38 Best Mexican Restaurants in Watsonville

“the best place for a full meal. all home made . I follow them from Salinas to Watsonville. to me they are the best.“

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“Pros: The carnitas were tasty and tender. One dozen tortillas were served hot. Salsa is spicy.

Cons: no place for sit down dining. It's all take away. The interior is drab and desolate looking but the food is very good.“

“great tasting food it was a packed little place with people waiting outside to be seated“

“Chorizo Tacos were delicious $3 each. Such a steal! Love them.“

“We had such excellent service and an amazing lunch . Home made corn tortillas and menudo and pazole. First class meal and experience all the way around . I have lived in this area for 20 years and have frequented many mexican restaurants and taquerias and this restaurant left us wanting to try more!! We will be back !“

“muy rico todo los tamales son de primera Calidad y los tacos mas ricos que he comido gracias por su dedication a su labor.“

“On vacation from FL. We was craving Mexican food, our hotel suggested this place, and what a great place to eat! The food was authentic and it was a treat! Our server we met was Lilly was so nice it made the food that much better! Can't wait to go again before we leave the area. Keep up the great food and customer service!“

“Flavorful authentic delicious mexican food and the vibe is great. Great waitresses.“

“Dropped in from San Diego ca food was great and definitely recommend to everyone“

“Chorizo Tacos were delicious $3 each. Such a steal! Love them.“

“It is a restaurant that has varied dishes at good prices, they serve abundantly. All their dishes are very good, they have different accompaniments and there is no shortage of beans, tortillas and ?️ chili. You can ask for whatever you want. Excellent atention.

Parking: On site, easy access.“

“The closest restaurant you will find to Abuelita’s kitchen. The food is as authentic as you can get! I always judge the authenticity of a Mexican restaurant by their beans, and their beans are spot on! Tacos de asada, nopal breakfast burritos and menudo is among my fave. The service is always great, the ladies their are always so welcoming and humble, they remind me of my tias. Give this small place a chance! You won’t regret it!“

“Been hitting this spot for decades! Awesome food, my go to on most visits is Camarones a la Vallarta. Tortilla de maiz.hechos a Mano..
Man you put some of those beans on the tortilla, drop like 3 of those bacon wrapped shrimp on top, put lemon all over, smother with the red salsa, put some of that red salsa and lemon on the lil salad they give you and go to town! Rinse, repeat.
If I have had a few too many cerveza might before, I go get the 7 mares y una Corona Bien helada. That will cure what ale's ya!“

“Out of town met looking for dinner and based on google reviews we stopped here. The girl who took our order/server was very nice and even asked the kitchen for a meat not listed on the menu, which they had. Our food came hot and not long after we ordered. I got two quesabirrea tacos and I liked how they were filled with meat and not too much cheese, usually it’s the opposite. They were flavorful and came with enough consume. I was also able to add onion and cilantro and salsa from the salsa bar. My husband ordered two tacos de lengua and two de pastor. He said lengua itself didn’t have too much flavor but with salsa and sides it brought it together. Our only disappointment was they ran out of Mexican cokes. But overall we had a good experience. I recommend if your in the area to try this place out!“

“The food here is the best! It is authentic and delicious. Mari, the owner's mom makes us feel right at home. It's like going to your momma's house. We drove from San José to have lunch there yesterday, after a wonderful experience two weeks ago. Gloria Chacón“

“Great food with good experiance“

“This would be a five star review if La Misma were not operating in the old location of La Fuente Taqueria. Everything at La Misma is just fine but La Fuente was one of the highlights of visiting Watsonville for me. The food at La Misma is nothing special and my nostalgia is still hungry.“

“No frill taco fast food
But the taste just wow
Ordered al pastor taco super flavorful and juicy
The other is flautas? Fried taco
Super yummy with white , guacamole and green salsa
The pic don't do justice though.....“

“Food is fire🤤🔥🐽“

“This Taqueria has the best sopes and at an affordable price. You will always find this place full of people. Food is fresh and the Chile's rellenos also tacos , nachos , tortas on the weekends they have birria and menudo, I you're in Watsonville come to this place, you will enjoy your food without hurting your wallet.“

“Los mejores nachos en mi vida los e comido en la Patrona en Ponce!!!! Mucho exito en su negocio!!!“

“OMG! Went here cause I love to try little hole in the wall places and support small business's. Soooooo freakin good! Restaurant was very small and quaint. Waitress's were so kind and helpful. Food was inexpensive and big portions. Tasty, tasty, yummy, yummy!!! Got the Chile Relleno, enchiladas, tacos. LOVED the juice/sauce for the Chile Rellenos!!“

