46 Best Mexican Restaurants in Vista

“Best carne asada burrito I have ever had! Very consistent, generous size, and truly mouthwatering. At least once or twice a week we pickup from here. My wife loves the shrimp diabla. Since she's not a big eater, it's 2 meals for her. She gets it every time, so must be good 😁“

“Best food I’ve had in years! So glad you’re here in Temecula, can’t wait to go back!!“

“Authentic and fresh Mexican Food like my Abuelita used to make. I especially love the California Burrito with guacamole added and their hot sauce adds the final touch. Enough for two people. The drive-through made it very convenient. Highly recommended! ❤️“

“Alejandra was very nice and professional. The food was very tasty and made to order. Fresh chips and salsa tortillas. I definitely recommend you to come and try their food. Very humble people and hard working. I look forward to coming back really soon. Thanks again, Alejandra! God bless! Chris! 🙏❤️🙏💪🙌“

“We came with the whole family (7 of us) from San Diego & Murrieta because based on its menu Los Cabos in Vista offered all the types of seafood (raw oysters, whole fish with head and tail, shrimp, octopus). Everything including the tacos we ordered was so finger-licking good!!! Compliments to the chefs! And best of all was the service from Beyonce & Karina - quick, helpful, friendly!!! Our only suggestion would be to please add oxtail to the menu!!! Gracias a todos.“

“Mimosas, shot del patron,cazuelas mazapan lover,unas cuantas de las tantas bebidas que ofrece el restaurant vamos a texcoco en vista ca, riquisima comida, bebidas y ni que decir de la atencion, una chulada“

“Great mexican food! I love their Quesobirria🤤“

“No sabes a donde ir a comer?, ve ahí y no te arrepentirás.“

“Don’t let the location sway you! It’s inside the Chevron gas station. Tried the Birria taco, steak quesadilla and chicken taquitos. All were so good! Their habanero sauce was pretty bomb too. If you love rolled tacos, definitely try this place out!“

“Oohh wow i ordered a tripas burrito, and I have to say, it's the best burrito I have had. The ingredients are fresh, cooked to perfection. Service was top notch. If your in vista stop by and try this spot, you won't be disappointed!“

“I love El pollo loco on vista ca: they have a big menue, and the employees are so nice, also serviceable, my order it was so quickly, and fresh.“

“Hoy comí Mole de pollo y las tortilla’s hechas de allí muy rico. Si gusta pasen a comer tienen variedades de comida a estilo Chavelita y sus aguas fresca de frutas naturales.“

“CATERING REVIEW
This review is overdue but I still wanted to share. I ordered food for pick up for birthday party of ~50 guests. Manager was very helpful. I needed to call to increase the # of guests once and it wasn’t a problem.

Food was hot and ready on time. Person working was very friendly and helped load it in the car. We got tacos - carnitas, carne, and pollo plus rice and beans, tortillas, and chips and salsa. It was a big hit. Lots of compliments and plenty of food.“

“I love Rubio's. Their fish tacos are consistently good. I wish they still had the mango mahi-mahi, but the wild-caught mahi-mahi is good, too. The staff here is always friendly and helpful, even when I mess up my own mobile order. Thanks to Rubio's for good food and good people.“

“Best Churros I have eaten. Made fresh when you order it. Has custard filling on the inside. They don't do a good job advertising or promoting it. My grandson loves their burritos - reasonable price and large enough portion to satisfy him. Friendly staff and chef.“

“Great place, highly recommended. We had the machaca plate, love the green sauce at the salsa bar. Delicious!!“

“I’ve come here half a dozen times and the food is always incredible! My order had a small mistake once but they fixed it completely and quickly, I was very happy.

The food is made fast and the service is excellent- I’d highly recommend!“

“tortillasrecien hechas a mano en todos los tacos“

“Muy lindo el ambiente. Me gustô estar ahí. Espero volver...“

“This is the place!! Everything we ordered for take out was Top Quality. Best breakfast burritos hands down! The rolled tacos were amazing as well. Great value and portion size all made with very fresh ingredients. The salsa bar is fantastic! Will be back for sure!!“

“Mannn i've tried a lot of different marisco (seafood) places and this place is leagues and bounds above the places i've been to even compared to the great places in Mexico!

The service is better than most restaurants. The gentlemen here are very attentive, kind, informative, and treat you like family.

This place is a hidden gem and well worth the visit. I live in LA and i still go out of my way to eat here.

I would give this place 10 stars if i could!
Absolutely fire 🔥“

“family oriented and friendly. good fresh food.“

“Fast, friendly, and delicious! It’s not that hard, really, or at least I don’t think it should be. Erika’s has this down on lock. Been driving by this place for years and finally went in today. Ordered a Machaca breakfast burrito. Must try! Growing up in a Mexican household, the salsas make or break my experience at a local spot like this one. Both the red and green salsas here made Erika’s earn a spot on my list of go-to’s. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu, especially the menudo.“

“What else can you say but authentic and great taste. The magic sauce once you put in or on your food is amazing. Friendly service and family oriented. Thanks again!!“

“You either LIKE nacho cheese/ sauce on your Mexican food, or ya don't. I think that's where some people find fault here-- not *us*, however!

