Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Bakersfield

120 restaurant menus in Bakersfield, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Sancho's Tacos
Sancho's Tacos
97/100 (365 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Tapas
Tacos
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Ricos Tacos
Ricos Tacos
96/100 (8 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Mexican
Mexican
Fast Food
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Sit down
Fast food
Mexican
Cash Only
Parking Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Sabor A Mexico Mexican Food
Sabor A Mexico Mexican Food
95/100 (243 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
"Very good food. Didn’t go away..."
CARL STANTON
"Los Cap is our go-to for consistently delicious Mexican food.. Alicia and staff are friendly and give fantastic service. You know the food is..."
Kim Whitaker
"Menudo was soooo good!! The service was excellent and very professional! I will definitely return..."
Jessica Cardoza
"Great service and even better..."
Laura H
"Food was delicious. Chips and salsa were very good. Service was..."
Conie Arias
"For being a smaller restaurant, their food is surprising..."
Elizabeth Garcia
"employees very nice + good..."
milly
Nv Cafe
Nv Cafe
95/100 (4 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Cafe
American
Cafe
Mexican
American
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
Sit down
Café
American
Mexican
Breakfast
Lunch
"Great little cafe. Great food and good service. Open for breakfast and lunch..."
Willie Becker
Carniceria El Amigazo
Carniceria El Amigazo
93/100 (622 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Tapas
Tacos
Fast food
Mexican
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
La Villa Mexican Fast Food
La Villa Mexican Fast Food
91/100 (62 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Mexican
"It's pretty great service is nice foods great ate there a couple of times and the only downside is the wait but u can't blame them it is a pretty..."
spicedog 01
"The restaurant is neatly kept. The service was fast and friendly. I ordered three different types of meats, they were all very well cooked and had..."
Danielle Monge
"I like the Chile Rellono plate here. Good place for $1..."
Francis astronomo
"Very good tasting burritos and tacos. They also have combinations but I haven't had..."
R Rangel
"Hidden gem in the southwest Bako. This is a..."
Cinco Seis
"Order here ALL the time, maybe one time the food tasted cold. But that's one time out of like three to four times a week for the past seven months...."
S Smith
Taqueria El Vaquero
Taqueria El Vaquero
89/100 (197 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Fast food
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Loma Linda Restaurant
Loma Linda Restaurant
89/100 (526 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Sit down
Mexican
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
Rinconsito Latino
Rinconsito Latino
88/100 (545 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Sit down
Mexican
"The pupusas are the best thing everrr! They're stuffed and the always give me a lot of side toppings to go with my order. They're not even expensive..."
Yazmin De La Torre
"This place is nothing short of amazing. Their chicken soup with a light batter and fried chicken breast is to die for! In door service does take a..."
Alejandro Romero
"The pupusas are really good. I like that they make them when you order them. They were delicious. I will definitely recommend anyone who wants fast..."
Rebeca Vargas
"Just want to mention that if your looking for quality and graeat tasting food with a home feel this is the place to go eat at. Their menue has both..."
Gustavo Arellano
"The food delicious...on good timing....only that i ordered 3 pupusas and 2 tacos mi.mom was going to help me with 1 pupusas i asked the lady she was..."
Leticia Salazar
"Really great Carne Asada Tacos..."
sofia cruz
"Delicious! Friendly service. Definitely ordering..."
CANY AG
Nuestro Mexico Restaurant
Nuestro Mexico Restaurant
88/100 (738 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Latin
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Queso Fundido
Burrito
Shrimp Pasta
Tortillas
Deep Fried Ice Cream
Fish Tacos
Fajitas
Shrimp
Vegetable Fajitas
Beef
Carne Asada
Fish
Nachos
Camarones a la diabla
Shrimp Enchiladas
Pambazos
Chili
Trio Enchiladas
tacos al pastor
Small Chips and Salsa
tostada
Margarita on the Rocks Salted
Tapas
Mariscos Poblanos
Fish Taco
Chile Encuerado
Tacos
Flan
Flautas
Street Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This is one of my TOP favorite Mexican restaurants in Bakersfield. If you like seafood try the Mariscos Poblanos dish because it is the best thing..."
Cathy Seguine
"This place was great! I love the decor and the service was good. Our waiter was super polite. The food was delish. I ordered fish, the only..."
Moniluv Solorzano
"Great vibe, from the moment you walk in you know you're going in for quite an experience. The entire staff was friendly and welcoming. The..."
Emmanuel Lopez
"We have been here twice; it's the old home to La Costa Mariscos. The place is small, but the food is great! My husband loves chiles rellenos (too..."
Nora de la Torre-Byers
"I cannot say enough nice things about my experience! Staff very friendly, accommodating, concerned, but in no way bothersome. The atmosphere..."
Natalie Feinberg
"My wife and I stopped by on a whim on our drive back from LA to Visalia and we loved it! Amazingly delicious Mex food with a twist and super friendly..."
Luis Garcia Viscarra
"Great food. Great service. I really liked the chips and salsa. Guac was fire too. They got a good selection of drinks I smashed my Moscow mule. I was..."
