27 Best Mexican Restaurants in Encinitas

“Punta Mar was AMAZING! The service was sooo good - everyone was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely made the experience special. And the food? Even better than the pictures!

As someone who has spent time in Mexico City and knows how good Mexican food can be, I can honestly say I was impressed. The pictures really don’t do the food justice—you have to try it for yourself!

Everything was delicious, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. Thank you Jake for your amazing service.“

“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!“

“I don’t mind paying 20 percent tip, but when it’s automatically added to the bill, I object. Tables for six or more, Bull Sh_t.“

“Absolute 10/10 taco spot! Everything was so fresh, and full of flavour. Big bonus points for being organic. I was torn between the shrimp and Baja so got both, but would have preferred the Baja fish tacos all in. I would say they were in the top 3 I’ve ever had while in California! Menu was huge too with a lot of selection. Tortilla chips were perfectly cooked, and I regret not buying a bag before leaving. Hot sauce selection (which they bring to your table) was also fantastic, and a perfect addition to the beans or chips if you’re into a bit of spice. Absolutely recommend hitting this spot up when you’re in the area. Seating can be tricky when it’s busy, but definitely worth the wait! Also dog friendly which was a bonus 😊🐾

Food I had:
Two taco plate with shrimp & Baja fish“

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

“the birria tacos are good I recomend them“

“Food was absolutely scrumptious. I ordered the Birria Melt and the french toast. My friend ordered the Green chilaquiles and sangria. Everything was not only plated in the most beautiful way but also so incredibly delicious! The service was fantastic! Jackie was so kind. Ambiance was also quite pleasant. Great music but at conversation appropriate volume. I definitely recommend this place.“

“Absolutely incredible tacqueria. In an area with so many Mexican restaurants Serranos truly stands out. Fantastic taquitos. Amazing burritos. Very good tacos. Serranos has it all. Service has always been solid and welcoming. Food comes out hot and fast. I can't recommend Serranos enough. Love it!“

“You gotta try the taquito burrito!“

“Tostada and Chimichanga are fire! They went above and beyond to accommodate a small mistake that was made on a previous visit. Really appreciate that! Classy joint.“

“Great food and fast service“

“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!“

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

“Tostada and Chimichanga are fire! They went above and beyond to accommodate a small mistake that was made on a previous visit. Really appreciate that! Classy joint.“

“I ordered a potato, bean and cheese breakfast burrito for breakfast. It was pretty good. I think they had at least 3 salsas/hot sauces at their salsa bar. I tried 2 of the sauces and they were both good. The very clean on the inside, and had several tables.“

“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“

“Tostada and Chimichanga are fire! They went above and beyond to accommodate a small mistake that was made on a previous visit. Really appreciate that! Classy joint.“

“Unique menu with everything fresh.“

“The food was great, and the staff is always kind, attentive, and welcoming. We truly appreciate the excellent service and the way they treat us every time we visit. We always enjoy coming to this location, and my son especially looks forward to our visits as well. It’s always a positive experience for our family.“

“We stopped by accident and had asked if they had smoothies because my son had gotten his wisdom teeth removed. Pavlo came from the kitchen and had advised me to go to the La fitness as they sold smoothies there. We went back to eat there and the food was delicious. I highly recommend this place for anyone as the food is delicious and the customer service is amazing.“

“Recently discovered El Pollo Loco’s Sunday family chicken meal deals and I’m hooked. Such a generous portion with the most flavorful, fire grilled chicken! Definitely made fresh to order and the service is efficient. Highly recommend.“

“We live down the street and consistently choose this Mexican restaurant when we’re not about to cook because we’re tired! The food is always good, hot, tasty and fresh! Plus they have late hours and always excellent service!!!“

“I love this place. These guys are friendly, fast. The food is as good as a Robertos can be. Reminds me of my younger days eating at a Robert's. Same flavor and they don't skimp on the portions. It's good to eat at a place these days ans enjoy it.“

“best fish tacos I've ever had. every time I'm in town I make it a point to go there at least once.“

“We used Juanita’s taco shop to cater a Celebration of Life party on Moonlight Beach less a mile away. Ricardo and the rest of the team were first class all the way. We ordered Carne asada, Pollo asada, beans, rice, corn tortillas, chips and salsa for 50 guests. My cousin picked up the order that morning and the staff brought it out to her car. We served it Hot and delicious on the beach under a beautiful tent and all of our guests absolutely loved the food and complimented it many times. In fact we finished the last of it days later. I’m writing this because sometimes you don’t know who to trust and who is over pricing you and the food was the most important part of our celebration. Thank You Juanita’s. Thinking up another party to serve your food.“

“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!“

“These guys are great, they work hard, they offer great service, Had an order messed up slightly and instead of giving me what I was missing (cup of beef) they remade all of it for me, leaving me Stifed for the day.
Personally this taco bell has rare quality all around“