be printed with your restaurant name, logo, and/or slogan.

Need some inspiration for your restaurant name? Read on for our list of the best and most creative Mexican and Spanish restaurant names!

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200+ Creative Mexican Restaurant Names

Americans LOVE Mexican food – or our version of it! In fact, there are more Mexican restaurants in the United States than Italian restaurants, chicken rotisseries, seafood restaurants, or Chinese spots. The popularity of Mexican restaurants isn’t limited to areas of the country with a significant Mexican community – this cuisine is popular throughout the nation!With so many Mexican restaurants in the U.S., it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. One way to do so is through a creative restaurant name!

Mexican Restaurant Names With Cultural References

Tequila Mockingbird (a reference to the book, To Kill A Mockingbird)
El Speedy Gonzalez
Nacho Libre
The Chicken Brothers (a reference to Los Pollos Hermanos – the fictional Mexican restaurant from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul!)
Got Guac? (a reference to the popular got milk campaign)
Full Metal Tacos (a reference to the movie Full Metal Jacket)
La Cucaracha ( a reference to the song by the same title)
Don Julio

Mexican Restaurant Names With Puns

Juan in a Million
Taco ‘Bout It
Nacho Average Taco
Nacho Queso
Tacolicious
Guacstar
Chip Dip Hooray!
Taco to Me
Nacho Daddy
Tacontento (combination of taco and content)
SpecTACOlar Eats
Vegan-rrito
Mexcellent
TLC (Tomato, Lime, Coriander)
EnchiNada
Tacos 9 Juan Juan

Mexican Restaurant Names With Rhyming & Alliteration

Burrito Bandidos
Local Lime
Burrito Boyz
Holy Guacamole
The Burrito Beat
Burrito Bone
Taco Town
Burrito Bandits
Burrito Boys
Pollo Pals
Chalupa Champions
Queen Quesadilla
Fajita Friends
Meat and Eat
Tipsy Tacos
Taco Talk
The Angry Avocado
Pollo Palace
Breaking Bad Burritos
Sunburn Siesta
Bueno, Bonito y Barato (translates to good, pretty, and cheap)

Mexican Restaurant Names Based On Food

One Taco Dos Tequilas
Guacamole Brothers
Casa de Queso
Frijoles Picantes
El Pollo Loco
Top Your Tacos
Make Tacos Not War
Queso Fresco
Tortilla Street
Ready, Set, Taco!
All Hail the Burrito
Guac Attack!
The Burrito Project
Guac On!
Say Burrito!
Gringo Taco Company
Macho Tacos
Taco Truckin’
Tortilla Garden
Burrito Villa
Salsa Sunrise
The Tomato Lounge
Hot Tamales
Taco Time
Beans N’ Rice
Tia Salsa
The Salsa Club
The Tasty Enchilada
Super Salsa
The Churro Expert
Fajita Hour
Mucho Mucho Burrito
Loco for Taco
The Taco Scheme
Burrito Country
Burrito Palace
Burrito Island
Taco Train
Furious Tamales
Tamale Hut
Taco Feast
Cilantro ‘N Onions
The Refined Burrito
Burrito Limbo
Taco Cabana
Furious Tacos
The Last Burrito
Burrito Time
Queso Palace
Salsa Street Grill
Taco Vibes
Taco Now!
Taco Fury
Tortilla Munchies
Tortilla Baby
Street Beans
Divine Burrito
Lord Nacho
Arroz y Frijoles
Happy Salsa
Urban Fajitas
Enchilada Nation
El Rancho Jalapeño
Daily Sopapilla
Mi Queso Es Su Queso
Burrito Banter
Churro Bureau
The Nacho Cove
Surely Guacamole
Mole Zone
Taco Your Way
Burrito Bowl You Over
Viva La Tortilla
Los Gatos Tacos
Imperial Fajitas
Tasty Tostadas
Salsa Feast
No Solo Nachos
Guacamole Cafe

Other Creative Mexican Restaurant Names

Uno Mas Taquiza
The Little Chihuahua
The Golden Mexican
¡Olé, Olé, Olé!
Uño, Dos, Tequila
Hola Comida!
Adobo Connect
Stuffed
Cancun Eats
Cancun Corner
El Mercado (translates to the market)
The Tequila Leaf
The Aztec Chef
Coyote Grande
Aztec Del Sol
Cafe El Jardin (translates to the garden cafe)
Casa Latina
Las Tres Vientos (translates to the three winds)
Salud De Mexico (translates to Mexican health)
El Cardenal Roja (translates to the red cardinal)
Maya Coyote
Fiesta Mariscos (translates to seafood party)
Cabanas and Tostadas
Masked Chihuahua
Sombrero Plaza
Mi Corazón (translates to my heart)
Cactus Street Corner
Sangria Fiesta
El Mirage
Bigotes y Sombreros (translates to mustaches and hats)
Cocina Cancún
El Plato Caliente (translates to the hot plate)
Mayan Icon
Mad for Mexican
Su Vecindario Restaurante (translates to your neighborhood restaurant)
The Southern Patio
Wrap ‘Em Up!
Southern Bites
Los Favoritos De La Abuela (translates to Grandma’s favorites)
El Plato Delicioso (translates to delicious plate)
Cocina Del Tio (translates to Uncle’s Kitchen)
La Mesa
La Casa de mi Abuela (translates to Grandma’s house)
El Botín (translates to the loot)
El Torero (translates to bull fighter)
La Cocina de Mamà (translates to mom’s kitchen)
El Placer (translates to pleasure)
La Casa de los Sabores (translates to the house of flavors)
La Taberna (translates to the bar)
El Pescador (translates to the fisherman)
Sabores Ancianos (translates to ancient flavors)
La Olla (translates to the pot)
Las Arroceras (translates to the rice cookers)
El Molino de Harina (translates to the flour mill)
El Ermitaño (translates to the hermit)
En el Horno (translates to in the oven
El Viejo Restaurante (translates to the old restaurant)
Madre Tierra (translates to Mother Earth)
La Cuchara de la Abuela (translates to grandma’s spoon)
El Jardín de los Sabores (translates to the garden of flavors)
El Jardín de los Encantos (translates to the garden of enchantments)
Sabores de México (translates to flavors of Mexico)
Mexican Bite
Broken Spanish
On The Border
La Parrilla (translates to the grill)
Más Tequila
Hibiscus
Tacolote
Unos Tras Otro (translates to one after another)
Dos Pesos
Toro Bravo (translates to angry bull)

