50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Rio Linda

“Drove from Woodland to try this place after seeing it on TikTok. Wasn't too bust when we arrived, just before 10am but it quickly picked up & got packed.

We ordered a large menudo with pata, a quesabirria, taco de birria & a carnitas taco. Everything was delicious but the carnitas taco could have been better. I feel like I was given the leftover meat from the bottom of the carnitas pile & that's my least favorite part but it could be just a personal preference. I like the leaner, less greasy carnitas.

The one thing I did notice is that the young blonde who initially took our order seems to get frazzled and stressed out very easily but she did not have a bad attitude like other reviewers claim. She was pleasant and attentive while we were there.

Definitely recommend giving this place a try. Restaurant is clean & the family seems to want to have happy customers. We will definitely be back again.“

“Excelente comida y servicio express, el personal muy amable y atentos. 100% recomendado“

“This place is truly authentic I went there wanting a taste of Michoacan and I got it! I highly recommend it.“

“Love this place, good food!“

“Our group of eight was searching for a sit-down Mexican restaurant with an open kitchen after 9 PM and found Jalapeños. We decided to give it a try, and the service was excellent—helpful and attentive staff. I sampled four different tacos, all of which were delicious, and the margaritas were fresh and flavorful. Overall, we had a great time, and I’d consider returning to explore more of the menu.“

“Excellent food, excellent service, priced just right, clean. I’m there at least once a week!“

“Probably some of the best Birria tacos l've had in Sacramento. Definitely will be coming back here to try the other items on the menu. Was surprised to see how quickly the line moved so props to the staff for keeping it moving while making quality foods.“

“loved the menudo like the cute little design“

“I always feel like I was in Mexico!“

“Excellent service too!!!!“

“Amazing food! Best tacos in Sacramento. Owner Shane was really great to speak with. He and his food exude passion. You must try The Char Market! 🌮“

“10/10 Recommend. Our first time in was Saturday night and we were a bit nervous prior, will the food be good? Will it be a long wait for food? How will the drinks be? Food was absolutely perfect and was out very quickly. Drinks were delicious and refreshing. Very family friendly environment. We will for sure be back and highly recommended going. Staff was attentive and we felt well taken care of when we were exhausted and hungry just needed a comfort meal close to home. Successful and great visit for sure.“

“the BEST taqueria in sacramento in my opinion. it's affordable, everything is delicious, everyone who works there is always incredibly nice. i get one of their burritos probably once every couple of weeks at least, it's my favorite comfort food. consistently great.“

“My husband and I stopped here on the last night of our vacation. We had margaritas, chicken street tacos, and a chicken quesadilla. All was delish. Service was great and staff and co-owner, Alex, were friendly and spent some time getting to know us. It was a great experience.“

“We've been going to Centro since the night it opened and Timothy Busfield was making margaritas in the bar! It never disappoints; food is delicious, dishes evolve with the times and the seasons, service is excellent and friendly, and the vibe and ambience is fun. We always have an enjoyable time.“

“🌟✨ La Estrellita Meat Market – A Hidden Gem in West Sacramento! ✨🌟 Wow! 🤩 This place has it ALL – an amazing meat market, a delicious restaurant, and a heavenly dessert spot all under one roof! 😍👌 I had the Ceviche Taco 🌮, and it was absolutely tasty! The fresh avocados 🥑 made it not only flavorful but also a healthy treat! 💚 The service was incredibly fast, and the employees were so friendly and welcoming! 😊🙌 The place is super clean, and the prices are very reasonable! 💰👍 The managers are the best – they answered all my questions with a smile! 🤗 But the highlight of my visit? THE BIONICO! 🍓🍌🍎🥝✨ OMG, it was divine! The fruits were so fresh, and the combination of creme and toppings made it a heavenly treat for the gods! 👑🍯 Absolutely a must-try! 💖 I highly recommend everyone check out La Estrellita Meat Market and support this amazing local small business! 🙏💯 Let's help our community thrive together! 🚀🎉 #HiddenGem #WestSacramento #BestTacos #BionicoLove #SupportLocal #FreshAndDelicious“

“Delicious enchiladas and great vegetarian options. Absolutely must go for tasty & fresh salsa and chips!“

“Excellent every time! A family favorite of ours. The new owners are just as wonderful as the old owners and there’s always a genuinely warm greeting when we come in. The food is amazing. It’s one of the few places where you can confidently say everything on the menu is great. I wish they took cards, but I understand why they likely don’t, but really it doesn’t matter in a place as good as this.“

“I've been coming to Los Jarritos for years, and it never disappoints. This family-owned gem has become a staple for me when I crave authentic, fresh, and flavorful Mexican food. The staff is always friendly, making you feel like part of the family.

What really sets them apart is the variety on the menu...there's something for everyone, and it’s all reasonably priced. The food is consistently high-quality and made with fresh ingredients. They have unlimited chips and salsa, and they offer over five freshly made salsas to choose from. I can’t get enough of them!

Los Jarritos is the place to go if you want delicious Mexican food without breaking your wallet. I recommend this spot to anyone in Sacramento looking for great food, a warm atmosphere, and unbeatable value.“

“The ratings do this place justice. It is tried, tested, and well deserved. Even my spanish friends who barely speak english know of it and highly recommend it and it's regarded as the best Mexican food restaurant in the greater Sacramento area by a lot of people that I know. I only go for the food but they have a full bar and lot's of tv's. The food is the best part, as it should be in any restaurant; it's why we go. It's taco truck level quality with the whole restaurant experience and when I say taco truck quality food I mean that level of quality you'd expect from a single person who's worked on the same equipment for decades. It's clean, has bathrooms, really nice employees and that special mucho beuno absolutely bomb food. The menu is huge! And honestly, the bigger and more complex menu a restaurant has, typically, the lower quality food you'll find there but this place is the exception to that rule. Go there, try it, and then you'll know.

