50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Rio Linda

“We chose this restaurant randomly. The parking lot had one car and there was one patron. It was clean and we were greeted with warm welcomes which is extremely important to me. The restroom was spotless and the salsa bar was very clean and appetizing. The Birria ramen was excellent as I DO NOT like spicy foods. It was flavorful without the heat. My friend was able to make his enchiladas vegetarian by choosing potatoes as the filling and he was also pleased. I’m not a food critic or a content creator. Just a girl that likes flavorful, high quality and affordable food. According to the receipt we were serviced by Victor. This place deserves a great review. Thank you for a great lunch experience!“

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

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

“Love this place, good food!“

“Excellent service too!!!!“

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

“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.“

“I tried the chorizo burrito and it was absolutely delicious! It was packed with flavorful in-house chorizo, scrambled eggs, grilled bell peppers, and onions — all perfectly balanced and not greasy at all. Every bite was full of flavor. I also loved that they have a salsa bar, which really lets you customize your meal. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. Definitely a must-try spot in Sacramento — highly recommend“

“The food there is excellent, great customer service 👍😀“

“loved the menudo like the cute little design“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Let me tell you right now — Javi at Jalisco’s Mexican Restaurant is not just a man. He is a culinary experience. A flavor deity. A benevolent food wizard sent from another dimension to bless us mere mortals with tacos and enlightenment.

The moment we sat down, we felt… watched. But not in a creepy way — in a *divine clairvoyance* way. Javi materialized from the kitchen like a spicy archangel with a spatula and asked, “You guys hungry?” Before my boyfriend could even open his mouth, Javi read his aura and said, “You want al pastor, huh?”

EXCUSE ME, SIR, HOW DID YOU KNOW?
It wasn’t even on the menu. And yet five minutes later, he emerged holding a plate of al pastor so glorious it looked like the sun itself had seasoned it.

The horchata? I am 99% sure there’s witchcraft involved. It tasted like childhood nostalgia, cinnamon dreams, and the tears of angels who just watched a telenovela finale. I took one sip and immediately reconsidered my life path. I would trade government secrets for another glass - thank glob I don’t have to, Jaliscos is right around the corner.

Then — THE CHIPS AND SALSA SAMPLER.
Oh. My. Jalapeño.
Each salsa had a personality.One was flirty. One was dangerous. One whispered, “Don’t tell your cardiologist.” I wanted to applaud. I wanted to cry. I called my mom to tell her I’d found purpose again.

And Javi? This man is the star, director, and entire cast of the show. He serves, cooks, taste-tests, and probably astral-projects between tables to make sure everyone’s happy. He’s humble, too — which feels illegal at his level of power.

If Yelp allowed more than five stars, I’d give him a constellation. Long live Javi. Long live Jalisco’s. 🌮🔥“

“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!“

“Generous portions, perfectly cooked shrimp, and flavors that hit every note, pure magic! This restaurant is my mom's favorite (she and her bestie are regulars), and I was lucky enough to catch them before they left so I could place a to-go order. My go-to test at any Mexican restaurant is the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (garlic butter shrimp), and I was thrilled to see it on the menu here. Ordering takeout is always a gamble since you're not at the restaurant if something isn't right but I believe quality should be consistent whether dining in or taking food to go. Thankfully, this place delivered in every way. The shrimp were succulent, large, not skimpy, and cooked perfectly. The garlic butter was rich and flavorful without being overpowering, and the sautéed onions balanced it all out. Even the refried beans stood out (something many places surprisingly get wrong). The rice was fairly standard...on the drier side but when mixed with the beans and that delicious garlic butter from the shrimp, it turned into a whole new level of flavor. That's how I made my burritos (that's how I eat this plate, I have to wrap it all up in a flour tortilla. Let me tell you, it was absolute magic! Portions were generous, I could tell the meal was thoughtfully prepared, and every bite was pure satisfaction. The only downside was the styrofoam packaging (I'm not a fan of that), but it didn't take away from how incredible the food itself was. This restaurant easily earns my seal of approval. I'll definitely be ordering from here again because when I say the food was amazing with a capital A, I mean it!“

