Check out our list of the best Mexican restaurants in Carson.
Mexican · $
18902 Avalon Boulevard, Carson
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“best food in town Support Local Carson Buisness”
Mexican · $
23551 Avalon Boulevard, Carson
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“My new favorite place the jalapeño poppers are so yummy. I will definitely return very soon 😘”
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23909 Avalon Boulevard, Carson
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“Service was terrible. I've been coming here for over 40 years and I guess they put the bad waitresses on the weekend. Me and my wife always come during the week and have always had Great service but these 2 young girls were horrible. First it took a long time to order and there were only 1 other couple there. And when we finally got our food they forgot about us. We even had to get up to get the check. What a shame”
Mexican · $
940 East Dominguez Street Unit P, Carson
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“Great food. Gotta try the flan!”
Mexican · $$
1804 Carson Street, Carson
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“Noticed bigger selection on the seafood”
Mexican · $$
17421 Avalon Blvd A, Carson
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“La comida muy buena nomás q la mesera quería el tip casi obligatorio y creo q es lo que quieres dar lo demás esta muy bien 😊”
Mexican · $
300 East Sepulveda Boulevard, Carson
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“La mejor comida y los guisos 👌👌👌”
Mexican · $$
21316 CA-47, Carson
“My new favorite place the jalapeño poppers are so yummy. I will definitely return very soon 😘”
Mexican · $
20806 South Figueroa Street, Carson
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“La comida es muy rica, trato amable”
Mexican · $
17401 Avalon Boulevard, Carson
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“I went here for lunch today and it was great. I didn't know it was a fast casual, assembly line setup. I had a bowl with the asada and toppins of my choosing. Loved it. Meat had a great flavor, the pickled red onion was the MVP topping, and the guacamole had great texture and flavor. My colleagues had the carnitas and chicken options and they enjoyed their meal as well. I would definitely go back and recommend this spot to anyone.”
Mexican · $
2619 Carson Street, Carson
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“Where do I start!!!! I was in the area and hangry so I just googled Mexican food that was the 1st option on Google… I was sold immediately from the pictures. I drove there and I certainly was not disappointed when I arrived at the place. Reminds me of my grandma‘s house the lady in the front was very nice. Just enjoying her first cuppa coffee. she welcomed me and and I got a burrito she barely spoke any English, but she was so nice to me with her little English and my little Spanish we made it work. and I had the most delicious burrito I ever had only for $10. My mind blow away, delicious food and worth every penny I’m coming there every chance I can...you should try it. It’s delicious.”
Mexican · $
17209 South Central Avenue, Carson
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“This our favorite breakfast spot near CSUDH. Usually we'll order ahead by phone. The morning menu is a great mix of traditional American and Mexican dishes. Sometimes we'll get Pancakes and Eggs, sometimes Huevos Rancheros but most times it's breakfast burritos that really hit the spot and can carry us till dinner time. The cafe has been remodeled quite a bit over the last few years and their atmosphere and decor is another wonderful addition to the personality of this great little Mexican grill.”
Mexican · $$
23916 Avalon Boulevard, Carson
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“We live nearby and to our surprise we have gem in the neighborhood. They have good authentic Mexican foods, clean restroom, nice ambiance and superb service. We ordered menudo and pozole to go after eating huevos rancheros and huevos de chorizo. Foods were very tasty and freshly prepared and cooked.”
Mexican
Hamburger · $
22000 Main Street, Carson
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“We came from out of town stopped at Ted’s Burgers and had the Double Cheeseburger with Bacon and Avocado along with the Chili Cheese Fries and I was satisfied from the customer service to the food it was great m, I even got a flower for Mother’s Day :) the staff were so friendly and kind we will definitely be back!!”
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Mexican · $
270 East Sepulveda Boulevard, Carson
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“Muy sabrosos los tacos,100% recomendados!”
American · $
17601 South Central Avenue, Carson
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“Honestly, lately I’ve become quite a bit of a burger snob. This is the best cheeseburger I’ve had in quite some time and I constantly come back here because I want that taste again. If you haven’t had it and you live close by or you’re just passing through on the 91 and you need to pick up a burger and you don’t want to wait at In-N-Out. Call this place up. Tell them you want a cheeseburger with everything on it and you’re gonna be so happy.”
Mexican · $
2645 Carson Street, Carson
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“Excelente lugar Mexican Food Real”
Mexican · $
20420 Avalon Blvd A, Carson
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“Oh. My. God. I haven’t been to Chipotle in years—maybe even a decade—and I only came back because I was literally influenced by the influencer Luke the Baddie on Instagram. He kept hyping up his “Baddie Bowl,” so I had to see what the hype was about. I ordered a similar build but with the limited-edition carne asada (🔥🔥🔥) and a side of the limited-edition red chimichurri—both 10 out of 10. Luke goes brown rice; I went white. He does a mix of black + pinto beans; I stuck with only black. He gets sour cream; I skipped it. But I did not skip on the corn, smooth queso, and shredded cheese (yes, both, and yes, worth it). Everything slapped (as you kids say). Flavorful, fresh, and filling without being too heavy. I’ll definitely be back—especially since I’ll be living in Carson temporarily from January through February 28th before my permanent relocation to Hawai’i in March. Highly recommend grabbing the carne asada + chimichurri before it’s gone.”
Fast Food · $
1933 East 223rd Street, Carson
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“I had the carnitas nachos and they had literally 4 strands of meat. The "cheese" was liquid, the sour cream was a dollop size and had a million of jalapeño slices and 10 gazillion nachos o and maybe 2 spoonfuls of beans. Soup spoonfuls. Worst fast food ever. Boise Id”
Mexican · $
111 East Carson Street, Carson
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“Mui rica y buena comida”
Fast Food · $
17504 Avalon Boulevard, Carson
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“I had the carnitas nachos and they had literally 4 strands of meat. The "cheese" was liquid, the sour cream was a dollop size and had a million of jalapeño slices and 10 gazillion nachos o and maybe 2 spoonfuls of beans. Soup spoonfuls. Worst fast food ever. Boise Id”
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626 East Sepulveda Boulevard, Carson
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“BomB Ass Chilli Cheese Fries.. w/ Extra Chilli.. Extra Cheese..”
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