32 Best Mexican Restaurants in Watsonville

Discover where to enjoy delicious Mexican dishes in Watsonville.

La Fondita Restaurante Mexican • $$
30 E 5th St # D, Watsonville

“Buen provecho! Just like grandma's house. Food was authentic and delicious. Homemade tortillas, quality meat, and great flavors. Salsa, rice, beans, sopa, caldo de res (beef and veg soup), tacos, enchiladas, all on point! The owner served us and was very sweet. Please support this family business. If you are in a hurry, call ahead.Kid-friendliness: The owner brought out extra sopa (soup) and little cookies for the kids. Hugh chaors and boosters available.“

4.7 Superb89 Reviews
D'La Colmena Market & Catering Mexican • $
129 W Lake Ave, Watsonville

“Ok my cousins wife got catering from these guys for their kids going away to the marine corps party yesterday & I just have to say I’m eating the leftovers a day later and it is still so amazing. I had to write a review.This place is delicious! They have all these different salsas you can buy in a deli case & seriously some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had. The carnitas is fantastic. If I had to only eat 1 meat the rest of my life I can say confidently I would die happy eating this carnitas.“

4.6 Superb83 Reviews
Trejos Carnitas Mexican • $
370 E Lake Ave, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Fresh Pound of Carnitas with a Dozen Tortillas
Carnitas Con Buche Y Cueritos
Las Mejores Carnitas
Carnitas Burrito

“It was our first time, our friend said that if you visit Watsonville, you have to have CARNITAS!!! We ordered 1 lb CARNITAS $8.00, (no fatty pieces in our lb)+1 dozen tortillas(made in house?)+small salsa+1 Mexican Coke in a bottle = $17.00. Cash only. They have an ATM inside if you forget to bring cash, and yes it gives you a $3.25 surcharge. There is a line out the door and the workers only seem to speak Spanish. If you’re at a loss for Spanish , just hold up your fingers ??✌??? how many lbs you would like, and that is perfectly understood as well. There is nowhere to sit inside so just take your food home and enjoy. If we ever drive through Watsonville again, we will be stopping in.“

4.7 Superb56 Reviews
La Fogata Mexican • $$
109 Union St, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Camarones A la Diala
Tortillas Hechas
Enchiladas
Ensalada

“I love their camarones a la Diabla. Love that they have fresh handmade tortillas. During this pandemic, I preorder my food and they always have it ready for me to pick up. There is no parking so be prepared to park alongside of the street. I couldn't find the menu online so I downloaded the menu. When I pre-order for take out, my food is always ready and I get the chips and salsa and all the condiments necessary. I give this place a 5 star.“

4.5 Superb86 Reviews
Olivia's Cafe Mexican • $$
1047 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Huevos Rancheros
Chicken Popusa
Pico de Gallo
Chile Verde
Enchilada
Menudo
Salsa
Taco

“An excellent neighborhood cafe. The food is marvelous, menudo, chicken popusa, chicken sope, and the freshest most refreshing pico de gallo. Service was gratuitous, prompt, and attentive. The interior is, simple, clean and bright. Definitely a go-to location.“

4.6 Superb60 Reviews
Tacos El Jerry (Corralitos) Mexican • $$
2418 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Quesadilla with Meat
Taco De Birria
Jamaica
Torta
Tacos

“My husband and I just finished our meal from Tacos El Jerry and I had to review right away because our meal was absolutely delicious!! We are staying at a beach house for our anniversary. Unfortunately, due to health issues I can’t have any dairy or gluten. It’s hard to find anything to eat at restaurants much less anything tasty. We had the carnitas tacos, birria tacos, the consommé, and the Jamaica. Not only was everything tasty, it all felt very comforting as well. I hope we can come back again soon to enjoy.“

4.4 Superb81 Reviews
La Marea Of The Sea Seafood • $
2904 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Shrimp & Fish Burrito
Oysters on the Half Shell
Shrimp Empanadas
Side of Salsa
Taco Plate
BBQ Pork
Burritos

