Mexican Restaurants near Prunedale

“I'm going to start by saying OMG, Sarita s Shrimp Burrito and homemade Menudo, it can't get any better than this . Not only is the food delicious, but the staff are welcoming. Make you feel like you chose the right place to eat. When your in Monterey you must stop by the beach but also Sarita s !“

“The service was great the food was delicious the portions were perfect, the menu had many didn’t entry’s to choose from the wine list was something new I’d definitely recommend this place and plan on going back soon“

“The online ordering made it easy. I'd rather not have to interact with anyone. Ordered and paid online through their app, which was easy to use. Went to pick it up and it was ready at the front for me. Easy. I ordered some breakfast crunchwraps. Highly recommended the Cali one.“

“Outstanding! I had the huaraches birria and was delighted with the flavors and textures. I also had the sangria preparado which was sweet and savory and delicious. Husband had the enchilada with chicken. Chicken was most and perfectly done and he cleaned his whole plate!“

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

“We’d been waiting for years for a reliable spot at the Hartnell Center, so we were thrilled when El Parrillaso on the Go opened. Their tacos and enchiladas are our go-to from an already extensive menu—those homemade tortillas really make a difference, and they never skimp on the meat. The guacamole is rich and fresh, not watered down. The restaurant is set up for to-go order (hence the name) but they have a few tables and we've enjoyed eating there. Service is fast and genuinely friendly (and they won’t hover about tips). We eat there every week and can’t recommend it enough.“

“I love the food at Los Grullenses. My go to order is the pastor quesadilla and a large of beans and rice. I can make three meals out of this order. But, if I’m honest, I really make the drive over from Monterey for their green salsa. It is sooo good. The atmosphere isn’t the best so I get my food to go.

The constant struggle is the salsa. I’m not quite sure what the deal is. They make you pay for salsa, which I’m grouchy about but it’s my favorite so I’m willing to pay. The order for salsa is literally called “4 salsas” and the menu photo shows 4 tiny containers of salsa. Despite ordering it, I almost never get this in my to-go bag, sometimes it’s 2 or 3 tiny containers but rarely 4. So then I have to ask and I hate having to ask because I am paying for it, it’s part of my order, it shouldn’t be so hard. And I order via DoorDash takeaway so there is no room for a language barrier, it’s as plain as day: 4 salsas.

I will continue to go and recommend LG but make sure you check your orders before leaving. Would definitely be 5 star for me if this wasn’t such a consistent issue.“

“We were passing by to take freeway and turned around to try these tacos .. boy were we surprised how good they are and beat part is home made tortillas on the spot A+ Absolutely going back next time in town Recommended takes a little time to get food but well worth it“

“Muy ricas las tlayudas recomendadas“

“Man the food was amazing... Got 3 tacos, and a bean burrito... For $24 sounds like a lot, but the burrito ? was huge, and the tacos were fresh. Being from Alabama and I love these food trucks, this the only reason I'll come to California. Even though I hate this state, but the food is worth it“

“We had such excellent service and an amazing lunch . Home made corn tortillas and menudo and pazole. First class meal and experience all the way around . I have lived in this area for 20 years and have frequented many mexican restaurants and taquerias and this restaurant left us wanting to try more!! We will be back !“

“great tasting food it was a packed little place with people waiting outside to be seated“

“Amazing place food is well prepared and tasty!“

“I love this place. I’ve been coming here for years since I was a little girl. literally my favorite go to taco place & im very picky with the meat I eat and if it has fat & the meat at this place doesn’t which is perfect. The tortas are also bomb and i’ve tried others at other places and they just aren’t as good as the ones here . I’ve also tried different tacos at other places and the ones here beat them everytime .“

“la comida muy buena. La atención excelente 😉😉“

“I had a fantastic experience using Mr Ralph Carico Services when exploring investment options.The professionalism and knowledge of the team gave me great confidence I can wholeheartedly recommend him without reservation, Mr Ralph Carico“

“Food was delicious, serves could of been better!!“

“muy rico en verdad les doy super like fue exactamente lo que quería 😍 un desayuno como en casa“

