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San Diego's Best Mexican Food
Sombrero Mexican Food is one of San Diego's Best Mexican Food.

1. Sombrero Mexican Food

6.5
2201 Fern St (at Ivy St), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · South Park · 14 tips and reviews

j s.j snod: Calamari tacos are legit... crisp & refreshing on a hot day, with a nice amount of spice/bite.

Roberto's Taco Shop is one of San Diego's Best Mexican Food.

2. Roberto's Taco Shop

8.2
2744 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Taco Restaurant · North Park · 34 tips and reviews

j s.j snod: Best rolled tacos in SD

Tacos El Gordo De Tijuana is one of San Diego's Best Mexican Food.

3. Tacos El Gordo De Tijuana

8.3
689 H St (btwn Woodlawn & Oaklawn Ave), Chula Vista, CA
Taco Restaurant · Central Chula Vista · 110 tips and reviews

j s.j snod: Adobada = Mouth Orgasm

El Zarape is one of San Diego's Best Mexican Food.

4. El Zarape

8.7
4642 Park Blvd (btwn Adams & Madison Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · University Heights · 176 tips and reviews

j s.j snod: Shrim burrito is the standard go-to. Never stray.

Agave Grill is one of San Diego's Best Mexican Food.

5. Agave Grill

625 H St, Chula Vista, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Central Chula Vista · 2 tips and reviews

j s.j snod: Shrimp dishes in creamy sauces are amazing. Not your typical SoCal Mexican place.

Frutas is one of San Diego's Best Mexican Food.

6. Frutas

8.5
616 Broadway (I St), Chula Vista, CA
Deli · Central Chula Vista · 13 tips and reviews

j s.j snod: Best tortas in SD. Don't forget to include an order of elotes and a Mexican Coke for the trifecta

Tamales Betty is one of San Diego's Best Mexican Food.

7. Tamales Betty

226 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Central Chula Vista · 5 tips and reviews

j s.j snod: Best place in SD to get tamales. They're large, tasty, and the perfect amount of moist (not dried out). Great to cater big parties/holidays/bdays/etc.

Karina's Mexican Seafood Cuisine is one of San Diego's Best Mexican Food.

8. Karina's Mexican Seafood Cuisine

986 Broadway (at Moss St), Chula Vista, CA
Seafood Restaurant · West Chula Vista · 17 tips and reviews
Las Cuatro Milpas is one of San Diego's Best Mexican Food.

9. Las Cuatro Milpas

8.9
1875 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 78 tips and reviews
TJ Oyster Bar is one of San Diego's Best Mexican Food.

10. TJ Oyster Bar

8.9
4246 Bonita Rd (at Allen School Rd), Bonita, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews