50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Bakersfield

“Went in and ordered 7 breakfast burritos. While I waited, I had a cup of coffee. By the time they finished my order my coffee was empty. Being that it was only coffee, I asked for a refill and was charged. My tab was 90 bucks. They couldn't give a free refill on a 6 ounce cup of coffee? Then they went on to tell me that every cup of chili would be an added charge, after the first 1. Don't get me wrong, the beans (which we added to every burrito and charged) were so delicious, but the skimpy portion of sausage and, bacon was disappointing. Great flavor though.“

“Most under rated Mexican restaurant in Bakersfield! Amazing family owned! A must check out place!“

“This place has the best Mexican food in all of Bakersfield!!! We love their food!! My youngest son loves the fajitas. My oldest son has the chicken tacos. My husband has enchiladas or a tostada. I have chile rellano and asada taco. Everything we’ve had to eat here is delicious!!! Lupita and Betty are the best!!!“

“Food was tasty. It was a little busy for the two waitresses working. Place looked trashy tables not bussed when we walked in.“

“The food was amazing!Really great margaritas and our server Rebecca took such good care of us-we definitely will go back again soon!“

“Really good service and delicious food! Tacos de tripa were great. Tortillas freshly made😍“

“After leaving another area restaurant/bar due to zero service, we decided to stop into Nuestro Mexico. So glad we did. The servers remembered us even after it had been awhile since our last visit. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly. From that moment on - the food, cocktails, service was ON POINT! Best decision we made. Comfortable atmosphere in historic central Bako. Highly recommended. We’ll be back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“amazing food, amazing customer service. 10/10 would recommend“

“Hands down the best tacos we’ve had in a long time. My husband loves the hot Cheetos tacos. The carne asada is delicious. This has become our regular Sunday Spot. The staff is amazing. So friendly and personable.“

“That barbacoa🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 we get it every time we go❤️❤️❤️“

“Really good food!! Prices are decent for the amount of food you get. Super tasty and I loved the shredded beef in the wet burrito. Also, they grilled chicken is so amazingly good! My kids loved the chicken soft tacos just plain with avocado. And the kids meal quesadilla with fries with some cheese sauce added on it, my kids loved it!!! Very happy! I will be back. My husband loved the carne asada fries and chimichanga burrito. He said he doesn't want anyone to know how good the food is (a hidden gem in Bakersfield) but he wants them to get more business so they stay open and we can still eat there. LOL“

“Agave Grill & Tequila has a fun vibe with a bit of a nightlife twist. It definitely had more of a nightclub feel than I expected, but it was still a nice experience overall. The music was upbeat, the crowd was lively, and the atmosphere had great energy.

The food was solid, and the drink selection especially the tequila options was impressive. It’s a good spot if you’re looking for a place to eat and stay a little later for drinks and music.

Not your typical quiet dinner setting, but if you're in the mood for something with a little more energy, it’s worth checking out!“

“Best Mexican food I’ve had.“

“Stopped in for lunch this week. I had the el pastor burrito and it was outstanding. I can’t say enough about how great it was. The meat was super tender and flavorful. The service was excellent; very fast. I highly recommend it if you are in the airport “

“Clean, food is Great, atmosphere and Service outstanding...“

“Los mejores tacos de birria en BAKERSFIELD CA !! Super Recomendadisimos. 100 de 100. Excellente Atencion por parte del Propietario ALAN. Sin duda alguna volveremos a visitarlo, La Pasta esta rikisima Super recomdedado. Saludos desde Los Mochis, Sinaloa,Mexico🙏💯💯💯“

“Traveling back from college found this gem in the middle of nowhere. SOOOO delicious!! amazing flavors! everyone try this place! 🌮🌮🌯🌯💃💃“

“Fish tacos, shrimp tacos, pulled pork tacos, chili verde burrito. Chili verde. 👍👍“

“First time trying and the staff took forever cause they were attending a bday table that was loud and obnoxious but we stayed and glad we did cause the food was really good. Cafe de Olla was good. Iced coffees not so much.“

“A local person told me I had to come here if I wanted good Mexican food. Great atmosphere, excellent food, staff all friendly and attentive. I came during lunch rush, and sat in the bar. I will be coming back before I leave. Great restaurant!!“

“Amazing Food! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Authentic and delicious. Trio Salsero, delicious 😋. I recommend the costillas. So full of flavor. Definitely coming back.“

“I'm like a food critic, and I'm from Alaska, and I came to this place from a gentleman named Vito Martinez who recommended this place to try out and introduce me to the owner. I have massive high-quality taste buds for tacos ? and more on the menu to try out. They chilaquiles Rancheros are by far the best I've tried in Bakersfield so far since I've been here for about a month, and they customer service is well mannered and helpful with a warm smile greeting, I'm a BIG fan of guacamole, and it tasted just like homemade of the way it should taste. The tacos has an amazing crunch and unique light flavor stuffed taco that I really enjoyed, and the Enchiladas de Mole was on point and the Shrimp Cocktail was a mouth watering flavore with unique texture and very big chonky mix all in one Big Cup, overall very fulfilling due to the massive portions?, so overall what I tried so far was perfect massive portions for just tacos for the right price to have a happy belly of enjoyment. If you wanna enjoy they food and stay cool from the heat, then come inside and park or walk here and enjoy the amazing atmosphere they have and the clean environment while dining in. They salsa and condiments are really homemade flavored salsas with a perfect thickness, so it doesn't run down my hand while or make a mess while enjoying my food. I highly recommend them for when you're hungry or family dine in or if you're in a hurry. One recommendation I would request is big flyer singns or lights of a guid to the restaurant when people drive by on the main roads for a more viewable seen and attraction. Wonderful experience here and they have karaoke on Taco Tuesdays and Fridays, and I'll be for sure coming back for more and other food to try on the menu. Keep up the good work, everyone, and the cooks in the back the, everyone deserves a raise and a couple of business shirt uniforms. God Bless ??“

