50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Cardiff

“Amazingly cheap and tasty fried fish tacos; yes, it really is $1.39 each. Get a bunch of them, you won't regret it. I'll be back next time I'm in the area for sure.

There is a little bit of indoor seating and a lot of covered outdoors seating with shade cloths hung down the sides. Not a bad vibe at all despite it being connected to a gas station parking lot.“

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

“Loved this place! The food was amazing!!! Everything we ordered was delicious, but my favorite was definitely the tuna tostadas. And the churros for dessert were SO good. The staff was so friendly and welcoming, and the whole experience was amazing. 100% recommend!“

“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!“

“El Pueblo Mexican Food & Bar in Carmel Valley was outstanding! The food was fresh, flavorful, and authentic, with something on the menu for everyone. The fish tacos and margaritas were especially delicious. The service was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The atmosphere was lively yet relaxed—perfect for a family dinner, date night, or catching up with friends. We’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend this local gem!“

“Haggo's Organic Tacos is hands down my favorite spot in Leucadia. I genuinely crave it every week. The quality of the ingredients (and taste) is what keeps me coming back they use grass-fed beef, wild-caught seafood, organic produce, local ingredients, and avoid seed oils, which is surprisingly hard to find.

Everything tastes incredibly fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully made. Whether I dine in or grab takeout, the food is consistently delicious and never disappoints. It's one of those places where you can tell they truly care about both the quality of the food and the experience they create.

If you're looking for tacos made with exceptional ingredients that actually taste as good as they make you feel, Haggo's is a must-visit.“

“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!“

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

“My favorite burritos in San Diego. I grew up on Mission-style burritos in the bay area. Impossible to find those in San Diego, but at Caliente I get the veggie burrito and add whatever meat I want. That is as close to a Mission-style burrito I can find in town. Everything is excellent, fresh, and good quality. Ask for the orange habanero sauce, it’s amazing!“

“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!“

“From the moment we walked in, the staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive. The atmosphere is stylish yet comfortable, making it a great spot for anything from a casual lunch to a special dinner, I like to sit on the patio and ppl watch too!

The food was outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish we ordered was thoughtfully prepared with high-quality ingredients, and the cocktails were just as impressive. You must try the octopus too!

Service was exceptional throughout the meal, with everyone, We’ll definitely be back again and again!“

“Consistently delicious and friendly service.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High-End Vibe, Incredible Value & Five-Star Service!
If you want a phenomenal Mexican dining experience that treats vegetarian and vegan guests with world-class care, South of Nick’s is an absolute must. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and exudes a chic, high-end atmosphere, all while delivering spectacular food and service at an incredibly approachable price point.

Flawless Vegan & Vegetarian Dishes
The food here is terribly fresh, beautifully presented, and elevates classic flavors:
The Starters: Plentiful, warm chips paired with a bean dip and dual salsas that are to die for—one with a wonderful spicy kick, the other deeply savory.
The Guacamole: Made with ultra-fresh ingredients; truly out of this world.
El Gringo Taco Salad: Utterly delicious! It literally dances in your mouth, served in a unique, crisp, rectangular edible bowl.

An Absolute Five-Star Crew
The fantastic energy starts at the door with an upbeat, friendly host team. Our busboy was also remarkably attentive and conscientious throughout the meal.

🏆 Noah is Off the Charts!
The true star of our dining experience was our waiter, Noah. Vegans and vegetarians are understandably discerning and often face menu anxiety, but Noah completely melted all of that worry away. He was incredibly astute and thoughtful, proactively ensuring every dietary need was flawlessly met.
Noah is a phenomenal ambassador for the restaurant. I actually tried to speak with the manager to rave about him, but they were unavailable. I truly hope management reads this because Noah is an absolute treasure—I would return again and again just to sit in his section.

Thank you, South of Nick’s, for the exquisite food, gorgeous ambiance, and amazing staff. We will be returning very soon!“

“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....“

“Highly Recommended Miguel's Cocina Mexican Restaurants🥰“

“Joe was an awesome bartender! He made the T special and I don't even know what is in it because I'll just keep coming back to him for it. I don't even like bloody Mary's and that one was great. Food was fast and very good and if they need to bring the tostada back. Thanks Joe!“

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

“very food“

“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.“

“It was just last night. Friday night around 7. I figured we'd have to wait a while to get a table but it was just my mom and I and we actually got seated quickly. We were seated in less than 3 minutes. The restaurant was pretty full too. Our waiter was very nice, quick and efficient. The appetizer came within 5 minutes and the main entree came soon after we finished our Queso Blanco which was so good!! I ordered the Carne Asada steak with beans and rice, onions guac, pico and soft tortillas. I would recommend that to anyone because it is literally the best tasting steak you will ever eat in your life!!
The only thing I was surprised about was they charge 4 bucks for fountain drinks. That seems a bit pricey to me. The food prices are all fair and competitive though. If you love Mexican food like I do, you definitely won't be disappointed!!

