43 Best Mexican Restaurants in Santa Maria

“I’m new to town, I miss my grandma cooking rip, and every city I go to I gotta find the BEST Mexican restaurant and I did !! I recommend everyone to eat here, everyone is nice, and the food is GREAT! 💯👍🏽❤️🍽“

“Great little diner. Lots of selection on the menu for all tastes. My first time visiting and I tried the Santa Maria Tri-tip sandwich. The roll was grilled very crispy with lots of meat. Great wait til the next time I'm in the area and try something else from the menu.“

“My husband had beef enchiladas and fried beef taco, he loved it he said it was very tasty and his a chip and salsa lover, loved the salsa, you can ask for more at no charge.. I ordered the aguachile shrimp, in any restaurant you usually get 12 shrimp this place was more like 3 dz. I could not finish them very tasty, I would recommend this place, their margaritas are blended and taste great. If you go to Santa Maria stop here for a bite.“

“Their chiliquilles are my favorite! The flavor is perfect. My kids love getting their carne asada burritos. We have yet to have a bad meal there. A wonderful local family owned restaurant.“

“The food served here never disappoints. It’s always served quickly and is so good. Also, the staff is friendly and helpful🌻“

“First time here and I was surprised.
The place is nice, but its empty from the inside. Its somewhat quiet, so it's calm. The waiter was polite and gave us chips and salsa. She was really patient.
I ordered a quesadilla "herradero" which is pretty big and it has a wonderful taste. I feel like it was a reasonable price.
At the end the waiter gave us peppermints. :)“

“The BEST food and service!!! HANDS DOWN! Love it!!“

“There are a lot of good restaurants locate on the coast, so when I find an exceptional one it is worth talking about. The food, service and atmosphere all were amazing. Arianna was especially gracious as our waitress. please give it a try.“

“Huge variety of delicious food.“

“The service was prompt and friendly. the food was really good. The salsa was tasty but could have had a little more heat. That's just a preference. I had the chili relleno burrito and it was exactly what I hoped it would be.“

“My wife and I have been there like five times. Today was special, the whole family were at the small dinning room waiting for customers. The whole family got up got chips for us got our drinks and just wanted for us to be comfortable. The food came fast, hot and smelling so fresh. I wished they had more customers they are a great family. Every time we go we have nenas enchiladas with no meat. Delicious 😋 😋. Don't let this small place fool you, the taste is huge and they love their customers.“

“love the delicious salsas they have 😍 the food is soooooooo good..👫🌺🥀🌹🏵🌼🌻🌸💐“

“We arrived in Santa Maria in the evening. We chose California Birrias Y tacos because it was next to our hotel and the rating was above 4.5.It's one of the best Mexican we've had. The portions are huge for us but it's so good that we ate almost everything.Delicious. You can go there with your eyes closed.“

“I veye much enjoy there food.“

“Delicious 😋 5 stars ⭐️ 🐂🎯“

“Tacos are great, I had the asada and pastor. The burritos are also great. The street parking outfornt is fine and there's a small lot for 4 cars. They also run a food truck as well. Order at the counter or at your table and the service was friendly and attentive.“

“One of our absolutely favorite places to go for a great meal, friendly service and wonderful atmosphere when we were living in Santa Maria :) I miss this place terribly !! Love you guys“

“Each time I visit the Santa Maria area for work. I make it a point to eat here. I asked for a recommendation for a great Mexican restaurant while visiting the local Lowe’s. Everyone said to come here. I’ve never been disappointed. Great food and service. I was last there in August 2025. They were preparing over 600 tacos for a party. Never missed a beat for the customers dining in. Definitely recommend going there“

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“We came for the menudo which was absolutely delicious I only wish it had hominy but it's ok I understand not everyone adds that to the menudo. I also ordered the red chilaquiles with Asada and I was so pleased with the taste of everything. The only thing that would have made it even better was if the tortillas were freshly made.“

“Rico rico lo mejor de lis tacos con sus salsas exquisitas“

“We especially like the fish tacos, shrimp and beef quesadillas and tamales! They’re delicious! Anxious to try other items on the menu. We also love your commitment to the community and your patrons. Your FREE Christmas dinner and giveaways demonstrate your generosity and kindness to those you serve.“

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“Dora was really helpful? I had first gone to Vallarta and they didn’t want to service me for my check but I came here and Dora was really helpful and kind! I explained to her that my bank will not let me cash my money out on Saturday and Sundays and that I had to pay my bills today and she helped me set up an account with them! Gracias Dora!???“

“We have been there a few times and have been satisfied every single time. The tacos are excellent and this last times we also tried the pozole, carne asada ,churros and were very tasty as well.“

“The food is so good! And the place is so clean and the staff are always so nice and friendly! They are also really good about allergies. I have a severe nut allergy and when I ask about deserts, they always check the recipe book when I ask. Highly recommended!“

“so good will be back for sure love the food“

“GREAT FOOD FOR A GREAT $$“

“Todo está delicioso 😋 Pero me gusta mucho el consomé 👍👌“

“the chili rellenos are bomb the fajitas an excellent we have the best beans in town I highly recommend Old Town Mexican Cafe“

“Delicious! I had the Mango Caliente sushi roll and OMG it didn't disappoint. My husband had the Mojarra Frita platillo and he really enjoyed it. I think we found our new sushi/mariscos place. The customer service was just as great as their food.“

“one of the better Mexican restaurants in the world. i am always satisfyed with the delicious food. great prices“

“Great service and 🔥 food.“

“the food was delicious!...“

“la mejor manera comidadel señor taco“

“cool staff one of a kind flavor mom n pop shop way better than chipotle 👎 best salsa for a decade combination plates affordable you see all the locals here.“

“Better quality better price. Beef is less greasy. Tomatoes are fresh. Burgers made to order. Choose burger, burrito or taco with fries.“

“La mejor carnicería ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“BEST CHILAQUILES IN SANTA MARIA!!! Holy shit, I wasn't prepared for how bomb these were going to be. I was on a mission to find the best Chilaquiles in town and I found them! I got mine with chorizo and hashbrowns, the beans come with it. So tasty and good! A good crisp with freshly fried chips, not soggy at all like other places. Paired with some cafe de olla and it hit the spot. Plus, the have a MILITARY DISCOUNT!!! Always a plus in my book too.“

“es la la comida la mejor de santa María California ino se diga el pollo rostisado que rico muy ricas las tortillas yo selo recomiendo no se van arrepentir y si conocen conocen tortilla México no conocen santa María California“

“omg so good, people are so nice there and there very clean❤❤❤❤ Get there shrimp cocktail super bomb🥑🍤“

“Food is best really good quality mexcian food i live in five cities and i tired mexcian food in five cities and its not that great quality compare to this taco truck food

Atmosphere kind of not that great , ,,
But i also see family people coming at this spot
Getting there food also

This is also my first time here i did see lots of people ordering food so i tried also and food is best for sure

Parking: We have to park our car in motel parking
Its kind of ghetto area“