50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Downey

“Yumm rica comida buen servicio el personal muy agradable muy limpio el restaurante recomendado🥰👌“

“The service was great and food was serve quick and delicious Sebastian gave us great service thank you!“

“Friendly staff, They have Birria egg rolls… yep that’s right and can I just say.. DELICIOUS!!! Their consume is so good my husband drinks it straight from the container!“

“Really good food. I know Mexican. Carne asada and chik fajitas. Fajitas ok, everything else great. Never a fan of chopped up chicken fajitas. Grill as a breast, then slice please. Drinks were strong. Free chips and salsa. Sat in bar area with no waiting.“

“I’ve been coming to this authentic Mexican mom-and-pop restaurant for over 10 years, and it has never disappointed me. The food is consistently amazing rich in flavor, homemade, and prepared with genuine care and tradition. Despite what may appear online, the restaurant is NOT permanently closed, they are OPEN and actively serving customers. Please don’t let that misinformation stop you from visiting. Every dish I’ve tried has been excellent, but the tamales are truly unforgettable, hands down some of the best I’ve ever had. This place is a true hidden gem that deserves recognition and continued support.“

“Delicious chicken nachos, flautas, and chilequiles burritos!“

“Good home cooked Mexican food ! Looking for authentic Mexican food with ice cold beer, Maria's is a good place to try. This place can get crowded, especially during a Dodger game. Hadn't been here in a while, boy I wonder how I could forget how good a meal is here.“

“Excelente servicio y linda decoración.“

“Great food prices and clean restaurant chain“

“Comida está bien Necesitan mejorar en salsas y platillos“

“Very delicious food and quick service“

“It's a shame that Rubios had to close down so many restaurants. When we are nearby one, we have to have it if we're hungry.
5 stars doesn't mean it's the best food but considering what it costs to eat at most of those nasty unhealthy fast food joints, I'd take Rubios all day.“

“Están muy buenos los tacos y el servicio muy bueno“

“We had a wonderful time at this Mexican restaurant. The food is good , well prepared, and came out quickly. Giving them 5 stars. . A special shoutout to our waitress Elie , she was incredibly kind, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. Her excellent service truly enhanced our visit. Highly recommend!“

“The food is sooo tasty! The smokey flavor carne asada is awesome. The salsa tastes great. I been here a few times. I always get the quesadilla de tinga which I highly recommend. Today though I tried the chilaquiles. Wow! Ask for them with a strip of carne asada on top.“

“We stopped yesterday for a quick lunch
This place is really cool. They had a live DJ. Their service was on point. Everyone we interacted with was so kind.
But let me get to the good stuff. Their food was absolutely delicious. Wow. Their salsa is served warm and perfect.
Try anything with their consome.
4 mares was so good.
Taquitos and their tacos are full of flavor.
We tried a few of their mixed drinks. All of them very good. We will be back soon.“

“La direcció n para llegar“

“First time at Tacos Raul and I was seriously impressed! I ordered the wet burrito and it was so good, flavorful meat, perfect seasoning, and a generous portion. What made it even better? It came with a horchata included, which was super refreshing and tasty.

Service was fast and prices are cheaper than other spots I've been to, but the quality doesn't feel cheap at all. The dining area was clean and not overcrowded when I visited, making it a really chill spot to enjoy my food. Plus, there was plenty of parking outside, which is always a win.

Definitely coming back to try more from the menu!“

“The restaurant was quite when we arrived, but they were quick to let us take a booth and brought us our menus. There was no wait for the food and It was nice a hot, I had to let it cool down. Best mom and pop. I highly recommend their Tuesday special you HAVE to try their hard shelled tacos!!!! The ceviche mixta was fresh and my husband says the shrimp were cleaned, and you can tell it wasn't frozen. We even had dessert. Please come on by. We will return!!!“

