43 Best Mexican Restaurants in National City

“I was in the neighborhood and hungry and I found this place and boy what a treasure I can't wait to go back into this neighborhood . I got the adobada taco and the queso adobada . It was the perfect amount of food I couldn't have eaten anymore and I paired it with a negra Modelo which held up very nicely to the savory deliciousness of the adobada“

“The best place to eat, recommend it by me.“

“The best in town. La mejor en el condado de San Diego, Ca. Great Tijuana Flavor, El Mejor Sabor de Tijuana“

“Hands Down the best carnitas of all of San Diego. My family and I always buy our carnitas here. We get the carnitas by the pound and they are delicious 😋. They also catered 2 of my party events my baby shower and my daughter's 1st communion at a reasonable price. I said I wanted for 50 people and they set it up in party trays and I picked it up. It came with everything: carnitas, rice, beans ,3 salsas, chiles with sauted onions, guacamole and chicharrones. To ensure that they stayed walm i put the food on party trays warmers. My guest loved it and was a hit ♥️🙏“

“This place is sooooooo fire !! I never leave reviews and I HAD TO come show some Luve 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“Best tacos you can ever have. Love going on Saturday & Sunday mornings to eat fish tacos.“

“El mata hambre me gusto mucho. Los visitaremos en nuestra próxima visita a San Diego.“

“Great food, great service!“

“el sabor,y los condimentos, todo muy rico“

“Their adobada tacos are super cheap and absolutely to die for, and their adobada fries come as a huge portion - definitely recommend if you like adobada. Their adobada also has cinnamon in it, so if you're a fan of adobada that's cinnamon-y, 100% recommend trying this place.“

“muy buen servicio y la comida muy deliciosa.💯💯☕☕“

“good food. good prices. excellent salsa bar“

“This location has great customer service and delicious food. Get yours togo during these times. Pic: Carne Asada Fries and Torta Especial with Mexican Coke“

“Very good place very good food and good customer service“

“The food is good and everything like that but the customer service needs a bit more work because every time I ask them in Spanish for more cilantro and cabbage they never get it right and to me that's the most important because I'm getting it to go so I am expecting to get what I pay and ask for but it's good“

“great staff. great food. so far I've had a few of their different plates, and all have been good“

“Best Mariscos Delivery service no cap !!“

“Best fish tacos, ever!!!!“

“I’ve been coming here for a few years and I love the surf and turf burritos. The bean and cheese burritos are also really good with the salsa quemada. I like the owner and daughter. Sometimes when there is a new person in window Gracias is so annoying, I love the same people who been here for years years.“

“Man where do I begin! This place is the bomb! Hands down some of the best birria in SD the team is incredible as well. I have been going to them since my apartment complex was graced with their presence. I have been tracking them down since. Their birria fries are unmatched and the atmosphere is always a party! If your looking for the perfect food to satisfy some big back tendencies at an amazing price look no further!“

“Great customer service great food bomb flavor quality products Omar and Oscar took care of me go show some support y’all 💯“

“delicious food. was my 1st time there. got a carnitas burrito. 5 stars. I recommend“

“super riquicimos tacos los mejores una atencion esencial para my son los mejores tacos“

“FRESH LOCAL FOOD. NO PRESERVATIVES, HEALTHY CHOICE! SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS“

“super buen servicio de Wilimina. hermosa mesera.. muy alegre y super attention . la comida no fue Buena hoy. Nuevo cosinero. bistec ranchero seco y Malo sin sabor chilaquiles secos.. not happy. menudo was good“

“The food here was honestly really good. The tacos were fresh and full of flavor, and I’d definitely come back for the food alone. The only downside was that I didn’t really feel welcomed when I walked in. I understand there might be a language barrier, and that’s totally okay, but even a simple smile can make a big difference. I still enjoyed the meal, I just hope the experience can feel a little warmer next time.“

“this place rules! giant jumbo burritos, the carne asada is delicious, the guacamole, the red and green salsas are 👍👍👍👍rolled tacos are👍👍👍🇲🇽🇺🇸✌️👍👍👍 the also sell beer“

“The Silvia’s Pupuseria was amazing! The pupusas were absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The prices were very reasonable, making it a fantastic value. Plus, having parking available was a huge bonus. Definitely coming back!“

“This is the BEST MEXICAN FOOD the employees are very Kool. I been coming here for along time now.“

“This taco shop is one of the best here in San Diego county. Just off Hwy 5 in National City.
Authentic Mexican Taco Shop!!!

