24 Best Mexican Restaurants near Occidental

“Everything on the menu is delicious 😋“

“Dined at Viva last night with friends from Petaluma. We absolutely loved our experience. It was chef and owner Sima’s Persian Night, something new she is doing on Monday and Tuesday nights. Sima is Persian, and although she has served amazing Mexican food since assuming ownership of the restaurant, she has always added a twist that reveals her Persian influence. The new menu offers a great selection of traditional Persian cuisine, sweet, savory, tart and includes wine, beer, and specialty drink pairings. My party enjoyed a crisp Sauvignon blanc, but next time I will try the Santa Rosa plum fruit roll up margarita as it looked beautiful and the woman at the table next to ours said it was delicious. We ordered an herb and cheese app, sima brought olives in a walnut sauce, the cucumber yogurt dish, lamb and quince stew, lentil and rice, and chicken pomegranate stew. All was delicious! We rarely order dessert, but were curious about the menu so had the pistachio ice cream, havla, and bread pudding. Sima brought an herbal tea that was a perfect compliment. Each dessert was incredible-the ha la my favorite but my friends voted the bread pudding. Amazing! The portions are just right which allowed us to try many different things, including desserts, but leave feeling satisfied, not “stuffed.”
Sima made everyone in the restaurant feel as though they were in her home. Persian music was playing in the background, and although she was busy serving, supporting staff, helping with takeout orders, she spent time visiting at tables, sharing food and her extensive knowledge about the traditions behind the meals on the menu.
I noticed some customers arrived expecting her normal Mexican fare and she honored it.
This is not a “get in and get out” experience- come for a unique, sobre mesa experience. Highly recommend.“

“I wish I had pictures. The perfect burrito is all I can say. Been eating here for years and it’s never missed. I literally can’t drive through town without eating here if it’s open.“

“Best Mexican Food in Town and very fair prices. Excellent customer service.“

“Great place. We loved everything about it. Service is excellent. Proportions are huge. I ordered breakfast. It’s not on the menus. Owner recommended.2 eggs, beans, rice. Cheese and chicken.Covered in green sauce on 1/2 plate the other half is covered with red sauce.Fresh good food.“

“REALLY GREAT Carnitas!!! Al Pastor ON POINT!! FRESH/DELICIOUS house salsas!! (..just wish they could be spicier) AWESOME energy!! (thank you, Maria!) BEST homemade Jamaica I've had in years!!!! <3 ..Can't wait for Round 2!! ::)“

“Gabriel Diaz’s taco truck just catered our Celebration of Life in Cotati. Every person (200 folks) raved about his food. He supplied the best accouterments atmosphere and above all friendly smiles for all. I highly recommend this incredible catering service.“

“They have several vegan options. Very good. Thank you“

“Such a local treasure! The food is of the highest quality, the atmosphere is welcoming and even the takeout experience is painless, they know how to run a restaurant. I highly recommend the chicken on a hot tin roof burrito with extra greens :)“

“First time I tried them for dinner. Bought a super burrito and found it excellent, good price and delicious.“

“The service was very fast and friendly…“

“I really miss Sonoma Taco Shop and their McDougall vegan menu. I've sampled alot of veggie burritos in SoCo, and Ochoas is the real deal. It was the just right balance of rice, beans and steamed broccoli, cauliflower and carrots wrapped in a chewy whole wheat tortilla. The red and green salsas are both really flavorful. So glad to have found them and to hear they have a restaurant in Santa Rosa with same menu. I'll be back!“

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“Chilaquiles are the best I’ve ever had, and that’s saying something because me and chilaquiles go way back. Everyone working is also super great. One drawback is that this place is rather expensive but that’s the price you gotta pay for good food in guerneville. I’m sure as heck gonna make a point of eating here every time I’m in town“

“As always, Taco Bell's food is amazing! Pretty much can't go wrong with any one of the menu items. I definitely commend the management for having great service and for running an above board Taco Bell. This fast food franchise is truly indicative of how imperative it is to have good management. Management, keep up the great work!!!“

“Always delicious!!! Gabriel is so sweet, too. :)“

“This small little family restaurant in Bodega bay serves up authentic Mexican fare. They did not have a vegan menu per de but the helpful person who waited on us came up with options . After being to two other places in town this was a great option“

“Coming back from Valley Ford, where we released a breeding pair of badgers out there in the rolling hills and grasslands to help control the prairie dog population that old Lady Peta started when she released the vermin back in 2016. ...And boy, I'll tell you we're beat! It's tough walking those rolling hills carrying a steal cage that has a 25-pound angry badger in it, and all it can think about is biting you!
Well, we took the long way back through Sebastopol just so we could stop at the Taqueria El Favorito for one of their bigger than life burritos, and they were Amazing!
5 stars all day long! ☆☆☆☆☆“

“The stuff is always so friendly love going there“

“Great food, prices, and service…if you’re passing through Forestville or on your way to a day at the river…don’t pass through without enjoying ( or grabbing to go) freshly made, absolutely delicious Mexican Food prepared just for you by Rosa and Pedro!
You won’t be disappointed…“

“Jimmy & John are amazing! Cocktails are heaven! Vibe & service beyond stellar! Thank you!!“

“I've lived in Europe now for four years (moved away from Sonoma County in 2020l. In a couple of months, I'll be spending two days in California, and Barrio is on my must-do list for when I'm back! My husband and I talk about their tacos all the time. Yes, they're so expensive, but even though I make tacos once a week, I can't make THIS. So heck yes, it's worth it.“

“Cashier (young girl) didn't look at me when taking my order. She never told me how much my order was, I had to find it on the cash register. She didn't count my change back she sat it on the counter and walked away. When my order was up she just glanced at me so I went up to ask if my order was ready. She said nothing. And They forgot my cina sticks. I give her an F-“