“muy rico todo los tamales son de primera Calidad y los tacos mas ricos que he comido gracias por su dedication a su labor.“

“We have lived in Salinas for over 50 years and can truly say Taquitos is amazing. The food is always on point perfect! The restaurant employees are always so nice. They make you feel at home. We highly recommend Taquitos Restaurant. Today was Father’s Day and the Fajitas were delicious! My husband had the best Father’s Day dinner out. Thank you Taquitos you are the best!“

“Great food and terrific pricing for these times! This is a special Taqueria truck that is parked consistently at Fourth Street and San Jose St. in San Juan Bautista. Good selection of items; my favorites are their burrito made with chili verde or their yummy tacos with choice of meat. As of now (12/2024),Taco Tuesday’s price is $1.50/taco (also 3-9 pm on Thursdays.)
You can’t go wrong with Taqueria el Milagro (a genuine miracle!)“

“Always have great food“

“Few things in life are as satisfying as tacos crafted with care, and the combination of tripa or lengua on handmade tortillas is a culinary experience worth savoring.

The tripa (beef tripe) is perfectly prepared—crispy on the outside yet tender and flavorful inside, with a rich depth that only proper seasoning and technique can achieve. The lengua (beef tongue) is melt-in-your-mouth tender, subtly seasoned to highlight its natural buttery flavor. Together, they create a perfect balance of textures and taste. Highly recommend them“

“Awesome food my favorite every time I go Salinas 🏅“

“never been disappointed with the food here ! everything always tastes delicious and prices are good. amd the customer service is always friendly and awesome! my #1 go to place for some delicious Mexican food !“

“Ya know a place so well, that when you move to a different region in this country, nothing compares to your favorite Mexican Restaurant. This was it, from their Fajitas to the breaded shrimp and above all the steak. I miss this restaurant and the owners. I'm glad to see it's still open. This review comes all the way from Arkansas. GOD Bless.“

“Great Food Good Staff Great place to ride to“

“Muy deliciosos los tacos de canasta. La salsa esta muy deliciosa igualmente! Muy recomendados!“

“First time me and my husband went to try this restaurant. We were beyond pleasantly happy with what we had and everything was perfect service, food, ambience. definitely recommend it to anyone“

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

“They ALWAYS present great food and they are just the nicest people you’d want to meet ! Sadly we’re moving to Maine and will definitely miss THE BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Monterey County ! Thanks for all the great food and smiles Chris Will“

“I lived in Salinas many years ago, discovered Eva's Cafe by accident and was truly overwhelmed with the food. the atmosphere, and the service. So much so that I brought my friends at every opportunity. I left the area for about 15 years and upon my return, the first chance I got, returned to Eva's. I was so pleased they were still there and again bring my friends over and over. I have traveled the world in my career and can say with honesty Eva's has the best Mexican food on the planet.“

“Initially weren’t sure we descended upon the right place as we saw the sign on a gas station, but we were craving shawarma so we gave it a try and we’re glad we did. We were welcomed in by very friendly people. The food was AMAZING. I got the chicken shawarma salad and my husband got the beef and lamb shawarma plate. We devoured it in our car. There’s currently no seating but it’s in the plans to add some outdoor seating. Would def come back again“

“I stopped by this place on the way to the Laguna Seca raceway. I really loved their tacos. Ordered three because usually it’s my normal size in SF, but their tacos were huge and very tasty. The service was great. I will stop there again for sure.I read many reviews about the price. Probably, it was a good price for me compared to the city prices“

“Food is good but you had better brush up on your Spanish, your going to need it. Oh and they have Salsa dancing lesson. How cool is that.

Vegetarian options: Non meet eaters can find stuff to eat.

Parking: Their parking lot is small and we had to back our way out. It was tricky. We almost were blocked in by other cars.“

“Pros: The carnitas were tasty and tender. One dozen tortillas were served hot. Salsa is spicy.

