Top rated Mexican restaurants in National City

Experience the best that National City 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 38 places from Mexican restaurant category.

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Al Pastor Town
Mexican restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ The tacos were so delicious! I ordered green, black and pink al pastor and asada. The green and pink are unique to this location, they are the creation of the chef, I highly recommend trying all of them!, My two personal favorites are the black and green. But the pink is also very tasty. Beware tha...
$$ $$
4.80 (59 reviews)
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Cesar's Taco Shop
Mexican restaurant
🫀 Ordered 3 tacos de cabeza. Unfortunately they came with a hair. They don't keep it very clean either. Service was fast so they got that going.
$ $$$
4.70 (160 reviews)
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Mariscos La Capital Mexican Restaurant
Seafood restaurant
$$ $$
4.70 (56 reviews)
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Carnitas Quiroga
Mexican restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ It's a small restaurant with minimal parking, but despite tha minor inconvenience the food is surprisingly delicious. If you like a kick of spiciness to your food their Chile Verde plate is a good choice. Their carnitas plate is just as tasty. I will definitely be returning. The place is clean and t...
$$ $$
4.60 (103 reviews)
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TacoMan
Mexican restaurant
😠 Had carne asada fries by far the worst I’ve ever had Medium size more like a small and for the price !!! Not mention quality First and last time I’d give 0 stars but apparently not possible Can’t even imagine what the small looks like :(
$ $$$
4.60 (93 reviews)
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Pepita's Cafe
Mexican restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ *** NEW UPDATED REVIEW *** My wife and I love having breakfast at Pepita's outdoor patio and enjoy the owner's hospitality and attention to detail. You always are made welcome by Chuy, the owner and his daughter Alejandra. The food has that special homemade taste just like my grandmother used to ma...
4.60 (44 reviews)
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Guanatos Mexican Grill
Mexican restaurant
Tortas, tacos & other familiar Mexican specialties, plus beer, are on offer at this modest cantina.
$$ $$
4.50 (285 reviews)
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Mi Tierra Super Taco
Mexican restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ This is a small taco shop that offers a small but flavorful menu to pick from. The prices are good for the portions and flavors. I ordered 3 tacos and a basket of tortilla chips. Adobada, Carne Asada, and Cabeza - Drinks β€’ Various Mexican sodas β€’ No Beer - Corn Tortillas β€’ Tortillas are hand ma...
$ $$$
4.40 (826 reviews)
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La Original Casa Del Taco
Mexican restaurant
Fast-food chain for Mexican standards like tacos, burritos & quesadillas plus breakfast.
$$ $$
4.40 (236 reviews)
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Taqueria Los Famosos
Mexican restaurant
πŸ‘ Tacos were good quesadillas are really good. Wife liked the adobada. They were all out of onions, horchata and jamaica. Will be coming again
4.40 (72 reviews)
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Menuderia Don Vicente
Mexican restaurant
This modest Mexican restaurant known for its soup & housemade tortillas offers some outdoor seating.
$$ $$
4.30 (1.1K reviews)
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La Sierra Cafe
Mexican restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Cony is an institution in National City. The service at the place is friendly, kind and very patience, my wife and I loved getting to meet Grace she did an awesome job as it waitress, had evening ready and ordered very fast for us. Cony's food brought me back to my childhood when I lived with my...
$ $$$
4.30 (725 reviews)
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La Lomita Mexican Grill
Mexican restaurant
Family-owned storefront turning out tacos, burritos & seafood in a no-frills environment.
$ $$$
4.30 (673 reviews)
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El Nuevo Milenio
Mexican restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ BEST CARNE ASADA FRIES IN ALL OF SAN DIEGO!! for only around $12 you get a whole tray that'll fill you up YES IM TALKING TO YOU BIG FOOS THAT LIKE QUALITY AND QUANTITY! πŸ’― this is practically a meal for two people... but one big person it is a whole a$$ dinner. don't let my pictures deceive you, t...
$ $$$
4.30 (515 reviews)
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Taco Salsa Taco Shop
Taco restaurant
A menu featuring an array of classic Mexican dishes in an easygoing setting with colorful decor.
$ $$$
4.30 (301 reviews)
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Jack in the Box
Fast food restaurant
Burgers, chicken, tacos & breakfast items fill out the menu at this fast-food chain.
$ $$$
4.20 (1.4K reviews)
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Los Panchos Taco Shop
Mexican restaurant
πŸ‘ **los Panchos Taco Shop** My father used to take our family to eat here, i mist have been in 1st or second grade.Dad past away many years ago but he lives in our hearts & memories.i hope God forgave his sins and that his is heaven. **SI, MAMÁ. I remember the EVIL CANIVIL GAME they had.it was lots o...
$ $$$
4.20 (775 reviews)
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California's Taco Shop
Taco restaurant
Vibrant Mexican eatery doling out staples such as burritos, tacos & carne asada fries.
$ $$$
4.20 (523 reviews)
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Hilberto's Mexican Food
Mexican restaurant
🫀 Been coming here since a kid and theres this one lady who always wants to charge me for extra hot sauce its ridiculous hot sauce is so cheap to make I got 12 rolled tacos and she gave me 1 hot sauce and when I asked for more she said she has to charge me, theres a couple people who work there that a...
$ $$$
4.20 (485 reviews)
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Burros & Fries National City
Mexican restaurant
Chill, counter-serve grill with a menu of classic Mexican eats such as tacos & tostadas, plus fries.
$ $$$
4.20 (468 reviews)
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