50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Pacific Grove

“Amazing food and drinks. Friendly and fast service!!!“

“Michael’s is simply the best food on the planet! It’s Tex Mex with a Cajun rub to it. Simply the most awesome food you will ever have period…..fight me. Lol. I am loyal to them forever! You will be changed!!“

“Everything was absolutely delicious!!! We had a bunch of quesabirria tacos with consommé, quesadillas, carne asada torta, rice , beans, and both red and green salsas for my son's birthday. We are definitely ordering again. Congratulations on your new business. You're awesome!! Go, go, go to Aquino's if you want truly amazing Mexican food!“

“The staff and atmosphere at this place are both lovely. We are Mission style burrito people, and found the burritos very heavy on beans and rice, but much less so on other fillings, making for a heavier meal. That being said, the hot sauce was delicious, as was the horchata. The flan was very good as well.“

“We came here based on Google reviews. It might seem a little down market based on the furnishings, but the food is amazing. The whole family enjoyed the meal. There are not enough adjectives to describe it. Such a treasure in Monterey, especially given the affordable price. Thank you for making our evening in Monterey ❤️“

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

“This is one of the most unique and exciting restaurants in Carmel. Amazing cocktails and the food is both creative and authentic. Wine list is great too! Never disappoints.“

“It’s pricey but it’s the best Mexican food I’ve ever tasted. Soooo good.“

“Un lugar familiar buena y deliciosa comidas esmerado servicio.“

“The best Mexican food I've had in the US. The meals were so flavorful. The warmed stone ware plates and olive wood dishes as well as the long gold utensils were so well thought out. They kept our meals at the perfect temperature the entire time, and the gold utensils were long and perfect to forage in the dishes. Every detail is impeccably thought through. We could tell the ingredients were high nutritional value and quality as we were not sluggish after the meal. The interior is so relaxing and exquisite. We will definitely be back soon!“

“Best fish Tacos and our server Mariah was the sweetest!! This place is a gem!“

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

“The best Mexican food around! Always fresh and always feels like every bite is made with love! And if your a breakfast lover like myself then the breakfast burrito is always a great choice with different meat options! Did I mention it's breakfast all day?!? Run don't walk to mando's for some authentic cooking! Don't miss them at the Beacon Film Festival may 18th at 1pm and may 19th at 5pm“

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

“The best kept secret in Monterey! First of all the FRESH hand-made corn tortillas! OMG! Best in town without question. Huevos rancheros and Chilaquiles were amazing! Authentic. You want spicy? They have the spicy. You prefer mild? Their tomatillo is super mild and DELICIOUS! Fast service with a smile. Plenty of parking. AND THE PRICES ARE SO LOW“

“Humongous is the word to use for their supreme burrito. The carne asade filling has a pronounced grilled taste which is lovely, definitely will return for it again. The al pastor taco is yummy too.

Lady who took our order is super friendly and sweet. Highly recommend this place.“

“Amazing place food is well prepared and tasty!“

“Love this place.

1) California burrito
2) El molcajete (sufficient for 2 ppl)
3) forgot the name but shredded chicken sandwich (something torta) is really good too.

Desert options (all in all very healthy calorie bomb place)“

“Ordered the 2 item combo: carnitas burrito and a carne asada taco; chips & salsa; 2x Pacificos
Beers served with a chilled glass :)
Server was friendly; kitchen was swift. Fluorescent light is not the best but the food and service were excellent. One of the best in Seaside!“

“My husband and I visited this place before starting our hand rail tours, arriving with quite the appetite. We ordered the blackened shrimp quesadilla, which was both incredibly filling and delicious—the shrimp were impressively large and the portions generous. We also enjoyed the chips and salsa, which were very tasty. However, the highlight of our visit was the outstanding customer service. The gentleman who greeted us was exceptionally kind, charismatic, and accommodating. It's a pity we live in Hayward because we would definitely return! The restaurant is very clean and prices are great!“

“I love this place!! We ordered the fish and shrimp tacos and a shrimp burrito....SO delicious. Bursting with flavour and so fresh. Also the couple that own the place are lovely. We're staying in Monterey for 4 days and we'll definitely be visiting Lopez's again before we leave!“

“This place is right next door to nacho bizness and is so much better than them!
Absolutely one of the best Mexican restaurants in Monterey. Ordered the chile relleno burrito - it was amazing!
The staff was really nice and accommodating.
The menu has a ton of choices- wanted to order it all to try.
And they sell bottles of beer that you can pop open and drink while you wait.
Will definitely be back“

“Ordered the carne asada super burrito and the chicken taquitos. Both were great and came with red and green salsas. Also ordered two kids quesadillas and they were a hit.
Next time we’ll try the taco plate and carne asada nachos.
They also serve breakfast burritos at very reasonable prices starting at 7am.

