50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Cardiff

“Best chicken soup!! All the daily specials are great! Flavorful food at a reasonable price“

“Shout out to Jason, Dean, and Nathaniel. This is my favorite restaurant and bar in San Diego after trying many Mexican restaurants and bars across North County. Even if this place were only a restaurant or only a bar, I would still come here for either experience. The food, drinks, and atmosphere are all excellent.“

“I didn’t expect much but was surprised to get the tastiest food I ever ate in Mexican place. I suppose it was because the Taco Oasis shack was a first for me,beng used to restaurants, but those people know how to prepare the most tasty tacos I’ve ever eaten. They also add avocado no extra charge. Carne Asada Taco only $3.50 each. What a deal!“

“Haggos is the best!!!! We live a few blocks away and it's our go-to for a delicious, healthy meal! Whether we're grabbing a drink and some food on a Friday night or just need something quick to pick up during the week, Haggos is always the move. We rave about how good it is every dang time so now we are raving about it here 😂. We love the Chicken Bowl, Beef Bowl, any of the burritos - and their tortilla soup is SO good too. Highly recommend!“

“Consistently delicious and friendly service.“

“Everything is great about this place! Great food, great service, and great staff!“

“The food and service is always good, I was wondering what is their signature dish? And has the restaurant had a food critics review? I love you read it! See you soon Casa de Bandini!“

“One of the best meals I’ve ever had in Encinitas— A must try! This place feels fresh and inspired. You’re immediately transported to a trendy villa in Mexico with an aire of heritage and culture. The owner is from a successful line of restauranteurs in Mexico. It’s clear he knows what he’s doing from the atmosphere to the cuisine. The chips and salsa are delicious, fresh and unique (all made in house). We ordered the Mole Enchiladas and Tuna Tostadas, which were both incredible and would order again on our next visit. Then, of course, couldn’t resist the finale dessert of churros! (Filled with pastry cream with chocolate dunking sauce on the side). The entire experience was an absolute treat and I can’t wait to go back and introduce more people to this local gem.“

“This restaurant has it all. The food is excellent with the best flavors of Mexico's finest dining experiences. The vegan options are delicious, not just an afterthought as is usually the case in so many restaurants. I had the Caldo de Piedra which is a very flavorful seafood soup and which wasn't overly spicy but just spicy enough. It had a wide variety of the freshest seafood, and was brought out in a steaming rock bowl. A chef made our guacamole right by our table side with the freshest ingredients, and then they handed us the best, tasty, house-made tortilla chips. That was a unique and creative experience. Our main server, Christian, was attentive and charming. The whole evening was outstanding.“

“We came here for my boyfriend‘s birthday and we were both pleasantly surprised how good the food was. I usually get tired of the trendy restaurants everywhere with sub par food, but they were really good and we will definitely come back. On top of that, our servicer was great and we're happy with our waitress being so attentive.“

“starting from the service 🙌 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ el jugo de tamarindo hecho fresco por ellos on point 👌 👏 😍 👍 y las quesa birrias OMG fuera de este mundo 20 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💯🎯my new favorite spot .I am Puertorican and this Mexican food restaurant is a must must must visit....“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ South of Nick’s – Mexican Kitchen & Cocktail Bar
South of Nick’s is an upscale Mexican dining experience with amazing food, a top-tier cocktail program, and a great atmosphere. Tia was our server and she was outstanding, anticipating everything we needed and making our early dinner effortless. We sat outside for the fresh California air and even though it was a little chilly, the radiant heaters kept it warm and cozy. The bar is fully stocked with a tequila selection that’s second to none, and my margarita was perfectly balanced. I had the Combo Tres Enchiladas and it was excellent, and others loved the Cabo shrimp. We also shared the chips with black bean dip, guacamole, taquitos, and tacos — everything fresh and packed with flavor. I also loved the kitchen windows where you can see how clean and dialed-in the team is behind the scenes. Parking is easy in the automated garage, but I’d recommend going early — and next time I’m grabbing the fire pit seating and working through more of the drink menu.“

“Awesome food prepared very well worth the wait! Delicious surf and turf! I was looking for the corn on the cob and churros but they ran! Super popular!“

“Highly Recommended Miguel's Cocina Mexican Restaurants🥰“

“This place is streamlined to be fast. Much of the original menu is ceviche, raw seafood in various forms, the aguachilies are big bowls of raw seafood with onions, cucumbers, and spicy tart sauce to chemically cook the raw seafood.

Most of the original tacos have cooked seafood: octopus, Marlin, bacon wrapped shrimp were the ones we got. The tacos are enormous and super tasty, but if you are sensitive to spice, ask for the sauces to be served on the side. My sister is very sensitive, and she was grateful she got it on the side, so she was really able to enjoy her food.

We want to go back sometime to try out the birria. There is a drive thru! And they were doing a booming business through the evening so you know everything is fresh.“

“Of all the Mexican food places I visit, I think this restaurant possible has the best food at affordable prices. Yes, prices have gone up, but that's an everywhere problem.

