16 Best Mexican Restaurants in Monterey

We've selected Monterey's finest Mexican eateries for you. Taste the finest Nachos, Birria Tacos, Chips and Salsa, and more in the city.

alejandro's Mexican • $$
474 Alvarado St, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Birria Tacos with Bone Marrow Sauce
Chips with Guacamole and Salsa
Birria \u0026 Bone Marrow Taco
Enchiladas De Mole Con Chiken
Birria & Bone Marrow Taco
Carne Asada Skirt Steak
Cochinita Pibil Taco
Hongos Mushroom Tacos
Doña Teresa's Mole
Ceviche De Pescado

“I loved dining by candlelight. I had the camarones al mojo de ajo and it was delicious. Oh and the palomas were amazing!“

4.5 Superb162 Reviews
El Cantaro Mexican • $
791 Foam St, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Combo 1 and Tlayudas Oaxaquenas
Crispy Potato Tacos Plate
Mushroom Empanadas
Burrito with Steak
Taco de Nopales
Chips and Salsa
Taquitos Plate
Veggie Burrito
Chile Relleno
Chips & Salsa

“The fantastic vegan meal option took me back to some of my favorite eating places in Oaxaca. However, the mezcal was priced for Carmel, as it was double the price of any restaurant that I have been in the US. One is charged $11 to $24 for a 1oz pour. An normal pour is 1.5 to 2 ounces depending on the bartender.“

4.7 Superb241 Reviews
La Bahia Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
675 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Michelada Con Camarones
Camarones À la Bahia
California Burrito
Quesabirria Tacos
Carne Asada Fries
Chips and Salsa
Fish and Shrimp
Birria Tacos
Flight Tacos
Birria Ramen

“We were long- time Casa Rosita fans ( the former name) and were quite pleased with the new owners menu, service and hospitality. A very welcoming staff with authentic dishes ( especially seafood plates) at a reasonable price. The owner, Francisco , wants customers to come, feel like family, eat delicious seafood plates as well as traditional items. Which we did! I highly recommend eating here.“

4.6 Superb141 Reviews
La Casa del Sazón 3 Mexican • $
431 Tyler St, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Arrechero and Al Pastor Tacos
Al Pastor and Shrimp Tacos
Molcajete Michoacano
Carne Asada - Burrito
House Tacos - Plate
House Chips Salsa
Molcajete Costeño
Chimichanga Dinner
California Burrito
Carne Asada Taco

“good food and Service and the waiters are nice and Ploit“

4.6 Superb95 Reviews
El Torito Mexican • $$
600 Cannery Row, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Y Pollo Asado Con Frijoles Arroz Salsa Aguacate Quesadilla Y Chicken Wings
Chicken and Sour Cream Enchiladas
Shrimp Mazatlán Enchiladas
Fresh Tableside Guacamole
Grande Fiesta Platter
Deep-Fried Ice Cream
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Free Chips and Salsa
Carne Asada & Shrimp
El Dueño Margarita

“Un lugar familiar buena y deliciosa comidas esmerado servicio.“

4.3 Superb1659 Reviews
Lopez Taqueria & Liquor Mexican • $
500 Del Monte Ave, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Taco Street Tacos
Cheese Quesadilla
Al Pastor Taco
Super Burrito
Birria Plate
Bean Rice

“This is a liquor/grocery store that sells food. Nothing special. They have a sitting area that is OK, old seats, but works.

The tacos were yummy and my boyfriend enjoyed his burrito. Decent affordable taco joint. I'll probably stop again when I need a cheap meal!

The staff was very friendly.“

4.6 Superb39 Reviews
Papa Chano's Mexican • $
462 Alvarado St, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Chile Relleno Burrito
Everything Is Fresh
Breakfast Burrito
Carne Asada Fries
Shrimp Quesadilla
Chips and Salsa
Super Taco Plate
Rice and Beans
Super Burritos
Regular Nachos

“Stopped by for lunch here with my lady and the food was very delicious. The staff are all very friendly and kind. They have a chip and salsa bar which is a plus because you get to choose how much you want to eat and the chips are freshly cooked. If you're in the area, this place is a definite must to stop in and grab a bite to eat. We'll definitely be back here in the future. Thank you Papa Chano's.“

4.4 Superb81 Reviews
Taqueria Del Mar Mexican • $
530 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Fish Tacos & Shrimp Tacos
Vegetarian
Guacamole
Seafood
Scallop
Squid

“Mom and pop, order at the counter type of place. I had the seafood chimichunga and it was delicious. Hot, golden, with creamy mix of tender fish and shrimp inside. 10/10!

