50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Rancho Santa Fe

“Cocina del Rancho offers amazing REAL Mexican food. We are always happy when we dine here 😄“

“Ten out of ten for Big Joel the bartender, he makes the best cocktails, he has a mean Margarita and makes you feel like family….Hats Off to his exceptional service? And if your coming for breakfast I recommend a steak and eggs burrito, And for lunch there California Burrito is The best I had????????“

“cheese enchiladas to go were very good! Food ready in minutes! good job!“

“We got the quesadilla and fish tacos. Both were fresh and delicious. The order at the counter service was quick and easy, our food was out in 10 minutes.
Loved the mango on the fish tacos and the fish was perfectly seasoned.
Also has large drink selection and majority of seating is outdoor.
Highly recommend. Great for casual and large group setting.“

“Best grilled shrimp taco I've ever had, quite literally. The flavors, the presentation, it was exquisite. I walked in on a whim, due to the inviting ambiance, and the food, drink, and service (special shout out to Rudy!) was phenomenal. Highly recommend when visiting Del Mar!“

“Consistently delicious and friendly service.“

“Muy buenos tacos y excelente servicio de el personal hoy en 05/01/2022,los contrate para un evento especial,excelentes tacos con tortillas hechas a mano,toda la comida en general fue excelente incluyendo el personal muy amables,volveré a contratar este buen servicio en otra ocasion“

“The food and service is always good, I was wondering what is their signature dish? And has the restaurant had a food critics review? I love you read it! See you soon Casa de Bandini!“

“We all enjoyed our meals. I would definitely go back. The service was very nice except the restaurant was not busy & they brought out one meal at a time. I had Enchiladas Divorciadas & they were excellent. Others had carnitas which they enjoyed. One person had a combo plate with a carnitas enchilada with mole sauce & a taco. Yummy food!“

“Stopped by on a random Sunday walk. Had a glass wine and some mac n cheese. Both were very nice, good service and great tunes. Can't wait to come back for a dinner.“

“When we visit San Diego I look forward to eating here“

“Great food and good people for our community.“

“The pizza Birria was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten and the one of a kind Michelada’s are truly phenomenal and unique. The Latin American amalgamation with contemporary atmosphere has a perfect balance of an open, tasteful, yet festive experience. I will 100% be going back.“

“the birria tacos are good I recomend them“

“starting from the service 🙌 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ el jugo de tamarindo hecho fresco por ellos on point 👌 👏 😍 👍 y las quesa birrias OMG fuera de este mundo 20 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💯🎯my new favorite spot .I am Puertorican and this Mexican food restaurant is a must must must visit....“

“Awesome food prepared very well worth the wait! Delicious surf and turf! I was looking for the corn on the cob and churros but they ran! Super popular!“

“Possibly the best fish taco of my life. And the price was perfect, too. Absolutely scrumptious! Just right on the sauce and the breading and the crispiness of the fish, along with an excellent taco and super fresh fixings, including lettuce, cabbage, and tomato. Everything a fish taco should be.“

“Queso fundido the elites and the steak plate“

“Took my two boys and they both pounded their 4 tacos. One liked shrimp tacos the most, and the other his carne asada tacos. Sauce was great. The place was clean. The service was very kind and explained the dishes well. Had sopes for the first time and they were delicious. The hardest thing about this establishment is picking what to eat, they offer so much.“

“I didn’t expect much but was surprised to get the tastiest food I ever ate in Mexican place. I suppose it was because the Taco Oasis shack was a first for me,beng used to restaurants, but those people know how to prepare the most tasty tacos I’ve ever eaten. They also add avocado no extra charge. Carne Asada Taco only $3.50 each. What a deal!“

“found the Las Vegas Sayulitas 2 yrs ago when staying at the Luxor. there burritos are beyond spectacular. big and so delicious. I can't say it enough. and the sauces on the little sauce bar are outstanding. I've never had anything like those sauces. the hot green sauce and hot red sauce are phenomenal. I like the green the best. I lived in AZ years ago. went back home to upstate NY. there is no place near me that even comes close. I love Sayulitas and wish I had one near me. you can't go wrong if you love Mexican style food“

