50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Nipomo

“Best Mexican restaurant on the Central Coast. If you can’t handle flavor and authenticity then this place isn’t for you. Norma and Carolina are special women who provide excellent service, not to mention they treat their customers like family. My family and I love it here! Highly recommend.“

“All the above! We love this place!“

“Great fresh authentic Mexican good. The staff is family owned, so we know how family reputation is, they’re a 10+ in my book. And, it’s fast service and they’re like family Now! After six months, we family. Lol“

“The tri-tip sandwich is top notch!!!“

“My buddy and I just ate at this Taco Bell in Nipomo with our combined 8 children and were treated so well. Nadia especially was super kind and patient with the kids as they ordered.Shoutout to the prep team who not only got our whole order correct but labeled it clearly as well! Great job!The dining room is very pleasant thanks to the recent remodel.

Kid-friendliness: The 8 kids I brought were treated well by the staff. Patient and I know they have extra cleanup after we leave.

Parking: Easy to park, not usually busy. Has a drive-thru which is usually very speedy, too.“

“If you haven't tried the beef short ribs you have been missing out they are smothered in a delicious sauce only they can do the owner operators husband and wife make for great conversation very polite and friendly definitely my go to for all occasions“

“Great food Fast service Like eating at my moms Would definitely come back Yum.“

“The flavor of your food is yummy! The meats are tender & there's good amount in each taco & burrito. Tortillas are very good & fresh. Not a bad thing to say about this food truck!“

“We had a party of six in our group and we are glad we chose this restaurant. They had a variety of Mexican food. Our food was great and our server Nena was very attentive and accommodating. We will definitely return again when we are in the area ..“

“This is more of a take out restaurant, but there are a couple of tables to sit and eat real quick. The food is better than most burrito shops. I am very impressed with their salsas. Such great flavor! I got the chili verde burrito - a great value!“

“This place was above and beyond. The barbocoa quesadilla was delicious. They had a salsa bar with chips and free refills for your choice of fountain drink or agua fresca. The bathroom was super clean. I was highly impressed. Their hand towels in the bathroom were even soft. The food was great and the servers were humble and kind, and the atmosphere was classy and clean. I would definitely come back.“

“Excellent food. Friendly staff.“

“The best mahi mahi tacos and burritos!“

“First time here today. It is super clean the everyone was soooo friendly. I had the chicken fajitas and they were delicious, the chicken was super tender and the homemade tortillas were amazing. Their salsa is really good too. I will definitely go back. I highly recommend!!!“

“been going for years and always above and beyond delicious you could ever want. made to order dishes. very nice friendly owner and cook. super clean restaurant. i still enjoy going for breakfast as well as lunch/ dinner. never a bad dish anytime.“

“The food served here never disappoints. It’s always served quickly and is so good. Also, the staff is friendly and helpful🌻“

“First time here and I was surprised.
The place is nice, but its empty from the inside. Its somewhat quiet, so it's calm. The waiter was polite and gave us chips and salsa. She was really patient.
I ordered a quesadilla "herradero" which is pretty big and it has a wonderful taste. I feel like it was a reasonable price.
At the end the waiter gave us peppermints. :)“

“Homemade tortilla chips served warm with tasty salsa and stuffed quesadilla delicious!“

“Their chiliquilles are my favorite! The flavor is perfect. My kids love getting their carne asada burritos. We have yet to have a bad meal there. A wonderful local family owned restaurant.“

“One of our absolutely favorite places to go for a great meal, friendly service and wonderful atmosphere when we were living in Santa Maria :) I miss this place terribly !! Love you guys“

“The BEST food and service!!! HANDS DOWN! Love it!!“

“Fantastic, clean, hole in the wall Mexican place. Had a chicken burrito, which was just fabulous. Fantastic flavor. We also had the chicken Mole, which was very good, I was wishing for a little sour cream, but that isn't the style there. Chips and salsa were complimentary, and excellent. Didn't get a rumbling tummy after, which is always welcome. Will be back.“

“so good will be back for sure love the food“

“Es un lugar limpio me an atendido bien son amables y su comida es excelente“

“There are a lot of good restaurants locate on the coast, so when I find an exceptional one it is worth talking about. The food, service and atmosphere all were amazing. Arianna was especially gracious as our waitress. please give it a try.“

“The food is addictive. They have an orange food truck has the best food. I’ve tried their tacos and burritos and was very impressed with the flavors. The burritos were large and not skimpy, came with grilled onions, Salsa and a grilled chile. I tried the pazole in restaurant today, sooo good.“

“Huge variety of delicious food.“

“Delicious 😋 5 stars ⭐️ 🐂🎯“

“All I can say is I LOVE this place. From scratch, done in their own special way, and just amazingly delicious. I’ve had many things but their pork lomo wrap stuffed with papaya, cheese, walnuts and greens made me want to cry. So gooooood!“

