50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Richmond

“The food and service are really good im a local and me and my family come here a lot whenever we arw hungry. I love the nacho fries because they make them with nacho cheese instead of shredded cheddar. Also ive had breakfast burritos at multiple places in the area and the ones here blow any of those out of the water, the regular burritos are good too. All the food taste fresh and cooked with care not assembled quick and sloppy, the whole menu is solid and i plan to keep coming in the future.“

“All of their food is delicious🔥🤤😋“

“I ordered the chilaquiles rojos with steak...they were excellent!
The sauce was not overwhelming with spice or hot, which gave me room to add just enough to make it perfectly right to how I like it. The tortillas had fresh taste and they were still crispy, even though the chilaquiles had plenty of sauce. The steak was good quality beef also.

Overall, the best chilaquiles I've had in a very long time. I will definitely come back again and based on this meal...I highly recommend it!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 👍🏻“

“This is a family run place with outdoor seating. The food is quick, fresh and tasty. Women members of the family are nicer than the men, who can be clueless and unhelpful. Sometimes the meat is recooked in the crispy tacos which are otherwise my favorite. The flautas are also fresh and good as are the refried pinto beans.I like this casual place a lot—you can buy Russian River Brew next door at Raymnond’s excellent pizza place and sit in the sun with the locals.“

“great food and service!!!“

“Possibly the best burrito I've ever had. I have eaten thousands of burritos and have a few favorite spots so I'm biased to my favorite spots and ready to be dissapointed when I try new ones. This burrito was perfection. It was huge and flavorful. The ratio of all the ingredients was perfect. Every ingredient from the tortilla, to the cheese, to the meat, to the rice was delicious and shined on its own. Put it all together and I was very pleasantly surprised and highly recommend this establishment. Service was attentive and friendly. Hibiscus Agua fresca was very refreshing.“

“So happy to find a delicious and friendly restaurant that doesn’t close in the afternoon in my neighborhood. We have been there several times in the past couple months and I’m still trying new things on the menu. My husband tried the ribs which he said were the best he’s ever had and half the serving went home with him. It was huge! Desserts are exceptional especially the flan. I’m still exploring their vegetarian options but so far my favorite is their version of chili relleno. Come and relax and enjoy the food and friendly atmosphere!“

“muy ricos tacos y económicos 😅 excelente corazón de tacos!!“

“There is a second part to this review, which is 1 ⭐️ . I will get to that in a moment .

Let me start off by saying I am a burrito guy. I realize this place opened in my neighborhood and decided to give it a try after reading the reviews. They’ve got a couple of reviews talking about how the food wasn’t that good etc. I live off of burritos and that is far from the truth.
The burrito itself was very tasteful. The seasoning was perfect. The rice is good. The shell was cooked exactly how most people would like it.
Let me get to the one star part of My review now.
First at the counter, the guy worked in the counter, gave him my order. It was hard for them to understand kept repeating, and I gave them specific directions slowly on how I wanted my burrito made. When you tell somebody no beans and then two minutes later they come back and say you don’t want no beans no I don’t. When you tell somebody I want cheese and then they come back while they’re sitting there typing something in and say do you want cheese. With that said that’s minimal here’s the bad part. My wife cannot eat dairy I told the first person three enchiladas and no dairy, no cheese and no sour cream. I said all three of those things however I should’ve only been able just to say no dairy and they should understand that, but I specifically said no cheese and sour cream.. Specifically said my wife cannot have dairy. After talking to the lady in the back going back And fourth. The lady comes out and continues my order. She’s really a hard worker and tries too hard but I think it’s a slight language barrier. She repeated to me no sour cream and no cheese and I said correct as I’m leaving getting my order she opens it to show me, how the enchiladas were and I said oh is that sour cream she said yes I said no sour cream. My wife cannot eat dairy no cheese and she goes oh no cheese?. So she takes the tray back rather than make a new one she scraped the sour cream out of the tray and was not aware of that at the time when I got home, I had to wipe it out with paper towels. I think they personally should’ve grabbed another tray possibly remade the order if it was the neighborhood of dairy. That’s just my opinion, but the food was great. Have a good day.
I went well before lunch place was not busy only one other customer there so no reason to get mixed up here. So I don’t want to dock them for the food and trying just making people aware who can’t have dairy. Be careful.“

“Deliciosa comida recomendadisimo al 100% y muy buena atencion“

“The quesabirrias are quite good!🌮🧀They’re sold individually too, for $5+ each, and come with a decent consomme😋 Better than most taco trucks around here, and a better price than the now way overpriced truck by the Richmond market, which used to have the best birrias and consommé around..but it isn’t even good anymore. Super nice staff too😊“

“Really good food, real traditional Mexican dishes and their servers are pretty friendly and professionals“

