50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Valley Center

“(Translated by Google) The best lunch I have eaten in a long time, good flavor, good seasoning, handmade tortillas, the best pot coffee and excellent service and atmosphere, excellent to go with family or friends ??❤️(Original)El mejor almuerzo que e comido en micho tiempo, buen sabor , buen sazón ,tortillas hechas a mano ,el mejor café de olla y una excelente atención y ambiente, excelente pra ir en familia o con amigos ??❤️“

“Food is absolutely delicious! We went two days in a row. So happy we found this food truck. Definitely will continue to be repeat customers.“

“Me encantan como los hacen Gaby siempre nos da muy buen servicio ,manejo más de una hora solo para ir por Mís elotitos“

“The food here was actually pretty good! You can sit in the patio with the view of the pool. You can also order from your pool chair. We chose to dine in for dinner.

Complimentary first round of chips and salsa, $4.99 additional. Chips made in house, thin and crispy.

We ordered:

-Pork belly chicharron: deep fried crispy pork belly in this elote salsa purée with tortillas and fruit on the side. Tastes exactly like the description. Tortillas made in house.

-Guacamole: Had corn and pepita seeds that look like Sun flower seeds. Adds a nice little crunch.

-Fish tacos: crispy beer battered fish cod were huge! Came in 3.

-Carne asada fries: Their house blend white cheese was not my favorite.

-Pozole: This was delish. I love hominy!

-Birria tacos: 3 thin birria tacos dipped with consome and came with rice and refried beans.

For drinks we got the watermelon Rita and peach Rita. Watermelon had the purée so it tasted refreshing. The peach was nasty. Server said it’s his second best. I should have went with my gut to get the gauge which had the purée.“

“Great Food yummy yummy Drinks are also good, margaritas“

“Calling in your order works best. Soup is hearty and delicious, but so are the California and Carne Asada burritos. Bean, cheese, and rice burritos are a great option plus their taquitos! The Monster burrito is perfect for gatherings or a party.“

“Muy buenos tacos y excelente servicio de el personal hoy en 05/01/2022,los contrate para un evento especial,excelentes tacos con tortillas hechas a mano,toda la comida en general fue excelente incluyendo el personal muy amables,volveré a contratar este buen servicio en otra ocasion“

“My wife and I ate here at the suggestion of my daughter and Son-in-Law! Wow! The food was outstanding! Everything on the menu was DELICIOUS! Being from Texas this was the best Mexican food I have ever eaten. Truly authentic! Five ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and then some!!!👍🏽👌🏽“

“Great food. we tried the chicken fried steak and eggs, theeeee cheesiest quesadilla, and I also tried the fish taco, carnitas and carne asada taco. man, talk about filling...Staff was friendly and checked on us often...Great spot to enjoy some great food“

“Always great food fast service and very friendly“

“Yes. Highly recommend. Alicia and Luis from Esquedas Produce Strawberries Avocados. Finds us off frwy 15 deer springs mesa rock Drive. Join us cool people.“

“We got the deluxe breakfast burrito and added sour cream to it with a side of guacamole. It was huge. This is definitely the extra large size tortilla. It was so moist, full of all ingredients, well proportioned, not chincy on the ingredients. Probably the top breakfast burrito we’ve ever had.“

“I found JR'S TACO SHOP about 3 months ago. I just love the food there. I have had just about every thing on the menu and i loved 90% OF THE FOOD AND LIKED THE OTHER 10% I JUST GLAD I FOUND IT. THAT WAS THE BEST WRONG TURN I HAVE EVER TAKEN. THANK YOU JR'S TACOS“

“Excellent, tasty flour tortillas.“

“really great authentic traditional Mexican food. guacamole is top notch, bean and cheese is classic, carne asada is tender and juicy, cooked just right. tortillas also perfectly cooked. casual table service, clean seating environment. without a doubt, this is my new go to spot“

“Love there tacos. They are delicious 😋. They have a big variety“

“We only had burritos, but holy cow! This is a gem. We live in L.A., and I honestly might drive down here for lunch again. This is the kind of business that should be patronized during these times, so that it survives to provide REALLY GOOD FOOD.“

“I was working in the area, hoping to find a spot for lunch. Passed on McD’s & hoped for anything else. I drove beyond my destination to see what might be around & found THIS incredible GEM. Ordered the chilaquiles & couldn’t have been happier. The service was great & the food was delicious. What else can I ask for? Thanks to all who works there ☺️“

“Bar area not so great. Food good but not atmosphere“

“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 went last week and liked it so much we're going back today!“

“Just tried this place and oh my, is it ever delicious homemade fresh food!
We had both Chicken with green sauce and Beef with red, and both we so tasty!!! We will definitely be back!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This is my FAVORITE Mexican food in all of North County. The food is AMAZING, horchata is amazing, the employees are really kind and I appreciate that they are following COVID guidelines not letting anyone inside...food is either ordered to go or there are a few tables outside you can sit at. Definitely recommend ❤️“