“The waiter and service were great. Micheocan (sp) cuisine I think. The salsa and chips were great as well. Husband had chile relleno which was also good. I had chicken mole; it wasn't great nor was it bad. I have heard their tacos are great. Will try next time. Again, family owned restaurant, very nice waiter and greeter. Nice place.“

4.7 Superb37 Reviews
La Buena Taqueria and More Fast Food • $
1425 Main St, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Super Burrito
Pico De Gallo
Al Pastor
Salsa
Torta
Chips
Tacos

“Hello everyone this place has some good food .I ordered a Torta asada taco de lengua and some nachos de Asada .Food was gooooood .Cooks have mask on .Clean place to eat.Two Tables sit 4 each other 3 tables are for 2 people each.Small place with a BIG taste.Seating outside available.Next to Starbucks.“

4.3 Superb117 Reviews
Taqueria Y Birrieria Pacheco Tacos • $
353 Main St, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Vaso De Birria
Birria Tacos
Quesa-Tacos

“Was walking by and decided to give it a try. Luckily came in on a Tuesday and it's Taco Tuesday! Like the other reviewer mentioned the strange thing is that they don't have a menu with prices. For reference as of 1/30/24 a super burrito is $12.50“

4.3 Superb109 Reviews
La Misma Taqueria Mexican • $
15 E Beach St, Watsonville

“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.“

4.3 Superb104 Reviews
La Perla Del Pacifico Mexican • $$
458 Main St, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Red Snapper Fish Fillet
Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon
Mixed Ceviche Tostada
Enchiladas Enchiladas
Shrimp in Red Sauce

“A great little place for authentic Mexican food. Lots of variety from sea food to your usual meat selection. Also many dishes I have never heard of so great variety and selection.Atmosphere is good for a down to earth Mexican restaurant. Not fine dining, just good food, large portions for great value.“

4.5 Superb45 Reviews
El Rey del Taco Tacos • $
3 Hecker Pass Rd, Watsonville

“Fantastic asada and fish tacos, the food is made fresh to order, all the toppings are out for you to customize your taco. The tacos are very large and filling. The staff was fantastic, friendly, and spoke excellent English. The asada taco with flour tortilla was the best taco I have ever had in my life. The restaurant was recommended by a local hotel staff member. I am so glad that she recommended this restaurant!“

4.2 Good122 Reviews
La Rosa Markets Inc-Bakery Bakery • $
142 2nd St, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Quesadilla Rellena

“Awesome hot plate food, authentic Mexican dishes to go. The staff is welcoming and be prepared to test your Spanish skills, super cute to see Mama's in the back taking care of hungry folks. Prices are spot on and the overall taste is what is desired.“

4.2 Good99 Reviews
El Herradero Authentic Mexican Food Mexican •
110 Pennsylvania Dr, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Carnitas Tacos
Burrito

“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!“

4.5 Superb33 Reviews
Gaby's Restaurant Salvadoran • $
710 E Lake Ave, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

4 2 Enchiladas & Bistec Asado
Yuca Frita Con Chicharron
Camarones A la Vallarta
Enchiladas MICHOACANAS
Camarones A la Diabla
Costillas de Puerco
Jarritos de Botella
Vegetariano Burrito
Tacos de Pescado
Pupusa De Pastor

“Great quality, big portions great service, and AFFORDABLE!!Veggie options!Got the Papas and Nopales Super Burrito and was amazed by how big and delicious it was!If you are looking for veggie options, I highly recommend!!Next time I'll get the pupusas de calabaza ?Vegetarian options: Burrito de Papas y nopales, pupusas (calabaza, frijol, nopales)“

4.4 Superb41 Reviews
Real Colima 2 Restaurant Mexican • $
1101 E Lake Ave, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Birria Con Arroz Y Frijoles
Camarones a La Diabla
Carne Asada Plate
Chips and Salsa
Super Burrito
Chilaquiles
Tacos