Tim Wilson
"By far the best authentic Mexican restaurant in Bakersfield! The food is delicious and made sigh fresh and flavorful ingriendents. The service is..."
Amara Rose Hoose
"My husband and I went for breakfast we had the Chile verde omelette and Chile Colorado with over easy eggs. It was delicious! Very nice people and a..."
Arlene Contreras
"Welcoming, friendly staff, capped off by good food! It's a few miles off Highway 99, but worth the detour. It's our favorite "we're still 90 minutes..."
Dale Drew
El Taquito
El Taquito
88/100 (811 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Mexican
Cheap Eats
"This felt so homey. The two men who took our order and cooked it and did everything else there were some of the most friendly people we came across..."
Julie W
"The Burrito Ranchero is one of the best Chili Verde I've ever had. It has beans and rice with tons of meat. Topping is green sauce sour cream and..."
Joleen
"This was my first time at this location with some great friends. I had a great time and the food was phenomenal. Thank you so much El Taquito, I will..."
Jessica Contreras
"I stopped off for lunch today. ElTaquito is located right at the intersection of North Chester and Hughes. I was immediately greeted and offered a..."
John Haberkern
"I have eaten at El Taquito regularly for years. The restaurant is not fancy but the food is really good. I've certainly never had a bad meal..."
Phillip O'Dell
"Great food.good prices friendly staff.clean kick back I go there all the..."
Julie Gash
"Great food and staff. I'll definitely go back again. Love small locally owned..."
Leroy Bowman
"Simple food done well!! Good service no bells and whistles nothing is meant to be be pretty you are paying for the deliciousness!! Chili Verde nachos..."
Lauren Grae
Mexicali Restaurants
Mexicali Restaurants
88/100 (574 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Chili
Tapas
Tacos
El Puerto Restaurant
El Puerto Restaurant
87/100 (454 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
"Very delicious food I was there this morning with my husband and the food was great!! Also great customer service..."
cecil
"Food and service was great very friendly..."
Jessica Cuevas
"The food is tasty and..."
Dion Isgro
"Had some good food. Didn't enjoy as much because I'm pregnant and everything makes me..."
Jennylynne Sanchez
Original Hacienda Grill
Original Hacienda Grill
87/100 (1833 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Fajitas
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We loved this restaurant. The food Is true to it’s Mexican roots and has the most wonderful flavors that make your mouth sing! Highly recommend you..."
Deann WaterGully
"I loved it.. Great food.. Great service..their carne asada burritos are on..."
Senju Sis
"Came in on a recommendation and it was everything my friend said it would be!! Great service amazing food!!! I’ll be back! Remember folks never..."
Ed Hayes
"Food is absolutely delicious dads favorite place we travel from Porterville for the Molcajete. Absolutely a great place to take your family and..."
Yolanda Sanchez Hurtado
"First time there, accidentally ran into as we were leaving Kernville. The Menudo was the best that I've had in a long time. My boyfriend had pork..."
Areyan-Ruiz Ramona
"The food was GREAT and the server was really nice. She would check on us and if there was anything we needed she was quick to take care of it! The..."
Debra N Edward McGary
"The food was good and at a reasonable price. Service was good also.. nice experience over..."
Gemma Ramirez
"Very pleased this place had veggie fajitas, veggie enchiladas and the guacamole was awesome 👏🏻 I will definitely go back..."
Olga Lidia Anaya
"We are from Riverside, but travel up north a few times a year. We always stop here on our way home. Love their..."
Rosemary Ann Young
"Delicious food, great service !!! Very authentic, nothing American on Mexican dishes but they also the basic eggs & bacon type stuff..."
Toni Butler
"Still my favorite restaurant in Bakersfield!!! Grilled shrimp salad is what I always get... plus something else..."
Jane Jaorong Chen
"Staff was great, food was delicious, margaritas were..."
Jil Chiesa
Super Taco
Super Taco
87/100 (1347 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burrito
Mexican
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Taco Bell
Taco Bell
87/100 (90 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
"Great place for a quick lunch. Awesome staff always get your order right the first time. In and out the drive thur. Never had a problem here but..."
Justin Smith
34th Street Burgers
34th Street Burgers
87/100 (196 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
American
Mexican
American
Fast Food
Mexican
Fast food
American
Mexican
"Homemade tortillas? Yes please! Best breakfast burritos in town and if you're looking for a good burger the homemade patties are the..."
Christopher Choate
"Hey if you are making a stop for gas or a car wash there is a little deli counter inside the Sparklett’s Car Wash. So far I’ve only had their..."
John Raguindin
"Massive and tasty breakfast burrito. Chorizo, potatoes, eggs and..."
Greg Calso
"Best hamburger I think I may have had in Bakersfield, although it is my knowhow alone to score a firm tie, for certain. Dressage is specific for me,..."
Robert Chrisven Skelly
La Villa
86/100 (326 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
"Insanely good fast-food style Mexican cuisine. This is as good as a street vendor cart in Mexico, and that's possibly the pinnacle of..."
