Location: La Jolla
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San Diego, California Food Guide: 6 Mexican food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in La Jolla
Find out what Mexican restaurants to try in La Jolla. Topnotch golf courses, art galleries and seals share the dramatic oceanside landscape of La Jolla, an affluent community 15 minutes from downtown San Diego. Swimmers, snorkelers and kayakers dip into La Jolla Cove, where the protected waters shield an abundance of bright orange Garibaldi fish and sea caves indent the cliffs. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the family-friendly Birch Aquarium and the acclaimed La Jolla Playhouse deliver breaks from the sun.
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6. Verdes El Ranchero
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Rohrshack
This restaurant really reminds me of those that exit in Mexico. It is quaint and cozy and very authentic as is the food. My only regret is they do not serve mole sauce. We had a wonderful pomegranate margarita and great enchiladas. The guacamole was great as well. We have enjoyed this restaurant in the past and were not disappointed this time. We will return!
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5. Su Casa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 264 reviews
Su Casa is an authentic, friendly, family oriented restaurant that has been a pioneer in gourmet Mexican and Seafood specialties for 45 years. Su Casa has received eight gold medal awards for food excellence
Reviewed By 2beans2000
We have been going to Su Casa for nearly 25 years and it is a perfect family restaurant.Itâs got great service, family-friendly menu, and kid-family environment.Perfect Margaritas are indeed perfect, and the classic fish tacos are superb. Their tamales are great and for a change of pace, try their bowls: carnitas bowl, carne asada bowl, avocado bowl. Delish!!My husband loves the verde crab enchiladas or La Jolla suenos. My kids love to split the âMake your own tacosâ platter which is very generous.Enjoy!
4. Galaxy Taco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 247 reviews
Trey Foshee's Galaxy Taco is a celebration of the culture and cuisine of Mexico, where you'll find simple foods done well. A casual Mexican restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, we grind our own masa from non-GMO heirloom corn to make our tortillas,
Reviewed By BandMD
The roasted cauliflower appetizer is outstanding! Unique and very tasty. We ordered a variety of street tacos; the pork and fish were our favorites. The Aqua Fresca is also good. A little pricey though...lunch for 3, without any alcohol, was $70+tip. But definitely worth a visit. They also have their own, adjacent parking lot, which is handy when visiting this area.
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3. Don Carlos Taco Shop
Overall Ratings
4 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By 2beans2000
What a huge and great menu!! So many burritos, even more taco combinations. Plenty for vegetarians and carnivores alike!The menu available online when checking on my phone, was minimal... go into the shop to see all the choices.You can park in the lot behind Dickâs Liquor next door. On-street parking on Pearl St is not only difficult but it can be dangerous... cars really zoom by on Pearl St.Breakfast burritos have eggs and potatoes or they have tacos of every type. The servings are generous and the people who work there are so very friendly. The servings of meat in their tacos are so incredibly generous and delicious. I ordered two tacos but could have gotten by on one!My son loves the burritos with french fries inside (I personally think this sounds bizarre) and he said the french fries accomplish two things: 1) they absorb the juices from the other ingredients so the burrito doesnât drip (good point!) and 2) by doing so, the fries blend all flavors of the burrito. All good points...my son is a burrito connoisseur!Seating is available inside or outside.
2. Jose's Courtroom
Overall Ratings
4 based on 257 reviews
Serving up Mexican food since 1972, Jose's Courtroom offers ocean views, family friendly dining, and late night drinks and entertainment. During the day we serve some of the towns best Mexican food and plenty of margaritas to wash it down. Jose's Happy ho
Reviewed By BZimm08
I stopped in at Jose's for lunch after touring around La Jolla with family. I split Nachos with my dad, and others in my family got a quesadilla, fajitas, and a salad bowl. Everyone was very pleased with their meals. The portions were all huge and the nachos were very good and filling. Service was pretty standard, nothing above and beyond but that is ok. I would say that Jose's Courtroom is a good location to come to for lunch/dinner but come hungry.
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1. Puesto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 949 reviews
Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mex
Reviewed By KaimukiGirl24
Visiting daughter and understand why this is her favorite spot for freshly made tacos and Mexican favorites. Everything tastes incredible, pictures do not do it justice. Guacamole and all itâs versions are so delicious! Very busy but service was friendly and could watch your food bring prepared behind protective glass!
