9 Best Mexican Restaurants in Nanaimo

Check out these Nanaimo Mexican dining hotspots. Explore a variety of Mexican flavors, from a Chips and Salsa to Tortilla Soup, and enjoy great Mexican cuisine in the city.

barBURRITO Mexican • $
6361 Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Gluten-Friendly Spicy Chicken Burrito
Gluten-Friendly Steak Burrito
Bang Bang Shrimp Burrito
Ground Beef Quesadilla
Bang Bang Shrimp Bowl
Crunchy Chicken Bowl
Mild Chicken Burrito
Jerk Chicken Burrito
Pulled Pork Burrito
Spicy Chicken Bowl

“First time having a bar burrito. It was excellent, good value for your money. Very friendly staff. I will be back!“

4.6 Superb307 Reviews
Bar Luna Mexican • $$
7 Victoria Rd, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Tostadas de Aguachile Negro GF
Crispy Chicken Burrito
Aguachile De Camaron
Carne Asada Burrito
Pollo Al Carbon
Flautas de Pollo
Burrito Chorizo
Jalapeno Crema
Chips and Dips
Chipotle Aioli

“We visited twice the week of May 4-9; both times the food was excellent, fresh and flavorful; the drinks delicious; and the ambiance & service from Jordan and Nicki was outstanding - highly recommend, and if we ever visit Nanaimo again, we will be back to Bar Luna!“

4.6 Superb236 Reviews
Baby Salsa Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $$
550 Fifth Street Suite 205, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Enchiladas Refried Beans and Rice
Shrimp Burrito with Green Sauce
Chorizo and Diablo Tacos
Roasted Red Chip Salsa
Black Beans and Rice
Vegan Classic Nachos
Chile Relleno Plate
Stuffed Jalapeños
Snapper Taco Plate
La Donna Burrito

“amazing food! we loved the freshly made salsa as well.“

4.5 Superb381 Reviews
Penny's Palapa Restaurant Mexican • $$
10 Wharf Street, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas
Potle Chicken Quesadilla
Chipotle Chicken Burrito
Penny's Super Nachos
Holy Guacamole Taco
Complimentary Chips
The Palapa Salad
Enchiladas Verdes
Chocolate Torte
Nachos Supreme

“Penny’s Palapa accommodated our big group on the May long weekend. Not only was our server friendly and efficient, the portions were big and the food came out quick. The rain was a bummer but with heaters and the Mexican atmosphere we barely noticed. Thank you!“

4.3 Superb323 Reviews
TacoTime Mexican • $
Woodgrove Mall, 6631 Island Hwy N F4, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Black Bean \u0026 Corn Quesadilla
Marinated Chicken Quesadilla
Regular Beef & Cheese Burrito
Large Beef & Cheese Burrito
Regular Refrito Bean Burrito
Large Ranch Chicken Burrito
Beef \u0026 Cheese Burrito
Crispy Chicken Quesadilla
Large Original Mexi-Fries
Cheesy Crisp Beef Burrito

“Been trying these across Canada and this one was amazing customer service 🙌 the item I got was the taco bowl $17.72 came to with a drink. Location is in a mall and the vibe us usual mall noise but I was there mid afternoon so pretty low key. The food was okay 👍 thanks Taco Time for the great experience.“

4.3 Superb97 Reviews
Gina's Mexican Cafe Mexican • $$
47 Skinner Street, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Churros with Cinnamon Sugar & Ice Cream 5
Beef Enchiladas with Corn and Rice
Chips \u0026 Salsa - Oo
Chocolate Truffle Cake
Burrito Chimichanga
Chicken Enchilada
Chips and Salsa
Tacos Dorados
Chile Relleno
Strawberry

“Arrived at 2 so had options from the regular and happy hour menu. The street corn dip was fantastic. Combo plates included enchiladas and our favourite dish - Chile Rellenos. Great staff, funky atmosphere and amazing food. Can't wait to come back!“

4 Good549 Reviews
barBURRITO Mexican • $
648 Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Pork Burrito
Ground Beef Burrito
California Burrito
Chicken Burrito
Chips and Salsa
Regular Burrito
Steak Burrito
Spicy Chicken
Jerk Chicken
Fish Burrito

“There are businesses that simply serve food, and then there are businesses that truly invest in their community.

On behalf of everyone at Nanaimo Young Legends, thank you so much to Sam and the entire BarBurrito team. Sam generously sponsored free burritos for all of our campers, and it meant so much to every one of us. The kids absolutely loved them!

The mission of Nanaimo Young Legends is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and create lasting memories. Support like this helps make that mission possible. It allowed our campers to enjoy a delicious meal together while simply getting to be kids, and moments like that are what this camp is all about.

Sam was incredibly kind, welcoming, and generous from the very beginning. His willingness to give back to local children speaks volumes about the kind of person he is and the values BarBurrito represents.

Thank you, Sam, for believing in our community and for helping make this summer even more special for our campers. Your generosity made a real difference, and we are so grateful. I can’t recommend BarBurrito enough, not only is the food amazing, but the people behind it have hearts just as incredible!“

3.9 Good335 Reviews
Delicado's North Mexican • $
#508, 6581 Aulds Rd #200, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Home-Made Soups
Southwest Rice
Salads
Nachos
Roll

“I love NORTH Delicados and have now for
20yrs. The food is delicious! Love their wraps (Nitro) and their salads…well, you’ll just have to try!
The Staff always makes us fell welcomed every time we visit…love you guys💋
👍🏼👍🏼“

3.5 Good180 Reviews
Tacomania Food Trucks • $
4750 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Chuckien Taco
Beans & Cheese Taco

“Delicious, great find in Nanaimo“

3.2 Average60 Reviews

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