50 Best Mexican Restaurants near San Marino

“Need a perfect spot to chill x coffee? Cielo is the place. It's a new and spacious coffee shop in the heart of San Marino. Its Latin inspired menu and perfectly brewed coffee drinks makes it a good addition to the neighborhood. Similarly, they offer wine and beer for customers. And a free wifi.

The UNIT B's former two vendors were also coffee business shops - sadly they didn't last that long. Hopefully with Cielo would last longer. I came early Sunday morning to try their breakfast: chicken pesto sandwich and cafe de olla. Food was good and coffee was perfectly brewed. Prices seem fair. Staff was professional. Service was on point. Street parking and a rear parking lot are available.

Overall, it a chill coffee shop.“

“We dined at Damian for the second time. Our minds and tastebuds were blown again! Everything was high level, food drink, service, desert, even down to the tiny cookie that came with our espresso. And, the duck carnitas, chefs kiss!“

“Food was really delicious and fresh. I ordered the potato and cheese taquitos, sweet potato taco and Baja fish taco. The cucumber radish slaw and habanero onions really elevated the fish taco. To drink I had the passion fruit margarita. Tuesday during happy hour offered great deals. Josh, was very friendly and helpful as a server.“

“海鲜很新鲜，非常棒的用餐体验！“

“Fabulous Mexican seafood place. Great cocktails, I had the milk punch, and it was delicious. Great selection of small plates, including aguachilies, cerviches and crude. as well as large sharable plates. We had the Branzino, which was prepared perfectly. Great vegetarian menu also. Save room for the Churros!“

“Absolutely loved this place. We will definitely be coming back. We got Citrus Salad, Carne en su Jugo & Carnitas Wow, just Wow!!!!!“

“Best tacos I have ever had, especially for the price. All of the meat is perfectly seasoned and cooked. Everyone is super nice, and the man making the tacos is charismatic. There is a well stocked side bar for onions, peppers and other sauces.“

“Buenísimos las mejores carnitas“

“My friend and I heard about a special type of chili Relleño that was topped with a walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds. It is called chili en nogada. They have it here, and it was spectacular. The special ingredients compliment each other. The staff were all so pleasant and helpful. We sat outside where they have a beautiful garden with fruit trees. including pomegranate, passion, and avocados. I've added a picture of the chili cut in half. Must try!“

“Wow. This place is a hidden gem, but easy to find with plenty of parking. They had a great atmosphere with welcoming vibes. Very clean inside and out, restrooms were spotless. Great place to take the family or just to grab a bite with some friends. Decorated nicely with taste. Service was fantastic. Staff was friendly and helpful. Their food was absolutely delicious and fresh. Words cannot describe their uniquely creative flavors so do yourself a favor and find out for yourselves, you will not be disappointed. From their tacos and sides to their full rotisserie chicken options, it's ALL delicious. I will definitely be going back, I'm hooked. Bravo to the founders/owners. See you all again soon.“

“This Guisados on Sunset is the perfect spot to hit a hungry stomach! Free parking. EZ to find. Safe neighborhood. Now for the food… AMAZING! All tacos are delicious. Try the sampler. Gives you 6 mini tacos with home made tortillas. For about $11. ? even my kids who are picky loved this place! Service was awesome. We were still craving another sampler (we all shared some) and the server who brought our food said that there was no need to wait in line again… she took our additional order from our table, and brought the credit card reader out to us!!! Thank you! Mil Gracias !!! We will be back.

Kid-friendliness: Kids loved the food. And when they knew it was for the kids, they held off on some of the spicy salsas (on te side)“

“Despite reading some negative reviews from a long time back, I took the gamble of visiting this restaurant and giving it a chance. This was my experience. Service was excellent, food came out quick despite attending a big party celebrating a birthday.

If you're looking for somewhere tasteful, cozy and welcoming that will provide you with quality delicious food and excellent customer service. Look no further if you live or are visiting the South East area in the city of Maywood.

This is my 2nd time visiting this overlooked hidden gem; which I still can't believe it's been here since 2019 and stopped by until now. I have NO regrets visiting and dining at "Rajas con Crema".

This restaurant was welcoming, cozy, ambiance was delightful, customer service was on point!. Thank you for the awesome experience Javier and Staff.

