23 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.

El Cantaro Mexican • $
791 Foam Street, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

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

“Found this place by accident but I’m so happy I did! Went after an aquarium trip!Food was amazing and workers were so friendly. The agua de tamarindo was a little too sweet but everything else was wonderful! We had combo #2 & 3 and enmoladas! We also tried the empanaditas! Took my non vegan family members and they loved it! They aren’t convinced it wasn’t vegan! 😅 Updated from previous review on 2026-09-19“

4.7 Superb584 Reviews
alejandro's Mexican • $$
474 Alvarado Street, 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
Barbacoa Osso Bucco

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

4.3 Superb209 Reviews
La Bahia Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
675 Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Michelada Con Camarones
Camarones À la Bahia
Chips \u0026 Salsa
California Burrito
Jeezy Shrimp Taco
Quesabirria Tacos
Birria Enchiladas
Carne Asada Fries
Chips and Salsa
Fish and Shrimp

“The best on Lighthouse hands down. No fatty meat quality, clean & the girls that work there are so sweet respectful and accommodating to all. Compliments to the owner and cooks Chefs kiss“

4.6 Superb312 Reviews
Dos Victorias Mexican Food Mexican • $
299 Cannery Row #B, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

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

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

4.6 Superb208 Reviews
Papa Chano's Mexican • $
462 Alvarado Street, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

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

“The burritos here are delicious as well as ginormous. If you’re starving, you’d probably be able to finish it in one sitting, but otherwise, I recommend sharing it or save it for later. I ordered the chorizo burrito along with an horchata, which were both very flavorful (btw you’re able to and even encouraged to get a refill on you’re agua fresca, which is super cool since I’ve never been to a restaurant that lets you do that:). Staff is really nice, the only thing that would’ve made the experience better is some background music.“

4.4 Superb234 Reviews
La Casa del Sazón 3 Mexican • $$
431 Tyler Street, 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“

4.4 Superb205 Reviews
El Charrito Express Mexican • $
483 Calle Principal, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Beef \u0026 Potato Taquitos with Guacamole 2 Per Order
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

“Amazing place food is well prepared and tasty!“

4.2 Good148 Reviews
Antojito’s Del Rancho Quesabírría Truck Mexican • $
CA-68, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Regular Burrito

“Omg the sopes, ah-mazing. This is the best Mexican food I’ve had in awhile, if ever. They were busy and I can see why. 100% worth the wait, fast friendly service and off the charts good. I had the chicken which was flavorful, green sauce, just yum. Just go.“

4.8 Superb32 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.“

4.2 Good2095 Reviews
Urban Kitchen Catering & Events Mexican • $$
1425 Munras Ave, Monterey

“We recently had the pleasure of working with Urban Kitchen for our wedding, and I truly cannot say enough good things about Rene and his team. From the very beginning, Rene was always available. No matter how many questions we had or when we called he answered the phone and made us feel like family. Rene’s communication and reliability meant everything to us.

What stood out most was how genuinely excited he was for our marriage and wedding day. It never felt like “just another event” from him. We could feel that he truly cared and wanted everything to be special for us.

The food was wonderful. The service was smooth and the entire experience helped take so much stress off our shoulders. We are incredibly grateful we chose Urban Kitchen for such an important day.

Thank you, Rene, for being a part of our story and helping make our wedding day memorable.
Victor and Lisa Marks“

4.4 Superb106 Reviews
Taqueria Del Mar Mexican • $
530 Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Fish Tacos & Shrimp Tacos
Vegetarian
Guacamole
Seafood
Scallop
Squid

“Delicious Traditional but memorable dishes stop by for lunch if you're in the area.“

4.3 Superb144 Reviews
Nacho Bizness Mexican • $
470 Alvarado Street, 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
Carne Asada Fries Nacho
The Macarrito Burrito
Side of Waffle Fries
Nachos with Chicken
Nachos with Steak
Mac \u0026 Cheese

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

4.2 Good304 Reviews
Sarita's Mexican Grill Restaurants Mexican • $
21 Soledad Drive, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Combo Enchilada Dinner
Burrito & Enchiladas
Complimentary Chips
Two Tacos Al Pastor
Huevos Rancheros
Chips and Salsa
Salsa and Chips
Chicken Flautas
Tortilla Chips
Steak Burrito

