43 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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“It is a hole in the wall but it has a lot of potential. I went for menudo,while waiting i got chips and salsa. The salsa was good. As i came in, aomeone was eating sopes, they looked really good. I only tried the menudo but i will definitely go back to try other things“

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

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

“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.“

“This small Mexican-American establishment serves a variety of classic Mexican dishes. During my visit, I tried the chicken fajitas, carne asada plate, and chicken soup, all of which were quite tasty. However, the meal fell a bit short with the sides. The whole beans didn't taste very fresh, and the corn tortillas were heated with oil rather than toasted. This restaurant could really elevate its food by switching to fresh, handmade tortillas and serving freshly made whole beans.“

“I recommend this restaurant the food it's very good I will keep this restaurant the five starts“

“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 food with good experiance“

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

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

“This one is nestled behind a Chevron gas station. There is also a Subway on the same premises. This taqueria has plenty of options, and many of them are pretty good. We tried the Super Chile Relleno Burrito, Fish Soft Taco, Taco Gobernador, and Baja Perico Taco. There were so many options that we got confused, but in hindsight, we should have ordered the Chile Relleno as a plate instead.

The burrito was huge and tasted good. The Taco Gobernador and Baja Perico Taco were out of this world, especially the Gobernador. It's a must-try and an absolute flavor explosion. The fish tacos were generously loaded.

Definitely recommend this taqueria if you're nearby and looking for one.“

“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!“

“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.“

“So I realize this place didn’t have a proper label on Google Maps, don’t know if this was appropriate to help with business but I just wanted to spread awareness of this place. Probably created it like two months ago but Google approved it last month. Anywho, Good portions, decent prices. They also have a number you can call to order ahead I believe. Everything was delicious. Will return!“

“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!“

“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.....“

“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!“

“I ordered a super asada burrito for lunch. The burrito costed $12 plus tax. It was very large in size. It was delicious, especially the tortilla, it was warm and a little crispy, and tasted homemade. I like that the super burrito was loaded with all the toppings, pinto beans, sour cream, avocado, rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, and a medium spicy salsa. The burrito was already spicy, so in my opinion, it didn't need any extra hot sauce. But, if you like hot sauce, this is the place to go because they have 5 different bottles of hot sauces to choose from, plus a house made hot sauce that is very spicy. Leticia was very nice to me and my service dog. I will definitely return here again soon.“

“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“

“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.“

“I stopped by Gaby’s Restaurant in Watsonville after spending most of the afternoon helping a friend move nearby and needed something filling before the drive home. I ordered the super burrito and it absolutely delivered. The portion size was huge, packed with flavorful meat, fresh ingredients, and perfectly balanced without feeling greasy or overdone. You could tell everything was made fresh, and it came out quickly even though they were busy. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere felt welcoming and relaxed. It was exactly the kind of satisfying meal we needed after a long day. I’ll definitely be stopping back next time I’m in the area.“

“As a taco snob, I approve of these tacos!!! From the fresh tortillas, to the great salsas and guacamole. Hire this team and cater a great party!“

“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.“

“I thought I left a review on this already but I'll do it again because this place is worth it. Absolutely the best Mexican food ever. This is authentic Mexican food not what you would expect in an Americanized place. It helps to speak Spanish because nobody here speaks English. But they have great pictures of the food and you can just try to figure it out. I'm Hawaiian and Irish and German so I have enough languages to deal with. My girlfriend asked for some pico de gallo. They don't carry that. That's Americanized stuff. So they chopped her up some fresh salsa. Unreal. Just gave it to her. You do not find that anymore. This is the best place to ever really. Coming from a half white guy this is for real.“

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

“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.“

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

“First time trying the birria tacos. The birria had good flavor, I was surprised. It was juicy and flavorful. Good price and value. The staff was friendly and made sure to ask which toppings I wanted.

I ordered one birria taco with no cheese. It came with two corm tortillas and enough meat to make two tacos. The grilled onions were very good.

There are tables to eat inside but it could use a revamp. The floors were slightly sticky and the restroom floor was slippery.

They have deals on Tuesdays, we will return for taco Tuesday :)“

“su atención al cliente y su rapidez para servir“

“(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“

“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.)“

“Quaint little Mexican restaurant surrounded by Mexican restaurants. The combination plate was one of their specialties, so gave it a try. Pretty flavorful with lots of steak and shrimp. Cantarito was fun, and the Michelada was a meal in itself! 7/10“

“nada pésimo servicio asco de comida“

“I mean, I can't really give a good 'atmosphere' rank to a food truck parked at a gas station, so I had to go low on that.

But the food from this place is excellent, including the tastiest el pastor I've ever had.

And since it is at the gas station, you can order some good food, fill up your gas, then head home with some damn fine food.“