“The food was very good. However, the waitress brought me shrimp soup instead of Siete Mares Caldo. She gladly changed it for Siete Mares and when we were done eating the bill was like $69.00 I ask the waitress why and that it was wrong. She gladly corrected it and it came down to 61 and change. I wasn’t happy because I had added the food that we consumed and it was less than $60. I believe the owner saw me adding and noticed I wasn’t happy so he called the waitress and gave me the new bill for $56.00 I am telling the truth and that is why I gave this restaurant a 5 star because the owner did the right thing, after all said and done. Honesty does pay with good rewards. Thank you owner/manager, we appreciate your honesty and truthfulness. I will recommend everyone to eat here, for all the right reasons. Thank you“

“We arrived in Santa Maria in the evening. We chose California Birrias Y tacos because it was next to our hotel and the rating was above 4.5.It's one of the best Mexican we've had. The portions are huge for us but it's so good that we ate almost everything.Delicious. You can go there with your eyes closed.“

“love the delicious salsas they have 😍 the food is soooooooo good..👫🌺🥀🌹🏵🌼🌻🌸💐“

“Best empanadas I've ever had! We keep coming back because the staff is amazing. If something is on the specials board, it is worth a try! I have not had a bad meal at Chelo's!!!“

“This place was excellent! We had lengua, carnitas, al pastor, pescada and cameron (sp?) tacos, and all were phenomenal! I am a bit of a spice weenie so it was a bit out of my comfort zone, but nothing "Mas crema, por favor" could not solve. :) My husband, who has a higher spice tolerance, absolutely loved it! I highly recommend this place. The jamaica is really good, too. It was definitely a highlight of our trip to Santa Maria.“

“I thought the food was authentic and had homemade tasting food. I had the chilliques for breakfast. I will return to try more.“

“We especially like the fish tacos, shrimp and beef quesadillas and tamales! They’re delicious! Anxious to try other items on the menu. We also love your commitment to the community and your patrons. Your FREE Christmas dinner and giveaways demonstrate your generosity and kindness to those you serve.“

“Each time I visit the Santa Maria area for work. I make it a point to eat here. I asked for a recommendation for a great Mexican restaurant while visiting the local Lowe’s. Everyone said to come here. I’ve never been disappointed. Great food and service. I was last there in August 2025. They were preparing over 600 tacos for a party. Never missed a beat for the customers dining in. Definitely recommend going there“

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“Pappy's Restaurant is like stepping back in time. From the staff to the atmosphere and decor. This is a family place and a truckers home along the road. They play old country music that takes you back to childhood and there are a million photos of cowboys and Rodeos from days gone by. The tables and booths are all comfortable seating and the staff are helpful, polite, friendly and fast.

The food is ALL fresh. The chopp all fresh veggies for sides, salads, and recipes themselves. Dressings are home made. Gravey + mashed potatoes, all homemade. And folks the gravey is to die for no matter what kind you get. The chicken fried steak is HOMEMADE like my mother used to make. They serve all the best breakfast, lunch, and dinners from home. Meatloaf, lasagna, roast beef, fish, tir-tip everything, steaks, and the list goes on and on. It's the best fresh, authentic, in your mother's and grandma's kitchen cookin'. Pappy's is like being wrapped up in sunshine on the best day of childhood 🌻. There's no place better in my book.“

“one of the better Mexican restaurants in the world. i am always satisfyed with the delicious food. great prices“

“HORRIBLE SERVICE. Placed an order over the phone and they got upset with me because I don't speak spanish. I've been a loyal customer for YEARS but no longer. They messed up on the order and I had to pay for them to fix it. They argued with me even though I repeated the order multiple times over the phone. Shame you've lost a loyal customer especially since I really do enjoy your food. Oh freakin well. The lady at the counter was super rude and judgemental as well.“

“5 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕣 ..................“

“Beyond a doubt . . . CORONA'S is the best around! Chips, salsa, chile rellenos, cheese enchiladas, rice and beans! YUM‼️😋 Plates are hot and service is xlnt, ALWAYS‼️ 👍😍🌮 ❤️ you guys and gals‼️👌“

“Had a wonderful breakfast. This will be our new breakfast place. Great that they have both mexican and american style breakfasts breakfast!“

“We have been there a few times and have been satisfied every single time. The tacos are excellent and this last times we also tried the pozole, carne asada ,churros and were very tasty as well.“

“Rico rico lo mejor de lis tacos con sus salsas exquisitas“

“Central Coast Tacos is a must hire for your next event catering needs. Our venue has worked with their team countless times and can say that they are professional, friendly, provide quality food and service, and reliable. Brittany is a pleasure to work with and consistently maintains high standards. You won’t be disappointed! We always look forward to having Central Coast Tacos at our venue!“

“Dora was really helpful? I had first gone to Vallarta and they didn’t want to service me for my check but I came here and Dora was really helpful and kind! I explained to her that my bank will not let me cash my money out on Saturday and Sundays and that I had to pay my bills today and she helped me set up an account with them! Gracias Dora!???“

“GREAT FOOD FOR A GREAT $$“