On my first visit, I had their rib eye steak and garlic shrimp with seasoned veggies and mashed potatoes, and delicious warm soft toasted bolillo bread. Also had their (Mollete) which was soft, beans were very homely made and chorizo sprinkled throughout.

Today's visit, I came for breakfast and had their steak and eggs, Cafe de ollá and my partner ordered chilaquiles con carnitas. Both dishes were exquisite, Cafe de Ollá was delicious, customer service was awesome with attention to customer.

I am definitely coming back, not overhyping anything but, usually it's not common or typical to visit a restaurant and have a great all around experience in customer service and food quality tastiness ??.

If you're in the area, definitely check this hidden gem out and give them a try, and try their various delicious dishes, no regrets!. ?“

“We got carne en su jugo, costillitas verdes con huevo y papas, cafe de olla y un taco de carnitas. Everything was delicious!! Like out of this world good! The staff and owner are super friendly. Great hospitality, amazing service. Will definitely be a must stop every time we come to LA.“

“pasamos de pasadita guiados por los reviews y nos sorprendió los mejores tacos de birria qué hemos comido. recomendamos al 100 por 100“

“First time going there and went because of the reviews. You can tell they make their own tortillas, which made the burritos a lot better. Overall, the taste very good. I need to go back and try the chile relleno burrito. The only thing is that the order took long for having many employees there. Not only that but a few were just standing around. I feel that if you have that many employees, orders shouldn't take as long. They were very friendly though. The place is very small and not many tables. It's more like a place to order and go. Customers would appreciate more if they had more tables were they can sit and eat.“

“The best food!! 100% recommended totally worth the wait in line! Food is amazing!!“

“Great dining experience! You know you made the right choice for a restaurant when you continue to witness a steady stream of "regulars" pouring in, not to mention lots of others. I look forward to working may way through their menu on my many anticipated future visits!“

“Love his YouTubes even if they are in 100% Spanish and am not. Bench watched last night.“

“These tacos ? lived up to the hype! The 3 sampler is more than enough these are not your average tacos they are jammed packed with chicken, chorizo, potato, beans, guacamole, and the crispy cheese on blue corn tortillas straight ?? Also recommend the carne asada Mulita!“

“Muy buenos taco’s deliciosos“

“It was me and my girlfriend’s first time, and the wonderful cashier did not shy away from answering in full detail what her favorite taco was! Needless to say, we knew all the options and left very happy. Fire food and fire drinks. 11/10 would come back.“

“Hands down one of my favorite go-to spots. Everything is SO good- I even order a pack of fresh tortillas to take home cause they are THE BEST. I always get these Anaheim Chili Tacos- the AMOUNT OF FLAVOR in these is incredible. ?? the mushroom tacos and their chips and guacamole are also incredible.“

“Great food and ambiance. Shared the aguachiles and carnitas, both would recommend. We were surprised that the aguachiles were not spicy, but they were very flavorful and I'd definitely order again. The rooftop setting is airy and pretty, and the music is blessedly quiet. Be aware that there isn't a view of the skyline from every section- I've been here before so I wasn't worried about it, but just note if that's important to you. They were very accommodating when we had to push our reservation for an emergency; I appreciated their hospitality!“

“Incredible food made fresh everyday. They put in 200% effort here and you can really tell. One of the best restaurants in LA right now.

Sometimes they do run out of food and have to close early, but it’s worth it to go back and try again because it is so good.“

“Me encantan los tacos y burritos de cabeza.“

“Oh Guisados, as a former Angeleno now I’m just lucky when my road trip passes the Cesar Chavez exit and I can get a dirty horchata and tacos that I could never make at home. I will always stop off for you even if I’m not hungry <3“

“Great food and a friendly staff. It’s my go to for Mexican food whether I’m dining in or taking out.“

“BEST Mexican food EVER!!☆☆☆☆☆ It's Always great seeing Roy every time I walk in that door! I reminisce the mid 80's when I was first introduced to his establishment by a mutual friend. The atmosphere is great, the staff is awesome, the food is simple, consistent, and always tastes great! Honestly, I was Very upset when Roy said he was going to close after so many years... but I'm glad he changed his mind! :) L'Abeja truly is a gem to the community! Not only does your great food warm our bellies, but also our hearts!♡♡♡ Btw, I recommend everything on the menu!“

“Food was good! Not over seasoned or overly complicated. I had the kabob burrito and it was really filling, definitely want to come back and try their Mexican food. Service was friendly.