“Tried this local Salvadoran spot in Richmond and really enjoyed it. I ordered two beef tacos and an authentic Salvadoran-style horchata, and everything was on point. The tacos were flavorful, well-seasoned, and made fresh, and the horchata tasted homemade—not overly sweet and very refreshing. You can tell this is a family-run place that cares about the quality of their food. Always happy to support local businesses like this. I’ll definitely be coming back.“

“This is my daughter's favorite restaurant that she requests for special days. We went out to celebrate her last day of the school year. She got a vegetarian super burrito, and I got a California Burrito Al Pastor made into a Chimichanga! Super Yum!“

“Everything here is absolutely delicious! highly recommend!“

“It is a small restaurant, but great in its quality, attention, service and its prices are very affordable, I recommend it for its breakfasts such as chilaquiles, eggs with chorizo ​​and eggs Benedict's, its sound is generally attentive to all its customers, because it has a large number of regular customers.“

“Deliciosas las Militas de asada y los sopes ni se diga recomendó vista los tacos Las Palmas 🌴 te gustará se lo que te digo 🌹“

“(Translated by Google) Ooooooyeeeaaa very rich cakes awuiwuis u a very good treatment cleaning very comfortable prices and delicious food?????(Original)Ooooooyeeeaaa muy ricas tortas awuiwuis u un muy buen trato limpieza precios muy cómodos y Rica comida?????“

“Bien ricos ejiejejejejekdjejwdjdjekwiej“

“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Hidden Gem in Richmond – Carnitas Done the Right Way

If you know carnitas, you know there’s a difference between good and Puebla-style done properly — and Carnitas Poblanas El Canelo absolutely delivers.

This place started as a humble food truck and has earned its reputation the right way: through flavor, authenticity, and consistency. No gimmicks. Just real-deal Mexican cooking.

🔥 What I Ordered
2 x Large carnitas tacos on handmade blue corn tortillas, piled high with creamy avocado, shredded cabbage, and finished with fresh lime and radish. The meat? Perfectly slow-cooked — tender inside with those crispy caramelized edges that make Puebla-style carnitas legendary.

On the side, their salsas:

The green salsa brings serious heat (in the best way).

The red salsa is deep, smoky, and rich.

And the strawberry horchata? Next level. Creamy, refreshing, slightly sweet, and served ice-cold — the perfect contrast to the savory carnitas.

🌮 Why This Spot Stands Out
Authentic Puebla-style carnitas — slow-cooked and crisped properly

Handmade tortillas (you can taste the difference immediately)

Fresh ingredients throughout

Quesadilla de chicharrón prensado that locals rave about

Fast, friendly, family-run hospitality

Casual setup — the focus is 100% on the food

It’s not fancy. It’s not polished. It’s not trying to be trendy. It’s authentic, flavorful, and consistent — which is exactly what makes it special.

Some of the best carnitas in the Bay Area? Absolutely.

If you’re in Richmond and you appreciate traditional Mexican cooking done with pride, this spot deserves your attention.

Highly recommended. I’ll be back. 🌮🔥“

“The tamales here are scrumptious! My absolute favorite is their corn one but all are good.
The portions are huge and usually one is more than enough to satisfy me.
No discounts for ordering a dozen or more. Priced per item“

“Working out of the parking lot behind La Loma market on McBryde and San Pablo and Bringing that real Sinaloan, and Jarocho flavor, Carlos's tamales, that come in potato and sausage, cheese, Chorizo, sausage and beef, are homemade delights, so hard to find in this world of fast food. Carlos is an expert chef, who sells out his excellent salsa first thing every day. So try to get there before 1:00 p.m., and get some while it's still there. These are the most delicious tamales in the East Bay area, made by a real craftsman who knows true Mexican tamale flavor.“

“This is the bomb!!!! We just had our X-mas gathering with 31 people and I can say the owner was very accommodating, pleasantly to work with. The food was so delicious specially the QUESABIRRIAS, everyone went crazy over it. The menu is great,I highly recommend this place. Will truly come back for more! Come on let's show some support for this family owned business!!!!“

“Great food. Enjoyed the TVs. Great for a date or just hanging with friends“

“My family and I have been going to El Sol since 1984. The food is excellent, reasonable, large selection, quantity and the staff are so friendly, it’s like one big family. Their enchilada sauce is my favorite!“

“Food is always tasting Amazingly Delicious they never fail I highly recommend this restaurant I love their Tacos ,quesadillas , Consome it’s so 🔥🔥🔥 it sends ur taste buds for a ride“

“es muy rico todo lo que preparan“

“Great food. Enjoyed the TVs. Great for a date or just hanging with friends“

“The food is in good season, well prepared and the portions are large. I really recommend the roasted chicken catering menu, it is delicious and delivered warm. The beans are excellent. The "fried mojarra" dish is not mojarra. It is tilapia and almost no bones compared to a mojarra.“