“wow!! great food, great experience! order inside and then go outside and watch them cook it fresh!!!“

“5 🌟 experience without a doubt. I frequently visit this location and I must say the staff is always friendly and attentive. The restaurant is always clean. The food is always good. They consistently do a great job and it's worth stopping at this location as you will surely enjoy the experience.“

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

“The best food in town for Mexican. An amazing Sunday brunch. I can never eat all I want“

“Omg I LOVED their horchata. It's so hard to find good horchata and that combined with their delicious food? I'm hooked 😋 my husband found this place on the fly during his lunch break a few days ago and said I HAD to try it and we drove from lakeside to eat here. Was not disappointed and would highly recommend 👌“

“The food here is absolutely amazing—they’ve got a little bit of everything, and everything I’ve tried has been delicious. I’ve been working in Escondido for the past couple of weeks, and I have to give a big shoutout to Maria. She’s been incredibly welcoming, helpful, and always provides outstanding service. Her professionalism and great attitude have truly made my time here even better. Highly recommend!“

“I haven't been here in a while and was craving a beets, carrots, pineapple.and spinach juice. I ordered a large cup and requested no ice. I got my drink its it was just below half way with actual juice and the rest was foam, you can't drink the foam. I was about to get charged around $12 for a half empty cup of juice. I expressed my concern with the cashier and I asked her if she would charge me for the medium which is about $8. She was hesitant but eventually agreed to it. I feel like they fill the entire cup with ice and only top it off with a small amount of juice which is a rip off/scam.“

“Great food. Authentic. Hot and fresh food by this family owned business.“

“The cheese it not real cheese. It tastes like plastic. For the price you pay for, you should have real cheese.. The cheese is rubbery. I almost choke on it.. But don't get me wrong. The rest of the food it tasted good. Next time, I get no cheese.. I put my own KRAFT cheese on it..“

“Such a nice place in the community! The staff always have a smile and great service. I come here about twice a week and these people are like friends now cause they have great personality and very friendly. I have no problem spending my dollars on a local family owned business for the community.“

“It’s delicious! Try their Birria Chiva.“

“I come here quite often and have never had a bad experience. I highly recommend the Carne Asada fries that's my personal go-to but I have also had good California and Carne Asada Burritos. The salsa is very good; My new favorite is the Habanero.“

“The foods great , staff is super friendly, my favorite item is the Torta Cubana (Cuban Style Sandwich) , my family always gets the Molcajete, parking can get full but there’s parking in the rear, just avoid parking in the hotels reserved parking. Definitely recommend“

“I loved this place. I was having a bad day, but the lady treated me very well with a smile. She was very kind and the truth is that my day was brightened. Very kind, a brunette lady with curly hair. Keep it up, girl, with that smile and kindness. I loved the food. The place was super clean. 10/10“

“The best tortillas ever ? and the food to... Gina the owner is a very friendly and kind person Know her for more than 14 years Five stars service ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“The best staff and good people ❤️“

“Lugar atendido por los dueños, súper cálido, amigable. El ambiente es tranquilo y acogedor. El servicio genial y atento. La comida una delicia, artesanal, hecho con productos frescos! Recomiendo!“

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

“I had carne asada and cabeza tacos which were very good. Very Friendly staff. The parking lot is so small we went at night and it was still full so I can imagine trying to get a parking. Spot during the day. Overall it's still a good spot to grab a bite. I recommend trying it out“

“Great food! Above fast food, not fancy, quality food for your hard earned $$$$“

“Great post on Escondido Friends acknowledging the great customer service one lady provides! Worth checking out!“

“They have always had great food and reasonable prices for the size of burritos they give you i like to get the carnitas burrito $14.00 thats with tax included its pretty big size the salsas are good but wish they werent so watery but ya breakfast burritos are also good $10.19 with taxes good size i drive up from encinitas to get their food..They have a salsa bar inside as well with carrots lemons red and green salsas“

“awesome 🌯 s n rolled taquitos“

“Had lunch today at Primos and WOW! The Ahbundogas soup 🍜 is the best we’ve ever had. Four large meatballs that alone taste 👅 flavorful. come with rice and portion was great. even a little to take home for later. definitely coming back!“

“The Best food in town there nice and kind with costumer’s.“

“Been living near this place for almost 3 years and I can't believe what I've been missing out on! Delicious fresh tortas, tacos, and produce. All sorts of goodies from Mexico. Omg I'm going to keep coming here for all my daily life essentials! And more food �“

“The food was spectacular and extremely authentic!! The tortillas were fresh and homemade. The inside and outside were very clean and the music and atmosphere were very pleasant. I would absolutely recommend this for delicious Hispanic cuisine!!“