50 Best Mexican Restaurants near San Ysidro

“The name changed but the food and service is out if this world. We really enjoyed the service and the accommodations to our vegetarian options. We had the best presentation of carne asada nachos we have seen and the food was excellent The horchata is cinnamony and delicious! We will return!“

“Food was good, the wait for food was a little too long but the food was really good.“

“The best tacos I have had in San Diego . Great service and really good food“

“The tacos de adobada are TOP tier. I have heard the lengua is also very good but I have not tried it. The tortiallas are fresh taste amazing. The carne asada though was a little disappointing. There is a consistent burnt/smoky flavor that I think overpowers the meat/taco. Maybe this is temporary but it tasted the same at multiple locations. I will edit this if it gets better. Either way I will be back for the adobada!“

“I don’t know why has a 4.5 review this place the food is phenomenal, like I always say if you see a huge line outside that means something good is cooking inside and might take a bit to get inside but is worth the wait!!! La comida está al 💯 recomendado mis amigos!!!!!!“

“Outstanding service and food. The Juevos Rancheros with rice and beans were well portioned and delicious. The young lady serving us was helpful and attentive. New favorite!“

“I stumbled upon this restaurant while watching YouTube travel guides for our upcoming trip to San Diego. We love unique dining experiences, so this seemed like our kind of eatery. The food & service was excellent. The owner checked on every table & takes pride in his restaurant which shows in the quality of the food. The head meat tacos were excellent! We also loved the consomè con carne soup.“

“I really thought the house coffee was delicious.

The birria taco with an egg was very good. I've attached a picture.

Updated 21 May 2025. They have Natilla. Picture attached.

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“I'm giving it 4 stars because lately, the tortillas taste OLD. Before the tacos were soft, not chewy. The tostadas were breakable and crunchy. Lately, they are not that breakable and crunchy. The service is excellent!

Wheelchair accessibility: They have both low tables with removable chairs and pub tables with stools. For a wheelchair or walker with a seat, you can just remove a chain.“

“Everything. The service was impeccable. The food was delicious. The drinks were so refreshing. The atmosphere was amazing !“

“I was in the neighborhood and hungry and I found this place and boy what a treasure I can't wait to go back into this neighborhood . I got the adobada taco and the queso adobada . It was the perfect amount of food I couldn't have eaten anymore and I paired it with a negra Modelo which held up very nicely to the savory deliciousness of the adobada“

“Highly Recommended Miguel's Cocina Mexican Restaurants🥰“

“Their food is amazingly delicious!!! They have great customer service and place is clean. To bad they are only in San Diego 😞“

“Great place to celebrate your birthday!! ❤️🥰🎉🎂🙏🏻“

“Hands-down, the best meal I have had in a long time! The food is so authentic and delicious. The service is impeccable. The cocktails are delightful. I cannot wait to come back!!“

“The best in town. La mejor en el condado de San Diego, Ca. Great Tijuana Flavor, El Mejor Sabor de Tijuana“

“Their food is amazingly delicious!!! They have great customer service and place is clean. To bad they are only in San Diego 😞“

“The best tacos hands down! Visited in Chula Vista, CA! 🤤“

“Hands Down the best carnitas of all of San Diego. My family and I always buy our carnitas here. We get the carnitas by the pound and they are delicious 😋. They also catered 2 of my party events my baby shower and my daughter's 1st communion at a reasonable price. I said I wanted for 50 people and they set it up in party trays and I picked it up. It came with everything: carnitas, rice, beans ,3 salsas, chiles with sauted onions, guacamole and chicharrones. To ensure that they stayed walm i put the food on party trays warmers. My guest loved it and was a hit ♥️🙏“

“So yummy! I will be back for more!“

“gran lugar, excelente comida y atención“

“The restaurant offered a balanced dining environment, where attention was placed on both the food and the service. Seating was available without much wait, and tables were maintained cleanly for new arrivals. The menu provided options across different categories, making it suitable for varied preferences. Food preparation times were reasonable, and dishes arrived warm. Drinks were replenished as needed, which showed attentiveness from the staff. The environment felt casual yet organized, which encouraged a comfortable dining pace. Overall, the experience was neither rushed nor delayed, and the restaurant delivered consistency that can appeal to a wide range of guests.“

“‼️Muy Bueno todo y buen precio ‼️“

“La preparación en los desayunos están bien sazonada muy buen sabor“

“Yo recomiendo 💯 Dolche Café Chiquito pero bonito y acogedor lugar. Muy rica la comida, muy buenos precios Y Excellente Servicio. Ahora unos de mis lugares favoritos 🫶🏻“

“Best tacos you can ever have. Love going on Saturday & Sunday mornings to eat fish tacos.“

“great coctel de marisco. food flavorful great service“

“Our server, Isabella was awesome! She was so attentive and so sweet & kind. It made our first time experience an amazing one. We will definitely be back. Our food was great too! Great service is everything and Isabella did not disappoint.“

“Recently moved to Imperial Beach near this place and now eat here on the regular. I grew up in Chula Vista, so I know good Mexican food. Food is delicious authentic taco shop food and the staff is amazing! If you are in the area, this is your new spot.“

“TLDR: Fresh and hot food, with good variety, good and fast service, good vibes! Fair cost: $12-$15. Very filling.
Recommendation: Shrimp Burrito.

