50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Royal Oaks

“Friendly employees. We drove around until we saw this place lit up and open. Ordered 10tacos. 6Birria, 2Asada, & 2Al Pastor. They pretty good. They came with 3 sides of salsa. We requested two more. We love salsa with our tacos. They are open late, and there was plenty of parking.“

“the best place for a full meal. all home made . I follow them from Salinas to Watsonville. to me they are the best.“

“I love this place. I’ve been coming here for years since I was a little girl. literally my favorite go to taco place & im very picky with the meat I eat and if it has fat & the meat at this place doesn’t which is perfect. The tortas are also bomb and i’ve tried others at other places and they just aren’t as good as the ones here . I’ve also tried different tacos at other places and the ones here beat them everytime .“

“I had a fantastic experience using Mr Ralph Carico Services when exploring investment options.The professionalism and knowledge of the team gave me great confidence I can wholeheartedly recommend him without reservation, Mr Ralph Carico“

“They ALWAYS present great food and they are just the nicest people you’d want to meet ! Sadly we’re moving to Maine and will definitely miss THE BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Monterey County ! Thanks for all the great food and smiles Chris Will“

“We were passing by to take freeway and turned around to try these tacos .. boy were we surprised how good they are and beat part is home made tortillas on the spot A+ Absolutely going back next time in town Recommended takes a little time to get food but well worth it“

“Pros: The carnitas were tasty and tender. One dozen tortillas were served hot. Salsa is spicy.

Cons: no place for sit down dining. It's all take away. The interior is drab and desolate looking but the food is very good.“

“Food was delicious, serves could of been better!!“

“great tasting food it was a packed little place with people waiting outside to be seated“

“never been disappointed with the food here ! everything always tastes delicious and prices are good. amd the customer service is always friendly and awesome! my #1 go to place for some delicious Mexican food !“

“We had such excellent service and an amazing lunch . Home made corn tortillas and menudo and pazole. First class meal and experience all the way around . I have lived in this area for 20 years and have frequented many mexican restaurants and taquerias and this restaurant left us wanting to try more!! We will be back !“

“Chorizo Tacos were delicious $3 each. Such a steal! Love them.“

“Muy deliciosos los tacos de canasta. La salsa esta muy deliciosa igualmente! Muy recomendados!“

“The service was great the food was delicious the portions were perfect, the menu had many didn’t entry’s to choose from the wine list was something new I’d definitely recommend this place and plan on going back soon“

“Great food and terrific pricing for these times! This is a special Taqueria truck that is parked consistently at Fourth Street and San Jose St. in San Juan Bautista. Good selection of items; my favorites are their burrito made with chili verde or their yummy tacos with choice of meat. As of now (12/2024),Taco Tuesday’s price is $1.50/taco (also 3-9 pm on Thursdays.)
You can’t go wrong with Taqueria el Milagro (a genuine miracle!)“

“This is mexican food truck on hwy 101, exit 347 (road129). There is good space for semi trucks. Easily you can park and eat & also sufficent place to turn semi truck. So be easily to stop and eat.
Great food here overall. I recommend trying the burrito, service is also good.
Location, or we can atmosphere is also quiet & peacefull..“

“Flavorful authentic delicious mexican food and the vibe is great. Great waitresses.“

“muy rico todo los tamales son de primera Calidad y los tacos mas ricos que he comido gracias por su dedication a su labor.“

“Great Food Good Staff Great place to ride to“

“On vacation from FL. We was craving Mexican food, our hotel suggested this place, and what a great place to eat! The food was authentic and it was a treat! Our server we met was Lilly was so nice it made the food that much better! Can't wait to go again before we leave the area. Keep up the great food and customer service!“

“Initially weren’t sure we descended upon the right place as we saw the sign on a gas station, but we were craving shawarma so we gave it a try and we’re glad we did. We were welcomed in by very friendly people. The food was AMAZING. I got the chicken shawarma salad and my husband got the beef and lamb shawarma plate. We devoured it in our car. There’s currently no seating but it’s in the plans to add some outdoor seating. Would def come back again“

“Dropped in from San Diego ca food was great and definitely recommend to everyone“

“I have been coming here for years. The best Mexican Food for the best price!!!“

“Food is good but you had better brush up on your Spanish, your going to need it. Oh and they have Salsa dancing lesson. How cool is that.

