29 Best Mexican Restaurants in San Luis Obispo

Restaurantji's San Luis Obispo guide: Where to find the ultimate Mexican flavors. Enjoy the best Tacos Al Pastor, Chips and Salsa, California Burrito, and more in the city.

Taqueria El Guero Mexican • $
1122 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Birria Quesa Taco Platter
Side of Rice and Beans
Fish and Shrimp Tacos
Carne Asada Burrito
Chicken Quesadilla
Breakfast Burrito
Carne Asada Taco
Chips and Salsa
Al Pastor Taco
Carnitas Tacos

“The flavor of your food is yummy! The meats are tender & there's good amount in each taco & burrito. Tortillas are very good & fresh. Not a bad thing to say about this food truck!“

4.6 Superb242 Reviews
Todo Bueno Mexican • $
3845 S Higuera St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Adult Bean Cheese Rice Burrito
Fish and Shrimp Taco
Mile-High Burger
Alaskan Cod Taco
Jalapeño Burger
Pork Quesadilla
Pineapple Slaw
Shrimp Burrito
Corn Fritters
Beef Burrito

“Excellent flavors Excellent service We will definitely be back“

4.6 Superb110 Reviews
Taco King Mexican • $
158 Higuera St ste b, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Nachos and Burrito Deluxe
California Wet Burrito
Chile Verde Burrito
Enchilada Burrito
California Burrito
Shrimp Rancheros
Chips and Salsas
Carne Asada Taco
lb Chips & Salsa
Chimichanga

“Que pinche mal servicio tienen sus empleados segun es restauran mexjcano y tratan mejor alos gabachos ojala y la lea el dueño de este local“

4.5 Superb97 Reviews
La Palapa Mexican • $$
1346 2nd Street, Baywood-Los Osos

Customers` Favorites

Carnitas Plate with Homemade Tortillas
Chile Rellenos Rice and Beans
Homemade Chips and Salsa
Enchilada Rice and Beans
Steak or Chicken Fajitas
Super Burrito Dinner
Carnitas Enchiladas
House Made Dressing
Pozole
Mario

“My husband and I hosted a rehearsal dinner here a few weeks ago and it was perfect! From the get go, Monica was easy to reach out to, accommodating and went over and above what she said she would do!“

4.6 Superb62 Reviews
Taco De Mexico Mexican • $
374 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Tacos
Mexican Plates
Hard Shell Taco
Chips & Salsa
Rice & Beans
2 Fish Tacos
Taco Plate
De Lengua
Two Tacos
Carnitas

“5 stars to all even if the taste is lacking to me becauze they are fast, friendly, cheap prices, and easy to order.

I was craving Holes Moles similarity and this was close enuff.

Fresh affordable food on the way to Hearst Castle without breaking a bank to eat at the hotel with some beer.“

4.6 Superb54 Reviews
Pancho's Mexican Food Mexican • $
1231 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Plate of Rice & Beans with Tortillas
Menudo Saturday and Sunday
Tacos on Tuesday Asadas
The Breakfast Burrito
Chips and Guacamole
California Burrito
Burrito Smothered
Chips and Salsa
1 Taco Tuesday
Asada Fries

“The epitome of "unassuming," Pancho's offered up hot and tasty Mexican food. Our choices were the enchiladas suizas, with a luxurious green salsa, and the chicken avocado salad, topped with a sliced avocado half. This is a storefront restaurant, adjacent to a Rite Aid, and the food was outstanding.“

4.5 Superb64 Reviews
Chili Peppers Restaurant Mexican • $
2121 Broad St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Ceviche de Tilapia Tostada
Carne Asada Street Tacos
Camaron Al Mojo de Ajo
Huevos Ranchero Plate
Free Chips and Salsa
Carnitas Burrito
Enchiladas Plate
Breakfast Burrito
Arros Con Leche
Chicken Burrito

“Good food Good service Good price Will be back!!!“

4.5 Superb57 Reviews
Los mismos Tacos de Acapulco inc. San Luis Obispo Mexican • $
596 California Blvd, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Burrito
Vegetarian Burrito
Al Pastor Burrito
Street Tacos
Burritos
Barbacoa
Lengua

“Lo mejor de San Luis obispo en comida mexicana !! El karaoke su música muy alegre muy buena atención al público“

4.5 Superb35 Reviews
La Esquina Taqueria Mexican • $$
1051 Nipomo St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Enchiladas Verdes
Bacon Wrapped Taquitos
Surf and Turf Fajitas
Black Beans and Rice
Al Pastor Taco Plate
Surf N Turf Fajitas
Snapper Veracruz
Chicken Fajitas
Baja Fish Tacos
Chips and Salsa

