50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Aptos

“My husband and I decided to check out the restaurant for lunch and it exceeded our expectations. We order the empanadas as a starter and they were absolutely delicious. The tocos we ordered were so yummy. They had such flavor, texture had depth. The wait staff were wonderful; professional, responsive, and always attending to our needs. We can't wait to return.“

“Been enjoying Manuels since 1966. Love the red snapper, the salad, flautas with guacamole...great food always! Hopefully coming to dinner tonight! ♥️“

“We came here for vacation and we passed by and saw this restaurant. The service, the food, and the cleanness here is outstanding. I definitely recommend the qusavirria, they are so good. Probably the best dish in the house! I definitely recommend coming here??❤️“

“This place, Los Pericos, there's a few that make a quality burrito, and I always prefer carnitas. I ordered the biggest one, the Deluxe burrito (guac, sour cream, cheese, etc,). When I got home I slapped it on my kitchen scale - I kid you not, 1.5 lbs! It was $13, but it's a great, monster-sized burrito, worth every penny.“

“Great service! Delicious food!“

“great service! delicious, authentic Oaxacan food. We will go back!“

“Excellent food and service. The prices might seem high at first glance, but the serving sizes more than make up for that. My partner and I made the mistake of ordering 3-4 tacos each on our first visit. On our second time we made sure to only order a single as they are plenty large enough to be a meal on their own.

Parking: Small parking lot shared with neighboring businesses, maybe a dozen parking spots.

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs, easily accessible for everyone.“

“I had a fantastic experience using Mr Ralph Carico Services when exploring investment options.The professionalism and knowledge of the team gave me great confidence I can wholeheartedly recommend him without reservation, Mr Ralph Carico“

“the Salmon Tacos are to die for!!! I've been enjoying them for 18 years.“

“so delicious! everything we got was amazing especially the Quesabirria Tacos with consome!“

“Flavorful authentic delicious mexican food and the vibe is great. Great waitresses.“

“EVERYTHING was amazing. can't get enough of this place . the warm bean dip and salsa is wonderful. the micheladas were super yummy. EVERYTHING WAS so yum.y and flavorful. best food ever“

“The best Taqueria in town! Definitely overall service and the food 20/10 ! The team is beyond the amazing. The ambiance is chill and good for family too! This is one of my fav. Un taco crispy al pastor con aguacate y no habichuelas ! Enjoy! Thanks Guys“

“Food was great! Real reason I’m leaving the review is the service was phenomenal. Super nice staff and I left my backpack behind with my drink. When I came to retrieve it they gave me a new drink and kept my stuff safe. Appreciate this place!!!“

“the best place for a full meal. all home made . I follow them from Salinas to Watsonville. to me they are the best.“

“I would give this place 5 stars if I could!! They have a fully vegan menu and the options are delicious. I go here all the time :))The price are pretty decent because the servings are huge. Food comes out pretty fast, no sit down, service is great. I usually get the vegan cali burrito and add beyond meat! Delicious“

“their meats are out of this world good. some of the best I've been going to tons of taquerias for years. tacos are legit. burritos are huge and balanced perfectly. my new spot! ORALÉ !!!!“

“This was honestly the best food truck food I have ever had. I eat healthy all week, but I know when I go to a brewery on a weekend, I’m gonna have to make some compromises! No compromises had to be made for this food, as they had tons of healthy options! But healthy doesn’t always mean delicious, but this place was truly some of the most delicious food I had ever had at a brewery! (Humble Sea beer garden on the Santa Cruz wharf) I'll search out this food truck anytime I'm back in the Santa Cruz area.

Vegetarian options: Absolutely delicious!“

“The best taqueria in Santa Cruz!!! My family and I highly recommend this place❤“

“great tasting food it was a packed little place with people waiting outside to be seated“

“muy rico todo los tamales son de primera Calidad y los tacos mas ricos que he comido gracias por su dedication a su labor.“

“Great service, food and atmosphere“

“Delicious food Love eating here …“

“The Service is great !!! Beef taco is wonderful :) Also they do an American breakfast if you desire.Everything iv had is really good !!!“

“This lovely restaurant has excellent service. I got a chicken taco\sopa lunch combo. It was a lot of food! Food was served with 2-extra fresh made tortillas. So it was ironic that the chips tasted like bargain-store bought. The chicken was tasty but a little plain with a slight odd aftertaste. I know people don't usually think much about the water, but the water was filtered and yummier than usual. All in all I had a good meal, but I often go to a nearby place that I prefer.“

“This was our first time there and the food was great and the atmosphere was great.. also had great service. We will be back again..“

“Just ordered my first two tacos here and I'm in love with the shredded pork crispy taco. I put special instructions in the comments and they listen to them to a t and got my order exactly the way I wanted it. I'm very happy. I've been delivering doordash orders for them for a long time and I finally get to see what all the hype is about.

Don't forget to ask for their custom hot sauce. I'm almost finished and I forgot the hot sauce on the first Taco just added it to the second Taco.

