TACOLICIOUS
Read moreIf you want to try a gourmet version of tacos, with original compositions, this is the place to stop. From a simple street stand, Tacolicious has become one of the most respected names in the Bay Area, with three restaurants in SF and one in Palo Alto. Its success is guaranteed by a simple but original menu, and a brunch that is always besieged by lovers of huevos divorciados. No burritos ("too Tex-Mex" according to the owner), but chorizo, fish and chicken tacos!
SONORATOWN
Read moreA more Mexican restaurant? Do you misunderstand! In this small shop there is a kitchen in northern Mexico, different from the rest of the country. The tortilla is made from flour (not maize) and is very fine, and there is also a certain resemblance to the French pancakes. The leaders of the Sonora region are also known to cook the country's best asada meat. It can be said that reputation is respected with meat cooked with a delicious wood fire. For a first one we recommend the very tempting Bean & Cheese Burrito. A superb address for a quick lunch in a family atmosphere.
Zócalo Restaurant
Read moreOne of the best Mexican restaurants in town. The decor of this great restaurant plunges you into a chic, friendly South American atmosphere. The menu is typical but well thought-out, with tacos, chiles rellenos, burritos and guacamole served with crunchy tortillas. The portions are really big, so don't hesitate to share dishes, and what's more, you'll get to taste a wider choice of specialties. In summer, the large terrace with umbrellas and lanterns is ideal for enjoying a blackberry margarita!
CAFÉ CAPISTRANO
Read moreThis small house transformed into a restaurant is tastefully decorated with the warm colors of Mexico, nicely flowered with its small terrace. The warm and sweet atmosphere in which it immerses us makes us want to come back again and again. The food is delicious, masterfully prepared by Arturo. Enjoy the Mayan specialties, with pork, vegetables or chicken, as well as the great Tex Mex specialties like tacos and burritos. Typical Mexican breakfast is available at the opening, from 10 US$ to 15 US$.
CHOLITA LINDA
All of Oakland is flocking to this Peruvian-inspired restaurant to enjoy ...Read more
Monte Alban Restaurant
Read moreCoffee infused with cinnamon: that's the morning aroma of Monte Alban, which seems to come straight from Oaxaca, Mexico. The specialties of this southern Mexican city are prepared with care. Special mention must be made of the mole negro - a sauce made from many ingredients - and the enfrijoladas, a colorful blend of beans, chicken and typical Mexican sauce - available in a choice of black, yellow, green or red. And don't miss the homemade guacamole, ideal for whetting your appetite.
Cocina 35
Read moreNorth of Gaslamp, in the Cortez Hill neighborhood, Cocina 35 is famous for its wide variety of chilaquiles, a Mexican dish made with tortillas and green or red sauce, and served for breakfast. So, although it's perfectly possible to eat here at lunchtime, it's mainly for its brunch that the address is frequented... But if Mexican specialties aren't to your liking to start the day, the restaurant has provided two alternatives entitled Los Gringos - "The Strangers" - either toast or pancakes revisited.
CIELITO LINDO
Read moreOpened in 1934, this little shack at the end of Olvera Street is famous for its taquitos, fluted tortillas filled with red beans and cheese, all accompanied by the house's signature avocado sauce. A treat! Other alternatives: tamales and burritos. While a few tables and chairs are available for customers on the side, it can also be nice to eat while walking between the stalls on the pedestrianized street. On weekdays, the surrounding workers flock here for lunch, so be sure to allow time to wait.
LA PARRILLA
Read moreLa Parrilla has been in existence for 30 years and has had time to perfect his kitchen. We come here for his parrilladas and his brochetas. The pollito in pipián (young chicken seed seed) is also a more in the menu. Happy hours are still very user-friendly; We love the patio where you can enjoy your meal at ease. La Parrilla is also an original address for the weekend brunch.
TACOLICIOUS
Read moreA real success story for this young brand founded in 2009 by Joe Hargrave. The first Tacolicious was a small stand at the Thursday Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco. Today Tacolicious has four successful restaurants, three in San Francisco and one in Palo Alto, which is popular with Stanford students and residents. Brunch, lunch, dinner , you have a choice of tacos and salads. And every day there are new items depending on what's in season. Plus cocktails, wines, beers, tequilas...
CAFECITO ORGANICO
Read moreOne of the latest members of the Third Wave Coffee movement in Silver Lake has settled in one of these developing streets, Hoover Street. Here, the coffee is South American, authentic, generous, creamy and perfectly roasted. Sheltered from the sun under a canvas stretched out in the patio, you can relax alone or with friends, away from traffic. Latin and tamale atmosphere (steamed cornbread, stuffed with meat, cheese and vegetables) from Oaxaca for breakfast... a dolce vita toute angeleno.
PICANTE MARTIN’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Read moreThis small Mexican restaurant full of charm is always full and echoes the accents of the Latin music. Tacos, sopas (soups), tamals (vegetables or meat cooked in banana leaves) are authentic and very tasty.
DOS CARLITOS
Read moreThe best Mexican restaurant in the region. Dos Carlitos is the king of ceviche and tequila (with more than 50 varieties proposed). The interior is warm and the outdoor terrace is ideal for enjoying a margarita à (pomegranate)!
MONY'S
Read moreMony's is a popular address like you love. The. offers a variety of tapas, burrito, or and other Mexican specialties. Order at the counter and lunch side on one of the small tables on the edge of the road. And who says good address, says a lot of people, wait to queue, there are often crowds in the little Salle's room.
MIGUEL'S COCINA
Read moreThe address is located in two locations at the Cordova hotel, the classic restaurant and a little further in a courtyard, the patio area. In both rooms you can find the same Mexican decoration with warm colours, with garlands, lush plants and traditional crafts. It is overcrowded, noisy and festive. Basically, Latin music entrainante. Miguel's Cocina is known for its fish taco, its shrimp empanadas and its margarita house MAISON format.
FRIDA MEXICAN CUISINE
Read moreFrida Mexican Cuisine expresses the diversity of Mexican cuisine in an intimate and modern atmosphere. This place welcomes both UCLA students for Happy Hours and a variety of lunch and dinner. The dishes are authentic and rich. Among other things, we come to taste the very famous margaritas or the Frida Platter, the special base of the chef composed of taquitos, crousitllant chicken and guacamole.
NICO'S MEXICAN FOOD
Read moreOne of the best Mexican restaurants at Ocean Beach. It's simple, fast, cheap and very good! It includes surfers and travellers from the youth hostel opposite.
BENNY’S TACOS & CHICKEN ROTISSERIE
Read moreFar from Santa Monica's pimpantes addresses, this Mexican restaurant is not in the presentation but in the taste! It quickly became one of the most popular addresses of the corner to taste taco, burrito and or. The ingredients are fresh and hearty. A nice patio.
MATADOR
Read moreThis restaurant on lively Polk Street is a fine Californian Mexican fusion address. We love the stylish, colorful setting and the creative cocktails. Its affordable menu features tacos, house-made antojitos (fried Mexican corn tortilla with chili sauce), soups, salads, burritos and fusion dishes. Very appetizing! You can opt for an assortment of tacos (formula of 2 or 3 tacos) to sample everything. Special mention for the braised pork in banana leaves with red onion, cilantro, lime and habanero.