Vegetarian options: Non meet eaters can find stuff to eat.

Parking: Their parking lot is small and we had to back our way out. It was tricky. We almost were blocked in by other cars.“

“Chorizo Tacos were delicious $3 each. Such a steal! Love them.“

“I go here for Caldo de res, and imo they have the best fried breaded chicken around. Their Menudo broth is a little fattier Mama Lupitas and Fish n Chips but comes with more than just tripe which I love, and its available regularly everyday. The lady at the register is always super nice and service is always quick. Prices are very fair for what you get.“

“muy rico en verdad les doy super like fue exactamente lo que quería 😍 un desayuno como en casa“

“I honestly may not have gone out of my way to order a baked potato at a taco truck but ended up getting one and DAMN!! It was so good. I got it with birria on top.
Boyfriends burrito was large and delicious. Will be back if I'm in the area again.“

“It is a restaurant that has varied dishes at good prices, they serve abundantly. All their dishes are very good, they have different accompaniments and there is no shortage of beans, tortillas and ?️ chili. You can ask for whatever you want. Excellent atention.

Parking: On site, easy access.“

“🌮 Ka Costa Taqueria — a flavorful gem in Salinas!
If you're craving authentic Mexican bites with no frills and all flavor, this spot delivers.

✨ Highlights:
- 🐷 Al pastor tacos that hit the spot
- 🍤 Shrimp ceviche that’s fresh and zesty
- 🌯 Burritos so big they deserve their own zip code
- 🪑 Outdoor seating with a casual, local vibe

💸 Heads-up: It’s cash only, so bring those bills or be ready to sprint to the nearest ATM!

📍 Located at 1306 N Main St, it’s a local favorite for good reason.
Fast service, generous portions, and a menu that keeps you coming back“

“me encantó, el lugar muy agradable y la atención ni se diga y el barril ni se diga👍“

“Buena comida y buen ambiente“

“I had to get my windshield replaced in pajaro, and the guy said it would take about an hour so we went out for breakfast and found this Mexican restaurant and I mean to tell you this is a real Mexican restaurant. Absolutely the best food I have ever tasted. Just went there this morning. My girlfriend was asking them for some pico de gallo they don't carry that, because all they do is carry the freshest of fresh everything so they chopped up and made her some salsa on the spot. :-)! I couldn't believe it. You do not get service like this anywhere else. Now the only drawback was I don't speak Spanish I'm half Hawaiian half Irish I don't speak Spanish I should but I'm too old I should have used Google translate because there is no English spoken here that's why you know it's a real Mexican restaurant haha I love this place I gave them as much as a tip as I could. Because I'm a broke dog. But I still gave them a nice big tip because they deserved it. The atmosphere was wonderful there weren't too many people this early in the morning having breakfast. So we had the whole restaurant to ourselves. The bathrooms were the cleanest I have seen anywhere. So I left it just as clean. Everything was shiny. The paint was nice. No gang riding on the wall. Isn't that amazing these days? Wonderful wonderful place I hope anybody who reads this goes there and gives it a try for some real Mexican food and the best salsa in the world.“

“Always drove by here and wondered if it was good. It's in a weird place in between a little market and another building. It's easy to miss and people probably thinks it's kinda sketchy because of the location... LET ME TELL YOU THAT THE FOOD IS BOMB!! the lady that runs this truck and possibly owns it not sure is the sweetest lady. I don't know but something about how she cooks the food makes it perfect... she has that touch... the flavor of the meats and just everything is on point!!! If you haven't stopped here you need to!! They are usually only open like late afternoon and night... just go you will be glad you did!!!

Parking: Hidden little place with basically no parking....“

“A friend recommended this place for "the best burritos" and they were SO right! We will drive from Monterey just for Ranch Milk's burritos. The shrimp burrito is my favorite, I've never tasted anything like it. Their carne asada burrito is also amazing. We also came here to watch the World Cup, they have a few TVs and they also sell alcohol.