Parking: No issue with parking, large lot and easily accessible.

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu available with three options. Recommend the kids quesadillas.“

“This is a nice place to eat. The place is supper clean, the ladies there keeps on cleaning and takes away any plates that are not being used.
The food is served very quick, that means that the chefs are on top of the game. We requested to drain a cup and they were very kind to offer us a new one.
The food is fresh and comes hot.“

“I will tell you if you're in town and you have a chance to stop into this little spot you will absolutely love it it's off the beaten path on style cooking my wife could not stop Heating and shrimp cocktail it was the best we had since being in Cabo San “

“Delicious! Authentic, cool atmosphere, and great prices. Service was amazing. Will come back!“

“absolutely incredible food in a homey, cozy, no-frills spot. we got the fish burrito and an artichoke torta to share. both were fabulous and delicious. the artichoke torta was uniquely flavored, unlike anything i’ve ever had. taqueria del mar is a MUST!“

“Some of the best tacos I've ever had!! Which is amazing, because I've eaten Mexican food my entire life. The meat is SO flavorful and the onions are grilled to perfection. And the smell is mouthwatering! You should definitely try their quesabirrias. Really feels like the food is made with love <3Love this place! My favorite Taco place in the area. 100% worth a stop if you're driving through or many stops if you live near by.“

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

“Price + quality of food is excellent! The meat portions are above average, the food is fresh, service is quick and they have a self serve salsa and pico de gallo bar for free!

For price and quality of food this is my favorite restaurant in the area.

**It’s important to know this place is a hole-in-the-wall type place that is self service**“

“Authentic mexican and south-american food restaurant. The service was friendly and quick. The atmosphere could be a little bit more comfortable. The food was on point (although the fish in the ceviche was cooked and shredded) and the michelada is a great choice!

Parking: More than five spots directly in front of the restaurant but there is space to park on the street, also.“

“Muy buen servicio y la cómida deliciosa 👌“

“The very good service are very friendly and the food is ás ú per ly everything very clean [Original] El servicio muy bueno son muy amables y la comida está súper ly todo muy limpio“

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

“Food it’s awesome and our server was the best , for people like James and Of course the food we are Coming back more Often to monterey location. Managers also were super nice 👍“

“Between Delish & Authentic Mexican food, the service, the spot clean like cation and epic traditional Mexican Music it’s just hard to beat!

Parking: Special Parking is also available. This week we ordered a Torta w meat and avocado slices, a traditional Mexican shrimp cocktail, potato crispy tacos w rice & beans and Jamaica ( hibiscus) drink

Wheelchair accessibility: Very spacious and easy to access facilities“

“Truly authentic Mexican comfort food that I remember from my childhood in the Salinas Valley. Delicious, good portions and low prices. Saritas will be a regular stop whenever I visit home.“

“Food is good Chicken enchilada pork tamale beans and rice it is within walking distance of the hotel“

“Bomb burritos 💯💣well worth it always good as there hot Sauce is tasty“

“What an excellent quesadilla and tacos! This place was there for me when Carmel By The Sea had no food for a reasonable price or without feeling like you had to wear a suit to walk in the door. The staff were very kind, the food was great, and the price was right. What a great find!“

“Your average local sports bar. Nothing fancy.

TV’s, pub food, locals…

Very bright inside like you’re in a hospital. The vibe couldn’t use a little tweaking.

Wings make the top 10 list. Nachos are ok… menu has change since 2023. Key items like scotch eggs and fried pickles are gone :(

Beer prices are best during happy hour, outside of that you’ll be paying top dollar PG prices of $8-$9 a draft (which is crazy compared to East Coast prices of $2-$3 a draft).“

“Good food, must come and try. Worth the wait. In seaside. We enjoyed coming here to eat.“

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

“The food is amazing!! Flavor is there, salsa is on Point if you like hot salsa! Prices are fair!! Service just as good!! Im from southern Los Angeles. Came up for a trip with the family. And this place came in the clutch!! Would eat here over again and recommend to anyone!!“

“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!“

“This place has some really really really yummy food the bomb.com“

“Great Customer Service. And the food was Great“

“Great food at a great price. The owners are wonderful people and make you feel like family.“

“great service and the food was deliscious plus they had great Musica“