10 Best Mexican Restaurants near Saint Helena

“The best beans, rice, and tortillas I’ve ever had! The staff members are warm and welcoming, it felt like eating with family. This was a last minute decision for us and we are so glad we stopped in, we’ll make the trip from Vacaville to St. Helena just to eat here ❤️“

“I love it hundred percent“

“If you’re looking for the best Mexican food in the area, Tacos Garcia is the spot. I’ve eaten here multiple times, and the food never disappoints—fresh, flavorful, and super satisfying.
The al pastor nachos are a personal favorite. Perfectly seasoned meat, gooey cheese, and just the right amount of crunch—every bite hits. Their tacos are also excellent. I’ve had both the al pastor and the carnitas, and both were full of flavor and cooked perfectly. Just a heads-up: they run spicy! Not overwhelmingly so, but if I had known ahead of time, I probably would’ve asked for a little crema on the side to balance things out.
I also tried a quesadilla, which was really tasty, but not served in the traditional handheld style I’m used to. It came cut into pieces, on a bed of lettuce with salsa—more of a plated dish than a grab-and-go option. Since I work in the vineyards, I usually prefer something easier to eat with my hands on the go. That said, the flavors were still on point.
One important tip: Tacos Garcia is cash only, so make sure you have some money on you before you go.
Overall, I really love the food here. It's flavorful, consistent, and made with care—hands down the best Mexican in this area.“

“We had a great family dinner for our Taco Tuesday replacement whilst on vacation, really good comfort food - the chicken quesadilla was something else! We were early so it was quiet, and enjoyed great friendly and quick service.“

“Great place for afternoon drink and taco, downside: drinks served in plastic, (because poolside). Add the chips and salsa, wont disappoint. We prefer the standard Margarita, rather than the special one.

Dietary restrictions: Good with Gluten Free and Dairy Free“

“The best steak burrito I have ever had . We. Take out Harley’s down once a week in the summer“

“100 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Amazing just great
Food. Nothing better
Staff. Short and sweet 😉
Over and over and over. I will always choose Zapata's for my taste of Mexican food. Your loyal customer the water truck driver girl“

“All of it 😋 🌯 was so big eat the rest at hotel the carnitas 🌮 😋👍 🐟 🌮 😋😋😋💓“

“Locals visiting out of curiosity. Food was very good. Poolside location was really nice even on a 95 degree day. Lots of shade. The only downside were the yellow jackets. We have them at our home at this time of year as well. The traps were hanging very close to the tables. One was right above our head. Hanging the yellow jacket traps away from the food/guest area might be a better solution. Other than that everything was great. We will recommend and return.“