“looked up this place on yelp a few days ago while looking for menudo and parole. we were on a time constraint so ate elsewhere. Today went to eat brunch across street from yolis but line was too long. leaving driveway we saw Yoli's and decided to eat there. Wow were we impressed!! the place is small but comfy, staff very friendly and fast service. Food was delicious! I had the tamale, crunchy taco with rice n beans. wife and daughter had parole. All the food was very flavorful like homemade!! Chips n salsas were awesome!! Great fruit infused water. juices, fountain sodas. I highly recommend this place to eat authentic good Mexican food!!🤗❤👍🏼“

“Good customer service, nice place.“

“Everything was great the food , the service“

“Great food definitely the place to stop when you are around 😋😋😋“

“Their burritos are amazing“

“easy to understand I've been going to la perla for 25 years karaoke 100% 👍 good food 100% 👍 waitress they treated me with respect 👍100% I never had a problem with no customers good people the bartenders 👍 are nice with the customers they make good mix drinks the prices I can complain 👍how about the manager mmm let me think 🤔🤔🤣🤣👍💯%no complains but she complains about me no complaints at all it's a family restaurant 💝😂🤣🤣🤣 anyways 25 years good enough to understand why I keep going to la perla y de ayi no me sacan ni apatadas I love karaoke Buen sistema Buen sonido la verdad y Victor y Sandra corren El sistema no boy a decir quien es mi preferido 🤣🤔🤣💯 y para cantar ni se diga musica para bailar asi k si no ban no Les gusta lo bueno y El Lugar me lo tienen Bien limpio por k yo soy como inspector y parking parese k estoy en El mall🤣🤣🤣👍👍💝💝💝💝“

“auténtica comida mexicana y buen servicio“

“I've been going there since the early 90s when the Super Burrito was only $5.25... Times change along with the prices, but the food is the same.

SUPERB! Heck, I don't even live in the area (Riverside), and when I go to LA, I'll drive by there to take something home...“

“My tummy is so full and happy. The staff was so very friendly (cashier). Definitely coming back!“

“Whenever I’m in Downey, this is my go to spot. The food is fresh, the service is great and quick! The drive thru is super convenient when I get my usual, chicken taquitos, chile relleno burrito or bean and cheese burrito with an orange bang. We love El Taco in my family, such a staple!“

“I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. It does not look like much at first, I was skeptical, but boy was I surprised and impressed by this small business owner and her crew. The food was absolutely amazing, service was solid. I love being blown away by small business owners like her who take pride in every detail. Food was delicious.“

“Best place for the flavor and price on Tacos Tuesdays. Fish tacos are well served and cooked just right! The Cafe de Olla, best we've had in a while. Currently available, Capirotada, excellent with the Coffee. Clean and relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend.“

“I Enjoy the new pollo bowl street corn👍,👍,👍“

“I am now permanently coming to this location, food was much better than the bell location. The kabobs combo was genuinely the best plate I have had in LA. High five to the amazing cook here!! Highly recommend it. I didnt even get to take a picture of the food because it was so good I just devoured it 😁“

“Delicious food and friendly service“

“Had the pleasure of visiting Tacos El Sobrino in the city of Downey, CA.
I've been enjoying their food for years from a their location off of 54th Street and Central where they sell Excellent Tendon Tacos. Now, they have this Brick and Mortar location.
I had the Birria Ramen and a Tendon Taco. Everything was delicious! Will be back again.“

“​🌶️ My Review: Chilaquiles Verdes at Taqueria Zavala #2
​The Chilaquiles Verdes are an absolute must-try! The salsa verde achieved the perfect balance, delivering a fantastic, flavorful spice that was present but never overwhelming. The texture was spot-on: the tortilla chips maintained a satisfying crunch yet were perfectly softened by the savory sauce and egg on top. The dish was beautifully presented—a very nice, pleasing aesthetic that looked worth every penny.
​Beyond the food, the Ambiance was genuinely uplifting and authentic. Hearing the chefs cooking up a storm and singing along to Mexican music made the experience feel peaceful, like home, and transported me to another country. Furthermore, as I exited, the staff gave a beautiful farewell and a genuine welcome to return anytime. The entire experience was incredibly satisfying and a phenomenal value; I honestly would have paid more for this quality. I will be back soon with urgency to try the next dish!“