“Great food, authentic Mexican food.“

“Super cute and cozy salvadorenean restaurant, it is pretty small just fyi, but take it to go it’ll be worth it. Feels homey and authentic. We stopped here in our way to LA and it did not disappoint. Super fresh taste and tastes like being back in Central America. The owner was really sweet too. Anyway, the food was incredible and I would totally come back if I’m ever in the area again.“

“Always fabulous good and great service!!“

“Best enchiladas 😋 love the red sauce“

“Super delicious chicken at the right price. The location is right by the train tracks and you can see them cooking the chicken and ribs over the fire. They have tables and benches if you want to sit down and eat. We've gone with our 2 kids and its safe. The owner has always checked on us to make sure everything is ok. We would definitely recommend this place. You cant beat the price!“

“We had such a great time as a family for my husband’s Birthday! Thank You! Our Server was Great!“

“The service is always so nice! Especially victor and his right hand man! The girls are always smiling and the Chile verde nachos are the best in town but please tell us if you’ve had better😊“

“The service is always so nice! Especially victor and his right hand man! The girls are always smiling and the Chile verde nachos are the best in town but please tell us if you’ve had better😊“

“Mauricio the cook deserves a damn raise and a party. I accidentally left my purse yesterday because my child was upset and I carried her out while my husband paid. I called this morning and the waitress said it wasn't there and sounded Shakey like she was scared so I felt suspicious. I came in anyway and the waitress was nowhere to be seen but Mauricio immediately said it was there and handed it over. I cried a little and tipped him for his honesty. Real gentleman are rare these days, he's a real gentleman. His honesty is refreshing and he really saved my ass today.“

“Randomly went here for an early dinner. Absolutely amazing! Reminded me of being at home in Mexico. 10/10“

“Todo riquísimo!!! Como si estuvieras en Guadalajara!!! 🥰🥰🥰“

“The service was excellent. The person working the register and taking the order was super nice.

The decor of the place is quite simple, but nice.

The Breakfast Burrito was perfect.

I had one Burrito and tortilla chips.

There is a salsa bar that is excellent. I highly recommend the salsa to the far right and the onions with habanero peppers. Both are superb.

The Burrito was well cooked and it had multiple layers of food and flavors.

I recommend Sebastian's Taqueria.

It is open from 6 am to 2 pm.“

“Delicious authentic Mexican food.
Many food options to choose.
Great service.
Restrooms are clean.
Friendly staff
Will be back. What a gem of place.
The owner is a wonderful person, est in 1967.“

“My Sister Loves Thier Menudo! I Like The Chili Reyellnos.“

“nice food .........................“

“Menudo and tacos my favorite 😎“

“The food we ordered was delicious , so was dessert. Also our adult beverages were prepared just right . This is our second time in there. So far good . The place is nice and clean . Our server was friendly and very attentive. Reasonable prices and good size portion on the food .“

“My first visit. I spent $26.00 and ordered #2 - two tacos, rice and beans, and the #18 - enchilada & chile relleno with rice and beans.

The service was classy and top notch. I walked in looking homeless and haggard and was given the same quality of service as soccer grandpa in the new SUV.

I got home after walking 4 blocks, the food was still so hot it was like I'd eaten there. The flavor is superb.
The beans and rice are fantastic and do a great job at feeding the soul.

Wheelchair accessibility: Fully accessible“

“Great friggin place for quality eats in Bako.“

“Los tacos de pastor 😋🌮 están deliciosos“

“Very friendly service, good food and easy atmosphere. Every time we've gone it has been a pleasant experience.“

“Always fabulous good and great service!!“

“Great service, great food“

“Great place to eat. I have been eating at El Portal since they opened on Ming Avenue. Now I enjoy lunch with my dad as often as possible.“

“Definitely worth trying. Been working at the hospital across the street lately, and I had to try this spot. I loved both the Mild and Spicy salsa. I've been sending co-workers and I've heard nothing but good remarks about their experience.“

“The food here is excellent and seems to be made fresh. We had the Asada Fries as an appetizer and the potatoes were sliced fresh with the skin still on - just like home made. I had a shrimp dish and the shrimp, vegetables, and sauce were all excellent. The beans and rice were top notch too and everyone there was super nice. This place is a hidden gem.“

“My favorite restaurant in town! We visit this place a couple times a week. It is always a good time at Ruben’s, the food is delicious & the atmosphere is great!“