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!“

“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.“

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

“the birria tacos are good I recomend them“

“You gotta try the taquito burrito!“

“Good tacos and margaritas for a decent price during happy hour. Service was a little underwhelming, but the restaurant wasn’t very busy when we came in, so maybe that’s why. Would recommend if you’re visiting Encinitas and are craving Mexican.“

“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!“

“My first time getting a burrito here at Serranos I may have just found the best deal in all of San Diego. I’m not sure how long the special is going on, but they have a shrimp Diablo Burrito that is bigger than my forearm filled with the most delicious sauce and shrimp and rice and beans for only eight dollars. I did not think it would be good for that price, but I was starving It not only was huge, but it was the best shrimp burrito I’ve ever had!“

“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!“

“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“

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

“I don’t say this lightly—this place is hands down one of the best Mexican restaurants I’ve ever been to. The décor is colorful without being over-the-top, and the music added just the right energy to the dining experience.

Now, the food—absolutely incredible. We started with the super nachos, the guacamole inside was perfectly seasoned with just the right kick of lime and jalapeño. For the main course, I ordered the carne asada tacos, and they were out of this world. The meat was tender, juicy, and full of flavor, served on soft, handmade corn tortillas. My friend had the enchiladas verdes, and she couldn’t stop raving about the tangy green sauce and how everything was cooked to perfection.

What really stood out, though, was the attention to detail and authenticity. You can tell everything is made from scratch and with love. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive without being overbearing—our server even recommended a house-made horchata that turned out to be the best I’ve ever had.

If you’re looking for authentic Mexican cuisine that’s both comforting and flavorful, this spot is a must. I’ll definitely be coming back—and bringing more friends with me next time!“

“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“

“I've been a local customer for a long time. I've been here since I was a kid. Things have changed a lot with this place throughout the years. When I was younger, Rubio's used to have lots of pictures and a fish tank. Now, there aren't many pictures and the fish tank isn't there anymore. I still support this restaurant because the food always tastes good!

When I was younger, I used to order from the kid's menu and get a cheese quesadilla and a churro. Now, I order burritos and sometimes get churros too. The Shrimp & Bacon, Especial, and the California burritos are a few of my favorite things to order from the menu!

Rubio's is one of my go-to places to get lunch or dinner because I really like their food! Any burrito I get always comes with chips. Also, I appreciate that this place added touch screens. The touch screens are helpful because I get to customize and place my order without having to wait in line.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Unique menu with everything fresh.“

“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.“

“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've waited 15 years to try this place .. because I'm always rushing. Well, today I finally went in and had a meal. There is some front street parking, side parking and rear parking. There's also a bus stop less (101) than a block away but I walked to it from a nearby hotel. The notion of authentic food is obvious by the cashier's and cooks I had the opportunity to thank for such a delicious meal. I was fortunate enough to have my lunch to myself because no one was eating inside during my brief 1 hour there.. however there were non-stop to-go orders the whole time. I ordered my usual test food of Carne Asada Nachos and a Coke. The coke tasted like a coke should. It wasn't flat. The carne asada nachos were made with the exact amount of chips and fixings and meat. There was no chip eaten without something on it which is rare. Usually most places put too much chips. There was a good serving of guacamole, sour cream, unmelted cheese, pico de gallo and meat. It could easily feed 2 but I only ate 1x in the morning so this was my lunch and dinner. I opted for both red and green salsa .. which were both delicious. The red was slightly spicier but not too much. I have 1 before and 1 mid photos so you can see the balanced portions. In my opinion the cooks were nice and know how to cook in my humble opinion. The food was delicious and I'm definitely coming back tomorrow to test their breakfast burrito. I highly recommend coming in and trying their food. There's plenty to do in the area to walk off your meal afterwards. All in all .. definitely a monthly meal for me worth the extra 5 min drive from my office.“

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

“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“