“Delicious brunch at Cocina de Barrio! We are big fans of the chain and this was our first time at this location and it did not disappoint. We ordered the Tia Chata drink which has a coconut popsicle that was a lot of fun as well as a blonde ale. For entrees we had the salmon hash and sopes benny. We sat on the dog friendly patio. The service was very friendly and quick, water always getting refilled. The restrooms have changing tables. Recommend, everything on the menu tastes amazing.“

“Highly Recommended Miguel's Cocina Mexican Restaurants🥰“

“Love there tacos. They are delicious 😋. They have a big variety“

“Hole in the wall places to eat are our favorite. This place is absolutely delicious! I ordered a buche burrito, and hubby ordered a carnitas burrito. Both were amazing. I hope we return some day. It will not disappoint!cheers burritos are huge too. We barely ate half. 😊“

“I usually dont get wowed with Mexican dood as ive been eating it all my life and have go to places . I had been wanting to try yeaenias closer to home as rhwy have a location closerr my way , but i found myself at this location at 6:30 am. I ordered what i normally order at a new place a carne asada burrito. And let me tell u it did not disappoint .. it actually impressed good quality meat good guac good tortilla good salsa!! Cannot complain very good food from my first impression. Definitely adding to my must check out again!“

“Always great food fast service and very friendly“

“I have loved Wahoos since they opened one of the first ones in Huntington Beach in the nineties! it's always fresh and clean with a great vibe. It's the easiest and safest place for me to go during the pandemic. The food is very consistent across all the stores I've been too. I highly recommend it. it's a great tasty healthy alternative to fast food!“

“I’ve been dining at Le Papagayo’s for 20+ years. I love the atmosphere, ambience, live music, and fabulous food. It’s a down to Earth place and you can come casual or dressed up! This place will not disappoint.“

“Carne Asada burrito and 3 rolled tacos with guacamole. 'Nuff said!“

“very food“

“It's a very authentic Mexican restaurant. Although the Roll Taco I ordered was a little tough for my personal taste, the El Patron Burrito was very solid, with plenty of meat, and it was very marinated and delicious! I also especially tried Chimichanga, a dish where meat fillings are wrapped in a roll and deep-fried. The meat inside is just right tender. In addition, this store allows you to pick up different types of sauces, as well as fried chili peppers or green peppers. It is highly recommended to try it!“

“This is my FAVORITE Mexican food in all of North County. The food is AMAZING, horchata is amazing, the employees are really kind and I appreciate that they are following COVID guidelines not letting anyone inside...food is either ordered to go or there are a few tables outside you can sit at. Definitely recommend ❤️“

“the food is great. sauces were good quality and the speed of the food was perfect. the place itself is nothing to write home about, but I needed a breakfast burrito and fast and I got it in 6 minutes and it was delicious. thats all that matters in mexican food“

“It was my first time visiting this place, and as I mentioned in another review about Mexican food, which is my husband's favorite, we wanted to try this place this time. The menu offered many choices, and I opted for the Combo, which allowed me to create my own plate with 4 items. To be honest, the Empanadas were delicious, and the Tortillas soup was amazing; I thoroughly enjoyed my food. The place was clean, and the staff was friendly and smiling.

