50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Sierra Madre

“Great food and friendly service!“

“I haven't tried the entire menu, but I have tried a lot and so far everything is good. Fish tacos are fantastic, all the meat tacos are great too. Nachos is always a family favorite as well. Condiment bar is awesome with roasted chilis, onions, and lime. Their red and green salsa are so tastey as well. I frequent this small chain. They have daily specials too!“

“this is, hands down, some of the most interesting and delicious fusion food you’ll try. Anything they put together is thoughtful, layered and full of nuance. get the sauce sampler packs; and try everything on the menu; but the birria is to die for.

It’s so affordable, too; honestly if I could eat here every day, I would.“

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

“Spicy jalapeño cocktail 🍸💕“

“Real good 👍 the staff is very friendly“

“My Daughter & I had dinner here tonight… the food was PHENOMENAL!!! Great Friendly Service too!! What a treat to sit at the bar & watch everything looking delicious coming out of the kitchen window!!! Thank you for such a great Saturday night treat for an out of town Momma visiting her daughter!! I’ll beg her to come everytime I’m in town, and be very Jealous that she gets to come whenever she wants!!! EVERYTHING was BEYOND DELICIOUS!! Bravo!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻“

“This is great comfort food like Mom would make. The tortillas are awesome and the birria is juicy and tender! Highly recommend.“

“Best shrimp tacos in the world, by far. Have them with the grilled chiles.“

“Best Tacos !! Love it . Keep it up“

“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.“

“what i like about Cabreras 1st the awesome service. 2nd the best mexican food that is made with love. and what makes so good is the great music they have it's like eating at home which makes feel like your with family. keep up the great family feeling. oh and when I asked for something that's not on the menu you make it just like eating at home..“

“This place is great! Celebrating over 50 years! Gotta try it!“

“Everything that they serve is delicious.The tacos de Carnitas are very good and delicious“

“You can't go wrong here at El Sabroso, quality food for a great price. I've been coming here for years. Buen Provecho Everyone!!“

“Best Mexican food I've ever had.The Chile Colorado is amazing. As great as the food is, the service is even better. Lourdes is a gem. She is the definition of great service. Friendly, attentive and knows the large menu very well. Look no further for than Amigos Restaurant for great Mexican food.“

“Super delicious! I can see what the lines were about. I went Fri and Sat this week and can’t wait to go back next weekend!“

“We found this place as an only option on a late night, and what a gem!

The owner is so friendly, and they have delicious salsa and pickled onions. You can tell they are made fresh every day. Everything is made with care and it shows. Also very affordable. This is our only spot for birria.“

“Best shrimp tacos in the world, by far. Have them with the grilled chiles.“

“Hola buenas tardes, para agradecerles su donativo en especie de las 10 cajas de pañales y las toallitas húmedas, Dios les bendiga grandemente primeramente en sus vidas y en su negocio. Reciban nuestras oraciones desde la Casa de Descanso del Anciano de Poncitlán.“

“Found this place on Google Maps in search for breakfast, and was surprised to find this Mexican-Japanese fusion restaurant !
I got the lux bagel and enjoyed it very much ! Very tasty and the meal presentation was spectacular . Menu is very interesting and will definitely come again to try out some of that fusion food 🔥
Service was great , the owner is very kind.“

“Really good birria crispy tacos👌“

“Visiting Pasadena for a gaming convention and Grabbed some late night Al pastor and also some chicken and potatoes tacos and with their salsas…. It is heaven. Doin’ it right, here in Pasadena at Colorado and Altadena“

“Fantastic spot with a nice array of food and drink options. For food we had the wings (delicious), Nashville Fried Chicken Sandwich (very tasty) and the chicharron pizza with green sauce (super cheesy on a thin crust). Their house ranch was tasty too.“

“If you have not had the chance to dine in at Girasol, I highly recommend it. The chicharon with guac is a must as a starter, make sure you get some of the spicy sauce. As for a recommendation for a meal, well you have to come in and try. We loved the chilaquiles, the carne en su juego, the menudo, and the breakfast burrito. If you have a sweeter taste, the French toast, the pancakes and the crepe are awesome. But as mentioned before, you just have to come in and try everything.“

“Un lugar donde se come delicioso, un ambiente super agradable y el servicio esepcional,“

“Deliciousness! Very good portion and reasonable price! Staffs are nice!“

“The Giant Margarita, and the Big Bertha Wet Burrito are Great recommendations.“

“great meal and very Pleasant service..“

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

“Feels like I’m eating in my nanas kitchen , delicious and homemade 👍💃🏻“

“🔥 Two Chiles Rellenos — El Pilon Market & Restaurant 🔥
📍 322 S Glendora Ave, West Covina, CA 91790

Originally $10.95 — now $15.95 — and still absolutely worth going back.

