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Top Mexican restaurants in San Diego, California
Bring the heat when you choose Mexican and Tex-Mex in San Diego. Traditional Mexican cuisine can be found just off the beach in Downtown San Diego. From crunchy Tex-Mex tacos to the traditional street food of Mexico, everything you’re craving is just an order away. Get your favorites delivered right to your door or invite your loved ones out for a fiesta on the town.
Whether you choose Mexican or Tex-Mex, the fiery flavors and rich sauces will satisfy your cravings. Mexican flavors depend heavily on seasonings like cilantro, lime, and chile peppers while Tex-Mex introduces Tejano culture with spices like cumin, yellow cheese, and sweet corn. Tasty burritos, enchiladas, and even flan are all on the menu when you dine in this beautiful city.
You can find Mexican cuisine across the East Village area and along the North San Diego Bay. Each restaurant has unique dishes and traditional meals to try. Pair any of your favorites with local tequila or a frozen cocktail. When you invite your friends out for margaritas in San Diego, you know you’re in for a good time. Enjoy all the best Mexican and Tex-Mex when you explore the offerings of San Diego.
Must-try Mexican restaurants in San Diego
Oscar's Mexican Seafood - Turqouise Street
703 Turqouise Street, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Skirt Steak Taco | $6.50 |
Served w/ Cabbage, Onion, Tomato, Cilantro, Cheese & Avocado | |
| Taco Especial | $7.50 |
(Smoked Fish, Scallops, Shrimp) Served w/ Cabbage, Onion, Tomato, Cilantro, Cheese & Avocado | |
| Smoked Fish Taco | $6.50 |
Served w/ Cabbage, Cheese & Avocado |
TACOS • SEAFOOD • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
The Local Pacific Beach
809 Thomas Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pizza Logs | $13.00 |
| Buffalo Wings | $12.00 |
| Beef on Weck | $15.00 |
Puesto at the Headquarters
789 W Harbor DR STE 155, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Carnitas Plate | $22.00 |
traditionally braised pork (GF), herb lime rice, black beans, esquite, cabbage slaw, pickled onions, guacamole, salsa fresca | |
| Carnitas Burrito | $17.00 |
Flour tortilla, crispy melted cheese, traditionally braised pork, herb lime rice, and guacamole. Served with a side of jalisco salsa and avocado tomatillo salsa. | |
| Classic Guacamole | $14.00 |
avocado, cilantro, onion, fresh squeezed lime & orange, chile habanero (GF, V+) |
FRENCH FRIES
Sombrero Mexican Food - #16-Copley San Diego
7740 Copley Park Place, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Salsa | $0.00 |
Red Salsa (Hot), Green Salsa (Mild), Chunky Salsa (Med), Picante Salsa (Extra Hot) | |
| Deluxe Breakfast Bowl | $7.69 |
Choice of meat scrambled with egg, breakfast potato, whole beans, cheese | |
| Breakfast Torta | $6.59 |
Ham, egg, beans, cheese, hash brown on a talera roll |
FRENCH FRIES
Cocina 35
1435 6th ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| MERCADO | $16.75 |
Salsa Verde topped with carnitas light! For better Quality and Crunchiness chilaquiles may be served Deconstructed .. Please follow instructions on the package! | |
| Cajeta Toast Side | $4.75 |
Our Mexican take on the classic french toast, vanilla-cajeta toast | |
| LA BOMBA | $16.75 |
Creamy habanero salsa topped with juicy cochinita pibil! For better Quality and Crunchiness all chilaquiles are served Deconstructed .. Please follow instructions on the package! |
SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES
The Blind Burro
639 J st, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| MacheteShrimp | $24.00 |
sautéed shrimp, chipotle candied bacon, pico de gallo, lime crema, Oaxaca cheese, and Manchego cheese. (ALLERGIES – DAIRY, ONION, CHILIES, SHELLFISH) *The long quesadilla/tacos originated in Guerrero, Mexico and are sold from street vendors. We make the long corn tortillas in house. In order to get the masa pliable, we add lard from our carnitas. That being said, the machetes are NOT vegetarian and CAN’T be made vegetarian. All machetes have a mixture of Oaxaca and Manchego cheese and are cooked on the flat top until the outside becomes a little crispy. | |
| To-Go Chps/Sals | $3.00 |
Our house fried corn tortilla chips dusted with salt and then served with our house salsa (tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, onion, spices, lime juice) (ALLERGIES- GLUTEN, CHILIES, ONION, GARLIC) | |
| Tinga Enchilad | $21.00 |
