50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Oceanside

“Amazing!! I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but this place is the best. Everything is made fresh. The beans are awesome. I had the Pastor Burrito, it was so good. The meat was so tasty. Drinks was delicious too!! Can't wait to go back!“

“Ate here for the first time last evening after driving past it many times up and down Oceanside Blvd. All I can say is "Incredible!!" We parked our car, walked into the grass carpeted area and felt like we were no longer on Oceanside Blvd. The area they have set up with tables, fame heaters and a large screen TV is great. It is immaculate, and actually cleaner than a lot of local restaurants I've been in. The young lady who helped us since it was our first time, was excellent. She was making sure the condiment area was supper clean, I could have eaten off of it, lol. She had a great smile and was very welcoming as she helped us with answering our questions about the menu. The food was excellent, and the portions were great. Pricing was excellent and we will definitely be back. Again, both the area and truck are immaculate and the cleanest I've ever seen. Thank you, Gaby's Tacos, for an excellent "truck" dining experience!! If you have not stopped but keep wondering about it, give it a chance and support a local business.“

“The tacos are so delicious, we had to go back and order more. The corn tortilla was nice and soft. Other places they're hard. And the meat was also soft. I've also never had a mushroom taco but tried one and it was also good. It was simple but grilled just right.“

“The nicest people with the best food!!“

“Food is delicious, service is great“

“Great food, pleasant atmosphere and good 👍 service“

“I went here to get some brunch, I ordered their surf n turf burrito, which I was not expecting it to be as good as I thought it was.
There was a wait for the food, but nothing too bad, within a reasonable amount.
The surf n turf burrito was a carne asada and shrimp, as most surf n turf burritos are, however this one had some roasted green peppers and rice, which made it all the better and unique from most places.
The restaurant itself can be a tad cramped, especially when it's busy. They do have some tables inside and outside if you wanted to eat there.
I would definitely recommend trying their surf n turf of you have a liking for those types of burritos.“

“Tostada and Chimichanga are fire! They went above and beyond to accommodate a small mistake that was made on a previous visit. Really appreciate that! Classy joint.“

“Excelente servicio y la comida riquisima! Con el auténtico sabor mexicano 100%, sirven una porción muy grande! Y todo muy limpio!“

“Absolutely, without a doubt, the best beach bar/cafe in Southern California! Irresistible Mexican fare at price that's hardly believable. Fast, friendly bartenders. Lots of regular patrons who have also grown to love the place and will make you feel right at home (I call it my "Cheers" bar) and an outdoor dining area that just oozes beach-town charm. Always have a good time, there.“

“Food is always good, service is always friendly and I feel like their prices are very reasonable. I can't say that about a lot of the walk-in Mexican food / taco shops in North County. Additionally they have an amazing salsa bar! At least 10 different salsas to pick from, along with a description chart taped to the glass, to help you make the right choice.“

“Visiting with 13 family members to see other family & were told this is the place & it didn’t disappoint. Busy but worth the wait. We had to track the owner “Mateo”to thank him for an amazing experience. Started with Sylvia (30+ years) here. Amazing!! So Smooth & her attention to detail was impressive. Detailed drinks & food selections are top notch & pretty reasonably priced.
Enjoy it all.🤙🏻“

“Breakfast lunch and dinner in one meal“

“Valerie’s Taco Shop is always a go-to for me whenever I’m in SoCal. I stick to my usual every time because it never misses. The carne asada burrito is loaded with flavor and perfectly satisfying, and the shrimp ceviche is always fresh and so well done.

Service is fast, portions are generous, and it’s one of those spots you can rely on without thinking twice. If you’re nearby and want something consistently good, this is an easy yes.“

“Perfect rolled tacos with all the fixings done just right. Not too crispy, not too soft. Just right!Also ordered their delicious potatoe tacos ? ?

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options available. Potatoe tacos ? and veggie burrito ? as well as the bean & cheese if ya feel like pushing it as a Veggie-saurus ?“

“I love this place, been coming back for years.“

“everything was great!!! had rolled tacos and cheese enchiladas. their chips are great too“

“Best fish tacos ever😍!!! Thank y’all for the great service . Simplemente fantástico 🤩.“

“Been attending this restaurant since 1992. Food always good, service very good. On another note 📝 restaurant needs a serious upgrade. Compared to what is used to look 😕 like needs serious remodeling also upgrade in cleanliness.“

“We found this place just driving down the road, we are visiting from Arizona and my kids wanted birria tacos, so we stopped in as it didnt look to busy. Right time right place, food was amazing, prices were average from what we have seen around. Service was friendly and our order was made fresh right then and there. Will be coming back several times while here!! Awsome place!“

“Our team loves Armando's burritos! They cheer when they are asked what they want from the menu. Armando's makes it easy to order on the phone and when we get there everything is ready to go. Food is excellent.“

“wow!! great food, great experience! order inside and then go outside and watch them cook it fresh!!!“

“Excellent service! Fast and delicious! I had a Margarita, it was perfect! Cheers! We will definitely be back!“

“What an amazing place to eat, fresh food and great service. Shout out to Mike, what an amazing gentleman always checking up on customers and making sure everything is top notch. Best food in the county.“

“very clean location inside very good food excellent people working there running it it's very polite kind the menudo was great Chicago the wrestlers great the ceviche was delicious well let me say should I give a thumbs up and a 10 5 Star great restaurant.“

“Delicious blackened mahi mahi tacos!“

“Family owned and operated. Classic family recipes from central Mexico with a So Cal flare. Homemade tortilla chips, salsa and sauces! Support our local restaurants!!! You will be happy you did!!“

“Los Tacos is so delicious! We’ve been coming here for years! I love Maria’s fresh homemade tortillas! Best tripas, and Al Pastor tacos!!! Delicioso! 😋“