Seven Bates
La Costa Mariscos
La Costa Mariscos
86/100 (514 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Spanish
Spanish
Mexican
Seafood
Latin
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Tortillas
Salad
Fajitas
Chili
Octopus
Ceviche
Scallops
Calamari
Queso
Calamares
Fish
Pork
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Shrimp
Beef
Burrito
Sit down
Spanish
Latin
Seafood
Mexican
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Mexicali Restaurants
Mexicali Restaurants
86/100 (448 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Chili
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Nachos
Beef
Sit down
Mexican
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Las Salsas
Las Salsas
85/100 (707 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Mexican
Latin
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Tortillas
Sit down
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This isn't my 1st time here and obviously I've liked the food. This visit was a little disappointing. I ordered the Carne Asada plate, my husband..."
Maggie R
"Fast friendly. Great atmosphere and the price was affordable for the quality of food, superbly enjoyable..."
Monique Monique
"Little bit of a hidden gem for Mexican food in the area. Staff are friendly, food is great and fresh tortillas are..."
Favian Mercado
"This is my second time here. Stopped off for breakfast today, they open at 9:00am. The food is very good, authentic, fresh and hot. My waitress was..."
John Haberkern
"We used Las Salsas banquet room for a baby shower. The room itself is kind of small we fit 40 comfortably. We were assigned a host who did an amazing..."
E A
"Don't be misled by the exterior of this wonderful Mexican restaurant. They have the best ever rice and beans along with delicious shrimp enchiladas..."
Teresa Johns
Baja Fresh
Baja Fresh
85/100 (448 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Sit down
Mexican
"Been coming here for years!!! Super clean, fresh healthy food and great service! Ask Alex for any special requests you may have. He's..."
Bea Olmos
"Excellent food, great condition, awesome service, good price for the amount of food. Highly..."
Monique Gomez
"The workers here are always very friendly and get my meal order correct. I work down the road so it's nice to be able to come here for lunch. I..."
Rm21
"This is the BEST Baja Fresh ! Owners take pride in the business, hands on and very customer friendly. Food is Great, accommodating for special..."
Kimberly Raiders
"This place has really improved so much with the new management and is super clean! The main cashier Alex always welcomes us with a smile, he always..."
Nicole Coslett
"As an OTR truck driver I'm pretty limited to whatever fast food is in a truck stop, but I got lucky when I saw this place had truck parking near by...."
Melanie Byer
"Thank you all so much for your positive feedback we work hard at improving this location now that it is under new ownership ! For those of you who..."
Baja Fresh
Tacos Jalisco
Tacos Jalisco
85/100 (293 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Sit down
Mexican
Mid-range
"Bomb! Food was delicious! Great Customer service, waters taste good and you get to prepare your food to your liking! Couldn’t wait to eat..."
Yesenia Zuniga
"We are new to Bakersfield and we really wanted to try authentic Mexican food. We live in a area where there isn’t many food trucks, it’s more of..."
Ruby Cortez
"We ordered carne asada tacos. The meat was so tender with awesome flavor. The tortillas we're soft without being greasy. The salsas were good. They..."
Mel’s Kitchen
"This is the spot these people make cutting edge and traditional Mexican..."
Jaime V.
"best tacos in bakersfield hands downnn. horchata is also good too. very kind workers..."
jen with luv
"Good food, but the meat was a bit dry aside from that it was..."
Omar Diaz
Lino's Mexican Cuisine
Lino's Mexican Cuisine
85/100 (1029 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fajitas
Pork
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Manuel's Casa De Mariscos
Manuel's Casa De Mariscos
85/100 (442 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Fajitas
Shrimp
Beef
Tapas
Tacos
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"You need a rating higher than 5 because this place so awesome awesome service awesome food I highly recommend..."
Guera Hill
"I have never been disappointed when we go to Manuel’s. The food is always delicious 😋 and the staff is very friendly..."
Helen Horton
"First time here. I'm a truck driver for GSF and I was covering another drivers layover route so my company put me at the BW and I decided to give it..."
Eric Peña
"I love the sweet lady who takes my Orders Mary she always gives me my order menudo anytime I order it She goes way out of her way did I say she was..."
Timothy A. Juarez Hernandez
"First time here, we stopped in because it's connected to our hotel. The food and service was amazing! Family owned, such a great..."
Treasure Joy McMahan
"Mary and her boys went above and beyond to make our overnight trip So much fun! The food was Out of this World Amazing and the service was genuinely..."
Jennifer Moser
"My grandma had the shrimp fajitas n loved them..they were huge shrimp!! Service was good as..."
Joanne Roque
"Great food. We stayed at the Best Western this restaurant is in the front of this hotel. The desk clerk said that she recommended the food here that..."
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"Awesome service. Amazing good food. Great people. If your in the area , try it. Home..."
Tammy
"Super good food. Super people. Mary we love you!! Taco Tuesday?..."
Susan CHAIDEZ
"Manuals has great food and great lunch special deals... Great food at a great price you can't go..."
Elisha Castaneda
"Great family restaurant. Mary is..."
Sonia Gallego
La Tapatia
La Tapatia
84/100 (1018 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Mexican
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Fresco Mexican Grill
Fresco Mexican Grill
84/100 (2279 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Mexican
Latin
Fast food
Fast Food
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Fast food
Latin
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Breakfast
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats