50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Jamul

“Great food, fair prices and friendly staff.“

“Super friendly & the food is delicious!“

“Very delicious and big portions! Love the sopas and Rueben sandwich!“

“Great service! Warm chips and salsa served as you settle in… lots of yumm options to select from.. definitely recommend the tempura cauliflower appetizer! Unfortunately the chile relleno, corn enchiladas and kids cheese and bean burrito were all too cheesy for our liking. But if you enjoy cheesy food, you’d totally enjoy these.“

“Super Deliciosa toda la comida. Muy buen servicio y la atención que dan es excelente. Definitivamente deja abajó a otros restaurantes de barbacoa a los que he ido. Lo mejor de todo es que te cocinan todo fresco le doy un 💯 Y las costillas en jalea de mango está para chuparse los dedos.“

“Been going here for years !!!“

“Unbelievably delicious food. Staff is great and more than willing to accommodate special off the menu orders. Simply, a diamond in the rough. A must try!!!“

“We grabbed takeout last night for a party of three, and once again it was a great experience. I ordered the grande tostada—my absolute favorite—and it did not disappoint. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Even for takeout, the quality was excellent. The staff was, as always, incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. Consistent good food and warm service keep us coming back!“

“The best family made tacos in all of San Diego County. No exaggeration. The meats are so flavorful, the tacos come with a generous amount of guacamole, cilantro, onion, etc. Try them all, carne asada without all the fat like other famous SD taco stands throw at you, pastor, cabeza, carnitas, etc., worth the trip to El Cajon!“

“No joke the best mexican food place by far. I was questioning my choice in buying because i spent $25 for a large pacman fries which is the most ive spent on carne asada fries. But once my order came out i knew it was worth the money. This can feed a family and take days to finish by urself. Also the menu options are amazing and love the filipino additions! Would recommend to everyone.“

“great food! love this place 😀“

“Smoked meats to die for: tacos, burritos, tortas y más.“

“Love this place. I went in to pick up food for my ladies at cat&doggieworks and the wonderful lady at the counter gave me every courtesy and was very patient. Their food is great and so are they. I always order a horchata there because I don’t think I’ve had one better anywhere else.“

“I’ve only tried the burritos and tacos from here and it’s the best Mexican burrito and tacos I’ve tried. I struggle with Mexican food shops because the quality of the meat (carne asada) is gross most times but not here food is consistent, fresh, and quality ingredients and I appreciate when food business places use fresh quality ingredient.“

“I like the bean burritos.“

“Fast service, friendly, good food. Best enchiladas(everything great), margaritas, over all everything was great!!“

“I recommend all of the above the food is delicious my favorite shrimp cocktail! Great customer service Thank You“

“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 😁“

“Excelente servicio esta buena la música con el mariachi muy rica la comida nos tocó de mesero el Sr Alfonso muy amable muy buen servicio.“

“Everything I've had so far has been delicious and the fish tacos are incredible!! The shrimp tacos are even better and the surf and turf taco is even better than that! 😋
Charming restaurant too!
They're a new business and doing thongs right. You should give then a try!“

“I recommend La Cresta especially for Taco Tuesday.“

“Great food at an unbeatable price. The fish burrito is outstanding, and I’ve also had the steak and chicken—both were delicious. Everything is flavorful, portions are solid, and the prices are honestly some of the best around. Definitely a place I’ll keep coming back to. Wife and I really like this place . We normally do take out“

“Came here for carne asada fries. I’m Mexican and grew up eating real, authentic Mexican food, so I know this is an Americanized dish but 10/10, these were amazing. The flavors were on point, portions were very generous (even for a half order), and everything tasted fresh and authentic. Super friendly, quick, and efficient service. It’s a hole-in-the-wall, but none of the nearby spots come close.“

“I love Carnitas Uruapan! Especially Saturday and Sunday because they offer a half Carnitas half Buche Plato. if you don't know what Buche is then it don't matter. lol 🐷“

“delicious. absolute SD staple“

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

“We have been coming here for a year now. Great service in fact before our family sits down they are already preparing our drinks for our family. Food is great especially the mole chicken enchiladas.“