“OMG! Delish every time! It's our family go-to on a regular basis. The Pastor Tacos are THE best in town and legit - tastes right out of top-notch Taquerías in Mexico City. We've always had great hospitality and timely service. And JP is still there, which shows a lot of consistency. And for those online complainers, a $7.50 huge pastor taco with pineapple salsa + free chips with two respectable salsas is SMOKIN' deal! If you can't afford that, best that you don't eat out ;-) Seriously, we highly recommend La Esquina. Best Mexican flavor in town!“

4.3 Superb100 Reviews
Taqueria Santa Cruz Express Mexican • $
1308 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

I Got 3 Different Tacos Pollo Taco Asada Taco and Pastor Taco
Carne En Su Jugo Beef Soup
Veggie Taco Riez Vara Den
California Burrito
Single Taco Plate
Cal Poly Burrito
Carne Asada Fries
Quesabirria Taco
Tortilla Chips
Street Tacos

“Really enjoyed the tacos and quesadilla, plus chips and salsa are a big plus. There were lots of salsa options, and everything was well made. Service was also pretty quick and the prices are excellent. Would definitely come back.

Vegetarian options: The veggie taco is really filling! The also have fish as a pescatarian option and it seems pretty easy to accommodate vegetarians.“

4.4 Superb50 Reviews
Corazon Cafe SLO Cafe • $
847 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Tascalatte Y Empañada
Chilaquiles Rojos
Breakfast Burrito
Berry Pancakes
Pinole Latte
Mayan Mocha

“Ashlea & I had an amazing lunch at Corazon Cafe SLO. Stop in to see Pedro and the team for great food, drinks and a very welcoming atmosphere. We were delighted by our experience. ❤️🙏🏾“

4.8 Superb203 Reviews
Burritos Express Mexican • $
281 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Chicharron En Salsa Taco
Quesabirria Quesadilla
Chilaquiles Verdes
Milaneza Tortas
Cabeza Burrito
Molcajete Mixto
Burger Birria
Wet Burrito
Tacos

“Best food ever tried!! Owner is friendly and service exceed expectación“

4.4 Superb36 Reviews
Taco Roco Mexican • $
3230 Broad St #100, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Chili Rellino with Beans and Rice
Bean and Cheese Burrito
Tacos Poblanos Combo
Beanecheese Burrito
Two Crispy Tacos
Grilled Chicken
Al Pastor Tacos
Shrimp Burrito
Chicken Tacos
Chips & Salsa

“This place is simply just awesome. From the moment you walk in, you can tell it’s super clean and well kept. The ladies that served me and my friend today were super nice! I felt right at home here, which says something, because it’s not too often I get that feeling in SLO as someone who is not local to the area.The food was great. The salsa bar is probably the best I’ve seen at a restaurant, not to mention, also the best tasting. They also keep their salsa bar and entire restaurant super clean too, which are big factors for me when deciding to dine at a restaurant.So glad I found this place, can’t wait to come back and try more menu items and drinks !“

4.3 Superb61 Reviews
California Tacos Cantina and Distillery Mexican • $$
110 Tank Farm Rd STE 100, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Blood Orange Margarita and Chips and Guacamole
Fajitas De La Casa with Chicken
Tacos De La Casa with Chicken
Ruby Sunrise Margarita
Filet Mignon Tacos
Margarita Flight
Chicken Fajitas
Chips and Salsa
Street Tacos
Super Nachos

“This is an amazing spot with great food! Highly recommend“

4.2 Good150 Reviews
San Luis Taqueria Mexican • $
1032 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Street Taco
Adobada N Chorizo Tacos
Roll Tacos Order - 3
California Burrito
Chips and Salsa
Al Pastor Taco
Burrito Fajita
Super Burrito
Chicken Taco
Shrimp Taco

“lo mejor de mexico nuestros tacos.. ese sabor en san San Luis obispo ca...👌“

4.2 Good71 Reviews
Tacos Y Birria Sinaloa Mexican • $
1131 Broad St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Quesabirria Tacos Each
Burrito Mar Y Tierra
Chip and Guacamole
Side of Guacamole
Nachos with Meat
Chips and Salsa
Quesadilla
Mulitas

“This actually might be the best food in all of SLO. Not just Mexican, but ALL food. The service was beyond amazing and the waitress there was so sweet and attentive!! The food itself literally blew my mind and I left full and happy!! I can't recommend enough!“

4.2 Good43 Reviews
Taqueria San Miguel Mexican • $
5 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Rice and Beans Dine in: No Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes
Gone Fast- Combo- Beef Taco and Carne Asada Enchilada
1 25 Taco Tuesday Tacos De Carne Asada
805 Breakfast Burrito
Chile Relleno Burrito
Carne Asada Burrito
California Burrito
Chips & Salsa
Rice & Beans
Birria Tacos

“Whenever I think about Taqueria San Miguel I get emotional. I have never had better rice and beans in my life. And let’s talk about their fire burritos, they give you the biggest fullest burritos I’ve ever seen. I love this place so much 10/10 would recommend.“

