11 Best Mexican Restaurants in La Jolla

“I love this place. This place have amazing atmosphere with a great vibe, plus a delicious selection of tacos appetizers and drinks.“

“Don Carlos Taco Shop is a La Jolla institution for great Mexican fast food. Great friendly staff and good food. I use for take out exclusively.“

“Very unique and high quality experience. Best for seafood lovers. If you are also a fan, check out the locations in Tijuana or Mexicali for bigger and even more exciting menus. I love the tostadas, the house ceviche, guacamole, grilled octopus, soft shell crab taco, and especially the shrimp pozole. They have this off-menu yellow salsa that is really good. The decor is classy and comfortable, great for date night or little celebrations.“

“Ive been wanting to try this place for about a month now and yesterday was my first time making it over and let me say im soo glad I did!! my breakfast burrito was delicious and I came back today for rolled tacos with my daughter and she got a fish taco I can’t hype this place up enough it’s definitely my new favorite taco shop in San Diego and let me just say forget about the taco stand the line out the door should be here! So delicious and fast service come support this family taco shop they do their thing and the prices are great for this area definitely the perfect spot to stop at after a day at the beach or a day at work. So yummy!!“

“THE BEST TACO IN THE WORLD! I was born in Los Angeles, lived part of my life in Tijuana, Mexico City and Guadalajara. I've traveled to various places of Mexico and I have never eaten something so tasty, tender, unique and delicious like the RIBEYE TACO... It is pure perfection, and one order is more than enough“

“Amazing food and outstanding customer service! The tacos were delicious, and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. We ordered several tacos, and unfortunately, I accidentally ordered chicken for my wife, who doesn’t eat chicken. When I went back to explain the mistake, they happily replaced the tacos for free, and the owner even refused to accept payment for the new ones. That kind of kindness and customer service really impressed us!

It’s not just about the food; it’s about how they treat their customers, and this place truly goes above and beyond. We would absolutely love to come back! I highly recommend El Charro Mexican Food to anyone passing by or looking for delicious tacos and great service. Definitely worth a visit!“

“Don Bravo is a solid late-night taco spot that keeps things simple and satisfying. The tacos were flavorful, a little greasy in the right way, and hit that comfort craving. Portions were good for the price. It’s casual, nothing polished. Service was quick. Not memorable, but dependable when you just need something easy and filling.“

“It was a great place to sit outside and enjoy the view. The service was great the margaritas amazing. The food was also great. I had the Baja bowl and my partner had the mahi mahi tocas. It was awesome!“

“Thank for having high chairs. Will definitely continue to eat here. Also everyone was super friendly! Not just the staff but the guest! That’s the vibe when people are happy at work. I also noticed the team was very attentive to ensure the salsa bar was stocked. This is by far the nicest, cleanest and delicious Rubio’s I’ve been in!“

“From the moment we entered, everything was perfect. The service was professional and friendly without being pushy. The duck confit was tender and packed with flavor, and the wine list offered great selections from local vineyards. Loved the cozy, romantic lighting and calm atmosphere. Prices are fair considering the high quality. We’ll definitely be back.“

“Beef, and therefore burrito prices have gone insane but I'm willing to look past that. The Call burrito here is pretty legit. Salsa verde is on point. Free carrots and limes. Reminds me of a classic SD taco shop and it's tucked into la jolla. Yeah I'll come back.“