50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Solana Beach

“When we visit San Diego I look forward to eating here“

“Buddy and I wanted breakfast burritos and randomly found this place off google maps. It’s amazing find. Very simple unassuming shop but incredibly nice people working (I believe it’s a family who runs the whole place) who went above and beyond, and very tasty burritos with large portions!“

“Great service, atmosphere, and the food is amazing. The drinks are wonderful. I will definitely come back again.“

“Great food…. I went here once a few years ago and said for my 50th is was coming back here and ordering from Rudy’s and I live In North Dakota, So around my birthday for 2 years I have been coming and ordering my favorite…. ❤️ Love Rudy’s Taco Shop ❤️“

“We had burritos and green enchiladas. I thought all of the food was good. The monster burrito was a full meal by itself. Everyone in my group was happy their meal. The staff was very helpful. I would probably come back to try something else on the menu. We felt a little rushed because of the time of day and I couldn’t fully look over the menu. Looks like a lot of other good options.“

“Great walk up location with parking for 8 or so cars“

“Ten out of ten for Big Joel the bartender, he makes the best cocktails, he has a mean Margarita and makes you feel like family….Hats Off to his exceptional service? And if your coming for breakfast I recommend a steak and eggs burrito, And for lunch there California Burrito is The best I had????????“

“Best grilled shrimp taco I've ever had, quite literally. The flavors, the presentation, it was exquisite. I walked in on a whim, due to the inviting ambiance, and the food, drink, and service (special shout out to Rudy!) was phenomenal. Highly recommend when visiting Del Mar!“

“The food and service is always good, I was wondering what is their signature dish? And has the restaurant had a food critics review? I love you read it! See you soon Casa de Bandini!“

“We had another excellent meal! We were celebrating our son’s birthday and our server Paul really made it a great night . We have had him before and he is really a fantastic server! All of our food was fantastic . Pictured below the ahi ceviche and the jalapeño watermelon margarita . Such a fun atmosphere, too.“

“I didn’t expect much but was surprised to get the tastiest food I ever ate in Mexican place. I suppose it was because the Taco Oasis shack was a first for me,beng used to restaurants, but those people know how to prepare the most tasty tacos I’ve ever eaten. They also add avocado no extra charge. Carne Asada Taco only $3.50 each. What a deal!“

“From the moment we walked into the door to meet our friends, until the time we left feeling pretty good about our Friday night, Cocina de Barrio aced all of our expectations and more. The hosts were just so welcoming and made our out of town guests feel right at home. It was Happy Hour and the bartender grinded out some of THE BEST Cadillac Margaritas in town...and our party of 5 enjoyed many of them. It was obvious that the folks that work at this restaurant aren't lazy, forgetful, or lacked knowledge of their food, OH NO. These folks gloriously worked the entire restaurant as a team, and boy was it fabulous. Delicious fish tacos, grilled shrimp tacos and fresh ceviche, along with delectable braised ribs in mole sauce were served up with perfect timing, and as we enjoyed our dishes and drinks, our server Manuel, was like a Ninja - appearing only when we we appeared to be getting low on something, and quick to replenish or take more of our orders very quickly. Amazing. Our table made a promise to one another that we'll definitely come back to Cocina de Barrio for more great nights of fun and feast, and to make sure we don't wait too long to do it! Ole!“

“We love this place! The food is fresh, delicious, and very well priced! The restaurant is always clean and the staff makes you feel like they're glad you stopped in to eat! We have ordered a variety of different items from the menu and it's all been amazing - including the salsa bar! Their carne asada, shrimp, and mahi mahi are definitely standouts. The carne asada is flavorful and not greasy like some Mexican food restaurants. I also recommend giving the breakfast burritos a try. This is definitely a great place to grab some excellent Mexican food!“

“The pizza Birria was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten and the one of a kind Michelada’s are truly phenomenal and unique. The Latin American amalgamation with contemporary atmosphere has a perfect balance of an open, tasteful, yet festive experience. I will 100% be going back.“

“We got the quesadilla and fish tacos. Both were fresh and delicious. The order at the counter service was quick and easy, our food was out in 10 minutes.
Loved the mango on the fish tacos and the fish was perfectly seasoned.
Also has large drink selection and majority of seating is outdoor.
Highly recommend. Great for casual and large group setting.“

“the birria tacos are good I recomend them“

“Queso fundido the elites and the steak plate“

“Awesome food prepared very well worth the wait! Delicious surf and turf! I was looking for the corn on the cob and churros but they ran! Super popular!“

“Possibly the best fish taco of my life. And the price was perfect, too. Absolutely scrumptious! Just right on the sauce and the breading and the crispiness of the fish, along with an excellent taco and super fresh fixings, including lettuce, cabbage, and tomato. Everything a fish taco should be.“

“Highly Recommended Miguel's Cocina Mexican Restaurants🥰“

“In town Camping at South Carlsbad State Beach and drove to check this place out. I had read they have really good fi as h tacos at s great price ( 11/7/24 $1.30). They definitely are good & filling ! I left happy & full. My wife got a Carne Asada Burrito that she really liked. Nice friendly prompt service and a Salsa Bar too ! 👍 it’s a smallish walk up and order type restaurant in a strip mall but that doesn’t distract from the good food at all with indoor & outdoor seating. We were there on a Thursday evening and the place was busy with lots of take out orders from the locals. We’ll definitely be back when in town“

“Carne Asada burrito and 3 rolled tacos with guacamole. 'Nuff said!“

“Busy and loud but fun. Door and service was good. Recommend for casual dining“

“The food was absolutely delicious. Will come again. Thank you“

“Es un lugar verdaderamente recomendable, extremadamente limpio, pero sobre todo, delicioso! La comida es buenísima, gran sabor y los platos muy bien servidos. El servicio es rápido y amable 👌👌👌 sin duda una muy buena opción“

