Top rated Mexican restaurants in Monterey

Experience the best that Monterey 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 22 places from Mexican restaurant category.

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Tipsy Putt
Pub
4.80 (36 reviews)
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Los Agaves (Monterey)
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Great place!!! In Monterey downtown. Very clean inside, food served hot and fresh! Pic#6 is Steak Alambres look at the menu pic its on there. Excellent Margarita and Ice cold beer. This is well worth the short ride off of 40. 2 full size meals 1 margarita 2 Modelo beer $39.00. Follow my food group o...
$ $$$
4.70 (583 reviews)
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El Cantaro
Mexican restaurant
Cheery, health-conscious eatery featuring vegan Mexican standards, including some with faux meat.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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Mando's Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Bright, laid-back storefront with Mexican dishes & American diner fare, including breakfast.
$ $$$
4.50 (498 reviews)
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Nacho Bizness
Restaurant
Eco-friendly Mexican establishment dishing up nachos & burritos in an unpretentious dining room.
$ $$$
4.50 (414 reviews)
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Lalla Grill Del Monte
Bar & grill
With a contemporary design & fireside patio, this eatery features international fare & cocktails.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.1K reviews)
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La Bahia Mexican Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Great food with quick service. It's near to the popular tourist spots so expect a line but it's worth the wait. Try the birreira quesadillas.
$ $$$
4.40 (741 reviews)
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Dos Victorias Mexican Food
Mexican restaurant
Simple eatery with tacos, enchiladas & other Mexican staples, plus all-day breakfast burritos.
$ $$$
4.40 (522 reviews)
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Mission 19 Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Choose this spot due to the great reviews, and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Flavorful Birria soup with homemade tortillas that are amazing. They also have a diverse salsa bar! Definitely check this spot out if your in the area
$$ $$
4.40 (257 reviews)
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El Charrito Express
Mexican restaurant
😠 I don't know if it only happened to me but I bought 6 burritos, 2 green chili, 1 carnitas and 3 roast but it was a joke the amount of meat they had I will never return I prefer to go to Salinas
$ $$$
4.40 (75 reviews)
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La Casa del Sazón 3
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 What a find! La Casa doesn't come across too authentic and perhaps straddles a bit too much on the sports bar vibe. However look past the veneer, the joint provides just simply amazing tacos and other Mexican comfort food and absolutely reasonable prices. So why this good? They cook everything "hom...
$$ $$
4.30 (245 reviews)
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Crab House
Seafood restaurant
Bilevel seafood restaurant offering steaks, cocktails, outdoor tables & sweeping Monterey Bay views.
$$ $$
4.20 (5.8K reviews)
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El Torito
Mexican restaurant
Mexican chain featuring burritos, fajitas & classic cocktails in an informal setting.
$$ $$
4.20 (5.1K reviews)
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Papa Chano's
Mexican restaurant
Jumbo burritos, nachos, special platters & more Mexican classics in a no-frills, sit-down space.
$ $$$
4.20 (464 reviews)
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Lopez Taqueria & Liquor
Mexican restaurant
👍 This place is sooo delicious. You will be impress on the flavor of the food. The reason why I gave four stars is because I think the place needs a little renovation.
$ $$$
4.20 (339 reviews)
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Sarita's Mexican Grill Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Festive dining space offering traditional Mexican eats for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
$ $$$
4.20 (287 reviews)
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Taqueria Del Mar
Mexican restaurant
😠 I was confused about this place and not impressed by the food. Claims to be Mexican however I believe it’s more along the lines of Central American food. No refried beans, only whole black beans that I’m sure came from a Goya can. Asked for cilantro and onion and was told they don’t serve cilantro a...
4.20 (161 reviews)
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Taco Bell
Fast food restaurant
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
$ $$$
4.10 (410 reviews)
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
Mexican restaurant
Fast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.
$ $$$
4.00 (335 reviews)
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
Mexican restaurant
Fast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.
$ $$$
3.80 (520 reviews)
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