“I have been coming here for years. The best Mexican Food for the best price!!!“

4.2 Good221 Reviews
Lopez Taqueria & Liquor Mexican • $
500 Del Monte Avenue, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

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

“I had 3 asada tacos, they're not mini street tacos! They're loaded up with meat, with onion and cilantro which is optional. Very delicious salsa, the red is more spicy and very flavorful, green also flavorful but mild! Don't judge a book by its cover! Yes, its in a liquor store, but go! Plus you can buy anything else you might want too.“

4.2 Good155 Reviews
Big Sur Taco Truck Mexican • $
848 Del Monte Avenue, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken Tacos

“Daaaaannnnggg…those handmade tortillas! Pollo or beef tacos, you can’t go wrong.“

4.4 Superb33 Reviews
Cocina Mexican Mexican • $
431 Tyler Street, Monterey

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

3.7 Good8 Reviews
Mission 19 Taqueria Mexican • $
598 Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Mar Y Tierra Burrito
Famous Torta Tijuana
Carne Asada Fries
Quesabirria Plate
Street Taco Trio
Four Tortillas
Birria Ramen
Street Tacos
Birria Plate
Shrimp Taco

“Food was amazing, and the manager and staff were friendly and accommodating. Definitely recommend!!“

4.1 Good274 Reviews
Plaza Diaz - Catering & Events Mexican • $$
1425 Munras Avenue, Monterey

“My wife and I came to visit Monterey for the weekend and stayed at the red lion on our second night. The urban kitchen is located on site at the hotel. The owner/host Renee was gracious and friendly. He went out of his way with service. Also the food was delicious enjoyed the artichoke enchilada and seafood soup!! Definitely recommend staying at the red lion and eating at the Urb. kitchen“

3.5 Good4 Reviews
Market Cocina Mexican • $$$
800 Del Monte Center, Monterey

“When I am hostessing an Open House, I love to drop by for goodies to share. Such beautiful, bountiful products to choose from. A feast for the eyes and nose! Of course, I treat myself to lunch too! Expensive high quality food is so delicious.After surviving college as a hard working poor student, it still haunts me to spend so much. We can afford it now, but it is hard to break old habits. Enjoy life!“

3.5 Good40 Reviews
Lalla Grill Del Monte Bar & Grill • $$
1400 Del Monte Center, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Pistachio Crusted Chicken Salad
Traditional Enchilada Platter
Butternut Squash Enchiladas
Poblano Chicken Enchilada
Mexico City Chilaquiles
Blue Cheese Steak Bites
Red and Green Sauces Add
Creme Brulee Waffle
Lalla Cheese Burger
Calamari Appetizer

“Our first visit to Lalla Grill Del Monte and it was fabulous! The food was delicious. Our waiter Tino was friendly, professional, and on top of everything. Later we went to the bar. It was fully stocked and the bartender, Rae, was the bomb! Worth a visit if you are in the area! Highly recommend.“

4.4 Superb398 Reviews
Tipsy Putt Pubs • $$
95 Prescott Avenue, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Nachos

“The staff was friendly and helpful. They had a very large wedding party that they were tending to, but that did not impact the service and attentiveness that they paid to other groups that came in. Great selection of activities, golf, good food and friendly staff.“

4.3 Superb150 Reviews
Taco Bell Tacos • $
321 Alvarado Street, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Cinnabon Bites and Cinnamon Twists
Cinnabon Delights
Cheese Quesadilla
Taco Bell
Supreme

“This gal came of her shift, at 8:06 pm tonight, and STOKED my 7 year old boys… and me. She had the Christmas Spirit and this was the last place we expected it, and actually, the first Christmas Spirit of the Season. My kids said that was so nice… and I agree. Merry Christmas to you wonderful lady. 🎄“

3.4 Good179 Reviews
Chipotle Mexican Grill Mexican • $
560 Munras Avenue, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Build Your Own Burrito Bowl
Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa
Fajita Veggies
Chips 540
Queso
Salad
Tacos

“Great Chipotle location! Jose H was super welcoming and made one of the best meals I’ve ever had a Chipotle. He couldn’t have been nicer and his co-workers were super kind too. 5,000 stars of appreciation to him and everyone here. Most appreciatively, P“

3 Average214 Reviews

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