We LOVE the food, ambiance, service, carne, fact that they serve cold beer, and, YES- nacho cheese sauce here. My kid can get a giant helping of nacho cheese fries (off menu-- just ask for it). The husband can get carne asada fries or a carne asada burrito (as big as his forearm). I can get a breakfast burrito, bean & cheese burrito, or bean huarache (I can't find huaraches easily around here, so I appreciate these being on the menu).

Freshly made tortillas (in house!), and freshly-carved carne are just the icing on the cake. This place is legit, and I've held off reviewing it because I DON'T want it to get too packed/ popular (a bit of gatekeeping, if I'm being honest). But this place is good. REALLY good. You won't be disappointed.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Surf & Turf Fries is an absolute must-try! This dish is a genius fusion of Mexican flavors with a hearty American twist, and it completely blew me away.

The portion was huge, making it great for sharing (or not—no judgment here!).

What really stood out was the freshness and quality of the ingredients. The shrimp tasted buttery and well-seasoned, every element worked together in harmony, creating a mouthwatering experience I’ll definitely be coming back for.“

“My favorite local taco shop. Their Carne asada slaps and is better than any of the other taco shops around this area. They're always consistent and always friendly. If your looking for a quick affordable stop to grab some Mexican food.... look no further.“

“muy rico todo, excelente servicio..“

“Recomendado buen servicio mariscos frescos 💯💯“

“love this place.....“

“This is a great restaurant, great food and great entertainment. Highly recommended for a relax time and good food.“

“7/8/2022 I’m from Texas and no doubt I always come back when I’m in Town DELOCIOSO“

“We love Taco Tuesday here but it is busy so be prepared to wait in line! It's worth the wait. Salsas are spicy for us gringos but burns so good. We've only tried the street tacos - adobada and pollo asado. Good portions and very tasty. The atmosphere is taco shopesque.“

“(Most photos are from 5/19/2020)

Armando's has always been a favorite of mine since like 1995, and my go-to spot for a carne asada burrito with cheese (guac & pico included). I also love their breakfast burritos and used to consider it a solid option on my way to work when I didn't feel like cooking, picking up McDonald's, or eating at the cafe near my work.

They have raised their prices a TON like most other Mexican food spots, most likely due to having to increase how much they pay their employees (CA voters please stop causing price hikes by voting for ballot measures that cause price hikes!). While I get it, it unfortunately has taken me from being a weekly customer to a monthly or bimonthly customer. I just can't justify spending 15 bucks on a burrito more frequently than that when they used to be like half that price but too long ago.

They do seem to recognize the prices are higher and the customer service vibe which has always been okay has been consistently great EVERY time I visit now. It makes the cost of that tasty burrito less painful when you've got so many friendly cashiers and other workers behind the counter.

If we can ever get back to that $10 range for a quality carne asada or breakfast burrito, I'll start visiting more than once a month again. Better yet, maybe they can start a loyalty program so after X number if purchases or dollars spent, you get something free. Heck I'd even visit more often if the free thing was just a horchata (something I also used to get before the price hikes)!“

“Okay… I’ve eaten here many times and the gorditas are phenomenal!! My go to is the papa con chorizo and bean and cheese. They are stuffed when I dine in…. I ordered some to go the other day and was so disappointed… more masa than filling! … just asking to please serve the same quality when ppl are getting take out :)“

“Love their Food!“

“10/10 authentic mexican food“

“Super tasty Burrito platter. Various salsas from a self serve bar. Excellent prices, friendly staff. Front row seats to MCAS Miramar.“

“Seemed to be authentic Oaxaquenian food. I had a one-meat Tlayuda, like a huge tostada of refried beans, shredded lettuce, lots of shredded Quesilla cheese and a bit of guacamole. Also a smallish piece of grilled beef that was tender but very dry like jerky. The salsa was flavorful and on the hot side. The dish was OK but I probably wouldn't order it again. Also tried a couple things from the bakery side and they were fresh and tasty. Service was good. Bathroom was clean. Seemed like the servers and most of the customers spoke Spanish. If I was in the neighborhood again I'd stop in and try something else. Since other reviews mention waiting too long for the food to arrive, I should say the food came in a very reasonable time.“

“Stopped in for a breakfast burrito, and it was good. They're made to order, very large, and fresh. The eggs were cooked perfectly (not over or underdone) and the cheese was nice and melty.

The young man working the counter was friendly and service was fast. I also appreciated the decent salsa bar with good flavors.

Skip the guacamole, though—it was bland and hardly tasted of avocado. Overall, a great spot for a quick, hearty breakfast“

“I was just looking for a wings place, I did not expect such a varied menu. I ordered the carne asada fries, the chipotle fries, buffalo wings, and a carnitas quesadilla. Everybody loved their food!

I had the quesadilla and this may be my second favorite carnitas. Well seasoned, soft, and not oily. I also had some of the chipotle fries. Everybody was right, they were amazing.

It's criminal that there wasn't a line out the door. The prices were reasonable and service was very quick. We definitely will be visiting again.“

“We were able to book them for an at home party. Highly professional, set up quickly and the crowd loved the food. Everyone was wonderful. Hire them for your catering needs! Food is incredible! 5 stars!!“

“Very good place very good food and good customer service“

“BOMB ASS COKTAILS NICE AND ALITTLE BIT SPICY MY SON , WIFE AND I SATISFIED“

“Great prices combined with great food is a winning combination. All the food that I've gotten there seems to be freshly made. Just finished scrapping every bit of guacamole off of my beef rolled tacos plate, it's that good. Only has outdoor seating are which is okay.“