“Best Menudo I’ve had in my life. I know that may seem like a very bold statement, but it’s really unmatched. They serve it only on the weekends and at a limited quantity, best way to down a bowl of menudo is with a nice cold Modelo. It’s a beautiful Red menudo paired with all its condiments and your choice of flour or corn tortillas, I don’t eat menudo often but when I do I come here!“

4.1 Good160 Reviews
Tacos El Jerry Mexican • $$
35 E Lake Ave, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Quesabirria Tacos
Tacos Birria
Super Burrito
Burritos
Jamaica

“Great little Mexican joint to get your Taco spirit flowing! Lots of dishes to chose from, but started with trying every type of meat on there corn tortillas - they all were AWESOME! The staff is easy on the eyes for asking for needed sauce and chili. The beer is/was cold and the temperature outside made it ideal for patio sitting!“

4.2 Good67 Reviews
Delicias Taqueria Mexican • $
130 E Lake Ave, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Super Al Pastor Burrito
Enchiladas De Pollo
Pozole

“This place gets the gold buzzer for the great food; it's kind of a dive in general, but when folks say, "Just get over there for the food, it's worth the wait/$$." You can call in and skip some time...I had a regular burrito, half carnitas and half tripas Al dorados, now you tell me who else can do that for you, even in this great town of Watsonville, nobody that's who! They even put in fresh pico de gallo, (request for it) so good! This is what makes this place stand out, the food is great every time, these guys are crushing it!!“

4.1 Good136 Reviews
tacos al fuego Mexican •
45 Aviation Way, Watsonville

“Wow, these tacos are on another level! I ordered a fried fish taco and one with carne asada, and requested the aioli on the side (I'm picky about mayo-based sauces). I also got a side of jalapenos and sprinkled a few on the asada taco. I gotta say, the fish taco impressed me the most, and the aioli was so good I put most of it on there. It was lightly crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful inside. So yummy! The carne asada taco was excellent too, but I'm sold on the fish. The ambiance was cool too, with a large patio space shared by three other places, a crepe place, a coffee shop, and a barbershop. Definitely coming back soon!“

4.4 Superb29 Reviews
Cilantros Mexican • $$
1934 Main St, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Beef Enchiladas with Sour Cream
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Carne Asada Fajitas
Chips and Salsa
Chicken Fajitas
Chile Relleno
Skirt Steak
Cilantros
Guacamole
Burrito

“First off, we only had to wait about 10 minutes. That's unheard of in San Jose on a Friday night. I had the mix fajitas, margaritas, and dessert. Everything was devious. Our waiter was nice and attentive. Also, another waitress stopped and checked in on us. I would return next time in the area.Parking: The parking lot is part of a shopping center. Plenty of parking.Kid-friendliness: I saw families with kids there.“

4.1 Good80 Reviews
Taqueria Los Pericos Tacos •
531 Corralitos Rd, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

California Burrito
Quesadilla
Soft Taco
Enchiladas
Salsa
Chips
Tacos

“Food is really good. My favorite are the Los Pericos style tacos. The salsas are great.Only complaint is that they pack EVERY order to go. So much trash gets produced. A lot of people stay and eat outdoors, seems like a lot less packaging and plastic bags would be wasted if they just asked if it was for here or to go.“

4.2 Good45 Reviews
The Tamal Factory Mexican • $
611 Main St, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Pollo En Salsa Verde Chicken in Green Sauce
Tamales De Puerco Pork Tamale
Strawberries Tamales
Tamales and Tacos
Corn Tamales
Elote Corn
Frijoles

“DELICIOUS tamales! And really yummy atole! I keep meaning to try their other stuff but I just keep getting their tamales by the dozenVegetarian options: There are 6 flavors for the tamales and only 2 have meat (chicken and pork) the others are cheese and peppers, corn (so good!), pineapple raisin, strawberry.“

4.1 Good59 Reviews
Taqueria Mi Tierra Mexican • $
1471 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Fish Taco Combo