“Great Baja Mexican food, great drinks

Vegetarian options: Mushroom tacos

Dietary restrictions: Skinny margarita

Kid-friendliness: Hamburger

Wheelchair accessibility: Lift device“

“I had just gotten back to SD after living in Washington and wow I was dying for some proper late night Mexican food at last 😂😂 El Pueblo was an excellent choice!! The California burrito + their salsa bar totally satisfied my craving, so good! I am very excited to try their fish tacos next, can't wait to stop by again 😄 Shout out to Julio, he was extremely helpful and went above and beyond with his service and hospitality!! 10/10 food & vibes“

“I’ve been dining at Le Papagayo’s for 20+ years. I love the atmosphere, ambience, live music, and fabulous food. It’s a down to Earth place and you can come casual or dressed up! This place will not disappoint.“

“Amazing food. Delicious & unique drinks. All very reasonable. Will definitely return & highly recommended!!“

“Love this place. I grew up next to this place and they have put in the work to stay around. Great people great cooks and the atmosphere is always a good time after a long day or and early morning. There’s outdoor seating and cool art with tvs playing cool things all the time. Go in and try it out. The fish tacos are amazing and I recommend the cali!“

“Just happened upon this place (new in the area). Sopes were fantastic, as well as their Margaritas. Will return, for sure!!!“

“This place is bomb. Everyone is so kind, the food is delicious, portions are excellent, and the prices are some of the best in town. This place sees a lot of construction workers in the mid-morning, most of us coming from muddy jobsites, and despite that, the place stays pretty clean.“

“This is outside, next to a Valero gas station. Not a place for a first date meant to impress. But…. They’re open 24 hours! Have great fish tacos! Clean bathroom! ? Great service. We were there around 11pm, a little chilly, but the heaters worked just fine!
Thanks El Pueblo!“

“You gotta try the taquito burrito!“

“First time visiting an El Pollo Loco and was very happy. They had:1. Clean bathrooms2. Clean dining area3. Excellent Food4. Vincent helped us while ordering and checked on us later to see if we needed anything. He even asked us how we liked it when we were leaving.“

“I didn’t realize there is a nice little food court in this corner A comfortable indoor seating area and cute outdoor seating we ate at fiesta Mexican Grill. The Carnitas burrito was delicious. Nice big chunks of deliciously flavored meat. Definitely recommend to stop in here for a bite.“

“Best chicken soup!! All the daily specials are great! Flavorful food at a reasonable price“

“Their food is yummy, well and clean prepared!!!“

“I have loved Wahoos since they opened one of the first ones in Huntington Beach in the nineties! it's always fresh and clean with a great vibe. It's the easiest and safest place for me to go during the pandemic. The food is very consistent across all the stores I've been too. I highly recommend it. it's a great tasty healthy alternative to fast food!“

“they elevated my culinary experience with a masterful fusion of authenticity and artistry, transforming traditional mexican dishes into moments of pure delight. the carne asada tacos were a revelation, the meat tender and smoky, wrapped in tortillas that seemed to carry the soul of generations. the guacamole was impossibly fresh, a bright medley of creamy avocado, citrus, and just the right touch of spice. even the simplest elements—a warm bowl of pozole or a basket of perfectly salted chips with salsa—were crafted with care and precision. every bite felt like an ode to the rich tapestry of mexican cuisine, leaving me both nourished and deeply impressed.

Dietary restrictions: good

Parking: good“

“found the Las Vegas Sayulitas 2 yrs ago when staying at the Luxor. there burritos are beyond spectacular. big and so delicious. I can't say it enough. and the sauces on the little sauce bar are outstanding. I've never had anything like those sauces. the hot green sauce and hot red sauce are phenomenal. I like the green the best. I lived in AZ years ago. went back home to upstate NY. there is no place near me that even comes close. I love Sayulitas and wish I had one near me. you can't go wrong if you love Mexican style food“

“We had never eaten here before today. The food was incredible. My husband ordered a beef burrito and I got the carne asada tacos. Warning! The burritos are HUGE. We loved our stay here!“

“Tostada and Chimichanga are fire! They went above and beyond to accommodate a small mistake that was made on a previous visit. Really appreciate that! Classy joint.“

“Tostada and Chimichanga are fire! They went above and beyond to accommodate a small mistake that was made on a previous visit. Really appreciate that! Classy joint.“

“Mom & Pop type small shop. Good food!

Wheelchair accessibility: Sidewalk in front of the stores has a curb to keep cars from driving into the front windows. There is a wheelchair ramp about 30 feet to the South. The taco shop itself is wheelchair accessible.“

“Great food. Indoor and outdoor patio seating with umbrellas to keep you out of the sun. There is a large parking lot and easy to find parking.

Parking: Lots of parking.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking directly in front.“

“Great food and fast service“

“We ordered carne asada burrito, Buffalo wings and chicken flautas. They were all tasty. The carne asada was very meaty but a bit tough for me. Wings were a bit small but flavorful.

I have never seen chicken flautas look like short fat egg rolls before. Deep fried flour tortilla gave it a nice crispness except there was very little chicken inside. Still very good and interesting. I especially love that they had lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole on side. Very rare do you see this combo of topping.

Inside is divided by the bar area and dining area. Looks like a hip place to be after work.“

“Authentic! Very fresh. Great flavors in all varieties of tacos from carnitas to pollo to carne asada. Service was warm and friendly. Food served hot and delicious! Highly recommend this place if you're looking for some of the best Mexican food in San Diego!“

“ChupaCabras Taqueria provided exceptional service and great food at our School Event. They have also provided great service to other local schools and events. Thank you.“