Parking: Plenty of parking although I wouldn't be surprised if the lot was full seeing how good this place is. If so, easily park on the other side of northgate.

Wheelchair accessibility: I can't see why a wheelchair user couldn't get to it. Wide open and level, flat sidewalk out front.“

“Delicious food and great margaritas“

“I’ve been to El Cantaro in Monterey about 10 times! I’m looking forward to going to the Sacramento version of this restaurant today! That has some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had. I love the fact that it doesn’t say vegan plant-based and all that stuff everywhere. It’s basically just a Mexican restaurant that happens to be Vegan. Can’t wait to come and visit!“

“Shrimp tostadas are delicious, all the food that I have tried is very good 😊 I recommend the quesabirrias too.“

“I've been here a lot of times now, tried everything on the menu at least once. Great service, peaceful atmosphere, delicious food and just an amazing place all together. Highly recommend this place, won't be disappointed, satisfaction guaranteed. There is also outdoor seating, seating inside is very small but it's worth the experience for delicious food.“

“best ever, people, food, patio.“

“Muy delicioso su sazón Muy recomendado Riquísima comida“

“The food and service here are fantastic! Everything is packed with flavor, and I always enjoy coming back. My only note is that if you’re expecting a typical super burrito size, it’s a bit smaller than you might anticipate. For the price, I wish it were a bit more filled. Still, a great spot overall!“

“Best place ever! Great food and atmosphere!“

“Jumbos tacos are the bomb and now you can buy the sauce…. And Facebook tracks me…they should be telling you about the sauce…“

“El lugar esta enorme y extremadamente limpio desde los baños hasta todo el restaurante. Las micheladas super frias y nuestra comida fue una mariscada espectacular y unas enchiladas michoacanas súper recomendadas 🥰 si lo recomendamos“

“The alpastor is super flavorful! The torta is sizable and the ingredients taste fresh, the bread was soft and soaked up the alpastor well. The salsa is absolute fire. Horchata was less flavorful or sweet, but that made it a lot much more of a refreshing beverage vs a sweet drink like a lot of places do. Will definitely be here again“

“great food“

“Had an excellent dinner last night. The pescado oaxaqueño and maya margarita were topnotch. Rodrigo was friendly, knowledgable, and provided excellent service. This is a must visit stop when in Sacramento.“

“Great!! Dined here about 6 times so far. Fast pleasent service. Food orders made well, fast & consistent. Staff always cleaning wiping up & restocking. Love the birria tacos, enchiladas, beans rice.“

“Muy ricos los taquitos de birria 😋 el Menudo las hamburguesas todo“

“One of my go to's for lunch and the go to spot for taco Tuesday. This place has it all, indoor/ outdoor seating, quick service, large portion sizes and most importantly delicious food that never disappoints.
No matter what l've tried on their menu, plate always end ups cleaned as if it never had anything on the plate in the first place. Definitely give it a try if you're looking for great Mexican food.“

“I’ve been lucky enough to have seen this taqueria from the first day they opened, in Campbell, Ca. which was the original location prior to moving to the Sacramento area. The food is prepared by a family who pours just the right amount of love into each dish. For me, I fell in love with the food the first day, then I fell in love with the family. Mom, Dad, Sons, and Sister(their daughter always called me brother and I called her sister❤️) all knew me by first name basis. I’d take orders from the business located in our complex and order 10 burritos at a time and always left with a free burrito for myself. I gained over 50lbs eating their food because it was the best around. Over the past 25-30years they’ve been in business, I’ve made the trek to Sacramento to see the family and eat their amazing food multiple times. Stop in and try the carne asada super burrito! -Frank aka Ponchito“

“I like the Mexican Restaurant, that's why am interested in coming in as a member.“

“I come here for lunch/dinner everytime I'm in Sacramento. This is by far, the best place for vegetarian tacos and I haven't had salsa this good ever! Friendly service, I will always come back!

Vegetarian options: Taco options without meat, pretty sure almost everything can be ordered without meat. Salsa is THE BEST!“

“I didn't like the food. hahaha just kidding. I loved very good food. But I loved Jennifer's attention more in Sacramento, very kind and sociable, I would definitely return for her attention. I leave 5 stars for her. thank you so much.“

“Good restaurant nice 😊 environment“

“My family and I have had the most wonderful experiences at Vallejo's. The atmosphere for dining is one of the best. The staff are so kind, and the owners go out of their way to speak to their customers. When my father passed away in 2018, the Vallejo's family surprised us with catering at his funeral. They fed over 500 people, and didn't charge our family one penny for the food. They have also catered for various family functions, including graduation events. The food is amazing and is definitely worth trying.“

“Had some delicious food while watching live music. Ordered a bunch of food. Everything tasted great.“

“Great food! love the Pozole and the enchiladas! super friendly staff!! :D“

“The Real Deal is OMG Cocina which has one excellent taco on the menu. I have been here twice both times did taco tastings. The real hero is the shrimp tacos with an awesome paired salsa. The shrimp is hand breaded and fried to perfection! I give the shrimp tacos a 10/10. I tried the carne asada which is normally my favorite meat of choice, there asada lack flavor even salt, 5 out 10 on those. The carnitas were ok, they left me wanting something else, 6/10. The service is order at register then it is serviced at your table. The atmosphere is rustic with inside and outside seating. Overall if in the area this is a place to try next time I will stick with the hero shrimp taco and coupled with something new. I will keep you posted!“

“Best tortas and tacos we had in Sacramento.“

“Great bbq chicken 🍗 and the beans and potato salad was so delicious! The staff was very friendly. 😊“