“Been striking out for a few days on good food while traveling. Stopped here and had arguably the BEST burrito in California (I’m from La and travel ALOT) got a super burrito with chicken and it was made quickly so much flavor. Just gooooddd if I’m ever in town I’m stopping here“

“Great food, friendly staff great atmosphere“

“I always feel like I was in Mexico!“

“One of our favorites! Always a good time and good food… and I love the watermelon margarita- great on a hot day.“

“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.“

“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“

“just had the Fajitas Combo with Steak, Chicken & Shrimp. Great Value and absolutely delicious! Very generous portions. Comes with Rice & Beans also“

“My husband and I were looking for some great Mexican food and we just found it! The food was so fresh and delicious and we discovered that it is owned and operated by a mom and her son! She prepares the food and Apollo serves it with personality! Highly recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for authentic Mexican food.“

“Good restaurant nice 😊 environment“

“Best in town“

“Fun relaxing good energy great vibes and great food and drinks“

“Everything met fairly standard expectations for a sit down Mexican restaurant.
Got the Jumbo Burrito, Al Pastor. This is a new favorite spot but unfortunately not close to where I live. Great portions and great flavor for the price. What more can you ask for? I came because I saw a review that it’s al pastor cooked legit off the trompo. I believe it, but did not confirm.

These days with street food prices at almost the same rate, might as well go somewhere that’s regulated, food safe, and provides nice service and atmosphere. $13.99 before tax for jumbo super burrito.“

“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.“

“The best part about this place? The staff! They have the most wonderful hospitality and go the second and third mile for their customers. Once you walk in, you’re all comrades and family here. Everyone enjoys a great meal with good people.“

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

“Stopped there for breakfast and had a breakfast burrito loaded with ham,eggs,bean,cheese and a toasted flour tortilla. My significant other had 2 chicken taco's with rice and a squirrel. the condiment bar had every sauce you could think of. The restaurant was spotless and we were great and served in very short order. We both thoroughly enjoyed are meal and will definitely return in the near future!!!“

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

“great food“

“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.“

“best ceviche in town and price“

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

“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!“

“Omg this place is BOMB. Born and raised in California, I have seriously high expectations when it comes to my Mexican food. As far as I am concerned, this state has the best food in the nation, and this place is on my list of why I think so. The food is excellent, and the people that work there are an absolute pleasure to do business with. I work around the corner, and have become addicted to getting three chicken tacos and a can of Coke almost every single day. It's an addiction that I don't think I can break. They're just too good. If you come to sacramento, you have absolutely got to try this place! I wish I could give it more than five stars!“

“Muy delicioso su sazón Muy recomendado Riquísima comida“

“Mi restaurante mexicano favorito muy rica las quesabirrias y las micheladas las mejores de sacramento“

“Best tortas and tacos we had in Sacramento.“

“best ever, people, food, patio.“

“Chita's Taqueria feels like one of those small taco spots you’re glad you found. I stopped by hungry and the tacos came out simple, fresh, and packed with flavor. The tortillas tasted great and the fillings were generous. It’s casual, quick, and exactly the kind of place you want when a real taco craving hits.“

“🌟✨ 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“

“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.“

“I know I put a 5 for food and I would be lying as I have never had an item of food here. I have heard good things but I am always here for a cold one with the boys. Which this place is awesome for. Plenty of seating (soon to be more) TVs everywhere. Great selections of beers. Wonderful selections of drinks. Staff is fantastic. It is my new go to spot here in Natomas.“

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

“Tacos Mi Abuelo in Carmichael is a hidden gem. The tacos are packed with flavor, perfectly seasoned, and made fresh every time. The meat is tender and the salsas bring everything together. Service is friendly and fast, and you can tell they take pride in what they serve. If you’re in Carmichael and want legit tacos, this spot is a must. I’ll definitely be back!“

“everything i have had here is delicious Nd authentic. keeping me coming back time after time. highly recommend if in the area. fair oaks ,ca“