Keep in mind that when you pick a name for your Mexican restaurant, it shouldn’t be offensive – in either English or Spanish! Try to avoid anything that could be construed as racist or problematic. After all, you want to get attention for your business – not start a boycott.

20+ Creative Spanish Restaurant Names

Spanish restaurants aren’t nearly as popular in the U.S. as Mexican restaurants – but they still are a favorite across the nation. Both fine-dining establishments and traditional Spanish tapas bars can be found in many cities and towns. If you’re opening up a Spanish restaurant in your community, here are some great name ideas to get you started:

Spanish Restaurant Names With Puns

MadrEAT
Me Goose-Ta (a play on the Spanish phrase “me gusta,” which means “I like”)
El El Frijoles (a play on L.L. Bean in Spanish)

Spanish Restaurant Names Based On Food

Jamón y Tapas (translation: ham and tapas)
Gazpacho Party
Paella Street
Paella Desire
Sweet Skewer
¡Tapas! ¡Tapas!
Tapa Toro
Tapas Boulevard

Other Creative Spanish Restaurant Names

El Toro (translation: the bull)
Mucho (translation: too much)
¡Coma y Beba! (translation: eat and drink)
Contigo
Olé
Viejo Madrid
Sabores de España
The Iberian Pig
Cuchillo y Tenedor (translation: knife and fork)
Delicioso
El Antojo (translation: craving)
El Encanto (translation: the charm. As an added bonus, this restaurant name may draw fans of Disney’s Encanto!)
El Gallo y La Luna (translation: the rooster and the moon)
The Local Spaniard

Because there are fewer Spanish restaurants in the U.S., you have a lot more options when it comes to picking a creative name.

What Should You Take into Consideration When Picking a Creative Restaurant Name?

If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by the idea of choosing a restaurant name that is catchy or creative in some way, take a moment to strategize before getting started. Write down – or pull up your restaurant’s mission, vision, or values. This should always guide your decisions when it comes to names, slogans, or logos.Think about the personality and vibe of your restaurant, the type of cuisine that you’ll be serving, or any particular goals that you may have (such as an authentic experience). You should also consider factors such as the ingredients that you use the most, your location, and any adjectives that you may use to describe your restaurant.

Before you settle on a name, make sure that it isn’t already taken. In addition to potential copyright or trademark issues, you want to avoid confusing customers. Do a few internet searches to find out if another business is using the name that you are considering.

If you’re still stuck, try using a restaurant name generator. While some of the options may be silly or completely unusable, they might get your creative juices flowing. It might also give you a jumping off point for coming up with a name of your own.

Remember that the best restaurant names often have a story behind them. If you can incorporate something cool or interesting about you, the business, or even the building where you are located, so much the better. This backstory can be a great marketing tool.

Finally, be mindful of how your restaurant name will come across in print, advertising, and even when customers say it. If you choose something that is hard to pronounce or that people don’t understand, it may not serve your ultimate goal of getting people talking about (and visiting!) your establishment.

Restaurant Name Ideas For Other Types Of Restaurants

We’ve also compiled creative names for other types of restaurants in addition to Spanish and Mexican restaurants. You can view our other creative name blog posts below.

Ready to Get Started? Reach Out Today.

Picking a restaurant name can be a daunting task. Once you have settled on a name that you love, the next step is to make sure that everyone knows about it. One great way to do that is with branded cups, bowls, bags, and more.Budget Branders offers custom-branded disposable products at prices that work for small and medium-sized restaurants. All of our products are sold in quantities that make sense for independently-owned restaurants.

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David Kranker

David Kranker has been working in and writing topics related to the food and beverage service industry since 2010. David continually monitors restaurant, bar, and coffee shop trends to keep a finger on the pulse of the food and beverage service industry. David has been writing for Budget Branders since 2020, where he's covered emerging trends like ghost kitchens, robot waiters, and the angel shot. David shares all of his insights on the Budget Branders blog to inform and entertain restaurant, bar, and coffee shop owners.

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