I wish I took a picture sooner. This is the aftermath half a taco left and I'm about to finish it but I had to wait 2 hours in between because they were so big.“

“The food is very delicious, very good service!!!
I always order the roast beef plate that comes with their onions and roasted jalapeño too or the very very good mole plate??
You just have to remember the words because you need to pay for parking...
but that is in all Santacruz?“

“Grungy little Taqueria in a strip mall. Great tacos on my visit, Carnitas, Al Pastor and fish. they were all good but my favorite was the Al Pastor. If you order a fish taco you better bring your appetite because they pile it high! The salsa situation was a little confusing and because of that I wasted some. The salsa is in the drinks fridge, the choices on the left are mild and progress to the right, the spiciest (not too spicy) is on the far right and the best in my opinion, kind of a smoky habanero. I would love to try their Carne soup but it's too hot today.“

“This place is the real deal. Amazing food, homemade tortillas. Will be back for sure! $Cash Only$UPDATE: Came back here in May 2024 and everything was as good as I remember. Had the tacos: fish, shrimp, and al pastor. All are served on homemade tortillas, made fresh daily, al pastor on a red tortilla, the seafood on green tortillas. Absolute perfection! My favorite is the shrimp: bathed in a spicy, smoky sauce, is unlike any shrimp taco I've ever had and absolutely incredible! Super kind, friendly service! Lovely patio seating. You must eat here!!!“

“Good place to eat something if u visit Santa Cruz Beach, big menu there's lot a options, i tried the torta de milanesa and agua de horchata, the milanesa was very good and crispy ? the agua de horchata was also very good food is so tasty, i recommend it ?“

“Muy rico la piña rellena deliciosas.“

“Los tacos de lengua mis favoritos con aguacate. Y mi coca cola mexicana,“

“Chorizo Tacos were delicious $3 each. Such a steal! Love them.“

“I used to eat here often in the 90s. On a recent return visit I was thrilled that the place was still run by the same wonderful family. The carnitas burrito is one of the best I've ever had.

Parking: Parking can be difficult at lunch time“

“Staff was super friendly and they truly cared about the customers. I had the fish taco and it was amazing“

“I'm comparing to other taquerias, not some other type of restaurant. This is not a fine-dining sort of place, but if you want a quick meal in a casual atmosphere, this is a good choice.This has the feel of home cooking, complete with the attentive hostess/proprietor. She was delightful and offered us a sample of today's special (caldo de albondigas) before we ordered. It was delicious, so we went with that. We also ordered a couple of asada tacos--super tasty and she got my husband's special-order just right.The place is small and authentic feeling. They also have a comfortable outdoor seating area, which is where we chose to sit.The service was very fast.“

“First time visiting this place, 20 years ago, Pollo Loco was located in East Salinas and wasn't a chain. So is it still the best chicken in Salinas? Yes, it has the same flavor I remember. Flame grilled no sweet or spicy sauce. However, you will want to eat every bit of tasty skin ?. So why only 4 stars for the food, to much like a chain restaurant. Very basic sides mashed potatoes, tasty Spanish corn ,steamed broccoli, beans and churros,coleslaw. I got the corn, and it was very tasty, especially with the cilantro cream sauce . The staff was very attentive and polite, always smiling, and told me they are coming to Seaside, Ca. Can't wait to see how they do in my neighborhood .“

“On vacation from FL. We was craving Mexican food, our hotel suggested this place, and what a great place to eat! The food was authentic and it was a treat! Our server we met was Lilly was so nice it made the food that much better! Can't wait to go again before we leave the area. Keep up the great food and customer service!“

“Some of the best crispy tacos hands down the chicken are the best. Anyone that has no had them is missing out big time, definitely don’t be the person that orders a veggie burrito! It’s been the same since I was a kid skateboarding at the fun spot across the street! Nostalgic spot and family owned with great prices compared to other spots!“

“traditional Mexican food in a cantina atmosphere. Food and service are great!“

“We are from out of town and my wife read the rating and menu online and we agreed to give it a try. It’s really good. What great food. Very friendly greeting and welcoming from the young man taking orders etc he really made you feel welcome. The Camarones a la Diabla was excellent (so my wife said)“

“I've come here numerous times and they never fail to make the food delicious!I got the Quesabirria Tacos this time (I have gotten tortas and tacos every other time). I thought the flag was a nice addition, so I decided to take a picture and review it this time!If you are ever at the Capitola Mall, you should stop by, the food is definitely as delicious as it looks!“

“Dropped in from San Diego ca food was great and definitely recommend to everyone“

“This place is amazing you all have to come and visit Tacos are with hand made tortillas“

“Update July 28 2024: Service really changed for take out We are locals and know the place for over 20 years. The last 3 times we called from April to July in 2024 to place a take out order we were put on hold. After 10 minutes waiting, I hanged up and tried to call back, but it went straight to anwsering machine. We always give a good tip also for take out. But the food is delicious. We love the flatland filling. But don't call them to place a take out order. Update: early September 2020. Take out food only. Still great food but the service keeps forgetting our extra green sauce we ordered. This happened now 4 times.Review from 2019: We love the atmosphere and the food! They also have great Salsa. Try the flatland filling and the salsa verde. Usually, the place is packed, and you need to wait.“

“The closest restaurant you will find to Abuelita’s kitchen. The food is as authentic as you can get! I always judge the authenticity of a Mexican restaurant by their beans, and their beans are spot on! Tacos de asada, nopal breakfast burritos and menudo is among my fave. The service is always great, the ladies their are always so welcoming and humble, they remind me of my tias. Give this small place a chance! You won’t regret it!“

“It sad to say the taqueria in my Town Tracy cannot even come close to the superior food .“

“It's been years since I've been to a Super T... and DAMN I've been missing out. First bite legit brought back memories of my dad taking me on a drive to grab lunch... getting a huge super burrito and being so absolutely stuffed from trying to finish it ? good food always brings good memories ?“

“This Taqueria has the best sopes and at an affordable price. You will always find this place full of people. Food is fresh and the Chile's rellenos also tacos , nachos , tortas on the weekends they have birria and menudo, I you're in Watsonville come to this place, you will enjoy your food without hurting your wallet.“