10 Best Mexican Restaurants near Saint Helena

“Good food and good service. The outdoor seating however is the stupidest set up I've ever seen at a restaurant. The tables are so mini and short, that you drop food off your fork before it reaches your mouth, due to the reach down, and the chairs are terrible uncomfortable. They're are hard and small. I understand the chairs and tables are cute but, really need replaced with something more practical and more comfortable for customers. They even have plants on the patio that poke you while you're trying to eat.“

“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.“

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

“The head-tilt experience at Picobar in Calistoga was nothing short of extraordinary. Chef Gustavo Rios and his team outdid themselves. From the imaginative, fresh, and utterly delicious tacos, to thoughtful extras like a greeting cocktail, delightful amuse-bouche plates, and desserts, every detail was perfection. The use of fresh ingredients, like squid, tuna, salmon roe, duck confit, pork rib, beef ribeye, and lobster, was inspired. Truly, this is a level of culinary artistry deserving of at least one Michelin star. Thank you chef Rios, Ruby, Pao, Marco, Lilly, and the rest of the staff. I apologize if I didn't get your name or misspelled it. You were still an integral part of an amazing night! I look forward to doing this again.“

“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.“