Food is always hot, the cashier is kind and respectful, variety of food and drinks, quality meats, everything feels fresh, overall an awesome place, it got relatively busy when I went and every time someone left they said thank you. It was also chilly enough inside to keep you comfortable. They had a TV with boxing matches playing so I was entertained. They made sure to keep the tables clean for new customers, my order took about 5 minutes to get out and it wasn't poorly cooked or anything, I'd recommend the shrimp burrito. Great vibes overall! Will definitely come back again :)“

“I wanted to try this spot but now I am worried if I take my wife and kids to this restaurant they could be assaulted in the bathroom by te owner and the staff will stand and smile. Plus multiple reports of failing food safety, yikes.“

“Great food, great service!“

“El establecimiento esta muy limpio y fresco. La atención al cliente es excelente y te sientes muy consentido con el trato del personal. Super recomendado! la Comida riquísima!“

“El mata hambre me gusto mucho. Los visitaremos en nuestra próxima visita a San Diego.“

“Honestly this is one of the best places I’ve ever tried, recommended 100% definitely try the carnitas and the tortas they’re my favorite! The crepes they have are so good too! I recommend the Nutella Banana one, it’s just so good.“

“everything is delicious..✌️🇲🇽🇺🇸“

“This was not only delicious with a huge menu of selections, but also very clean and accommodating. They brought out a beautiful spread for our menudo and everything was just rolled up so purposefully. We will definitely be back, huge portions and everything tasted great and fresh!“

“Mi primer visita …muy satisfecha por su buen servicio y atención amable , el desayuno exquisito el pastel de zanahoria ni se diga además de un aromático café sus instalaciones muy agradables es como estar en MÉXICO 🇲🇽 con sus sabores y su música…. muy extenso su menú ..altamente recomendable !“

“Best birria in San Diego!“

“Conozco Casa Don Diego desde hace muchos años, mí esposo trabajo aquí cuando eran otros dueños, pero siempre ha mantenido lo auténtico en sus platillos, hoy su ambiente es aún más agradable, sus noches de Karaoke, su DJ, Moises Naranjo, es de lo más profesional, agradezco su atención, cordura y tolerancia cuando hay quienes demanda atención especial y con prepotencia y groserías pierde el control y educación. Pero estos son gajes del oficio. La comida y atención exquisitas. Ampliamente recomendado!!!“

“I really like that the deliveries are very fast and that's fantastic!“

“My review is a bit late, but I haven't been to El Pollo Loco in probably 10+ years, why, I have no idea myself. But that day I went to the drive through with my mom. The customer service this girl had, was so professional and appreciated. I asked for her name afterwards because she did such a great job. Her name is STAR, I worked at a restaurant for about 4 years and this is the customer service I gave. I was impressed by her suggestions and the way my mom and I kept on getting convinced on adding more to our menu list even when we only came for 2 things, we ended up leaving with about 5 things. So STAR if you see this, girl keep doing what you are doing, even though there is a few in the world that can be, let's say unappreciated in their lives and take it out on the nice people, you keep working hard.“

“We love everything at Frutas the best Chan go and tortas in town 😍😍😍“

“I spent many years in the San Diego area and Don Pancho's machaca burrito was a must have as often as possible! I wish they could ship some to Ohio!!“

“Veo que están remodelando el restaurante pero Ahí y el menú ? entendí cuando era tiempos de pandemia pero donde está la cochinita?Porque no regreso ya parece más Américo el lugar“

“El Ranchero Taco shop in Chula Vista has been around forever 😋 this shop is old school with real Mexicano style REFRIED 🫘 BEANS(SABROSO/YUMMY YUMMY), 🌮 TACOS, barbacoa, fish, biriani, carne asado, cabeza etc.... Caldos
RASPADA IS MOUTH WATERING DELICIOUS
THERE ARE NO OTHER WORDS EXCEPT
COME HERE AND TASTE FOR YOURSELF
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE 👌“

“Good food friendly service“

“How does this place not have 5 stars? The have the best shredded chicken I have ever tasted. The chicken enchiladas were incredible. The carne asada melts in your mouth. It has such an incredible flavor. The service was the best. Everything was perfection.“

“Muy sabroso y limpio lugar“

“el sabor,y los condimentos, todo muy rico“