50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Bakersfield

“Good for what it is. A quick Taco or burrito while on the road. Flavorful and decent value. Obviously a picnic bench under an easy up on the side of the freeway is not going to be a five-star dining experience. I'd stop there if you're hungry.“

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

“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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“BEST Mexican food in town. My husband and I have been regulars shortly after they opened their doors. They even catered our wedding which was a bit hit with our guests. Everything in their menu is delicious…I especially like the pasole which I order frequently. A must try…you’ll enjoy the food and the service.“

“I will not have Mexican food at any other place in Bakersfield. Only there from now on I’ve been living back in Bakersfield for five years now and never have eaten here when I tried it today I was happy with the food taste and I’ll never go anywhere else.“

“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.“

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

“Love Nelson and the gang at Mauricios. Food is great. Price is right. They treat you like family. I highly recommend the guacamole, chips and salsa with a margarita chaser. ole’“

“Absolutely delicious food and huge burritos. Best Mexican food in Bakersfield that I've found.“

“Today was my first time here and we loved it! I got the lunch special and my husband got the menudo! Both were huge servings! I literally could only finish one taco and most of the rice and beans! It was so inexpensive as well! $30 something for us both. I will definitely be returning!!“

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

“Great food, authentic Mexican food.“

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

“Met a couple of girlfriends for a little Donner and girl time before the holidays take over our time.The service from the moment I walked in was great, we never waited for anything. Everyone looked busy, working, laughing with guest celebrating birthdays and the atmosphere was nice not to loud so we could still visit. . We all had a great meal, I personally had chicken fajitas so yummy chicken had a great flavor . At our table there was also a fajita salad Wow ill order this next time looked really good and . Lol our waiter was great and we shared fried icecream in the end.Tonight wasnt a cocktail night but the ones we could see all looked good. Our meals didnt seem expensive compared to other locations. Looking for a good family night or girls evening out this is a great place.“

“As someone who appreciates good Mexican food, Asada Grill never disappoints. I usually go for their burritos and have also tried their chilaquiles, which were excellent and full of flavor. Today I decided to try the shrimp burrito, and it was fantastic, fresh ingredients, well seasoned shrimp, and a great balance of flavors without being overly heavy.

What I like about this place is that the menu is simple, but the food is consistently fresh and flavorful. You can tell they care about the quality of what they serve. The portions are solid, the service is quick, and the food always hits the spot.

Definitely one of those reliable local spots when you’re craving a good Authentic Mexican food, always one my favorites.“

“This place has something called the grande burrito and they mean it this burrito is huge it can easily feed 2 people twice for just under 20$ and it's good you can order it anyway you like it if you ask them to thay will cut it in half and put it into two containers for two people I have a friend that is lactose intolerant and if you tell them they will put the cheese and dairy on the side and a little container so you can choose to add it or not me and my fam always give them a complicated order and they usually always get it right if thay don't they fix it in my opinion it's a low priced option to eat a lot of halfway healthy food in this day and age“

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

“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 ??“

“Came here today for the first time. I was debating between chicken or ribs. The cashier/owner was friendly and helpful explaining menu items. I bought two whole chicken family meals with all the sides. Chicken and salsa were on point. The owner ended up giving me two free large ribs for my wife and I to try, oh man, meat fell off the bone. We will definitely be back!“

“This burrito is a masterpiece of morning fuel. Wrapped in a perfectly grilled tortilla, it features fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, and flawlessly melted cheese and ham. It's perfectly hefty and incredibly satisfying. An easy 5/5 stars for breakfast supremacy. Customer service and speed of service were great.“

“Best enchiladas 😋 love the red sauce“

“Best Mexican food I’ve had.“

“I am so fortunate to live nearby the Arizona Cafe, some of the best and most consistent menudo in town and personally the one restaurant I have been able to count on for good, simple menudo that is pretty close to what my abuelito used to make. Over 20 years it’s been the same simple indulgence that I have firmly come to know as a staple in my life. Really appreciate the simple food and the simple service even on busy Sunday brunch days. Thanks for being a cornerstone and my go to menudo spot since I was a kid. With or without a hangover, it’s very good.“

“Very kind service, fast and tasty food! I'm always looking for pupusa restaurants, I will be back to try the pupusas and hopefully the jamaica agua.
Today I tried the chicken tamales, corn tamales and rice, my first time eating a Salvadorian tamale, it was yummy, and the rice was also delicious! Thank you! 😊🫔🍚“

“Great service, great food“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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😊“

“Cute couples eat there. And it’s delicious“

“Visiting from LA where there’s a taco truck on every corner. This place can compete with some of the best. Ever had goat taco ? They have it and it’s extremely flavorful and amazing !! Very big tacos as well. Consome is included. Consome and drinks are self serve so refills is 100% a plus ?.“

“Los tacos de pastor 😋🌮 están deliciosos“

“Excellent service! We will definitely be back!!“

“If you LOVE chilaquiles then this place is for you! It’s a small food truck.

