50 Best Mexican Restaurants in San Diego

“The beans rice and chorizo is always bomb and the flour tortilla amazing!!!!!!! Love it“

“Amazing food. Delicious & unique drinks. All very reasonable. Will definitely return & highly recommended!!“

“The best tacos I have had in San Diego . Great service and really good food“

“Overall , amazing Perfect way to grab some gourmet tacos at regular price and excellent ceviche“

“Got a torta al pastor, absolutely delicious. Thanks yall!“

“One of the best Mariscos food trucks I've been to. Quality is top-notch. You'll have to wait a little, but it's worth it for fresh quality food. Shrimp tacos with Consome always hit the spot. It's a little hidden, but it's definitely worth it if you're in the area.

Parking: Small parking lot shared with a liquor store. It can get a little tight when it gets busy.“

“Es una comida muy sabrosa y la recomendación sus trabajadores muy buenos Blanca Érica Berenice Marta Karo el local está (111)“

“I had two fish tacos. They were simple and delicious. I would definitely go back, I wish they had a taco sampler. If they do, I sadly missed it. The man who took my order was so nice, as a solo diner it was a great experience, easy filling meal and I didn’t even get the rice and beans! (Next time ?)“

“This place is the best! We’re from Colorado and we found this place three years ago when we were visiting. We’ve dreamt about their fish and shrimp tacos ever since, so we make it a point to stop by whenever we’re in San Diego. This last trip was no different. We even went twice this year because they recommended their garlic and butter fish and shrimp tacos and they’re to die for (along with everything else we’ve had). While they do have outdoor seating available, we ate in our car because we had our pup with us. When we went back, they even said they remembered us. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming, the place is clean and the food is tasteful. We just wish they would bring their truck to Denver so we could have them more often!“

“Really nice place Great food 🥘 excellent decor!!!!!“

“Para toda la gente de México ,Centro y sur América nuestra comida Potosína una de las mejores de México y para muestra Birrieria & Taqueria la Huasteca recomendada 100%“

“Came from Michigan and was not disappointed! Definitely eating here every time I come. It’s a must eat!“

“The food, drinks & service were amazing!! I’m coming back for sure 👌🏻“

“Beautiful location and set up. Food was well above expectations. A beautiful fusion of traditional Mexican flavours with a modern twist. Very good service to top it off! Highly recommended“

“Had a great time for Mother’s Day. The food was great & all of the wait staff were great.“

“We all enjoyed our meals. I would definitely go back. The service was very nice except the restaurant was not busy & they brought out one meal at a time. I had Enchiladas Divorciadas & they were excellent. Others had carnitas which they enjoyed. One person had a combo plate with a carnitas enchilada with mole sauce & a taco. Yummy food!“

“Was here last night after the Padres game and all the staff were so courteous & efficient - cool, calm & collect!! So Impressive!!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“I’ve been a fan of Birria El Rey since they first opened in our neighborhood. The food is SO Delicious & they are always so friendly and welcoming! 12 out of 10!“

“La Doña is a very casual, comfy, and friendly restaurant with good service and a broad menu. They offer brunch on weekends as well as their typical menu.

The drinks are all very well crafted, and the food is flavorful. My one complaint is that the Mar y Tierra burrito was too wet inside, leading to a subpar texture. However, the other things we tried, from the margarita to the eggs Benedict, were delightful. I would return to eat here again.“

“Awesome place huge portions! Decent prices. Mine was chimichonga at 14$ and it was as big as the plate! And the other plate was 13.5 and filled the plate enchiladas and tacos. Nice people and my kind of "hole in the wall" restaurant!“

“Giving this restaurant anything but 5 stars all- around is wild. Quixote exceeding my and my wife’s expectations by miles!

The vibe in the restaurant was top notch, felt trendy but not pretentious. Very laid back. We had to wait a little for our table as the restaurant was very busy, we sat at the bar in the meantime. Service at the bar was very timely and the bar staff were very friendly! I got the Vernita Green - absolutely delicious! A generous pour but not overbearing.

Once seated, we ending up getting six different dishes. Everything was shareable. To say the food was delicious would be the understatement of a lifetime. The memelita was our favorite. So juicy, so much flavor! I recommend the shrimp tacos, the memelita, and the pulpo (a delectably interesting version IMO). To top it off we had the fritters for dessert - and let me tell you… AMAZING!

Going to this restaurant is a must! So glad we went and will 10000000% be back for our favorites and to try more!“

“Great tacos and burritos. Burrito has some beans in it and tacos are great with their fresh corn tortillas. Churros are also good. A little cakey (not custardy) but still delightful.

The issue with this place is that it took forever to get food. From ordering to receiving our food, it took 55 minutes.