Parking: Small retail corner lot with good parking.

Wheelchair accessibility: Simple“

“This is the BEST MEXICAN FOOD the employees are very Kool. I been coming here for along time now.“

“Very good place very good food and good customer service“

“Hace 6 años mi lugar preferido torta de atún y por supuesto mi rico 😋 y delicioso e interesante n igual le TEJUINO “... como lo extraño 😪“

“I ordered a full Torta, Carne Asada! Muy bueno!!! Bread, toasted. Meat, well seasoned. I asked for no mayo, no onions. What a deal! On a Sunday at around 2pm, no line for me! It cost 12 bucks and some change. Well worth it. I have a full belly. People forget just how good a torta can be. Roberto’s torta’s are soggy, but not here. If I’m in the area again, I will order again!!!“

“Best raspados in San Diego! I’ve been a client/fan of theirs for over 20 years ! Been visiting them since I was a kid and now I bring my kids here . All natural homemade flavors . Chamoy and Ciruela with lechera are my 2 faves ! Always some nachos as well. This family business has always been super friendly and respectful. Their commitment to quality and service has never changed and sets them apart from any other place . Always super clean and incredibly humble business“

“Bread is nice and soft. Lots of pink items for my daughter's birthday feast. The lady there was so sweet and helpful. She arranged all our pan dulce on a cardboard platter and covered it in cellophane for us. Love this plane. My new go to Panadería.“

“Patricia and her Taquizas Guanatos team are outstanding! They catered my recent event and we were very happy with the communication, service, and food. The (asada, chicken, adobada) tacos, mulitas, beans, and rice were very tasty and included all the fixings as well as aguas frescas. The portions were more than satisfying and we even had leftover food, which she packaged and left for us to enjoy during the remainder of the party. Thank you Taquizas Guanatos!“

“I'm from Phoenix Arizona came here to eat it was absolutely amazing!!!! definitely recommend not sure why it has a 3.5 out of 5 ...... Five Stars for me ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“I ordered pinakbet, chicharon bulaklak, and menudo for pick-up from Carlitos Family Restaurant, and everything was delicious! The flavors brought me right back to home-cooked meals from my childhood. When I walked in, I was welcomed by a warm, family-style setting—and even karaoke was happening! It felt nostalgic and comforting, like stepping into a family gathering. Although I only grabbed takeout this time, I’m definitely planning to dine in next time to soak in more of that vibe.

Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Filipino food with a side of good energy. 🍽️🎤🇵🇭

Side note: we had the food when we got home, and fyi, best chicharon bulaklak that we’ve ever had. 😍 the menudo and pinakbet was so good too!“

“Drive thru was busy on a Thursday evening around 8:30pm. It's probably just like us, having late dinner.

We ordered fish tacos, adobada tacos, and carne asada fries. We are not sure if it was on the menu, but we just took the risk of asking if they have caldo de res. And luckily they have. My kids love caldo de res.

The price point was good, especially for the amount of food you get. Fish tacos were loaded with a big slice of fish. Topped with cabbage and maybe a mixture od pico de gallo. I like the fries because they are crispy even when we have to wait till we get home to eat.“

“Come here every day for my ginger shot and I hang out and work on my paperwork here the ladies are fantastic and the place is comfortable thank u Martha Rosa and Monica Ariana love it here thank u for my ginger shot and the staff are very friendly and nice smiling thank you“

“Came through drive through around 10:30pm 10/14, the girl at the register was super nice, not sure if she was new but super nice and awesome customer service. Also burrito was different today, not sure if a new cook was back there but the burrito was bomb 🔥got the hash brown burrito and man it was bomb today, also noticed they moved there salsas back to the little cups instead of the bags and honestly thats the way to go, good job cotijas ! Best burrito in town 🔥😎 also the prices are very affordable.“

“I Actually Came Here Because Every Restaurant Was Closed. I Definitely Like The Hard Working People Who Gave Me Excellent Service. Oh Yeah The Food Was Delicious.I Totally Recommend This Spot For Breakfast Or Any Time You're Hungry.

Parking: Yup Definitely Handicap Parking By The Entrance. Oh Yeah Plenty Of Parking.“