Top rated Mexican restaurants in San Diego

Experience the best that San Diego has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 93 places from Mexican restaurant category.

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Roxy’s Tacos
Mexican restaurant
👍 4.5 stars. This is such a good hole in the wall! Just went today after work for 1 set of 2 Mini Tacos of Carne Asada ($4), 1 set of 2 Mini Tacos of adobada ($4) and 2 regular sized fried fish tacos ($4 each). Overall, the ambiance is a nice taco shop. Tables outside under umbrellas, music playing i...
4.80 (609 reviews) (~0.53 km from centre)
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The Waves Taco Club
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 The best tacos I ever had! Definitely a must go If you like Mexican food especially tacos. I really can recommend the mahi mahi ones. The service is also very friendly and the food was prepared really fast.
4.80 (201 reviews) (~0.36 km from centre)
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Las Cuatro Milpas
Mexican restaurant
Old-school Mexican joint earning fans with its homemade tortillas & picnic-table decor since 1933.
$ $$$
4.70 (3.9K reviews) (~2.39 km from centre)
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Night & Day Cafe
Mexican restaurant
Standby offering American & Mexican menus plus beer & wine in narrow digs with stools & a counter.
$$ $$
4.70 (949 reviews) (~3.59 km from centre)
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¡SALUD TACOS! & Catering
Mexican restaurant
This hip, casual Mexican eatery offers a menu of elevated tacos, beer & a salsa bar.
$ $$$
4.60 (3.2K reviews) (~3.06 km from centre)
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Baja Betty's
Mexican restaurant
Lively Mexican restaurant creates a party vibe with drag shows & an extensive menu of margaritas.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.8K reviews) (~3.61 km from centre)
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Lola 55 Tacos & Cocktails
Mexican restaurant
Unique gourmet tacos & craft cocktails in an airy, industrial-chic counter serve with a lounge area.
$ $$$
4.60 (1K reviews) (~0.99 km from centre)
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The Village SD
Vegan restaurant
😠 I will start off by saying that the food here is so good. However, it’s very unfortunate, because I will not recommend a place that is actively harming it’s community. The owner blatantly supports anti-mask and anti-vaxx movements (I.e San Diego Say No) If you are weary about going out to places tha...
$$ $$
4.60 (488 reviews) (~4.87 km from centre)
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Maggie's Café
Breakfast restaurant
$$ $$
4.60 (401 reviews) (~2.6 km from centre)
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La Puerta
Restaurant
👍👍 We love happy hour at this place, M-F 330-5pm; 1/2 off all alcoholic drinks, appetizers and quesadillas. Besides the great prices, here’s a few other things we love about this place: - the cool lounge vibe, from the music to the decor and the staff personality. Once you walk in you feel at ease, rea...
$$ $$
4.60 (342 reviews) (~3.76 km from centre)
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Old Gallery Coffee House
Coffee shop
Intimate 2-story cafe offering coffee, pastries & Mexican & American breakfast & lunch dishes.
$ $$$
4.60 (142 reviews) (~0.38 km from centre)
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La Puerta
Mexican restaurant
Chill Mexican spot offers signature drinks & tequila alongside family recipes, plus DJs after hours.
$$ $$
4.50 (4K reviews) (~0.7 km from centre)
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El Indio Mexican Restaurant and Catering
Mexican restaurant
A casually decorated & popular spot serving traditional Mexican fare since 1940.
$ $$$
4.50 (3.3K reviews) (~3.21 km from centre)
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Miguel's Cocina
Mexican restaurant
Bustling outpost of a small chain serving margaritas & California-inspired Mexican eats.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.5K reviews) (~1.04 km from centre)
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El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria
Mexican restaurant
Bottles line the walls at this high-end Mexican eatery known for its extensive tequila collection.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.4K reviews) (~4.52 km from centre)
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Jimmy Carter's Mexican Cafe
Mexican restaurant
It's not owned by the former President, but this cheery spot lures locals with hearty Mexican eats.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.4K reviews) (~2.36 km from centre)
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Las Hadas Bar and Grill
Mexican restaurant
Cheerful Mexican option featuring a seafood-centric menu, handmade margaritas & happy-hour deals.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.2K reviews) (~0.72 km from centre)
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Ranchos Cocina
Mexican restaurant
Mexican restaurant serves a variety of traditional eats but stands out for its vegan & raw options.
$ $$$
4.50 (1.1K reviews) (~4.61 km from centre)
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Oscars Mexican Seafood
Mexican restaurant
Branch of a Mexican seafood chain known for classic & modern tacos, tortas, sides & sodas.
$ $$$
4.50 (1K reviews) (~3.49 km from centre)
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Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Mexican restaurant
👍 Hello again! This is definitely one of my go-tos when in the downtown area. It’s Mexican food as you’d imagine and definitely good too. It’s got it’s own taste, not the taco shop taste si no un sabor a comida mexicana estiló mexicano. The establishment is very spacious and can definitely accommodat...
$ $$$
4.50 (857 reviews) (~2.09 km from centre)
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