Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Poway

14 restaurant menus in Poway, (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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El Armando's Mexican Food
92/100 (579 ratings)
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Mexican
Mexican
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Mexican
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El Ranchito Taco Shop
El Ranchito Taco Shop
88/100 (921 ratings)
Quick Bites
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Spanish
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Tapas
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Cheap Eats
"There was a line when we went in, but the friendly cashiers helped serve customers quickly and politely. Our food was awesome. My husband and I..."
joanna huggins
"One of the best Taco shops in Poway! I love getting the daily special which come with a drink. The tacos and flautas are great. They have great..."
JJ Sullivan
"Wow, I love the CARNITAS TACOS, Chille Relleno, the Fish Taco and the Chips with Guacamole. Their guacamole is fantastic! The Carne Asada Tacos..."
Dawn
"This place has the best tacos ever! I’m obsessed with the Carnitas and the Grilled Chicken. The meat is super tender and juicy and so flavorful. I..."
Allie
"Every time I come to this authentic taco shop, the food is absolutely delicious! I love the fact that they have ground beef rolled tacos! Another..."
Yvonne Macias
Cofixan Taco Shop
Cofixan Taco Shop
87/100 (630 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
"I love this place! Cotixan is my favorite Mexican food restaurant in..."
William Adams
"Friendly staff, big burritos. the only thing I need to keep coming..."
Jason Moore
"BEST ROLLED TACOS!!! CRISPY (not hard like most places) Generous meat portions of your choice: -Shredded beef (not ground beef) -Shredded Chicken..."
David Morrison Bradley
"Actually it's Chamoy's now. Good food, had a torta. Large servings, 2 people can easily share a..."
Marti V.
"Good Mexican food. You get one of the best fish burritos over here. Bean and cheese burrito is good, but they put lots of bean in it. You can..."
Devang Verma
"Super nachos had Fresh fried chips, plenty of meat, and even distribution of guac, sour cream, cheese, refried beans. Orange salsa is..."
Kyan Tang
Serrano's Mexican Food
Serrano's Mexican Food
86/100 (276 ratings)
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Mexican
Mexican
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Mexican
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Dinner
Lunch
"Best potato tacos I’ve found in the area, and decently priced too. Bean burritos, pollo asado fries are also great too. We seem to always have a..."
Dorian Davis
"I’ve been going to this place for a while now. Each dish from their carnitas plate and nachos to their pollo asado burrito have been spot on...."
E L
"Purchased a Carne Asada burrito. It is a large tasty burrito and the price was reasonable. The interior of the restaurant needs some..."
Renato Cataldo
"This spot is conveniently placed, I think. It's a local Mexican food spot that's sitting right next to Target. It's pretty popular and can get packed..."
Scott
"Always came here for dinner and love their California burrito but wanted to try their breakfast and now I am hooked! Their Machaca burrito is..."
Jessica Ashley
"This place is a hole in the wall kind of taco shop that has tasty food. 5 stars for the beef flautas and Carne Asada quesidilla. I also really like..."
Naimah Kitts
Rubio's Coastal Grill
Rubio's Coastal Grill
85/100 (948 ratings)
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Seafood
Mexican
Mexican
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Cheap Eats
"Rubio’s always has great food! I walked in and ordered quickly. Found a nice table and they brought me our meal. The salsa bar has been gone for a..."
JJ Sullivan
"This location uses really fresh lettuce and the salsas always taste good compared to the one in rancho Bernardo drive out of my way for this one...."
Cici Cates
"Rubio's always rocks. Great Ballast Point beers and they're always mixing it up with fresh seafood. The employees were super polite, professional and..."
Scott Kreger
"Rubios says Padres have a stolen base and a free taco next day. Yeah, but the small print says, "only in a home game." Stolen base away games..."
Don Nieto
Taco Taco
Taco Taco
82/100 (966 ratings)
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Mexican
Mexican
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"Always awesome food. Fast and delicious. Everything in have tried is amazing. The food is easily worth twice what they charge. The .99 cent fish..."
Adam Chaney
"When you see .99 fish tacos you think they’re probably not good. YOU WILL BE WRONG. These are small street taco side and taste amazing. Two tacos,..."
Melissa Rivera
"As always the best fish tacos ever great service great food. Staff is always friendly service is always..."
Todd Rogelstad
"What a great first visit! Great service and comfortable dining area. I loved being able to color on the bar with my grand daughter. The food was..."
Toni Markette
"2 fish tacos and a beer fot $4.48 do I need to say more ?? P.s. add more fish tacos for $1.00 a..."
Genaro Aparicio
"Terrific tacos!! Cheap prices! WONDERFUL service! And their outside tables are dog friendly! Well worth a trip up to..."
Larry Edell
"TACO TACO we LOVE you!!!! My daughter and I had fish tacos at the bar today. We haven't been there since we moved 7 years ago and we both agreed it..."