Side note: the chimichunga was fried on a flat top, not deep fried in a frier“

4.7 Superb22 Reviews
Dos Victorias Mexican Food Mexican • $
299 Cannery Row #B, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Chimichanga
Supreme Quesadilla
Carne Asada Burrito
Carne Asada Fries
Carnitas Burrito
Two Shrimp Tacos
Asada Tacos
Asada Plate
California
Adovada

“best tacos for miles! thank you for being delicious!“

4.4 Superb48 Reviews
Mando's Restaurant Mexican • $
570 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Cheese Enchilada Combo Plate 1 Chicken Enchilada
Chorizo Breakfast Burrito
Grandma's Potatoes
Tampiaquena Plate
Mando's Burrito
Chips and Salsa
Carnitas Plate
Caldo de Pollo
French Toast
Carne Asada

“The best Mexican food around! Always fresh and always feels like every bite is made with love! And if your a breakfast lover like myself then the breakfast burrito is always a great choice with different meat options! Did I mention it's breakfast all day?!? Run don't walk to mando's for some authentic cooking! Don't miss them at the Beacon Film Festival may 18th at 1pm and may 19th at 5pm“

4.3 Superb116 Reviews
Urban Kitchen Catering & Events Mexican • $$
1425 Munras Ave, Monterey

“Urban Kitchen Hospitality was such a pleasure to work with. Rene and his team did an amazing job on a catered event for 350 people. They are professional, very customer friendly and easy to work with. I highly recommend Urban Kitchen Hospitality for your next event. Bree Osborne, Marketing Manager - City of Santee, CA“

5 Superb7 Reviews
Antojito’s Del Rancho Quesabírría Truck Mexican • $
CA-68, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Regular Burrito

“I have never once been disappointed at this place. Not once. Their al pastor is seasoned and marinated to absolute *perfection* and their birria is *rich and melty*. They also serve seasoned, caramelized onions alongside their tacos which is a plus, so sweet and savory. Seriously, I could eat 10 tacos, no joke. My only regret is not leaving a review sooner.

Beautiful location along highway 68 under the live oaks. Classic California roadside charm.“

4.6 Superb14 Reviews
Tortilla Beach Monterey Mexican • $$
300 Del Monte Center, Monterey

“Here on Vacation and had a great visit the service was amazing and the food was so good. I loved this place in Roseville but they closed it so it was glad to have it again. yum 10/10“

5 Superb2 Reviews
Cocina Mexican Mexican • $
431 Tyler St, Monterey

“good food and Service and the waiters are nice and Ploit“

5 Superb1 Reviews
Nacho Bizness Mexican • $
470 Alvarado St, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Large Nachos with Jalapeño Cheese Pinto Beans and Crema
Carne Asada Nacho Bowl with Mac and Cheese
Waffle Fries with Nacho Cheese
Bean and Guacamole Nachos
Nachos with Chicken
Nachos with Steak
Sub Waffle Fries
Habanero Relish
Loaded Nachos
Mac & Cheese

“Visiting from out of state. Stopped by and oh my word. The food is so good! Definitely recommend this place.“

4.2 Good169 Reviews
El Charrito Express Mexican • $
483 Calle Principal, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Chipotle Chicken and Asada Burrito
Chipotle Chicken Bowl New Item
Carne Asada Burrito
Chile Verde Burrito
Barbacoa Burrito
Carnitas Burrito
Chips & Guacamole
Rice and Beans
Chile Verde
Burrito Bar

“Amazing place food is well prepared and tasty!“

4.2 Good99 Reviews

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