45 Best Mexican Restaurants in Whittier

“First time visiting and staff is very friendly. Samantha helped me out as I was undecided with all the delicious options. I ordered the 2 Quesabirria taco plate. It came with rice, beans and consume. So delicious I order another to go. lol (Don’t judge me #foodlover). The restaurant is clean but was a bit warm. Had an AC on but in this heat, it was still a bit warm. Gave atmosphere 4 stars for that reason. Otherwise, very nice and chill spot. Samantha was great and very tentative.“

“I feel like I discovered this place - I saw about Puffy Tacos years ago but I’d never had one. And then “I” discovered Arturo’s! OMG! I’m here once to twice a week! Next week I’m bringing friends!“

“Great food! Highly recommend!“

“Whenever we are in the area, we come to Rey’s for breakfast!! Good food and super friendly staff!!!“

“Es mi primera ves este lugar está más que recomendado el menudo woow 🤤🤤y las gorditas regresaremos pronto para probar lo demás ♥️y quedamos fascinados con la decoración que tienen me encanto dios los bendiga“

“El Camino hosted our Men of Action fellowship and as soon as we walked in, we were revived with open arms. Felt like home, food delicious, service amazing and overall experience couldn’t be better.
Best part of El Camino is the love of God in this place!! Thank you El Camino family for everything!“

“Chose to come here very last minute after learning a different Whittier favorite restaurant had closed. We were unaware of required reservations but the owner was extremely accommodating for us to which I was truly grateful. It was an extremely busy Friday as there was a large party. The cleanliness and vibe of the establishment was amazing. There was a live band playing which added more to the first experience. Drinks and presentation were great and then the food arrived and everything was chefs kiss!! Mole chips are great but the mole negro was some of the best I have ever had. Portions are enough to share if needed. To the owner - thank you for being so accommodating. Parking here is extremely limited in the back. Street parking is the best bet.“

“I was told about this place from an out of town coworker that has relatives near by. The owner/cook was very hospitable and everything was surprisingly low priced. Tacos were very tasty and well balanced. I would go back definitely. The only thing I didn’t really like was the parking lot cause its entrance is very close to a busy blvd with fast traffic. You have to exit very carefully. I recommend either parking in the back, side street or back in.“

“muy buena comida y exelente servicio“

“By far the best food from a food truck I’ve ever had. This is my go to and staff already know my order when I walk up. Staff is also amazing and genuinely want you to have a great experience. My favorite dining in the area for sure.“

“That food is really good, first time coming here and definitely will be coming back. Tried the asada, chicken, al pastor and tripas. They were all good. While eating lots of people were asking for all their options so everything must be really good.“

“I’ve made this a weekly stop! I’m hooked on the chile rellenos, calabacitas and rajas! The beans and rice are very good, as well. I tried the carnitas taco, it was delicious. The enchiladas were very tasty and meaty. My daughter loves the queso birria taco! It is a must try! BTW Fideo! Who serves fideo?? Yup! Amiga’s Cafe!!“

“Came here with family and had the pleasure of trying their daytime menu and evening taqueria. Good food and great couple running this place. The two of them managed to show hospitality to our whole family and friends in town for the day, meanwhile cooking delicious meals. Restrooms were clean and secure.“

“Very good food and service“

“We celebrated a birthday today and the food was excellent and The service was The BEST!! Washington & Rodrigo made this an experience we won't forget! We will definitely be back. Maybe for Sunday Brunch. We had the Chile Relleno/Taco combo, Chicken fajitas and the Mole burrito. Every plate was delicious! Almost forgot the Mango Margaritas and The SHOTS! SHOTS! SHOTS! Thank you!!!“

“This is a great, friendly eatery where you’ll most likely run into someone you know at every visit. ☺️🎉“

“Fresh tasting Mexican food“

“I went today on a whim and tried out their Pupusa's. I tried the jalapeno and cheese, beans and cheese with chicharron, and the chicken and cheese. All three were big and had a great portion of all the stuffings. Great salsa and curtido as well“