“Get the Bubble gum ice cream !!! You won’t be disappointed . Tamales de elote are bomb the esquites and tortas ! Everything is very fresh , my only complaint is sometimes it’s dirty so we don’t sit there and eat . Other than that 9/10“

“Great fresh ceviche..be patient..the food is worth it. The service is slow because it is made fresh. Unlike Northgate that has their seafood sitting there for days. Great happy hour and cocktails are delicious. A must for the ceviche lovers.“

“Absolutely wonderful and authentic Mexican food. Good portion sizes. Fairly priced for what you get. Quality is very good. Drive thru takes a while sometimes because they make your food fresh! Overall I'd definitely recommend ALBERTOS!“

“The food is amazing 🤩! My favorite aguachiles verdes and rojos !!! My server was incredible she was very friendly and attentive!!! Maudani is amazing she makes the Best Mango Margaritas!!!! She let them coming ! Thank you for your great service! We will be visiting soon!“

“La Chiva Loca is my go-to spot in Downey! The food is always so good! Fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. I come here at least once per week because it never disappoints.

Jacob is the best! He’s always super kind and makes you feel right at home every time you stop by.

If you’re looking for delicious, real Mexican food in Downey, this is the place. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu!“

“I haven't gone to these spots enough to have a variety of the food but im giving this one 5 stars just because of the tacos dorados de papa. I can't speak for the other spots of similar name, there's several, but this particular spot has real taco shells. Not the Mission tortilla style Sizzler type taco shells. So if you like tacos dorados, give it a try. If I remember correctly, their quesadillas are well served too.“

“The chicken they use for the chicken bowl and enchiladas are ok not my favorite, but the chicken from the 2-4 piece meals is really good, definitely recommend 👌🏽
Also, you won't see it on their menu but they have a really good chicken soup 😋
Give that a try.“

“El servicio al cliente EXCELENTE! La ranchera está marinada En su punto, no tiene Mucho condimento. La desebrada ( arrachera) tierna y saborsa. Y las tortillas se harina me encanta, especialmente las que están cerca de la caja de pagar. Muy limpio el negocio!“

“Gotta start by saying that this El Pollo Loco in Downey looks super modern, wish all Pollo Locos looked like this one. I tried the Chicken Habanero Tostada, and I gotta say its a win. It was a nice change-up from my usual Chicken avacodo Tostada. Only thing... My chicken was a little cold. Still good, but could've been warmer“

“Our food was exceptionally delicious! Wonderful flavors and delicious cucumber mint agua fresca too! Also fun, cozy atmosphere inside too. You can tell when you’re there it’s a very popular eatery, and for good reason! I’ve been there twice in as many weeks and I can’t wait to go again! 😁“

“Good service and good food“

“The meat has some of the better flavor ive seen in a long time. Tried the tacos and tortas and they were good. The torta seems a bit off. I feel like they are using the wrong ingredients or the incorrect order because the lettuce was soggy and drove down the taste. By no means is this bad food. I think it just needs some rethinking. Dont change the meat. Do avocado instead of guac on the torta. Find a way to keep the lettuce crispy. And i think the cilantro may not belong in the torta. But other than that this is a good restaurant. I think with some small tweaks, it deserves a 5 star.“

“The atmosphere was astonishing I was mesmerized as I tried to catch ever beautifully decorated chandelier and pieces of art Mosaic, especially the ginormous faux melting candle. Just as you catch from the side of your eyes it a cart wheeling private bar tender inquiring on if you would like a margarita! We ordered a $75.00 plate of filet mignon, shrimp, and scallops; I was disappointed for that price they give one shrimp a d two scallops? Steak was the bomb dot com though.“

“Been living close to this spot for almost 7 years now and I finally decided to try it. I was a little worried at first because they took a little long but wow when my plate got to me it was piping hot. Portion were big and food was delicious. Definitely surprised on how good it was. I will be coming again. Pupusas were fire too.“