“I had been craving the shrimp empanadas for days! We went to pick up and Fernando was honestly the best host. He made us feel like we were family super friendly and offered us en excellent customer service. Highly recommended this restaurant even my kids ate the tacos and empanadas de shrimp.“

4 Good124 Reviews
Jalisco Restaurant Mexican • $$
618 Main St, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Cinco Enchilada Queso Rice & Beans
Camarones Al Mojo de
Camarones A la Diabla
Chicken Enchiladas
Camarones Asados
Chips and Salsa
Seafood Fajitas
Chicken Fajitas
Fresh Guacamole
Chile Relleno

“It was fine it’s just that the wait was super long and the restaurant wasn’t that full they just had a few people here and there and a big party so that might be why. Nice and big inside and don’t order the taco salad it wasn’t good. Chips and salsa 5/10 not the best. & the parking is horrible good luck with that.“

4 Good118 Reviews
Mariscos Al Encanto Seafood •
410 Rodriguez St, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Import Beer

“The food is good quality with nice presentation. The tacos de camaron had more than 3 camarones unlike other places. The empanadas are made fresh and literally come out steaming! The service is great and quick, & they have the football games on Sundays.“

4.3 Superb22 Reviews
Camino Real Café Mexican • $$
30 San Juan Rd, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Chile Verde Platter
Chilaquiles

“i love this place. I've been going for years. it's real , good, Mexican food. i always get the chili Verde burrito. but I've tried lots of things an like them all. wish they were open longer hours though. need to be open more . they are losing lots of money .“

4.4 Superb17 Reviews
Taqueria Tecoman Mexican • $
106 E Lake Ave, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Birria

“I'm comparing to other taquerias, not some other type of restaurant. This is not a fine-dining sort of place, but if you want a quick meal in a casual atmosphere, this is a good choice.This has the feel of home cooking, complete with the attentive hostess/proprietor. She was delightful and offered us a sample of today's special (caldo de albondigas) before we ordered. It was delicious, so we went with that. We also ordered a couple of asada tacos--super tasty and she got my husband's special-order just right.The place is small and authentic feeling. They also have a comfortable outdoor seating area, which is where we chose to sit.The service was very fast.“

4.3 Superb21 Reviews
Ruby’s Restaurant Mexican • $
300 E Lake Ave, Watsonville

“This place is good I recommend the chorizo quesadilla they also have tacos, tamales. I tried their salsa verse and roja the roja is very spicy so don't get too much on your taco or quesadilla the verde is not that spicy but it makes your food taste much better.They are open for breakfast come around 10:30AM and for dinner around 6PM they close at 8PM. If you work in get hungry around 12PM lunchtime you can call and order your food, remember that from 12PM to 1PM students are taking their lunch so order ahead of time. They also make corundas from Michacan, they are similar to tamales but in the shape of a triangle look them up on YouTube. I hope who ever is reading my review enjoys this nice place as much as I did with my family. They have tacos for $1 dollar only one day out of the week and Posole/Menudo on weekends.“

4.4 Superb14 Reviews
La Chilangita Restaurant Mexican • $$
2233 E Lake Ave, Watsonville

“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...“

3.9 Good79 Reviews
Super Taqueria Mexican • $
720 Main St, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Super Burrito
Super Taco
Quesadilla
Salsa Bar
Carnitas
Nachos

“Wow! I had forgotten just how good the Super Burritos are! I stopped today for lunch and ordered a Super Burrito with chicken. It was delicious! Hot and fresh. Service was friendly and fast. The place is clean. Lots of people came in after me, but the line moves fast. The word must be out that this is a great place to eat.“

3.9 Good65 Reviews
Mi Mexico Restaurant Mexican • $$
9 W Beach St, Watsonville

“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.“

3.9 Good19 Reviews
La Chilangita food truck Food Trucks • $
55 Crestview Dr, Watsonville

Customers` Favorites

Street Tacos De Asada

“(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“

3.6 Good10 Reviews
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