Here is the Best of the Best Mexican food in Peoria as voted on by readers in 2021

Central Illinois residents voted in more than 100 categories to choose the 2021 Best of the Best winners in Peoria's community choice awards.

The Journal Star is following up with a closer look at some of those categories.

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Mauricio Martinez of Blue Margaritas Mexican Bar and Grill displays one of the drinks the Peoria restaurant at 9010 North Allen Road in the Prairie Pointe Shopping Center is famous for.
Mauricio Martinez of Blue Margaritas Mexican Bar and Grill displays one of the drinks the Peoria restaurant at 9010 North Allen Road in the Prairie Pointe Shopping Center is famous for.

Blue Margaritas

9010 N. Allen Road, Peoria

(309) 966-0783

bluemargaritas.com

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Runners-up

Good Tequila's Mexican Grill

5025 W. American Prairie Drive, Peoria

(309) 691-7822

goodtequilaspeoria.com

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The QuesaBirria Taco is available Tuesdays and Fridays at Jalapenos Metro Bar & Grill, 4700 N. University St. in Peoria (in the Metro Centre).
The QuesaBirria Taco is available Tuesdays and Fridays at Jalapenos Metro Bar & Grill, 4700 N. University St. in Peoria (in the Metro Centre).

Jalapenos

4700 N. University St., Peoria

(309) 691-3599

jalapenosmetro.com

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