50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Rancho Santa Fe

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

“Punta Mar was AMAZING! The service was sooo good - everyone was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely made the experience special. And the food? Even better than the pictures!

As someone who has spent time in Mexico City and knows how good Mexican food can be, I can honestly say I was impressed. The pictures really don’t do the food justice—you have to try it for yourself!

Everything was delicious, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. Thank you Jake for your amazing service.“

“I love Mexican food and I hit all the places I can. El Pueblo has the best shredded chicken chimichangas I've ever had. Chicken was tender, seasoned well, the chili was crispy, the red sauce was delicious. Here from AZ to hit the beach and found this place on Google. And a shout out to Bobby, he took care of a minor issue immediately. Great customer service too.“

“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!“

“This is a very small space with limited seating, but it is also one of the few places I will stand in line. Handcrafted food made to order, and delicious. I have only had the bean and cheese burrito, and it was so well seasoned! This is not a two hands burrito, but well worth it!“

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

“Haggo's Organic Tacos is hands down my favorite spot in Leucadia. I genuinely crave it every week. The quality of the ingredients (and taste) is what keeps me coming back they use grass-fed beef, wild-caught seafood, organic produce, local ingredients, and avoid seed oils, which is surprisingly hard to find.

Everything tastes incredibly fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully made. Whether I dine in or grab takeout, the food is consistently delicious and never disappoints. It's one of those places where you can tell they truly care about both the quality of the food and the experience they create.

If you're looking for tacos made with exceptional ingredients that actually taste as good as they make you feel, Haggo's is a must-visit.“

“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!“

“South of Nick's, located in One Paseo, is a great restaurant with a great selection of Mexican cuisine. The delicious, not-overly-salty tortilla chips are served with beans and mild and hot salsas. I highly recommend ordering the fresh guacamole for the table to share; it's a great complement to the chips. It was difficult to choose an entree, but I went with the El Vaquero. The steak was cooked perfectly, with the enchilada being the best I've had in San Diego. It also came with filet taquitos, guac, and refried beans, all of which were wonderful. I highly recommend South of Nick's for your next dinner out, regardless of your party size.“

“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“

“Everything is great about this place! Great food, great service, and great staff!“

“My favorite burritos in San Diego. I grew up on Mission-style burritos in the bay area. Impossible to find those in San Diego, but at Caliente I get the veggie burrito and add whatever meat I want. That is as close to a Mission-style burrito I can find in town. Everything is excellent, fresh, and good quality. Ask for the orange habanero sauce, it’s amazing!“

“Great food. we tried the chicken fried steak and eggs, theeeee cheesiest quesadilla, and I also tried the fish taco, carnitas and carne asada taco. man, talk about filling...Staff was friendly and checked on us often...Great spot to enjoy some great food“

“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!“

“Amazingly cheap and tasty fried fish tacos; yes, it really is $1.39 each. Get a bunch of them, you won't regret it. I'll be back next time I'm in the area for sure.

There is a little bit of indoor seating and a lot of covered outdoors seating with shade cloths hung down the sides. Not a bad vibe at all despite it being connected to a gas station parking lot.“

“Consistently delicious and friendly service.“

“Highly Recommended Miguel's Cocina Mexican Restaurants🥰“

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

“very food“

“The food tastes very good. One quesa birria taco is enough for a person. Very good portion sizes. Salsa bar is limited, with only spicy options. Their Birria based dishes are good compared to sea food. Very refreshing to see a fresh sliced avocado on a below $10 taco.“

“I love tacos El Pueblo!!!! A San Diego classic with the famous $1.39 fish tacos (at the time of this writing) their service is fantastic. The staff is friendly. The food is great. The salsa is awesome! And the complimentary pickled carrots are a classic. I sincerely hope you will read this review and visit this esteemed establishment to give them your business as opposed to visiting a crappiestablishment such as Chipotle.“

“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....“

“Good tacos and margaritas for a decent price during happy hour. Service was a little underwhelming, but the restaurant wasn’t very busy when we came in, so maybe that’s why. Would recommend if you’re visiting Encinitas and are craving Mexican.“

“Always great food fast service and very friendly“

“Great spot good food and the employees are the best“

“There must have been a pound of egg, ham and cheese on the breakfast sandwich, it was delicious. Also, something happened to my order and they remade it. I never would have known it, but they told me it would take a few extra minutes to remake. All around wonderful experiences.“