My husband ordered the chilaquiles plate w/ chipotle sauce, asada meat, 2 sunny side eggs & the toppings they offer minus cilantro & he really loved it he said it was the right amount of spice without over doing it.

Now they do offer tacos & tortas as well but I would stay clear of ordered just a torta as it doesn't have any spread nor the bread to meat ratio is way off. I felt like I was eating more bread than anything else. My mom got 2 tacos & she also said they were okay for the most part. So that's why I would just recommend the chilaquiles since my husband seem to enjoy his meal the most.

Besides the food, they do have a little shop where you can sit and eat, it's small but it will do. When we went it wasn't busy so there was room for us to sit & also it felt nice inside not hot at all. The food did take some time to get to us but they had the tv going and our conversation with each other flowing we didn't notice how long it took.

Anyways if we're back would be just for the chilaquiles but might be awhile until we're back as we're not usually on that side of town.“

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

“Amazing,Relaxing,Fresh And Food Is Just � I love everything about this place.“

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

“Wonderful flavor and friendly service. Can’t complain! We love coming in almost weekly now. ❤️🤍💚“

“Muy Rico y muy amables 100% Recomendados“

“Señor Pepe’s is a family owned restaurant! Once you enter the restaurant you’re welcomed by the amazing staff! The servers are the best and the food is amazing! Did I mention the homemade tortillas they make In house! You can bring the whole family or hang out with friends! Go ahead and check it out! Tell them Chef Mom sent you!“

“We visited La Costa Mariscos and overall had a pleasant experience at first. The food was good, especially the steak fajitas, and the drinks were enjoyable as well. The live music was a lovely surprise; the gentleman playing guitar and singing romantic songs really added a sweet, charming atmosphere to our evening.
The service itself wasn’t bad, but I was expecting it to be faster and a bit more attentive. Even so, the good food and music initially made us consider giving the place a second chance.
However, after our visit, I decided to give them my feedback so I read more customer reviews and came across several comments from other guests mentioning sightings of roaches. Finding multiple reviews with similar concerns is very unsettling and disappointing. Because of that, we’ve decided not to give the restaurant a second opportunity. Cleanliness is extremely important, and it’s unfortunate to see repeated complaints about this issue.
I hope the restaurant addresses these concerns, because the food and atmosphere have a lot of potential—but cleanliness and proper maintenance are non-negotiable for us!“

“The fajitas were amazing large portions. The regular salsa was in my opinion spicy but still flavorful. I shared my order with my daughter and there was plenty to share. The carne asada with delicious and seasoned perfectly. The tortilla chips seemed homemade and they bagged me some to go as well. The majority of the patrons were families and the menu cost is a minimum of $20 a person but the portions are well worth it.“

“Delicioso el menudo y la birria y voy a seguir probando su menú 😋😋😋😋“

“Just phenomenal Al pastor tacos. The hot bean slurry over the fresh tortilla chips to complement the tacos smh. The salsa both red and green just the right amount of heat. I enjoyed three tacos for lunch and then four for dinner here in picture. Saved the location for future occasions when in the area.“

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

“Delicious food, Nice atmosphere and Great service.“

“Always fabulous good and great service!!“

“Always fabulous good and great service!!“

“Best Tacos/Mexican food truck in all of Bakersfield AND California! You will NOT be disappointed by this food truck. From their delicious, flavorful, mouth watering and award-winning carna asada tacos, to their seafood/aquachillies food; you'll come back every day begging for more! My family and I fly out to Bakersfield 3 times a year to visit family. When we fly in, we visit this taco truck every day, 5-7 straight days in a row to partake of this beautiful and tactfully prepared food truck. Sometimes we go here twice in one day (not kidding, good is that AMAZING). Food: Mouth-watering, juicy, and lots of flavor that has your mouth, tongue, mind, and stomach craving more! Service: The people that prepare the food are super nice, clean, and have high standards for the food they cook and serve. Atmosphere: Getto surrounding. They have benches with covered eating area. If it's cold outside, there are no heat lamps at all. Don't come here for an eloquent night out; come here for the incredible and delicious food! If I lived in Bakersfield, I'd go here 7 days a week. UPDATE: I fly out from Arizona to Bakersfield just for a day to eat lunch at this place (yes, either I'm crazy OR this is the GREATEST mexican taco food truck in the universe). I'm a big mexican taco truck lover, but this taco truck takes the win for the most flavorful mexican food ever! Food & FLAVOUR: Heart stopping, mouth watering, and tons of flavor that make you beg for more food. They must put drugs in their food because I'm addicted! Try their carna asada tacos and make sure to also try their aquachillies plate! Location: This taco truck is on the corner of Mt Vernon and Brundage. Be careful though, there's 2 taco trucks on this corner. Price: Comes out to $1.00 per carna asada taco. It's $5 for a plate of 4 carna asada tacos and rice and beans (great deal). Service: Really nice people who serve the food. Always smiling, happy, and fun loving people. BEST TACOS in the whole United States so far!“

“Some of the best tacos in bako“