“love this place, amazing birria tacos! very friendly staff as well“

“Fantastic little hole in the wall. It was dead when we stopped by on our way to our vacation rental after a day at the beach. We ordered just about everything on the menu and everything was phenomenal especially the oysters with ceviche and the Diablo shrimp! The hospitality was everything and the waitress was on top of everything the whole time. Definitely so glad we decided to stop here of all places. We will be back when we come back to this area.“

“Good food. Pleasant host. Plenty of space. It’s good to have a restaurant in this area. Parking, dine in or carry out. My first time I only had a burrito because it was almost time to close the kitchen. But now that I’ve been there I will definitely be going back.“

“Omg where do I start I started seeing you guys post about opening in Oceanside since day 1 when you guys were seeing the place then starting to get everything together ; the mural, and then when you guys finally opened I told my husband there gonna open a Mexican restaurant in Oceanside that sells Guadalajara style food we were both so excited because my husband is from guanatos city baby!!! We finally got the chance to try the food in October of 2021; let me just tell you that the most excited I was about was to try the carne en su jugo and when I tried it I fell in love again because that is my favorite Guadalajara plate; it was so good I finished it all ; also tried the birria tacos omg those were so good too I really recommend this place; when we ate here they gave us a free jericalla and it was also so good!! I will definitely come back to this place every time I go to California it's gonna be our favorite place to eat in Oceanside. I was born in Oceanside so I was also excited to go back again to where I was born!!! You guys really have good customer service and really great food and also the lady at the front gave us some free stickers I think she's the owner but I'm not sure but we put those on my husbands truck in Alaska. Anyways I love guanatos city baby and happy 1st year anniversary!!“

“My favorite Mexican fast food“

“Just about the Best dang carne asada burrito I've ever eaten. I went here 4x in a week last time i was in SD.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING chili Verde carnitas plate. I have never had anything THIS good. EVER.

I come here straight from the airport when i land in San Diego. This is the BEST location.

Awesome staff. Fast service. I spoke with a nephew of the owner here and he was very appreciative of my praise and very receptive to feedback. There's nothing negative about my experience here, at all. It's simply an amazing establishment.“

“les recomiendo los tacos estilo tijuana los jugos 100 frutas 😃“

“Very authentic, off the beaten path, with mostly real Mexican locals dining in so you know the food is good!

Vegetarian options: Not too much to choose from. The beans and rice were amazing!I opted for an avocado burrito.Would be nice if they fresh mushroom to offer. Would come back just for the beans and the uncrowded location!“

“worth every penny honestly

i was kinda craving something simple and they just nailed it, the burger was hot and juicy and the fries were actually crispy not soggy which is rare for a food court

the girl at the register was super nice too even though it was clearly busy, she smiled and didnt rush me at all

i ate outside and just watched people mill around for a sec, it felt really normal and nice if that makes sense

definately gonna hit this place before my next base visit, no doubt“

“great beach side place. Mexican treats.“

“Breakfast lunch and dinner in one meal“

“Listen, there are days I dream about driving 12 hours to Oceanside just to eat a California Burrito. When people ask me what do you want most in life? I’m a simple man; I need Valerie to make a taco shop in Lehi, UT. I am currently sitting at my desk at 10:30am craving this burrito btw. Valerie, if you see this… I need you in my life.

Love,
Ethan“

“Very Friendly Nice customer service“

“Conpan̈Eros, the cashiers are not rude, it depends on how you order your order, your tickets, they have someone who will give you a drag, not because they have a voice. If you know how to blar, don't put more. Ai, cameras, I know who you are.“

“We’ve had catering from Pedro’s Tacos two years in a row now to feed a group of 60 people and had a great experience! The food was delicious and the staff were all friendly and helpful which helped the entire process go very smoothly. We received so many compliments on the meal and will definitely be using them again. Highly recommend for anyone looking for delicious, stress-free catering!“

“Of the -bertos in the local area around here, this is my top pick. The food may not be the best of the best, but I feel that they make of for that in the size of their burritos. Also, it has a drive through, which is surprisingly less common these days.“

“I just love the foods they make at this homemade food place ?. It has vegetarian foods, as well as foods for kids. Their tacos are THE BESTT!!! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!!! ??A reminder that this place is ONLY DELIVERY.

Vegetarian options: There's a variety of foods that are made with vegetables (that are super delicious) like the nopalas salad that doesn't include meat, chicken, beef.

Kid-friendliness: There are different types of foods for kids, like quesadillas, rice and beans, non-chile foods, including more!“

“We've been going to San Luis Rey for years now. I came to check to see if they were open late afternoon today and noticed some lady who bought 200 cupcakes and apparently thought an order that size would be baked that morning. It's unrealistic for a little bakery like that. We have had nothing but good food and service there and we've been maybe 200 times now. I've been there so many times I left my credit card there by mistake maybe 3 times now and got it back every time unscathed. Great to eat outdoors in the sunshine or shade. Reasonable prices. Love it.“

“Great food! The workers were polite and the atmosphere was laid back.“

“If there’s one place you HAVE to go in SoCal it’s Jose’s taco shop. As soon as I walked in I knew this experience would be one unlike any other. The cashier was lovely and went out of her way to help me, a kindness I deeply appreciate. The food was delivered promptly and I cannot even begin to describe the culinary excellence I consumed. My beef taco and Coke might as well have been made by God himself. Eating my taco and listening to the sounds around me, I felt tethered to the earth in a way I haven’t in a very long time. I felt appreciative of the little things and the drive to live my life in pursuit of good food and great memories. So thank you, Jose’s taco shop. Thank you for teaching me that life isn’t about making money, or being important— it’s about those moments where you just get to settle down and eat some good freakin food.“

“Great food! Salsa is excellent.“