“Best food and service around! Love little places like this❤️“

“la comida estava Bien Buena...las meseras estavan Al pendiente de la jente...“

“Enjoyed our brunch of delicious menudo con pata, coffee and a pan dulce to end our meal. The pan dulce was so fresh! The service was quick just right for our appetite. 👌🏼“

“Today I had the pleasure of eating here and I have worked alot in Whittier but these Tacos Hit Different 😋 I really recommend the Tripa Here it was Crunchy and was one of the best Tripa Tacos I Have Had in a Long Time 💪🏽 I had to call my wife and let her know that we are having a Taco Date Here On Saturday when I completely this Job In The Area.“

“The orchata is yummy not sugary tacos are great tacos yummy you would not complain trust the that taco flavor The salsa roja delicious nice spicy flavor the nachos are delicious yummy the cheese is delicious taste just right not a strange taste just fine . Try them all it’s 💯 delicious with flavor .“

“My wife and I were looking for a place to eat. Other times we ate at the vegan Mexican restaurant simply due to our allergies. I picked this spot because it was new. Did not disappoint in the slightest. I ordered the asada burrito and torta with carne asada. I could not try it with cheese or guacamole sauce due to our allergies but it had so much flavor! I recommend the chorizo beans. Quick and friendly service. I will be back!“

“Sumos Tacos is a must-try! The tacos are packed with flavor, the meat is juicy and well-seasoned, and everything tastes fresh. Portions are very generous and worth every bite. Super friendly and fast, but most importantly delicious 🤤 Whether you’re craving tacos or something a little different, Sumos Tacos delivers. Definitely coming back! 🌮🔥“

“Everything is delicious make sure u dont eat anything 3 hours before for u to fully enjoy the deliciousness“

“If you’re craving authentic Mexican comfort food, this spot will hit every note. They offer a variety of traditional Mexican dishes! Homestyle meals with homemade corn tortillas! Beans made from scratch!! They specialize in authentic tacos, Mexican soups, menudo and pozole & a variety of Mexican comfort foods you'll love.

Taqueria Carnitas Sahuayo brings a taste of Michoacán!! The Carne de Puerco con Chile is pure flavor — tender pork in a deep red chili sauce that’s both rich and bold. The fried queso quesadilla was ridiculously cheesy, the adobada burrito packed with saucy goodness, and that flan… SO creamy!! Don’t miss out on the agua de Jamaica!! Bold, tangy, and refreshingly floral!! Insanely refreshing!!

Every bite is hearty, rich with flavor and a taste of Michoacán that’s a definitely crave-able!!

Wonderful customer service from Juan and Javier!!“

“Amazing Sope Tacos Desvelados is basically a thick tortilla with lots of tasty things on top of it. The base is made from masa dough, which is cooked until the outside gets crispy and the inside stays soft and chewy. Each bite tastes great because of the different textures that are mixed together.“

“The El Pastor wet green Burrito is delicious. I'm going back to try other foods.“

“My family's new favorite neighborhood spot for tacos! We've been here twice on Tuesdays and it's understandably busy, for good reason. Food is delicious for the value, fresh salsas/radish/lime, and staff + customers are incredibly friendly. No notes.“

“good food great service!!!“

“Casa Jimenez is absolutely wonderful! The food is delicious! I love their Albondigas Soup! It's full of fresh vegetables and meatballs. It comes with tortillas, rice, onions and cilantro. It's so tasty and filling. You are served fresh chips and two kinds of salsa when you sit down. My husband loves their breakfast foods!“

“Tacos Aranda I love it. I have been coming here for 17 years and they have always been my favorite.Tacos Aranda are the best tacos in WHITTIER and apart from the fact that the food is delicious, Mr. Aranda makes the view more pleasant with his kindness, attention and good service.“

“Food is decent if you're craving carnitas. Meat is tender not overly cooked but also not crispy enough for my taste. Parking is very challenging the other vendors take most of it up. Local business with parking have strict rules and will tow you. So good luck!“

