47 Best Mexican Restaurants in El Cajon

“In a town that has tacos shops on practically every other block, this place is a standout. The quality of the food, the awesome customer service, and the insanely extensive and unique salsa bar will have you coming back again and again.

I tried this place a second time after being impressed the first time, wanting to try their poblano burrito (which quite a few others have posted about). Holy. Wow. This burrito was FIRE. You can add steak or shrimp, but I added BOTH, and I added their chipotle cream sauce. It was massive and so delicious. They did not skimp on either the steak or the shrimp, and the burrito's other contents (cheese-stuffed poblanos, rice, beans, and guac) were really generous. Highly, highly recommend Burrito City if you're in the area.“

“The current staff at our local Sombreros is always pleasant. They have a good chef again, so the food is tasty. Rolled tacos, carne asada, adobo, pollo, chimichancas, crunchy beef tacos, rice, beans, salsa - all good lately. The service is pleasant, and friendly. Food is fresh.“

“Authentic Mexican food Mexico City style ?a gem in El Cajón.

We had seen this place but had not had the opportunity to visit it and we liked it a lot. In a few words: Delicious food, good atmosphere, good service and attention; and very affordable prices.

We tried the pambazo, the al pastor tacos, the head and the sope. Everything was very delicious and with a 100% homemade Mexican flavor, but for us the star dish was the sope (they give you a choice of several stews) the dough with which it was prepared was very soft and at the same time crunchy. And the hibiscus water we ordered was very fresh and not as sweet and cloying as other places.

The decoration of the place is authentic Mexican and very colorful. You have to eat outside and inside.

And for us the most important thing was the prices since right now everything is very expensive. We were especially surprised given the quality of the service and food.

It is a place we will definitely return to and recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy authentic Mexican food.“

“Been going here for years !!!“

“Finally found a taco shop that serves delicious burritos and its not super greasy! Loved breakfast burrito, CA burrito, texano burrito. The salsas are also yummyy.
Added beans and guac to my breakfast burrito and it was heavenly! Highly recommend this place and their food.
They also make us veggie chimichanga even though it wasnt part of the menu 😁“

“I’ve been coming to this location for 20+ years. Always a good experience. My only complaint is the salsa being packaged in bags. The bags are not the easiest to open, they are messy when eating, and half the salsa ends up wasted because it spills from the side of the bag. Please go back to putting salsa in cups.“

“Super delicioso 😋 super recomendado“

“This place is a chain and an amazing one for that matter. It's not the best Taco shop but it's so solid and consistent with great food that whenever I see one I'm excited and already know I'm going to get great southern California Taco shop food. San Diego is lucky to have them...I wish they made it out to some other states. Also the price is always great. You are not going to break your bank here.“

“Wow! Fresh made chips, all food DELICIOUS! The spicy cucumber margarita, don't miss this succulent beverage. Service was fast, prices were good. Bathrooms run down but reasonable. This is a big place so lots of cars in lot at weekend dinner and we still got right in. Yum!“

“La Casitas Grill and seafood went above and beyond to support a local fundraiser the rice,beans, and fajitas were delicious. We can't thank you enough for not just feeding the community but being part of it. Great food served by wonder people. Thank you again and again.“

“yummy yummy yummy...my niecy recommended thos restaurant and it didn't disappoint. Large portions and friendly service.“

“I like the bean burritos.“

“Nice local spot in El Cajon of E. Main St. Mia was our server she was very sweet, kind, and took our order patiently.. I ordered the Ramen Birria, and two Quesobirrias. My friend got the menudo and two Quesobirrias all the food was delicious and definitely will be going back. Nice local gem of El Cajon.“

“People here have great attitude. Cook is cracking jokes as soon as you walk in. Carne asada fries where amazing and the portion was enough to feed one person and then some. Prices are also affordable. 15$ for carne asada fries is reasonable considering my the portion. Way better than Tapatíos who charged me 20$ for the same. Definitely recommend El Cotixan. Green salsa is mild and red is a little spicier. Great experience overall!“

“I recommend La Cresta especially for Taco Tuesday.“

“Been coming here for years! They have the best breakfast burritos I’ve ever had, and I’ve tried quite a few places around the area and they don’t quite hit just like this place does! Make sure you ask for fries instead of hashbrowns. It’s amazing. ?“

“Good food!ya wifi !“

“This place is a gem! We went in on happy hour. We were served with free appetizerrs and margaritas special prices. And the margarita were in large full glass. We ordered food and it was great!!
The bar was so pretty.
The best was are bartender.
This will be my new spot!;“

“I have been eating there every night this last week do to work as I am staying in a hotel for work nearby. The mixed of food that I purchased has been Outstanding. The flavor, the freshness the overall flavor has been spot on. The size of the burritos a pound maybe 1.5 pounds will fill you up. The Steak and Egg Burrito is the BOMB if your hungry you wont be after eating this bad boy!!!! Good crew working there Clean facility just a smidge off the street you sorta have to look for it but its worth it dont fail your appetite!!!!“

“Tasty fast food courteous staff“

“I had a trio of street tacos from this taqueria. Two tacos, especially Jr. and one taco Azteca, each for $3.49 a piece.

The tacos came on homemade corn tortillas. The especial jr. tacos came with carne asada, panela cheese, white and red onions, and a green salsa. The carne asada was tasty, perhaps a little heavy on the salt, but the meat offered that very good smoky grilled flavor that you get from grilling meat over and open flame with either wood or charcoal. Good tacos, and I loved the addition of the Mexican panela cheese.

The Azteca taco came with the same tasty carne asada, but also came with grilled nopales or cactus, white and red onions, and I was told it came with queso fresco, too, but non was applied to the taco. It was a very flavorful taco, nevertheless. The cactus was well prepared.

The service was friendly. They don't have a salsa bar, so you have to ask for salsa. The red one that I had was very good. There's plenty of inside seating.“

“This place is so delicious. I’ve been coming here for like 20 years. It still taste all the same if not better. 5 rolled tacos with guacamole and a carne asada burrito no sour cream… lots of salsa cucumbers carrots omg such a great flavor. Unfortunately I moved to Los Angeles with my pops. Pops is the best the unfortunately is there isn’t a La posta arrrr. My mother lives in San Diego so that’s the first stop issssssss LA POSTA. A++++++++++++ Hands down……“

“I had the Bandido burrito and it was good. A large burrito and somewhat worth the price. The burrito came out pretty quickly as well and I was given plenty of sauce. The green sauce is tangy, the right kind of flavor, but a little bit watery.I didn't dine in, but the interior is clean and there's plenty of seating and a TV. Typical Mexican restaurant layout.Prices have gone up, so expect to pay more than pre-pandemic prices. Burritos with more than meat and pico de gallo will cost more than $10 now.

Parking: Lots of convenient parking in front.“

“Delicious tacos! My favorite happens to be the cabeza tacos- especially because not all Mexican food restaurants have cabeza. Food portions are good and prices are slightly cheaper on average compared to other places. Food is also very consistent pretty much every time!“

“The Best Grilled Chicken !!!“

“Great place to relax and yummy food“

“I'm a big fan of chimmh chungu burritos and they do a fantastic job with the food. Excellent ingredients very good quality and lots of it! Well done!“

“Amazing food, the meals look, taste, and are very similar to other locations so that is great, as it is consistent.

The shrimp trio is probably my favorite Taco Tuesday item. Their fish tacos are also very good, as well as the shrimp and bacon burrito. The burritos do have bunch of jalapeno seeds in there that make it really spicy.“

“I've been here twice I've tried the carne asada burrito and their birra tacos and they're both very good, the tacos are huge and full of meat the burrito also was delicious and full of meat they don't hold out on the portion and the cook is quick aswell“