“A very nice cozy vibe filled with calmness and a relaxation feeling. Would definitely come again. The food is amazing and have many options for vegetarian Mexican dishes. A very home like little place. Recomiendo a venir aquí a comer una sena o también desayunar con familia y amigos.“

“su atención al cliente y su rapidez para servir“

“My son recommended this place and oh-my-gosh, what a good place it is. I had a birria super burrito and it was one of the best I've ever had. And I really enjoyed the fact that we could also get good fries! And a corn dog - crazy! The interior is very generic so just come for the food!“

“I hired El Rey Del Taco Catering for my daughter’s sweet sixteen party last night and they did NOT disappoint! The food was amazing. Great service. Everything made fresh. My guests left full and with happy tummies. Will hire again in the future and would absolutely recommend!“

“nada pésimo servicio asco de comida“

“Hard to rate this place at 5 star and your milage may vary... Buuuuut I like the mixed tostada ceviche for the $, very much... OK on other stuff... However ordered a gordita the other day and it was unreal, very traditional but then what do I know, a giant stuffed corn tortilla really good...“

“Filete submarino Camarones a la española Ceviche de camarón crudo Aguachile rojo Mariscada“

“Personally, I loved the beautiful life size paintings of majestic Horses all over the restaurant. Don't judge a book by its cover.
The service was Excellent! The food was Amazing! I recommend to everyone who lives Mexican food.
The fajitas were sizzling hot!“

“Place doesn’t look like much, but the food? Off the chain. Granted, we arrived right after opening with the scent of Fabuloso lingering in the air. Did I mention the food was fantastic? They have a small stage in the back, presumably for bands or karaoke. Only negative I saw were the high chairs. They looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in awhile. But hey, the food was BOMB. And hey, $1.50 tacos on Tuesday.“

“even thought bo margatitas where available, the Food was amazing!!!! loved the fish, Mojarra; the sauce the waiter suggested, so delicious. she was very kind, welcoming and helpful. thank you.... never been here before, and the drive was so worth it...“

“I've only been there once but I'll be back! GREAT variety of beverages and the best service. Really enjoyed my visit!“

“In Watsonville, there's no shortage of Mexican stores and restaurants and because this reason I can be more selective. Whenever I'm in town and I want a quick beverage and bite, I'll make a pit stop here. The employees are nice and very helpful, and understand/ speak English. One my favorite items on the menu is the Quesadilla de Cameron or Shrimp Quesadilla.“

“I have passed by this place forever and finally stopped here yesterday after a day at nearby Sunset State Beach.

I am kicking myself for not visiting this place sooner but I will make it a point to stop here for quick eats in the future.

No. 1: it has a drive-thru! After soaking in the sun and waves, and getting in our steps, we just wanted a place with a drive-thru. To get to their drive-thru and parking lot, it's best to enter from westbound Hwy 129.

No. 2: their menu was easy to read and everything looked delish but we settled on two chicken tacos and 1 super burrito with chicken but no sour cream.

No. 3: THE FOOD WAS AMAZING!!! I swear my vision cleared with each bite! Perfectly seasoned, tender, juicey, savory chicken with finely chopped onions and pickled carrots on my tacos. Munchkin ate possibly the biggest super burrito he has ever had, filled with chicken, rice, beans... more. He ate it so fast, I didn't get to see much of his burrito's innards. I guess I should have taken a bite when he offered because he sucked it down like a water moccasin!

I definitely wish I ordered a couple more tacos. But it was enough to get us home without the empty stomach shakes.

No. 4: I told munchkin that the next time we want tacos and burritos, I will gladly make the drive just for this place. It is THAT GOOD!

This place is THE mic drop on fast Mexican food! Hands down!!!

(Sorry, no pictures this time because we were so hungry.)“

“(Translated by Google) Very good tasty lunch box the food the only thing that the staff lacks is speed because it takes a long time for an order or to solve the distribution of food I recommend it (Original) Muy buena lonchera sabrosa la comida lo único que le falta al personal es rapidez porque se tardan mucho para un pedido o resolver la distribución de comida lo recomiendo“

“Today was the 3rd or 4th time that I have eaten at this restaurant.I am not going to lie, but the first and second time that I went here, it felt to me like the services needed improvement.Today I am pleased to say that it has gotten to better, in my opinion, therefore I am giving this restaurant 5 stars. Food, drinks, and services are great.Will be coming in more often.“