Brian“

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

“There must have been a pound of egg, ham and cheese on the breakfast sandwich, it was delicious. Also, something happened to my order and they remade it. I never would have known it, but they told me it would take a few extra minutes to remake. All around wonderful experiences.“

“This place is amazing, it’s our first time here and it’s the best place for Mexican in N. County by far. Creative, innovative menu, everyone found everything to be delicious. Crazy good offering of plant-based dishes. Highly recommend!“

“The food tastes very good. One quesa birria taco is enough for a person. Very good portion sizes. Salsa bar is limited, with only spicy options. Their Birria based dishes are good compared to sea food. Very refreshing to see a fresh sliced avocado on a below $10 taco.“

“the birria tacos are good I recomend them“

“FINALLY! I found an authentic and delicious Mexican restaurant. Myself and the family have been looking for our “Go To” spot since moving to SoCal and this is it. Hands down the best margaritas, chips and guacamole, the tacos…….slap your momma good. Enchiladas….punch your daddy good! Andy was absolutely great! Amazing dude! I would highly recommend asking for him!“

“You gotta try the taquito burrito!“

“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!“

“found the Las Vegas Sayulitas 2 yrs ago when staying at the Luxor. there burritos are beyond spectacular. big and so delicious. I can't say it enough. and the sauces on the little sauce bar are outstanding. I've never had anything like those sauces. the hot green sauce and hot red sauce are phenomenal. I like the green the best. I lived in AZ years ago. went back home to upstate NY. there is no place near me that even comes close. I love Sayulitas and wish I had one near me. you can't go wrong if you love Mexican style food“

“Was in town and picked a random place to eat from Google and I am so glad I did. This little taco food truck was amazing! Simple menu and great prices. Highly recommend the shrimp burrito add jalapeños. Will definitely be back if I find myself in the area again.“

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

“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!“

“IE native here who just moved to Encinitas recently! Serranos is our go-to spot for fast friendly service and delicious food. I love the breakfast burritos, chile verde, al pastor tacos, fish tacos, best taquitos everrrr, and of course their AMAZING salsas. Lucia and the kitchen staff are always kind. Thank you for always filling our bellies and the amazing prices. You can’t beat $8 burritos and $1 tacos.“

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

“Great food and fast service“

“If you’re looking for the best tortas in town, this is the place to go. The tortas are always fresh, flavorful, and packed with quality ingredients. Every bite is delicious, and the portions are generous. Their aguas frescas are also outstanding refreshing, perfectly balanced, and the perfect complement to any meal. The food is consistently excellent, and the service is friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone craving authentic, delicious food. I’ll definitely be coming back for more.“

“Food was amazing. Ordered a breakfast burrito and got the chunky salsa with it absolutely delicious. I also came back the following day got a california burrito absolutely hit the spot will be returning to this spot whenever I am in the area.“

“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 ❤️“

“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!“

“Queso fundido the elites and the steak plate“

“Very tasty and reasonably priced. Normaly I order for delivery. The only thing that would make the experience even better is adding tamper-evident seals to food and beverage orders for delivery. This would give customers greater peace of mind, knowing that their food has not been opened or handled during transit. But food is delicious 😋 😍“

“The number 2 Special. Beef and bean burrito with three rolled tacos and guacamole with choice of drink. Best in town!“

“I am Mexican , I usually go to TJ for tacos , but here these tacos are the best in this side of the border , the adobada has their piece of pineapple 😱“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“It has a lot of space to sit and eat: inside and outdoor patio area. It is clean and quick to order. The food was prepared quickly, but still was fresh! The food is affordable and delicious. My partner and I got 2 burritos (1 California & 1 Surf and Turf) with 1 Large Jamaica for under $30. It is rare now in days! It might be our breakfast spot when leaving San Diego area to head home (Los Angeles).“

“outstanding food and owners!!“

“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.“