This plate ranks in the Top Ten Chiles Rellenos I’ve experienced across the entire country.
From New Orleans, Louisiana to Biloxi, Mississippi,
from Erie, Pennsylvania to Washington D.C.,
Bar Harbor, Maine to NYC,
Madison, Wisconsin to St. Paul, Minnesota,
Bismarck, North Dakota to Denver, Colorado,
Santa Fe, New Mexico to Phoenix, Arizona,
Las Vegas, Nevada to Pasadena and Covina, California —

I’ve walked the map and tasted many, but this one stands out.

Perfectly battered, generously filled, flavorful without being greasy. The texture, temperature, and seasoning were exactly right. The rice and beans were fresh and authentic Corn Tortillas FRESHLY MADE— NO SHORTCUTS.

This wasn’t just a meal — it was a moment along my Sovereign Person Pathway. A side journey of spirit, hunger, memory, and meaning. The kind of food that finds you right where you are and reminds you of where you’ve been.
El Pilon is a gem. Whether you’re local or walking your own journey across America — this stop is flame-worthy. Don’t miss it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Las mejores cemitas y un buen servicio“

“Some of the best food you will eat. Service is great.“

“Came here for lunch with a friend. Great service. Enjoyed the handmade tortillas (corn), tamales, and barbacoa. Very very yum. FYI there is a 4% service charge (nbd, imo). Try the Pozol de Cacoa (it's somewhere in between horchata and champurado).“

“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, outside of my home I’ve had in Forever!!! Thank you Sr. Carlos🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🧂🧂🍋“

“I have been going for about 4 years really recommend delicious food 🥘 love it 🥰“

“muy buen Mercado Para comprar tu mandado“

“I met up with a colleague here for a business meeting and the food was delicious. I ordered a vegetarian burrito and it was a unique, surprising and delicious take on a vegetarian burrito. It had beans, rice, potatoes and squash. My buddy ordered the chilaquiles and found them to be quite delicious.
I highly recommend this place. They do get a lunch rush; so I'd suggest planning your visit around that.“

“I enjoyed the chili verde plate with a melon margarita very much. I use to go to the owners other restaurant Carumba's in Alhambra for over 40 years until it closed. So glad to have found their other restaurant, even if I have to drive a lot farther, it's worth it.“

“Amazing good Mexican food and bomb micheladas !!“

“Comida 💯 preparada con la mejor calidad de ingredientes y carne fresca, incluyendo aguas naturales Jamaica, horchata, excelente servicio al cliente. Sabor único en cada platillo totalmente recomendables. 🤤🤤🤤“

“it was bomb food and service was great.“

“I tried their asada tacos and carnitas mixed with buche and it was AMAZING 🤩 I’m not From here but I recently moved to San Diego and I was headed back to my home town up north and I pulled over at a DDs and Seen this place and I’m definitely coming back when I come back home to San Diego“

“Came here on a whim with my daughter. So glad we did. Food is amazing staff is great. Medudo was so good. Reminds me of eating at my grandma's table. My daughter loved her asada burrito too. The aguas frescas are soo good they are full of flavor and not watered down like other places I've been to. This place definately does not disappoint. Cute little restaurant. Definitely recommend 100%. As a Mexican I am very picky and find it hard to find good mexican food while I am out and about. Will definitely come back and bring others with me.“

“Amazing, authentic pupusas!!!!“

“Historic Mexican restaurant located in Pasadena.
Highly recommend the Crunchy Beef tacos and the Nachos.
The chili verde is also excellent .
Highly recommend this historic Mexican restaurant in Pasadena.
Reuben, Carlos , Rudy and Moi were awesome servers .
Highly recommend Mijares Mexican Restaurant 👍😄“

“Diosa de los Moles has such a fantastic vibe! The atmosphere is wonderfully welcoming, and the service was warm and attentive throughout our entire meal. The presentation of each dish was beautiful—you can tell a lot of care goes into plating everything. Taste-wise, the food was very yummy overall, though a couple of the dishes could have used just a bit more bold flavor to really pop. That said, everything was still delicious, and with such a great ambiance and menu, I will definitely be back to try more items!“

“An iconic landmark for the Hispanic community. Unfortunately, over the years, this little neighborhood market has not seen a lot of love from the city. It still has amazing food like fresh tamales, carnitas, tortillas and cabeza. You can still get delicious menudo in a large cup or bring in your own pot to fill. Diehards travel from all over southern California for this hidden gem. Go check them out and support small business. Even the exterior mural is a must see.“