Parking: Parking lot is easy to access and leave. There are plenty of spots and we've never had a problem finding parking“

“The closest restaurant you will find to Abuelita’s kitchen. The food is as authentic as you can get! I always judge the authenticity of a Mexican restaurant by their beans, and their beans are spot on! Tacos de asada, nopal breakfast burritos and menudo is among my fave. The service is always great, the ladies their are always so welcoming and humble, they remind me of my tias. Give this small place a chance! You won’t regret it!“

“Great food with good experiance“

“I was terrified when the restaurant closed at it's old location. I am so relieved to find them again. The best. I've ever had some freshly made tortillas and a salsa to die for. All in a Homestyle cozy restaurant. Looking forward coming here regularly.“

“Out of town met looking for dinner and based on google reviews we stopped here. The girl who took our order/server was very nice and even asked the kitchen for a meat not listed on the menu, which they had. Our food came hot and not long after we ordered. I got two quesabirrea tacos and I liked how they were filled with meat and not too much cheese, usually it’s the opposite. They were flavorful and came with enough consume. I was also able to add onion and cilantro and salsa from the salsa bar. My husband ordered two tacos de lengua and two de pastor. He said lengua itself didn’t have too much flavor but with salsa and sides it brought it together. Our only disappointment was they ran out of Mexican cokes. But overall we had a good experience. I recommend if your in the area to try this place out!“

“I had flautas and it was awesome food. Also the staff was very polite and cute lol. Can’t believe I been driving past this place for years and never tried it till today I have been missing out“

“The food here is the best! It is authentic and delicious. Mari, the owner's mom makes us feel right at home. It's like going to your momma's house. We drove from San José to have lunch there yesterday, after a wonderful experience two weeks ago. Gloria Chacón“

“Been hitting this spot for decades! Awesome food, my go to on most visits is Camarones a la Vallarta. Tortilla de maiz.hechos a Mano..
Man you put some of those beans on the tortilla, drop like 3 of those bacon wrapped shrimp on top, put lemon all over, smother with the red salsa, put some of that red salsa and lemon on the lil salad they give you and go to town! Rinse, repeat.
If I have had a few too many cerveza might before, I go get the 7 mares y una Corona Bien helada. That will cure what ale's ya!“

“Okay I actually don't leave reviews for fast food restaurants, but I couldn't help it for this one time. Whoever is in the kickten right now at 12:45pm is a complete master at cooking. I have gone to many different pollo locos and ask for the same burrito, and never have I had one like this. Seriously, I can't even put it to words.

The Chipotle chicken avocado burrito felt like it was made by a holy entity. The only regret I have is that I didn't take a picture of it. If I had a chance, I would gladly shake everyone's hand in the kitchen and thank them for their excellent work.

De veras que rico estaba ese burrito wow. Pero si los con estan en la cocina esta fijándose mucho en el cualidad de la comida que sale a los clientes. Lo agradezco mucho.“

“This would be a five star review if La Misma were not operating in the old location of La Fuente Taqueria. Everything at La Misma is just fine but La Fuente was one of the highlights of visiting Watsonville for me. The food at La Misma is nothing special and my nostalgia is still hungry.“

“Love their Menudo and Cajun Shrimp!“

“La comida muy rica el personal muy amable muy buena música 🎶 buen ambiente 💯 Recomendado“

“This place has the best burritos I've ever known the only reason that I did not give it five stars is because I remember them being so much bigger, it seemed to be so small especially for the price but the flavor is still there, I prefer carnitas so that is what I would suggest to you but check out anything else you'd like, 😎“

“No frill taco fast food
But the taste just wow
Ordered al pastor taco super flavorful and juicy
The other is flautas? Fried taco
Super yummy with white , guacamole and green salsa
The pic don't do justice though.....“

“As with another reviewer, a fruit stand lady up the road recommended this place to us. We’d planned on taking our fish tacos to the beach to eat, but it’s a good thing we didn’t. They were so good we had to go back to order more immediately! One negative is that I don’t think the shrimp in the ceviche was cooked. I’d skip that or ask them to grill the shrimp up a bit. I know ceviche is usually raw, but I’ve never seen the shrimp raw before. Could just be me.
In any case, definitely worth a stop!“

“A very nice cozy vibe filled with calmness and a relaxation feeling. Would definitely come again. The food is amazing and have many options for vegetarian Mexican dishes. A very home like little place. Recomiendo a venir aquí a comer una sena o también desayunar con familia y amigos.“