Parking: Plenty of parking!“

“I've been going to Lienzo Charro since it was Cocina del Charro years ago. It has always been a family favorite. We usually go for special occassions. The prices are fair for the amount of food you get and they even have $20 pitchers of beer. The service is consistently fast and friendly. I really hope they stick around for a long time. Poway has already lost Rene's and Mexicocina, I hope we get to keep Lienzo Charro.“

“Es un lugar verdaderamente recomendable, extremadamente limpio, pero sobre todo, delicioso! La comida es buenísima, gran sabor y los platos muy bien servidos. El servicio es rápido y amable 👌👌👌 sin duda una muy buena opción“

“The tamales were outstanding. We ordered 6 tamales to go; beef, chicken, pork, one green and one red of each. This allowed us to taste a variety and we were impressed. The masa was soft and the fillings so tasty. We especially liked the green beef tamales, but they were all very good. I need to go back soon.“

“Busy and loud but fun. Door and service was good. Recommend for casual dining“

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

“Love this place. I grew up next to this place and they have put in the work to stay around. Great people great cooks and the atmosphere is always a good time after a long day or and early morning. There’s outdoor seating and cool art with tvs playing cool things all the time. Go in and try it out. The fish tacos are amazing and I recommend the cali!“

“In town Camping at South Carlsbad State Beach and drove to check this place out. I had read they have really good fi as h tacos at s great price ( 11/7/24 $1.30). They definitely are good & filling ! I left happy & full. My wife got a Carne Asada Burrito that she really liked. Nice friendly prompt service and a Salsa Bar too ! 👍 it’s a smallish walk up and order type restaurant in a strip mall but that doesn’t distract from the good food at all with indoor & outdoor seating. We were there on a Thursday evening and the place was busy with lots of take out orders from the locals. We’ll definitely be back when in town“

“Great local taco shop with a surprisingly large menu. Free chips with an order, solid salsa at the salsa bar. They've got a nice lunch special for 3 carnitas tacos, and their California burrito is really good. Their turnaround is really fast too - maybe 5 minutes between ordering and getting your burrito out.“

“You gotta try the taquito burrito!“

“Great food…. I went here once a few years ago and said for my 50th is was coming back here and ordering from Rudy’s and I live In North Dakota, So around my birthday for 2 years I have been coming and ordering my favorite…. ❤️ Love Rudy’s Taco Shop ❤️“

“My lunchtime experience at Que Tortas! left me thoroughly impressed with their delicious tortas and excellent service. Here's a detailed review of my visit:Arriving at Que Tortas!, I found parking to be a breeze, making the start of my dining experience hassle-free. The small, clean shop has a very welcoming atmosphere, although the loud blender added a touch of humor to the ambiance.The customer service was exceptional, with the staff displaying friendliness and efficiency from the moment I walked in. My order was taken promptly and accurately, and I was delighted to find that my torta was ready in less than 10 minutes. The staff delivered our order to our table with a smile, enhancing the overall dining experience.Now, onto the star of the show – the "QUE TORTA!" torta. Despite initial concerns about the bread size in the pictures, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the torta was generously filled, with just the right amount of bread to complement the fillings. The torta bread itself was a highlight, striking the perfect balance between softness and crunch, thanks to its slightly toasted exterior. The combination of ham, veggies, and sauce mixed together perfectly. I devoured the torta without pausing for anything else, thoroughly enjoying every moment.In conclusion, Que Tortas! offers a delightful dining experience with their delicious tortas and friendly service. The deceptive pictures may suggest otherwise, but rest assured, the tortas are generously filled and bursting with flavor. I, for one, am already planning my return visit to indulge in more of these irresistible tortas.“

“I would gladly come back here just for the asada tacos, they are really good. Beef was juicy and the meat seems good quality.

Also ordered the pastor which I didn't like (it doesn't come from a trompo), it was just like asada with extra sauce.“

“Amazing food. Delicious & unique drinks. All very reasonable. Will definitely return & highly recommended!!“

“I found JR'S TACO SHOP about 3 months ago. I just love the food there. I have had just about every thing on the menu and i loved 90% OF THE FOOD AND LIKED THE OTHER 10% I JUST GLAD I FOUND IT. THAT WAS THE BEST WRONG TURN I HAVE EVER TAKEN. THANK YOU JR'S TACOS“

“Best chicken soup!! All the daily specials are great! Flavorful food at a reasonable price“