Cons: no place for sit down dining. It's all take away. The interior is drab and desolate looking but the food is very good.“

“Buena comida y buen ambiente“

“Chorizo Tacos were delicious $3 each. Such a steal! Love them.“

“I honestly may not have gone out of my way to order a baked potato at a taco truck but ended up getting one and DAMN!! It was so good. I got it with birria on top.
Boyfriends burrito was large and delicious. Will be back if I'm in the area again.“

“Bacon Breakfast burrito is dang good! Loved the beans. Didn't like the salsa. Didn't have flavor. Torta carne asada was not great. The meat was chopped up so tiny. And it has lettuce and tomato.. not much going on. The bread was good. The food took awhile..but that didn't bother us. It means they were actually cooking it.
This store is clean and has a lot going on. TVs to watch while you eat. Tons of drinks and Liquor and even non alcoholic. Snacks, chips, candy, and things. Very cool little store.. customer service was good. I'd definitely go back.“

“I go here for Caldo de res, and imo they have the best fried breaded chicken around. Their Menudo broth is a little fattier Mama Lupitas and Fish n Chips but comes with more than just tripe which I love, and its available regularly everyday. The lady at the register is always super nice and service is always quick. Prices are very fair for what you get.“

“My friend and I went there for dinner. He had been there before. I never had and I was very, very pleased. I had the combination plate which had a chicken breast. And I don't even know how they cooked it. But it was delicious, tender and juicy. A cheese enchilada which I'm not much of a fan for cheese, but I ate the whole thing. And grilled shrimp to top it off. It was actually pretty delicious overaul.
And very reasonably priced.
I will be back!“

“I came to Mama Lupita's for lunch one day after several hours in the court room listening to juror selection procedures. So I had pretty high expectations and an empty stomach.
There's not too much to say about the restaurant itself. It's somewhat bare, but it's the kind of raw, undesigned design where you can be pretty sure you're about to eat some incredible Mexican food.
But let's verify that. How good really was it?
To begin my meal, I was provided the standard chips and salsa, as well as a consommé that was more like a fiery noodle soup and was quite enjoyable. The chips tasted fresh and rich. But I was let down by the salsa. It really just tasted like watered down cayenne powder, with no interesting notes in flavor or texture. Thus it was also unjustifiably spicy, which is a terrible sin for a salsa to commit.
I ordered the costillas con nopales, and they arrived on an enormous platter with fresh, housemade corn tortillas. The dish was also quite spicy, but this time it felt earned. There were layers in the rich scarlet broth (it looked much brighter in person), some of which were supplied by the meat and nopales. It was a cohesive dish, and not like anything I've had before. The beans and rice were surprisingly good, as I thought they had an anemic appearance. The tortillas were intriguing as well. Not as succulent as a typical housemade corn tortilla but with a curious chewiness and leathery exterior that gave them a delightful mouthfeel. I wish I could have had a few more.
I had a pretty good lunch, and I had the good fortune to discover that Mama Lupita's also has rather comfortable bathrooms, which beat the courthouse stalls by a mile.
If you're looking to beat the jury duty blues I wouldn't off the bat recommend this place (there are plenty of others to try, and I have found better not too much farther away) but given the short walk and decent food I wouldn't tell you not to give it a shot -- just don't take that as legal advice.“

“We have been going to this restaurant for several years and always enjoy our meals. The chili rellenos are so tasty as well as the pork tamale. The owners are so nice and provide great service Try the place and you will not be disappointed.“

“places is FIRE!!! I had broccoli I also had some chicken three pieces two legs and a breast and some rice 🔥🔥🔥“

“Dropped in from San Diego ca food was great and definitely recommend to everyone“

“On vacation from FL. We was craving Mexican food, our hotel suggested this place, and what a great place to eat! The food was authentic and it was a treat! Our server we met was Lilly was so nice it made the food that much better! Can't wait to go again before we leave the area. Keep up the great food and customer service!“

“I had flautas and it was awesome food. Also the staff was very polite and cute lol. Can’t believe I been driving past this place for years and never tried it till today I have been missing out“

“I was terrified when the restaurant closed at it's old location. I am so relieved to find them again. The best. I've ever had some freshly made tortillas and a salsa to die for. All in a Homestyle cozy restaurant. Looking forward coming here regularly.“

“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.“