3 corn tortillas with melted oaxaca, topped with chicken tinga (Chicken is braised in chipotle puree, tomatoes, onions and herbs, then shredded). Tortillas are rolled up and topped with roasted beat adobo sauce, queso fresco, drizzled crema, and pickled onions. Served along side shredded iceberg lettuce, twice fried potatoes, and avocado (ALLERGIES – DAIRY, GARLIC, ONION) |
City Tacos - Sorrento Valley
11045 ROSELLE ST SUITE 100, san diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| CARNITAS PUERCO | $3.85 |
Slow-cooked pork carnitas topped with cilantro, onion, guacamole, & crunchy chicharron. | |
| CAMARON ENCHILADO | $4.75 |
Grilled Shrimp and chile de arbol, tomato, onion, cilantro over a bed of melted asadero cheese finished with lime and chipottle aioli. | |
| CHORIZO ASADO | $4.50 |
Grilled pork chorizo with caramelized pineapple over melted Oaxaca cheese. |
Lucha Libre - North Park
3016 University Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Extra Salsa Cup (1.5oz) | $0.35 |
Extra 1.5 oz Salsa cups of your choice for your order | |
| Classic Californa | $12.75 |
Your choice of Steak, Chicken Breast, or Pork Adobada, Fresh Fries, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo & Jack Cheese | |
| Pluckin' California | $13.00 |
Grilled Chicken, Fries, Pico, Jack Cheese, Avocado & Secret Sauce |
Barrio Star
2706 Fifth Avenue, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chile Relleno w/ choice of protein | $20.00 |
roasted Anaheim Chile, stuffed with Monterrey-jack cheese, Mexican rice pilau, Chile guajillo sauce, cilantro lime sauce, and cotija ranch, green onion garnish | |
| Brazil Bowl w/ choice of protein | $20.00 |
black beans, jasmine rice, steamed kale, coconut chili sauce, mango salsa | |
| Barrio Bowl w/ choice of protein | $20.00 |
power rice (brown rice and quinoa), pinto beans, steamed kale, pico de gallo, cilantro lime |
La Puerta - Mission Hills
4020 Goldfinch St, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pastor Burrito | $16.00 |
Adobo Pork, Grilled Onion & Poblano Pepper, Pineapple, Guacamole & Pico de Gallo served with Salsa La Puerta, toreado, lime, pickled onions | |
| California Burrito | $17.00 |
Steak, Grilled Onion & Poblano Pepper, French Fries, Jack Cheese, Crema, Guacamole & Pico de Gallo served with Salsa La Puerta, toreado, lime, pickled onions | |
| Surf & Turf Burrito | $19.00 |
Steak, Shrimp, Grilled Onion & Poblano Peppers, Ranchero Sauce, Jack Cheese, Chipotle Crema, Guacamole served with Salsa La Puerta, toreado, lime, pickled onions |
Pacific Beach Fish Shop - 1775 Garnet Ave
1775 Garnet Avd, san diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| *Ahi Poke Bowl | $19.25 |
Fresh Raw Ahi marinated in soy sauce, ginger, crushed red pepper, and sesame oil, topped with Sriracha aioli and avocado lime drizzle, served over jasmine rice and seaweed salad with cucumbers and wontons | |
| *Fish Shop Shrimp | $12.50 |
Shrimp marinated in Fish Shop Seasoning, sautéed and served with chipotle aioli dipping sauce **No Modifications** | |
| Add Utensils and Condiments | $0.00 |
Please select this option if you would like us to include pairing condiments and utensils to your order. All bags will include napkins. |
TACOS
Coal Bros Taqueria
407 C Street, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chicken | $6.99 |
| Street Black Al Pastor | $3.99 |
| Ribeye | $8.99 |
SEAFOOD • GRILL
Baja Betty's
1421 University Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Big Gurrrl Margarita | $18.00 |
Giant 32oz Frozen margarita made with El Jimador reposado! | |
| 2 Item Combination Plate | $16.25 |
Pick any two items to build your own combination plate, comes with rice and beans | |
| Queso Dip & Chips | $7.75 |
melted cheese blended with and our house-made salsa fresca | corn tortilla chips |
Cocina 35 Otay Mesa - 9335 Airway Rd #112
9335 Airway Rd #112, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| EL PATRON | $18.75 |
OUR BEST SELLER! Choice of regular chilaquiles, 2 eggs, beans and cajeta toast. | |
| MERCADO | $16.75 |
Salsa verde topped with crispy CARNITA’S LIGHT. For better Quality and Crunchiness all chilaquiles are served Deconstructed .. Please follow instructions on the package! | |
| LA BOMBA | $16.75 |
Creamy habanero-cilantro salsa topped with COCHINITA PIBIL. For better Quality and Crunchiness all chilaquiles are served Deconstructed .. Please follow instructions on the package! |
Craft House Burgers - North Park
4101 30th st suite c, san diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Cali Club BLT | $16.00 |