“Delicious seafood! Highly recommend!“

“Have been here a couple times, and it’s always utterly delicious. Plus, the folks who work their are so kind and friendly. I asked for veggie tacos one time, and not only were they flavorful and overflowing, but they even checked to see if I wanted their fresh handmade tortillas — anyone can do a great meat taco, but veggie tacos are harder to pull off without actual spices and attention to detail. Salsas are fantastic. I am in love with this place.“

“yes i do i like go to the chaparro restaurant each friday because i enjoy the best food and very good service at the same time and also i see my future girl friend mary she is beautifull and a fun lady i send you a strong hug to you thanks honey and god bless you staff of El chapparro restaurant too. carlos contreras costumer.“

“Yum!
A real cross-section of Richmond and beyond returns here for quality menu hits and the standards you expect from a food truck.
The tacos de asada are a can't-go-wrong classic and I appreciate the mix of carrots, radishes, onions and peppers that complement each dish. Fully eat the quesadillas while they are warm; don't save to reheat this selection, as it's cheese is much better freshly cooked. The quesabirrias hit the spot for me, too! I like the horchata the best of the aguafrescas that are all refreshing and not overly sweet. I like the doradito light-browning of some of the food selections, and the salsas are very tasty - I like the green sauce the best.
The staff members are keen to make the food as you like it and aim to get your meals to you with efficiency and a smile. They care!
Many people return here from what I've witnessed. The corner can be a bit windy on the straightaway from Civic Center to the West, but on a sunny day it can be great to borrow part of the bench and table to eat by the tropically-colored and decorated food truck. Some people choose to carefully dine in their cars for warmth, too, somewhat like a drive-up diner.
My friends and family and I will see you at La Alma de Sol!“

“The pupusas here have got to be the best in the world. I was floored. There is so much good food in Richmond, and then I ate the pupusas here and it’s a whole other level. Plus they’re huge, fresh, and cheap. I went back three times last week.“

“love the Red Wet Burritos and Carnitas!!!“

“absolutely the best tamales I have ever had at a restaurant. I'd swear they were home made if I hadn't ordered them myself... super find!!! I'll never order from anywhere else again.“

“the menu i saw online was an old one—they’ve raised their prices significantly since. 12.99 for a regular burrito, 14.99 for a super burrito. burritos are smaller than other neighboring taquerias, so you’re not getting as much bang for your buck. nonetheless, a pretty good burrito. it’s in a gas station but there are some stools where you can eat inside if you wish.“

“I told my friends about this restaurant with my highest recommendations. I go to this restaurant often. I get very good feedback from my friends. The dishes they serve are great and the team is welcoming and cooperative. always when we visit this place we pass a pleasing time. highly recommended.“

“It should be renamed Pupuseria la bamba or at least pupuseria y taqueria la bamba. The pupusas revueltas my friend and I had for lunch that day where mmmmm... the curtido aaaaah... and the salsa, wow!!!... With that said, you would have to go try them to understand what I mean. Genuine salvadorean flavor with a nice plate presentation for those who like to photograph their food!“

“Tacos Los Primos is a great place for real authentic Mexican food, whatever you choose is going to be amazing!
I ordered a bunch stuff for the day laborers that were helping old lady Pucklepuss straighten up her hedgerow and got a sampler of Taquitos while I was waiting, and they were the best I've ever had!
5 ☆☆☆☆☆ for sure, no shit!“

“The taste of the food that made them unique is not lost. However, Ive gotten food from them since i was a kid; Over time they raised prices from $5 burritos to $11 which is not worth going there anymore bcus over time they started putting more rice/beans/cream, and little bit of meat in the burritos.“

“I'll have to say that there's nothing special about this food truck, still good don't get me wrong but nothing stands out amongst the food items, the service quick but it was just me, no line and the location of the truck is to hidden with not enough signs to show. A bit pricey for the portion of meat on the burrito.

Parking: It's a small parking lot but since there aren't a lot of customers It's easy to get a parking spot and the food truck is right there inside the parking lot.

Wheelchair accessibility: Sufficient space for wheelchairs!“

“💯 recomendado, Excelente atención y comida Lugar muy limpio, y tranquilo para compartir en cualquier hora del día y con la compañía que prefieras, estoy muy feliz hasta que esté cerca de mi casa y chequen sus promociones todos los días hay una nueva. 🤓🤓👏🏻🙏🏻🎀“

“Really love their shrimp cocktail. It’s one of the best shrimp cocktails in the county I think. I haven’t eaten anything else at Maria’s Taqueria because I’m hooked on the shrimp cocktail but my boyfriend loves their super burrito with Carnitas.“

“I was in Richmond for the annual San Pablo Avenue March of Hoes from Telegraph Ave all the way up to McDonald, where all the nighttime Hoes come out during the daylight for all to see! It's quite a sight, and the best place to see all the dysfunctional people is from a window seat at the El Pollo Loco Chicken Restaurant, right there on San Pablo Avenue! Let me tell you... Nothing beats watching Hoes strut and shuffle while your eating perfectly cooked chicken and fries! 5 stars ☆☆☆☆☆“