With that said, all the staff was working quickly and constantly in the background. They were also very friendly. Perhaps we just came on a night where they were particularly busy.“

“first time there, I had chilaquiles with chicken, two eggs over- medium, good & spicy,my buddy had 2 tacos all pastor, delish and filling. plan on coming back to try the rest if the menu. :)“

“Highly recommend getting one of the specials! The Wednesday garlicky shrimp was amazing. The margaritas are perfect! The tacos ~could~ be SO good if they used better tortillas. The tortillas they use are the store bought corn fall apart kind of tortillas. Everything else is so good it’s surprising they don’t use better tortillas“

“Great food, great taste“

“Food was some of the best I’ve ever had! Delicious ceviche and tacos!“

“Food portion, horrible. I don't mind spending $17 on dinner, but $17 for one mini quesa birria!!!! Drinks are good. Service and vibe was nice. Music after 10p, bad. House Music at a Yucatan theme restaurant, is a no.“

“I mean!, you really have to come and eat their super yummy food! Si eres mexicano y vives acá (ya tú sabes) te va a saber a mexico 🇲🇽! Real authentic Mexican comida!“

“gran lugar, excelente comida y atención“

“As good as the vibe is , The food is better, as good as the food is The service is Even greater. I don’t leave reviews normally but After visiting this place I felt obligated. This Lady Named Nastassia was the icing on an already great cake. She recommended perfect meal and drink choices. Kept a smile on and navigated a busy day.

I’m assuming she has to be management with the way she showed her experience and if she’s not she should be. ? off to to the place !“

“Became a regular here pretty quickly bringing various members of my family here to try new items. The Jamaica and Horchata are made in house and really good rich in flavor, my kid doesn’t like horchata normally but could not stop drinking this version. Tried the Menudo, Pazole, Super Burrito, Rolled Tacos, and none have disappointed yet. Today was the Campechana, delicious!“

“amazing food.. I have been going for years“

“Family style!!! Don’t judge the book by its cover, the establishment is questionable from the outside but hospitable service and delicious food, go for the carnitas and share it with friends or family or don’t! lol. Enough food to feed up to adult peeps.“

“I have been to Fisher’s three times and I am very impressed with the food, service and ambiance. I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Beautiful food! So delicious! Try the Mole, it’s a real treat!“

“Cozy restaurant, food was fast, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Staff was friendly. Best thing is that if you have a craving for good Mexican food, Castaneda's is open 24 hours and staff service is always great no matter what time you go.“

“My boyfriend and I decided to come to this restaurant on a whim and oh boy, were we pleasantly surprised! We were obsessed with the smoked fish taco and the shrimp tostada. Everything tasted super fresh and delicious. This is a solid Mexican seafood restaurant to go to if you’re looking to try something new!“

“So yummy! I will be back for more!“

“Dinner was Devine , beautiful atmosphere, everyone was very nice , thank you ♥️“

“The food was absolutely delicious. Will come again. Thank you“

“Good place to stop for a quick bite to eat. Food is tasty with a nice portion of finely blended shredded cheese on many of the menu items. There is a little drive-thru and a spot to eat. The huevos rancheros were filling and tasty. The breaded fish tacos were good. The shrimp tacos were good. If you don't like rice in your taco I would not suggest the shrimp tacos. 24-hour availability is always a plus.“

“I highly recommend Tacos El Vaquero! We had a hard time finding a good caterer for our reception that could fit our budget and needs. Tacos El Vaquero worked closely with us to ensure they could cater our event and meet our needs. A great vendor, and my guests were so happy with how delicious the tacos were. As a host, that’s what you want to hear! 10/10“

“We tried Mike’s over the weekend & it was absolutely delicious! Definitely would recommend it if you like birria!“

“Best Street Tacos in Broken Arroww with a great price. 71st & 161st You can thank me later 😄“

“great place. the staff makes this place so fun! Brenda is a HOOT!!!! go here..eat drink and have a blast!!“

“Some of the best Mexican food you will find in San Diego (which is saying a lot). Extensive menu, which has a lot of lamb items, but also vegatarian options. The flavors are amazing, and it is clear they use very fresh ingrediants. Personal favorites: Green pozole, squash blossom quesadilla, enchiladas with mole sauce.“

“I love Tahona Bar! Their food and cocktails are so unique and they use such high-quality ingredients. I'm obsessed with their corn croquettes. They also do group events--- I had my wedding welcome party/post-rehearsal dinner here and it was amazing! They were willing to customize our menu to our preferences, and it was super easy to plan. We rented out the restaurant for about 50 people, and we just had to meet a food and drink minimum, so we had an open bar and buffet-style full dinner service. The manager Zach and the staff were so friendly and attentive! All of our guests loved the space and the food and drink! It was also the perfect size for our group. Highly recommend doing events here, or just coming for drinks or dinner!“

“Some of the best burritos in the area. I have tried at least five or six of them and I've loved them all. Oddly enough the TJ burrito is my favorite. In the world of carne asada and Pollo asada and other more popular trends in burritos, the TJ one is perfect. Nice mix of beef, beans, sauce and more.
The staff is always super friendly. Making sure you don't leave without remembering to grab some salsa. They have a really good salsa bar as well. Clean Place tucked away in the corner of the Clairemont square. Highly recommended“

“This is the second time I go and order guacamole in my California burro for an extra charge and I do not receive it. This is why every California burro needs to come with guacamole already in it would have given perfect stars but 2 times in a row u just stealing my money at this point for the added guacamole and but the food is good and everything is said and done“

“I've heard from several locals that this is the place for carne asada fries and California burritos. While I didn't order either, because I chose delivery, I can say that Humberto's carne asada was good albeit on the salty side.

However, the standout for me was their refried beans. So smooth and flavorful. I used my cheese quesadilla to scoop and dip into that creamy mash then dousing in their red salsa, it hit just right.

Next time I'll try the California burrito if we decide to eat in since fries don't last long using delivery. Soggy fries, no good. Oh and of course a side of their refried beans.
Solid.“