Parking: Parking lot is small but found a spot“

“Villas who? This place blows Villas Tacos out of the water! This taco truck is so underrated, It deserves more hype! I’ve ate at some of the best taco places known in California and this place took the win. Their Al pastor is the BEST I’ve ever had. PACKED with flavor! We just left this place past 9pm and everything was fresh and piping hot. I ordered El Guarache with Al Pastor and we got some other tacos to try. All so good! Reminded me of being back at grandmas house in Mexico. I didn’t even have to ask for salsa. They hooked it up with all the toppings, pickled peppered onions (that were AMAZING), salsas, etc. PLEASE RUN HERE. It’s worth every penny. Very great prices and the quality and flavor is out of this world. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. He recommended the Al Pastor and he wasn’t wrong. Best taco truck!“

“We are from Guadalajara Mexico, they are not good…. They are delicious, the tacos las aguas, the quesadillas, this place is one hundred percent recommended to anyone who knows about Mexican tacos, their tacos are better than many places in Mexico, well served and everything they prepare is very delicious. The large roast quesadilla with tripe is a championship, only for connoisseurs... thank you very much for your service, first time I have eaten tacos outside of Mexico, they are delicious...“

“We came here after watching several videos on YouTube and it was worth it. Thanks for everything. The food at El Gallito was delicious but the waiter really made our experience very special. We are going back because we saw some more things to bring us
By the way, we traveled 2 hours (we are near Bakersfield)“

“delicioso!! y los platos los mejores“

“Some of the best Tacos I ever had“

“I love it. Because found a good food that my little girls loves �“

“This place has majorly improved over the years. I know the food has always been great but the service had been lacking for a minute. The most recent two visits we have had have been excellent. Which is great because they are so full with customers their stepped up service is even more clutch. Chilaquiles are always a star option but really so far no duds on the menu.

Kid-friendliness: High chairs, but not any changing tables that i can recall.“

“The food here is like Grandma used to make. Delicious“

“I just moved into the neighborhood but grew up in LA so in a picky eater given how notorious LA is with options of great food. This little Mexican joint is a gem, delicious food with specials they create as well as being open to making custom orders which is amazing! Their horchata is da bomb so be sure to try it with any dish you eat.“

“fue un plaser comer aqui todo sabroso cafe de Olla. solo 2 cosas mas meseras y la espera es mucho 50 mins a 1 hora“

“Best Tacos !! Love it . Keep it up“

“I got potato tacos that were okay. I wouldn't buy them again. I also got their pineapple juice that had a bit of a funny taste to it, but otherwise, okay. The green sauce was good, though. I may try them again but get something else. We will see.“

“I really liked my drink (it was a margarita with mango and pineapple) and my meal was okay (camarones al ajillo) However, the habanero sauce tasted NOTHING like it did at Ixta. The portions seemed smaller (our guacamole was definitely smaller than at Ixta's). Service was excellent. I just feel they should have more options to choose from. Menu is limited.“

“It was my first time visiting this place. The chicharron was delicious and flavorful. It was a bit far for me since I drove 1 hour to They only take cash. So make sure you bring cash with you. The employee was a bit rude, but overall, this place has really good chicharrones.“

“They have the best tamales!! we come here every year for our Christmas tamales.“

“Great food! Highly recommend!“

“Love this place. Close to home and it's delicious. Always get chicken cheese verde enchiladas with beans and rice. The green are best and the red enchiladas are just as delicious. With a Mexican coke tab comes out to about $21 bucks. For delicious food I don't mind. Service is no complaints and is fine. The atmosphere is quiet, peaceful, I usually can read a book and not be bothered or interrupted.

Parking: Parking is west of the restaurant, can pull in off Valley, or from the Alley on the West Street of restaurant that runs north and south of the restaurant.“

“Happy“

“Good food, friendly owners, not expensive (~$15 a person pre-tip, and I'm very full).Their salsas are really damn good, and so is the adobada. Burritos are decent but the Mexican plate is definitely the way to go. The huasteca sauce is really good too, so I'm sure the chipotle is similarly good.“

“Great food and service. The best taquitos and guacamole sauce you can get.“

“This was our first visit to El Metate. I was impressed with all the menu options. The service was excellent , and the food was delicious.“