“Holy moly this place is incredible. The Desayuno de Molcajete is off the charts amazing. The corn tortillas are so incredible and made in-house. And if you are lucky enough to get Fernando as the best server that has ever existed, then you are gonna have your best brunch ever❤️“

“Delicious food, and not over priced“

“i like the fact they have vegetarian options. Place is clean, and not your typical, old rundown Mexican fast food place. most of the staff is nice. food is good and prices not bad. I go from la Mesa, south of 8, just to get potato tacos.“

“Super delicioso 😋 super recomendado“

“Great food and personal service. I commented that I was sharing the burrito with my bride and was asked if I’d like them to cut it in half for me. 👍“

“muy rica la comida, muy buena atención y excelente chef“

“great restaurant. been going there for many years“

“The service is always the best and friendliest you can find. The food... prepared fresh every time is the extra wait. The atmosphere is decent enough, good waiting space for pick up orders, but the dining area could use a little reorganizing. It's kind of difficult getting by seated tables trying to refill a drink or use the restroom. By the way, they are very friendly and gracious about using their restroom... even if you're not buying anything. I'll go back to this place again and again. Thank you, Albert's.“

“Having spent 20 years exploring the vibrant culinary scene in San Diego and visiting over 200 restaurants, I can confidently say that Emma’s Mexican Restaurant stands out as one of the best, hands down.

From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted with the warm, inviting atmosphere that feels like a genuine slice of Mexico. The décor is charmingly authentic, and the staff exude a friendliness that makes you feel right at home.

But it’s the food that truly sets Emma’s apart. Every dish is a celebration of traditional Mexican flavors, prepared with the freshest ingredients and a meticulous attention to detail. Whether it’s the perfectly seasoned carne asada, the rich and flavorful mole, or the mouth-watering enchiladas, each bite transports you straight to the heart of Mexico.

What truly impresses me is the consistency and quality of their offerings. Emma’s doesn’t just serve food; they craft an experience. The tortillas are handmade, the salsas burst with freshness, and the portions are generous without compromising on quality.

If you’re a San Diego native or just passing through, Emma’s Mexican Restaurant is a must-visit. It’s a testament to the rich culinary heritage of Mexico and a shining gem in San Diego’s dining landscape. Emma’s has earned its place as a top-tier restaurant, and I can’t recommend it highly enough.“

“I have been coming to this location for over a year now and I just had to take the time to write how AMAZING the food and service is at this location. I am always greeted when I come in and the food is consistentantly made with the same amazing taste, portions, hot, and fast service. If your looking for some good Mexican food to eat, this place is a must.“

“I’ve been going here since 1987. The Estrada family are amazing. Always the best food.“

“AMAZING Breakfast burritos. I have the bacon eggs and cheese with potatoes. It was AMAZING!! Green sauce was good too. Came out hot and in a few minutes.
One thing is that I asked if I could add steak and it would have been 19$ and change instead of the 12 and change. That i paid for. Maybe that just the price but seamed a little steep. But I'm sure it would have been worth it.“

“One of the best flavors for taco shops in town. Food quality is amazing and the hot sauce selection is incredible. Only giving 4 stars because the cost of items don't match the portions. I never see this place very busy and I'm sure that attributes to what I'm seeing. Still a great place to go and the owner is extremely nice. I have never seen him take a day off.“

“Everything I've tried here is yummy. you know it's a good place when there's always a full line of cars in the drive thru. I really like the potato rolled tacos.“

“Great spot for Mexican food“

“My family and I have been coming here for nearly 20 years. We have been rarely disappointed besides a few minor incorrect orders. The beef rolled tacos, California burrito, surf and turf burrito are all great. We love their horchata too. THE SURF AND TURF BURRITO IS SO GOOD.“

“This place is awesome. The have a wide variety of options and we went with the birra sope, birra ramen and the birra tacos. Our little guy got the cheese quesadilla. The portions are generous and the gentleman behind the register, I assume the owner, was super friendly and nice. I’d definitely come back here again. Top notch.“

“El mejor pollo del mundo Pollo Loco, siempre rico“

“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.“

“I’ve been going here since 1987. The Estrada family are amazing. Always the best food.“

“I’ve been going here since 1987. The Estrada family are amazing. Always the best food.“

“Excellent service, yummy food, delicious drinks & and awesome atmosphere!!!“