I love the bean and cheese burrito, and nothing else I've found in San Diego County comes close“

“Carne Asada burrito and 3 rolled tacos with guacamole. 'Nuff said!“

“very food“

“Great spot good food and the employees are the best“

“This is outside, next to a Valero gas station. Not a place for a first date meant to impress. But…. They’re open 24 hours! Have great fish tacos! Clean bathroom! ? Great service. We were there around 11pm, a little chilly, but the heaters worked just fine!
Thanks El Pueblo!“

“the birria tacos are good I recomend them“

“This has quickly become my favorite joint around town- the food is classic and amazing, without a doubt some of the best bang for your buck in terms of quality and quantity! The service is very good, they’re super friendly and the food comes out fast. It’s in a nice spot so close to the beach and just off the highway so it’s always nearby! I never wanna see this place leave- 11/10!“

“Best grilled shrimp taco I've ever had, quite literally. The flavors, the presentation, it was exquisite. I walked in on a whim, due to the inviting ambiance, and the food, drink, and service (special shout out to Rudy!) was phenomenal. Highly recommend when visiting Del Mar!“

“We came for a cocktail and were so impressed that we came back the next day. I'm not only worth the drinks on point, but the ambience and music completely fit the vibe. Service was excellent and the quality of the food was also impressive. Can't wait to come back and try more.“

“I would gladly come back here just for the asada tacos, they are really good. Beef was juicy and the meat seems good quality.

Also ordered the pastor which I didn't like (it doesn't come from a trompo), it was just like asada with extra sauce.“

“Buddy and I wanted breakfast burritos and randomly found this place off google maps. It’s amazing find. Very simple unassuming shop but incredibly nice people working (I believe it’s a family who runs the whole place) who went above and beyond, and very tasty burritos with large portions!“

“Their patio is dog friendly!! Thats all I needed to know. Brought my golden retriever and they brought him a bowl of water immediately. I sat outside with chips, guac, and a michelada. The guac is chunky which I love and plenty of lime. It was perfect for a lazy Saturday afternoon. Love supporting businesses that love dogs. We will definitely be back for more patio hangs.“

“You gotta try the taquito burrito!“

“Great food and fast service“

“I love tacos El Pueblo!!!! A San Diego classic with the famous $1.39 fish tacos (at the time of this writing) their service is fantastic. The staff is friendly. The food is great. The salsa is awesome! And the complimentary pickled carrots are a classic. I sincerely hope you will read this review and visit this esteemed establishment to give them your business as opposed to visiting a crappiestablishment such as Chipotle.“

“Queso fundido the elites and the steak plate“

“Very glad I found this place. It is a legit, Mexican taco shop with good prices, good portions, and good food. Many of the taco shops in the area are super overpriced and will give you a tiny burrito. Not this one. It's an honest taco shop and feels almost nostalgic since so few of these places exist in the area.“

“No sabes a donde ir a comer?, ve ahí y no te arrepentirás.“

“If you like a nice warm sandwich with fresh, crunchy vegetables and freshly baked, warm, crispy bread, then you have to try this place! They make some of the best sandwiches I've ever had, and I've traveled quite a bit. Their tortas are even better than many I've had in Mexico. The restaurant is clean, organized and efficient. You can eat there or take it to go. We really like the pork loin (lomo) but we'd enjoy any of them. If you've never had a torta sandwich, treat yourself and start here. I hope they stay in business! Please try them. You'll go back again.“

“Great food…. I went here once a few years ago and said for my 50th is was coming back here and ordering from Rudy’s and I live In North Dakota, So around my birthday for 2 years I have been coming and ordering my favorite…. ❤️ Love Rudy’s Taco Shop ❤️“

“Busy and loud but fun. Door and service was good. Recommend for casual dining“

“Authentic! Very fresh. Great flavors in all varieties of tacos from carnitas to pollo to carne asada. Service was warm and friendly. Food served hot and delicious! Highly recommend this place if you're looking for some of the best Mexican food in San Diego!“

“Very good Mexican place inside a food court set up. The place was very busy when we went during lunch time which is a great sign. You order at the counter and wait for the food to be brought out. There is lot of seating in the food court area including outdoor seating. The food was good and tasty. The taco was filling and nicely done. There are lots of condiments and salsa items on the counter for you to pick along with your order. The staff was very helpful and working hard to keep up with the orders which kept coming. Our order was wrong the first time and was quickly rectified.“

“Great service, atmosphere, and the food is amazing. The drinks are wonderful. I will definitely come back again.“

“What an amazing place to eat, fresh food and great service. Shout out to Mike, what an amazing gentleman always checking up on customers and making sure everything is top notch. Best food in the county.“

“One of the best Mexicans restaurants in San Diego area .“

“Great atmosphere,delicious food and marvelous customer service.“

“This place has impressed me. The food is incredible and the atmosphere is very good. I really enjoyed eating at this location. Everyone is also very kind and very patient. But the person I really want to thank was Samara. She really treated me well and helped me a lot. She is a great manager. She was very patient with me I loved it Of course, I will return again to continue trying new things on the menu.“

“Es un lugar verdaderamente recomendable, extremadamente limpio, pero sobre todo, delicioso! La comida es buenísima, gran sabor y los platos muy bien servidos. El servicio es rápido y amable 👌👌👌 sin duda una muy buena opción“

“Margaritas are always great. The one with the beer was a little strange but fun and surprisingly good- presentation was great. Love their chips and salsa. Food is consistently good. Never had a dish I didn't care for. Service is experienced and consistently very good. Ladies powder room... Gotta check it out girls! Have fun at Garcia's. I always do.“

“Their food is yummy, well and clean prepared!!!“

“I have loved Wahoos since they opened one of the first ones in Huntington Beach in the nineties! it's always fresh and clean with a great vibe. It's the easiest and safest place for me to go during the pandemic. The food is very consistent across all the stores I've been too. I highly recommend it. it's a great tasty healthy alternative to fast food!“

“We had never eaten here before today. The food was incredible. My husband ordered a beef burrito and I got the carne asada tacos. Warning! The burritos are HUGE. We loved our stay here!“

“Unique menu with everything fresh.“

“Ordered the #11 combo which is the Fajita Taco Combo. The food was really good and the taco shells were fresh.
It’s a small place but there is plenty of seating inside and outside. Parking is good too so no worries there.
Definitely recommend“