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.“

“This place is SO GOOD. I kept insisting we needed to go to La Jolla Village for our final night of dining before leaving on a flight back to NYC. My husband found this spot and am I so glad we decided to just pop over and head to the village later. This food was outstanding. We ended up ordering every ceviche available on the menu. The fish taco was one of the freshest / crispiest we’ve ever had. My husband loved his soft shell crab taco. It was a Tuesday night, so quieter save for another family and a couple of locals. Things that were said over dinner: “if we lived here, I would come here every week and sit at the counter and just order from the raw menu.” “Omg. That might be the best fish taco I’ve ever had.” My 7 year old (sometimes picky) housed 2 fish tacos (we just made sure to say no sour cream).

Basically, don’t sleep on this place. If you’re local to La Jolla, I’m jealous that you can go here whenever you want.“

“Muchísimas Gracias a Raymundo y su colega!

In the middle of a long trip to California’s coast, all the way from our home in Colorado, our group found ourselves in Raymundo’s colorful and welcoming restaurant. The food left our bellies and our hearts full. The tortas were “gas” the salsa was “hella good” and the drinks refreshed us after a morning in the sun. The food was made well, with care and love you could taste in every bite. Raymundo himself was even kind enough to take a photo with us all. In a world pushing us towards faceless fast food mega chains, local businesses like this one keep our world as vibrant as the walls in this lovely place.“

“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.“

“Very nice place. Quick service. You can order yourself and take the table number and they will serve your food pretty fast. Good portions of food. Lots of taco options. We took the chicken burrito, beer battered shrimp tacos and fries. All of them tasted so so good. The outside vibe is also pretty and nice. We loved the place. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a cheap and good mexican place to eat around La Jolla Coves.“

“My sister recommended the carne asada California burrito, surf&turf burrito, fish burrito. She said the cheese pull was magnificent and I agree on that, but my California burrito was very dry. I doused it in salsa but, dry fries, crunchy steak and not much guac made for dry bites. The street is closed to cars though so I liked the outdoor seating. Kids are scootering around and if you come before 4 on a Sunday, no need to wait in line.“

“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!“

“Delicious � Must come back and try the burrito bowls and nachos.“

“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.“

“Rigoberto's Taco Shop is that classic no-frills taco spot you hit when you’re hungry and don’t want to wait. The burritos were huge, greasy in the right way, and super filling. It’s open late, which helps. Not the cleanest or most polished place, but it delivers on flavor and portion. Service was quick and straightforward.“