“The burritos here are super authentic. They come with sautéed onions, salsa, chilies, and peppers on the side. The salsa are bursting with flavor if you can stand really hot salsa they have two very hot flavors. That are absolutely delicious and one flavor that is more mild. Still very delicious for around the $12 range you could get a delicious burrito!“

“Hole in the wall but wow that price for a super burrito! Burrito was nothing to brag about. Ordered a super burrito with buche and asada. $26..... They needed to heat it up more, the cheese was not remotely melted, I guess I shouldn't have ordered it with everything, the salad probably cooled everything down. Cause the burrito was not piping hot like how I would have liked it.
That being said omg this is a giant burrito larger than a smart water bottle.“

“Had an awesome experience at Tacos El Compa Mike.

Ordered 3 quesabirria tacos with a bit of a special request, and Mike came through no problem. That kind of flexibility already sets the tone, but the food backed it up completely. The meat was perfectly cooked—tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. You can tell it’s well-seasoned and handled with care, not rushed or thrown together.

Everything tasted fresh, and the tacos hit exactly how quesabirria should—rich, satisfying, and done right.

Definitely recommend checking this spot out if you want quality tacos and solid service. I’ll be coming back for sure.“

“Absolutely amazing! Hands down the best tacos in my area. You can tell they care about quality and flavor. Super friendly staff and quick service, too. If you're anywhere near this truck (Valley View and Telegraph), do yourself a favor and stop by—you won't regret it!“

“Chiefs taco truck is cool. He parks his cart in front of his business which is called chiefs roadside antiques. So you can have some tacos and check out his antique store which is open.The burritos are very good, I also ordered the quesadilla frita which is so tasty. The salsa is good and they make their own Agua Frescas“

“Me encanta el Menudo, los tacos de pescado, la carne de puerco con nopales, el chile verde con carne, y la carne asada. Pero tienen una gran variedad de platillos deliciosos. Nos fascina venir a comer aquí, y nos tratan como si estuvieramos en casa. Se los recomiendo!“

“Food was great. I loved the chips and salsa. I had huevos con chorizo and my husband had machaca. He is pickier than me and stated he wanted to return. That machaca must have been good. The breakfast potatoes were nice and crispy. Who can say no to hand made corn tortillas. The cafe de olla was free since we were early for breakfast. Nice detail. I did not give them five stars because I noticed that the chorizo was heavier on the garlic than I like and the tortillas were a little on the thick side. I would have given them a 4.8 if I could! But I will definitely be returning. Got to try their chilaquiles.“

“Finely chopped carne. Greasy quesadillas. Watered down guacamole. Flavorless salsa. And when you ask for "no beans" in your burrito, you get a tiny burrito instead of adding extra rice like most other places would. Overall, it's not a bad spot at all. I wouldn't be upset if I were to go again. But in an area with LOTS of very good food, I would try something else next time.“

“Delicioso & great service! Very nice environment !“

“Mariscos Sol Y Mar is so good. You will love it. It is a small chain, but each place is a little different. We really like this one. It is not huge and I think a lot of their food is to go and they also deliver. It is super clean and the people that work there seem happy.

The service is great and they are pretty fast. I don't know if they take reservations, we just walk in and have never had a wait more than 5 minutes.

It is really cute inside and it is comfortable. Some of them also have outdoor seating.

We love all of their fish dishes. They have the best shrimp cocktails and the ones we get have avocado on them. The sauce is great and the shrimp is fresh.

Any fish taco you want will be super. If you get a plate of food it comes with beans and the best rice, it is not the orange rice, it is white and ever so tasty. It does not matter what you order, it is all good.

Have fun.“

“I've been coming here for over 20 years. It doesn't disappoint. It has been a reliable and faithful lil hole in the wall since my late night partying, clubbing, or barhopping days. Great place when you want to munch on some good Mexican food. Atacor is a true gem that has a special place in my heart. Their salsa is one of a kind and kicks up any dish here. If you're hungry, try the Super Burrito it's worth it!“