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Thick Applewood Smoked Bacon, Butter Lettuce, Tomatoes, Avocado, Jalapeño Aioli (on Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough) | |
| Monster Salad | $12.00 |
Romaine, Mixed Lettuce, Mini Heirloom Tomatoes, Pepitas, Tortilla Strip, Chipotle Aioli, Avocado, Queso Fresco, with Jalapeño-Cilantro Vinaigrette. | |
| The Classic Burger | $13.50 |
8 Oz. Signature Beef Patty, White Cheddar, Butter Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Jam, and Secret Sauce |
Puesto Mission Valley -
5010 Mission Center Road, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Herb Lime Rice | $5.00 |
steamed with epazote & cilantro (GF, V) | |
| Chefs Salsa Bar | $5.00 |
rotating selection of housemade salsa (V+) | |
| Classic Guacamole | $14.00 |
avocado, cilantro, onion, fresh squeezed lime & orange, chile habanero (GF, V+) |
Lucha Libre - Mission Hills
1810 W. Washington Street, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Classic California | $12.75 |
Your choice of Steak, Chicken Breast,Carnitas or Pork Adobada, Fresh Fries, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo & Jack Cheese on a flour Tortilla | |
| Ado-Haba California 🍍 | $13.00 |
Adobada Pork, Grilled Pineapple, Fresh Fries, Sour Cream,Jack Cheese, Pico de Gallo & Pineapple Habanero Sauce | |
| Surfin’ California 🐮🍤 | $16.80 |
Grilled Steak, Grilled Shrimp, Fresh Fries, Pico de Gallo, Jack Cheese, Avocado Slices & Secret Chipotle Sauce |
Not Not Tacos
550 W Date St Suite B, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 3 for $15 | $15.00 |
Select any 3 tacos | |
| Kelly's Shrimp Taco | $5.75 |
chipotle cream | red cabbage | old bay seasoning | micro cilantro | |
| Asian Salmon Taco | $6.75 |
spicy garlic hoisin | japanese mayo | jicama | togarashi spice | green onion | micro cilantro |
Karina's Cantina - Gaslamp
755 5TH AVENUE, SAN DIEGO
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Tres Leches Cake | $10.00 |
Layers of sponge cake soaked in a melange of milk spiked with cinnamon and filled with custard. | |
| Surf & Turf Burrito | $17.00 |
Rib Eye Steak & Shrimp | |
| Camaron Enchilado Taco (1) | $7.50 |
Corn tortilla with grilled shrimp, butter, garlic, red chile sauce & cheese topped with cabbage |
El Tianguis - North Park
2810 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 3 Taquito Combo | $8.02 |
Taquitos with rice and beans | |
| 5 Taquitos | $9.99 |
| 4 Taquitos Combo | $9.92 |
LOLA 55 TACOS & COCKTAILS - East Village
1290 F st, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Baja Style Fish | $4.95 |
local fish, remoulade, chorizo-tomato vinaigrette, frisee, pickled serrano, purple basil | |
| Mesquite Chicken | $4.25 |
mesquite grilled chicken, chicharron, cucumber, coconut rice, peanut macha salsa | |
| Squash Blossom Relleno | $4.50 |
housemade beet soyrizo, almond "cream cheese", poblano salsa, potato chicharrones, cilantro |
FRENCH FRIES
Sombrero Mexican Food - #14-Rio Vista San Diego
8590 Rio San Diego Drive #108, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Salsa | $0.00 |
Red Salsa (Hot), Green Salsa (Mild), Chunky Salsa (Med), Picante Salsa (Extra Hot) | |
| Utensils | $0.00 |
(Fork, Knife, Spoon, Napkins) |
FRENCH FRIES
Sombrero Mexican Food - #8 - Rancho Carmel
11040 Rancho Carmel Drive, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Salsa | $0.00 |
Red Salsa (Hot), Green Salsa (Mild), Chunky Salsa (Med), Picante Salsa (Extra Hot) | |
| Utensils | $0.00 |
(Fork, Knife, Spoon, Napkins) |
Sombrero Mexican Food - #17-Scripps Summit Drive
12090 Scripps Summit Drive,, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Salsa | $0.00 |
Red Salsa (Hot), Green Salsa (Mild), Chunky Salsa (Med), Picante Salsa (Extra Hot) |
GRILL
Cantina Mayahuel - 2934 Adams Ave
2934 Adams Ave, San Diego
The Loma Club - 2960 Truxtun Road
2960 Truxtun Road, San Diego
TACOS
City Tacos - Pacific Beach
4516 mission blvd Suite E, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| CHORIZO ASADO | $4.50 |
grilled pork chorizo with caramelized pineapple over melted oaxaca cheese | |
| MEXICALI | $4.50 |
grilled arrachera, onions & poblano peppers over melted asadero cheese & mashed potatoes, finished with a crema fresca and cotija cheese sprinkle | |
| CAMARON ENCHILADO | $4.75 |
grilled shrimp with chile de arbol, tomato, onion, cilantro over a bed of melted asadero cheese finished with lime and chipotle aioli |
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