4.1 Good111 Reviews
Efren's San Luis Obispo Mexican • $
1285 Laurel Ln, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Ceviche Ceviche De Camaron 32oz
Carne Asada California Burrito
Tacos De Tripa mmm mmmmm
California Nacho Fries
Guacamole and Chips
Carne Asada Tacos
Soft Tacos 4 pcs
California Fries
Chips and Salsa
Veggie Burrito

“Simplemente lo mejor en comida los restaurantes Efrens son lo mejor en sabor 100% recomendados la comida más fresca que pueden consumir 👍👍👍👍👍gracias por su atención“

4.1 Good76 Reviews
Taqueria Santa Cruz Express 2 Mexican • $
862 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Carne A la Mexicana
Carne Asada Burrito
Tostada de Ceviche
Chips and Salsa
Super Burrito
Chile Verde
Chimichanga
Barbacoa
Taco

“Absolutely Amazing Front Counter Staff She alone was Actively holding down the entire front house! Fast Moving Kitchen, unadulterated full flavors!

Parking: Open, lot of 80 spaces

Wheelchair accessibility: Great.“

4.1 Good40 Reviews
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Picos

Picos Mexican •
Campus Dining, 19 S Perimeter Rd, San Luis Obispo
5 Superb1 Reviews
Tacos De Acapulco Mexican • $$
596 California Blvd, San Luis Obispo

“Great Huevos Rancheros Tacos. Will definitely be back!!!“

4.1 Good17 Reviews
Chicho’s Mexican • $
11560 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Chimichanga with Beans Cheese Guacamole Lettuce Tomato Sour Cream and Choice of Meat
Gigante 12 Burrito with Rice Beans Choice of Meat
Deliciosos Tacos De Camarón
Wet Burrito Chili Verde
Healthy Veggie Burrito
Fish and Shrimp Tacos
Grilled Fish Burrito
Cheese Enchilada
Breakfast Burrito
Enchilada Combo

“Decent Mexican Food. Cali Fries could have had a bit more flavor or seasoning, but everything came out quickly, hot, and fresh.Shredded Beef Taco was "on point"!! Super flavourful & she'll was fried perfectly.The chips & salsa bar are a nice touch, and the patio was nice to enjoy the SLO weather.“

3.9 Good85 Reviews
Tonita's Mexican Food Mexican • $
1024 Nipomo St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Burrito
Carnitas Burrito

“The cashier has always been extremely kind and helpful even with the crazy 230am crowd the cooks always thank the customers too for waiting when it’s completely understandable that they take a few moments to get so many orders ready and they still get it all done quickly and done right. The only Mexican food place that never disappoints in San Luis“

3.8 Good35 Reviews
Quesadilla Gorilla Mexican • $
570 Higuera St Suite 101 & 102, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Cilantro Cream Roasted Red Salsa
Evan Boling Quesadilla
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Where's the Beef
Vegan Quesadilla
Meat and Cheese
Habanero Salsa
Fajita Veggies
Nutella

“Went this afternoon with my 5 kiddos and they loved the Nutella & banana Quesadilla. I created my own regular one and it was delicious. Yummy food for a quick bite with kids. The variety of salsa option was wonderful too.“

3.7 Good39 Reviews
Fruit Paradise Mexican Style Juice • $
590 California Blvd, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Tostitos Con Queso Maiz Crema Y Queso Cotija Tostitos with Cheese Corn Cream and Cotija Cheese
Aguas Frescas Grande Large Fresh Flavored Water
Mini Panqueques Mini Pancakes
Diablito En Jarrito
Mangoneada
Diablito

“Love love love. So delicious and so kind. They’re very personable and make the simplest of acts like ordering food so charming. I ordered mango and chamoy, simple but decadent. Affordable prices and never fails to hit the spot for a refreshing hit of deliciousness“

4.7 Superb24 Reviews
Charlie's Place Bar & Grill • $
981 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Tri-Tip Cobb Salad
Tri-Tip w Fries
Half Taco Salad
Vaquero Fries
Fried Chicken
Nachos
Super

“it is a great place with large portions of yummy food..will try pineapple milkshake next time“

4.3 Superb38 Reviews
Taco Rico Mexican • $
3975 S Higuera St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp and Fish Torta
Chicken Tacos
Fish Tacos
Al Pastor

“The food was flavorful and good portions. Breakfast all day is a huge plus! Plenty of dining space and friendly staff.

Vegetarian options: Decent veggie options

Parking: Can be busy, from Trader Joe’s traffic.“

3.2 Average41 Reviews
Health Shack Health Food • $
1 Grand Ave Building 34, San Luis Obispo
3.7 Good3 Reviews
El Pollo Loco Mexican • $
11982 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Ranchero Burrito
Chicken Dinner
Taco Salad

“Super El Pollo LOCO 👌👌👍👍!“

3 Average49 Reviews

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