“the birria tacos are good I recomend them“

“Absolutely loved this Mexican restaurant! The food was fresh, flavorful, and authentic, and everything we ordered was delicious. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere made the whole experience even better. Briana was amazing. Definitely a place I’ll be coming back to and highly recommend to anyone craving great Mexican food.“

“great little Gem! Food is great, great price and very fast.“

“You gotta try the taquito burrito!“

“This is a small Mexican joint tucked away at the back of the Trader Joe's area on Mira mesa Blvd. near Scripps Ranch. Entry is after the Trader Joe's entry. You cannot directly enter from any the Trader joes mall. The food was really good. We tried the bean and cheese burrito and the Al pastor tacos with chips. The salsas were amazing. Definitely worth a try.“

“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!“

“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“

“I had a fantastic experience at Lienzo Charro Mexican Restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, full of authentic flavor, and clearly made with care. The portions were generous, and everything came out fresh and hot. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and I’ll definitely be coming back again soon!“

“Great atmosphere,delicious food and marvelous customer service.“

“Was in town and picked a random place to eat from Google and I am so glad I did. This little taco food truck was amazing! Simple menu and great prices. Highly recommend the shrimp burrito add jalapeños. Will definitely be back if I find myself in the area again.“

“First time here I came to San Diego to sell some car parts. Lol. I was already in the parking lot looking for a place to eat with the family. I saw this taco shop and it was packed and you know about packed restaurants it usually a good place to eat. I havd the carnitas tacos the number 12 and kids got the same and wifey got the menudo and all we have to say about his place "IS IT WAS THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD I HAVE HAD IN A LONG TIME!!!!!!" I I give this place 5*'s I live in Temecula and I will be back. It is well worth the 1 hour drive. Thanks for the food!!!“

“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 ❤️“

“We had never eaten here before today. The food was incredible. My husband ordered a beef burrito and I got the carne asada tacos. Warning! The burritos are HUGE. We loved our stay here!“

“We only had burritos, but holy cow! This is a gem. We live in L.A., and I honestly might drive down here for lunch again. This is the kind of business that should be patronized during these times, so that it survives to provide REALLY GOOD FOOD.“

“My first time getting a burrito here at Serranos I may have just found the best deal in all of San Diego. I’m not sure how long the special is going on, but they have a shrimp Diablo Burrito that is bigger than my forearm filled with the most delicious sauce and shrimp and rice and beans for only eight dollars. I did not think it would be good for that price, but I was starving It not only was huge, but it was the best shrimp burrito I’ve ever had!“

“My coworkers and I had lunch here on Monday, August 17, 2026. I have been eating here for many years and suggested we eat here. We had a breakfast plate, breakfast burrito and carne asada burrito. The food was delicious and everyone was satisfied with their portions. The house green and red salsas are the best. I love the carne asada burrito that is filled with carne, whole beans, cilantro and onions. Squirt some lime and had green salsa and this is fire.“

“Tasty Mexican food at the On the Border Mira Mesa location! Festive environment that’s great for any size group. We enjoyed the birria tacos, enchiladas suizas, and guacamole. The borderita was a yummy cocktail. Excellent and attentive service. There was live music on the dog friendly outdoor patio. Recommend!“

“We went last week and liked it so much we're going back today!“

“Bar area not so great. Food good but not atmosphere“

“My husband stumbled upon this place on the way to his dentist. and he liked the sign. It is now our weekend spot for (literally) tacos & tequila (and a beer for my hubs.) The food is incredible, the drinks stout, and the service is top notch. We always feel so welcome every time we're there! Tacos and Tequila is amazing! (Shout out to Jose, Michael, Laura, Christian, and Marissa!)“

“Excellent, tasty flour tortillas.“

“Great food and fast service“

“I have been to both Vegas and Huntington Beach locations.....multiple times..plus sent others to enjoy the experience while in Vegas for business.. I highly recommend, , food [ chili pablano soup ] salsa, great happy hour & specialty cocktails ... are we thinking Boston ever Mark?“

“This place has impressed me. The food is incredible and the atmosphere is very good. I really enjoyed eating at this location. Everyone is also very kind and very patient. But the person I really want to thank was Samara. She really treated me well and helped me a lot. She is a great manager. She was very patient with me I loved it Of course, I will return again to continue trying new things on the menu.“