28 Best Mexican Restaurants in San Marcos

“Authentic Birria It took me so long to find this place“

“very food“

“I donate plasma in the same center where Sayulitas is. I have to have a good meal and Sayulitas has it. They have specials every day. The prices on their specials are pretty low, for what we get. It is a whole meal. Tasty and I also buy beans to take home. My daughter says they must put something else in them, cause they are so good“

“My lunchtime experience at Que Tortas! left me thoroughly impressed with their delicious tortas and excellent service. Here's a detailed review of my visit:Arriving at Que Tortas!, I found parking to be a breeze, making the start of my dining experience hassle-free. The small, clean shop has a very welcoming atmosphere, although the loud blender added a touch of humor to the ambiance.The customer service was exceptional, with the staff displaying friendliness and efficiency from the moment I walked in. My order was taken promptly and accurately, and I was delighted to find that my torta was ready in less than 10 minutes. The staff delivered our order to our table with a smile, enhancing the overall dining experience.Now, onto the star of the show – the "QUE TORTA!" torta. Despite initial concerns about the bread size in the pictures, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the torta was generously filled, with just the right amount of bread to complement the fillings. The torta bread itself was a highlight, striking the perfect balance between softness and crunch, thanks to its slightly toasted exterior. The combination of ham, veggies, and sauce mixed together perfectly. I devoured the torta without pausing for anything else, thoroughly enjoying every moment.In conclusion, Que Tortas! offers a delightful dining experience with their delicious tortas and friendly service. The deceptive pictures may suggest otherwise, but rest assured, the tortas are generously filled and bursting with flavor. I, for one, am already planning my return visit to indulge in more of these irresistible tortas.“

“I would gladly come back here just for the asada tacos, they are really good. Beef was juicy and the meat seems good quality.

Also ordered the pastor which I didn't like (it doesn't come from a trompo), it was just like asada with extra sauce.“

“It exceeded our expectations! Recently ordered catering for a special event. My guests expressed positive feedback and wanted to know more about the restaurant. Everything was delicious, the meat (grilled Carne Assada and Carnitas) was very good and juicy. They made sure our meal was warm and very well organized with exceptional service! I believe Nacho's Taco Shop is a restaurant that should be encouraged by the community, they deserve our support.“

“Great spot good food and the employees are the best“

“Great atmosphere,delicious food and marvelous customer service.“

“Ranking for the category of fast casual mexican food, emphasis on seafood. Nice looking and clean, new remodel of a former pizza place in the strip mall. Great service, large menu with a seafood focus and beer & wine. The food was fresh made and tasty. We did not have seafood, but we enjoyed the standard staples. The chicken flautas were crisp but not overcooked. Fries were good. Quesidillas were cooked perfectly and flavorful. Street tacos were a delight. The chilie rellenos/enchilada combo was excellent. Horchata tasted great, but was a little thin, but very refreshing. The guacamole tasted like fresh avocado, excellent, but could use some spices and onion, tomato, etc. The salsa served with chips was just OK. Flavor was good but the salsa was very thin and watery, did not scoop on the chip, and was a disappointment. The chips were OK, but not served warm and tasted like out of a bag. The sour cream also was very thin and quickly became runny, I suggest getting better salsa and sour cream. The food quality was great, and I would eat here again. Plenty of parking and great ADA access. Kid friendly, and a kids menu. A good family place. Service was quick and efficient, and the staff were smiling and friendly, and very knowledgeable.“

“Love everthing especially the food“

“One of the best Mexicans restaurants in San Diego area .“

“Birria Tacos are fantastic! Location fresh & lively and beers plentiful and delicious.“

“We always always come here when we’re in town. Nothing ever to complain about when it comes to the food. The drive thru is super convenient. They’re fast and the food is fresh. Over the years only two knocks 1) the service can be a bit snarky sometimes. But usually super friendly. 2) they box the food in styrofoam and it is so bad for the environment and our health. I’ve literally seen melted styrofoam on my food from the hot oil of the friend tostadas or flautas. Yikes. It’s time to update w the times guys!“

“I am vegetarian and love their veggie tostada, along with a side of chips and salsa from the salsa bar.
Apparently their soup is delicious.

Vegetarian options: Numerous veggie options

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible from parking lot behind the restaurant. Ramp and stair options.“

“Delicious grilled chicken Mexican restaurant (think pollo loco but better) in a strip mall. We had the 4 piece meal. The chicken was flavorful with crispy char grilled skin. It came with rice and refried beans, grilled onions and chilies and 3 homemade tortillas. We got an aqua fresca (pineapple) to drink. Everything was delicious. It was lots of food and reasonably priced. We'll be back.“

“The food is authentic, service is wonderful! The inside could use a little revamping but whatever. Only giving them 4 stars because they stopped making their AMAZING crema chipotle chicken ???. Second best option is the mole chicken!

