50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Rio Linda

“🔥 El Riconsito De Jalisco – 6730 Rio Linda Blvd, Rio Linda, CA 95673 🔥

If you haven’t been to El Riconsito De Jalisco yet… you are seriously missing out! 💯

On the weekends, this place turns into a full-on street food experience 🔥
They were smoking fresh carnitas outside and making tacos right there 🤤🌮 — the aroma alone will pull you in from the street!

I tried their veggie burrito and it was absolutely 🔥

Fresh in-house tortillas (soft, warm, melts in your mouth)
Packed with fresh veggies + creamy guacamole
Super clean, fresh flavors in every bite

Washed it down with their fresh pineapple juice 🍍 — insanely refreshing and naturally sweet!

💥 What makes this place a MUST VISIT:

Authentic Mexican street-style cooking done RIGHT
Weekend carnitas + taco setup outside = next level experience
Food tastes fresh and healthy (no heavy crash after!)
Fast, friendly service
Bilingual staff — very welcoming vibe
Plenty of parking

This is a true hidden gem in Rio Linda 🚀

👉 If you want REAL carnitas, fresh tacos, and authentic Mexican flavors, go check out El Riconsito De Jalisco ASAP… one visit and you’ll keep coming back! 🌮🔥“

“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!!!!“

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

“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.“

“loved the menudo like the cute little design“

“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!“

“Absolute delicious food! Awesome fast and friendly service. Everytime we go there, they make us feel like part of the family.“

“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“

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

“This place is ABSOLUTELY Amazing! Abel waited our table and the chef was awesome. I have not had food made to this quality in quite some time. This is by far one of the best Mexican Restaurants I have ever been to. The neet was flavorful, tender, juicy, and every dish was served with aesthetic appeal.“

“Amazing food (and great prices!)“

“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!“

“Great food, friendly staff great atmosphere“

“I always feel like I was in Mexico!“

“I’m so lucky to live near this place. The staff is always friendly and really nice. The food comes out quick. It’s DELICIOUS. And the prices are reasonable. If you’re in a budget you can get tacos and fill yourself up and be completely satiated for under 20 bucks. I usually only get two, so it’s under $10. Don’t sleep on the shrimp tacos 👌👌👌

Ps they have a nice outside seating area, and are dog friendly“

“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! 🌮“

“This little spot has been in our community for many years. Everyone there is so friendly and nice.“

“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!“

“Best in town“

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

“Good restaurant nice 😊 environment“

“The Churros outside are amazing! Crispy, fluffy, sweet, savory and delicious 😋. These churros are made right in front of you, fresh and ready to eat. You get your choice of filling which include chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, caramel and cream. We got the caramel filled and cream filled churro, both were delicious but my favorite was the cream. Will be definitely be going back here to try the chocolate and strawberry filled churros next!“

“best ever, people, food, patio.“

“Went to this place on Friday, customer service was excellent and the food was exquisite. Will be going back for sure.“

“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.“

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

“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!!!“

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

“best ceviche in town and price“

“Wife and I finally stopped in today and wow was it delicious!! She had the super carne burrito and I had the carne plate. The tortillas where so fresh, beans were like no other I've had and the portion size was perfect. Salsas were great along with friendly service. We are definitely coming 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“

“The food is absolutely amazing! Everything is fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. It is always a fantastic meal.
The service is just as impressive. The staff is always fast, friendly, and welcoming, even during busy times. They go above and beyond to make sure customers have a great experience.
Highly recommended!“

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

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

“Just ordered a carne asada torta, its hella bomb. It has a salsa in it unlike any other ive tried from a taqueria! Its so yummy and flavorful <3

Update: one of the sauces is mayo and i had no idea, i never had a taqueria put mayo on a torta before!!! Im allergic to eggs a.k.a MAYO! :(“

“Pupusa Central is amazing! My favorite pupusa is the pupusa con birria - it's absolutely delicious. The prices are super affordable, but the food is top-notch. The ambience reminds me of home: simple, cozy, and family-owned, which makes it even more special.
The horchata salvadoreña is incredible too - it tastes just like champurrado, rich and comforting. The customer service is always so kind and welcoming; you can tell the people here are hardworking and genuinely care about their customers.
I love this place and definitely recommend it to anyone craving authentic, flavorful food at a great price.“

“Muy delicioso su sazón Muy recomendado Riquísima comida“

“Excellent, authentic Mexican food. Arguably the most popular taqueria in the area. Always busy.

Ordered a wet (green) jumbo burrito with pollo asada. Massive burrito. Ingredients tasted fresh. Wet sauce had great flavor. The chips at the salsa bar taste fresh and light. Wide variety of delicious salsa.

Service was kind and quick. Vibe is traditional, authentic taqueria.“

“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.“

“The people are nice, the location is easy, and the food is fresh and delicious! What more could you really want???“

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

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

“Best tortas and tacos we had in Sacramento.“

“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.“