“I've been here several times and every time they get my order wrong...Human error is acceptable, being ripped off is NOT acceptable...I ordered 3 potato rolled tacos which are $3.99, I asked for Cilantro & onions instead of lettuce w/the included guacamole on the side, and the included cheese...I got 3 rolled tacos with Cilantro & onions, no guacamole or cheese?!? (They come with cheese, my receipt says NO CHEESE when I specified I wanted it) What I was CHARGED for was 3 beef rolled tacos w/potato which isn't even a thing, for $5.69...on top of that I ordered fries which the menu states are $2.99 but was charged $3.99, extra crispy was extra limp and undercooked...if that wasn't bad enough, they screwed me for another .50 for a credit card fee...NEVER will I go back & yes I definitely will dispute the charge because this isn't ok...Taco Azul is better (I was in a hurry and Taco Azul doesn't have a drive thru) and they ALWAYS get the order right, both food and cost, they have my business from now on...I support small business but these types of actions need to be made public because most small businesses are infinitely honest so the ones who aren't need to go bye bye...“

“AMAZING FOOD!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!! SO DELICIOUS!!!!“

“Victoria's Mexican food is a must have their carne asada fries also their carne asada and California Burritos are just fantastic they also have a lot of other things like their beef tacos and rice and beans just a wonderful place to eat large portions delicious food you can't go wrong.. they also have the green and the red sauce which is very good each one complements different foods there very well if you stop at Victoria's you'll have a wonderful lunch or dinner have a good day..“

“love the food but also the atmosphere.“

“Been coming here regularly for years. Food is delicious. Portions are great. Service fantastic (Shout out to Bryan for his infectious positivity!). The walk-up window, late close times, and outdoor seating area makes for a convenient dinner and a great incentive to go for a walk. I'd recommend a breakfast burrito!

Had a single mistake in my 20+ orders that I didn't notice until I got home (It was still a VERY delicious mistake!) and unbeknownst to me they recognized the mistake themselves and set aside a note to comp that item for us the next time we arrived, which wasn't necessary but absolutely appreciated.

Thanks for all that y'all do!“

“Good food comes out in good time it's decently priced and good hot sauce . Mite be a small restaurant but Over all good place to get food.“

“Very good breakfast burrito. Got the Extreme Breakfast Burrito for $11 and it was worth it. Comes with eggs, bacon, sausage, cheese and sour cream, I had them add guacamole. This fat burrito had a lot of bacon and sausage. Everyone was friendly and the place is very clean and nicely decorated.

Kid-friendliness: Good place to bring kids.

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap assistance available upon request“

“I ordered food today July 27th 2024. Whatever cook you guys have back there at that time deserves a raise, just because I could tell they have a passion for food and delivering great food to whoever orders. The lady upfront was courteous and professional. I’m a restaurant manager, I would steal whoever made my food back there in an instant.“

“If you're looking for a place that serves authentic Mexican breakfast, look no further! This restaurant is a hidden gem. The menudo was rich and flavorful, and the traditional huevos rancheros were cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was top-notch. Highly recommend for anyone craving a true taste of Mexico!"“

“I love the taco salad , it’s so good :)“

“Tried for the first time after seeing great reviews on Facebook. We got a Cafe Latte and an affagato. The coffee is smooth and delicious. The steak and potato burritos were a perfect size to fill you up. Will definitely be coming back and recommend this place to friends and family.“

“Used to eat here all the time years ago so when we come back it's nice to see it's still here. Food, portion sizes, and prices are different, but that's everywhere now. Carne Asada was different, miss the super flavorful and juicy meat but still was nice. The staff was very friendly, food came out fast. Rolled Tacos hit the spot! We sure can't miss getting carrots either!“

“Everything is delicious and so good“

“Muy ricos los tacos de camarón de filete“

“Really good flavor!! We got pollo asado burritos and added rice, beans, sour cream and pico. Lots of flavor. Only complaint I have is the fact that the burritos literally only come with the meat and cheese. I don’t understand that. So after I added all the normal burrito ingredients the price was SO high. Paid $37 for 2 burritos and a cheese quesadilla“

“It was good but they put everything I didn’t want in it I didn’t wanna drive back if I spend 14 bucks for a burrito make it right please“

“Deliciosos tacos dorados.“