Parking: Parking can be a little tricky, may have to park on the hotel side.“

“The food is good, but they raised the prices a lot $13->$19 for a monster, the burrito is more tortilla than it should be, and so strange they removed the Americano burrito as it was the most basic, now to get a beans rice cheese and meat you need to ask for alterations to another burrito...“

“I absolutely love this place. I have stopped in maybe three or four times now for lunch and it never disappoints. Im definitely not an expert in their cuisine but i do know when a spot offers an abundance of good food for a low price, and this hits that mark. The large plates of made to order food are affordable and the big ol' draft beer is great to wash it all down. The service is always with a smile and the restraunt is always very relaxed with some sports on the TV and families dining. 100% recommend stopping in for simple, delicious food, for not a whole lot of $$$.“

“Been coming here for years and they've always been excellent. Best taco shop in my opinion and way better than that overpriced nonsense at Tacos El Gordo. I would recommend coming right when they open because the wait can be brutal at rush hour or just call ahead of time. My personal favorite is the tacos con cabeza which are juicy and always fresh. Plus they have a great selection of salsas to go with it as well. I don't have any photos because I always destroy the tacos before I think to take a picture. It's a very hole in the wall type of restaurant and I haven't been disappointed by any of the stuff they've they've put out.“

“Today around 6:30 pm my wife, my mother-in-law and myself went to eat our dinner and order several street tacos, including 2 tripas tacos asked those to be crunchy also 2 side orders of birria( in small cups). When the food ordered was arrived to our table we noticed the that the birria cups came without onions and cilantro, a food plate no matter the size of it, every Mexican Restaurant always comes with those 2 ingredients. We asked the waitress and she said that they don’t serve onions and cilantro with those side orders, we asked also for a couple of corn tortillas for the birria and we had the same response, no tortillas for side orders. My wife said to her” how about in a courtesy way to get those items, and again she denied. I asked who was in charge, and a guy who I think was the Cook came over and we asked the same questions. He said that he can bring the onions and cilantro but not the tortillas. My wife said then. “ We paid $50.00 and something else in the dinner and you can not in a courtesy way bring 2 tortillas for the birria?” Then he said to us , No! Then my wife said to him “ Really was expensive what we paid for our tonight dinner!”. He said then everything changed due to the pandemic and that everything will be more expensive! He was kind of rude in his response. Also is very important to mention that the tripas tacos were not crunchy, the meat was more like a chewing humans I needed to reminded about the salsas because they didn’t served with the tacos. It was really bad experience and will never come back to eat there. I don’t recommend the Taco Bar to eat lunch or dinner“

“Great food! Above fast food, not fancy, quality food for your hard earned $$$$“

“We love Shores. With football now starting, it is not so great. It is known as a Packers bar. Today there were 6 Packers fan and the rest of the other team fans had to listen to the loud Packers game. Also, one bartender saved seats for over 2 hours for people who didn't show up. That is not right for everyone who shiftwd seats to accommodate the regular guests. Not "shore" if we'll be back during football. I hope Pete figures it out.“

“Been dropping into this spot for Yeeeeaaars (10+).. always delish. Carne asada, pollo asada, rice, beans, posole, Chile rellenos, rolled tacos, streest tacos ... I've had a few items lol always seasoned well. And great prices for the serving sizes!!“

“I haven't been to all the locations but so far having only been to two I am extremely satisfied with this restaurant. I started to really give the fish taco some thought after I went to the first location and I can't stop getting fish tacos now.“

“Stopped in for a quick bite while doing some laundry next door. Stupid good food!!!!!“

“This was my second trip to Albertacos. The service was above average with employees that are friendly and helpful. Special orders are no problem, and the food was delicious, but smaller portions than average for the burritos (SoCal is spoiled with so many places serving burritos bigger than my arm), and its pretty much average taco shop atmosphere, but I must say it appears to be VERY CLEAN. Overall, I think it is above average with the downfall being the portion sizes. Hope this helps.“

“This is probably the best Mexican food that I have ever had in recent years. Their carne asada is to die for - with the most generous portioned meat, cooked to perfection, and not greasy at all. Their grilled fish was amazingly good. So does their fish soup. Love their freshly made hot tortillas and yummy salsa. Because of COVID, they also have an outside covered seating area. Will definitely come back next time I'm in town.“

“esta muy rica la comida y muy bien atendidos“