Cyndi Hedden
"This is my absolute favorite spot in all of SoCal. You CAN NOT BEAT IT. $0.99 fish taco are to die for, fantastic white sauce, with pico and cabbage...."
Markie A
"My kids and I give this hole in the wall taco shop a 4 out of 5 stars! The tacos were BOMB! Fries were tasty and price point was decent. I’ll..."
Nicole Johnson
"Huge portion sizes for a great price. I go to a lot of Mexican Restaurants but I've never been served this sized burrito before.Personally went with..."
Kevyn Maynard
"99 cent fish tacos, what?? def a go to spot! had 5 and was good to go..definitely eating here each time we go to Walmart nextdoor 😋.. great fast..."
Steph MARCO
"Best fish taco in town. Well I have had better but at 7-8 times the cost. Amazing how many times I have driven by this place before trying it out. ..."
Kevin Hemphill
"This place is a hidden gem in poway. I have only been once to the place and tried their BBQ pulled pork Tacos. They were the ultimate. The pork is..."
Tarun Thadani
"It's pretty good and pretty cheap. I just tried this joint for the first time a few weeks ago and have been back twice. The 99 cent fish tacos can't..."
M Murray
Lienzo Charro
Lienzo Charro
82/100 (749 ratings)
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Mexican
Mexican
Spanish
Dinner
Lunch
Tortillas
Sit down
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
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Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Daughter took me here for Fathers Day Brunch , Chips always on point never to greasy never cold salsa always fresh and tasty not too spicy . I Had..."
Steve Yonekura
"The wife and I really enjoyed our meal.. The service was great.. Best carnitas in town hand's..."
Juan Castillo
"This restaurant has been a family favorite for the last 20 years. When family come to town this is where we go. We've had prewedding dinners here. ..."
Cindi Christiansen
"Well, the starter Margaritas set the stage for a great meal! Hubby had Chile Colorado and I had Carne Asada Quesadilla...two very good meals,..."
Annie Durkin
"Our favorite Mexican food restaurant in a region filled with Mexican food restaurants! Great food prepared in a traditional manner (not..."
Carl Desserich
"Service is great, food is great, never had a problem..."
Lon Holliday
"This is our favorite Mexican food in town... Great food, great service n reasonable..."
Shelley West-Johnston
"When I go here on Sundays I get the Menudo. It's so good! It's like my Mom made it! Ronny knows I like Menudo and reminds me when we come here, so I..."
Cynthia Chavez Jones
"Best Mexican food in Poway! Love the atmosphere, it's like stepping into a time machine. As real as it..."
Jeff Keller
"We have been going here for years and if you haven't tried their food and Margaritas's you are missing..."
Laura Burchell-Henson
"Great food and great service. The ambience is perfect. Thanks for the..."
Angel Manuel Camarena
"Great food and service. Also I got free WiFi while I was there today but not sure where it was coming..."
Loretta Wampler
"Had to go to Discount (Discount Poway is AWESOME BTW, just make sure you plan because they are popular and busy), and I was a bit hungry. Yelped this..."
Edward Inigo
"Had a great dinner! Served fresh and hot. Salsa and chips when seated, fast friendly servers and soda refills. They have a full bar too! Enjoy your..."
Patricia Martinez
"It’s our first time dining here. It’s the best Mexican food we have had so far. The food is so delicious so we ordered more to take home for..."
Mary Wu
"Ordered over the phone today one of their specials for $29.99, It was SO much food. It was very delicious and easily could feed 5-6 people. The..."
Yvette Luther
"Enjoyed a HUGE Carne Asada Burrito with Beans and Rice and it was great. Service was prompt and the food was timely and hot. Wish their Salsa was..."
Bob Masters
"Food is delicious. Ordered the Cameron's ALa Diablo.comes with Rice, beans and 3 corn or flour tortillas. The red Diablo sauce was a cross of bbq..."
William Smith
"Genuine Mexican food. Approved my many friends and my family. Our weekly Mex day spot. Try it..."
Mustafa Mert Kazanc
"Small place off the main strip of restaurants - but excellent food! Stayed the night in a local motel and asked the receptionist for her..."
Dawn Hendrick
Taco Bell
Taco Bell
82/100 (1646 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Haven't had Taco Bell in years. This one was understaffed and very busy. Food and service were..."
Corey Watt
"Went through drive thru. Food was good for price. Service was..."
John combs
"Great food... Great price... Fast and friendly workers ... Good job taco..."
Johnny Sandoval
"Since I started working in Poway at the Walmart Supercenter I've been driving up & down the streets to find a spot to get something to eat. Well this..."
Rusty Herndon
Aiberto's Taco Shop
Aiberto's Taco Shop
81/100 (456 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
"I can't say enough good things about this place. I went in about 8PM, hummed and hawed over the menu for about 5 minutes, and the girl behind the..."
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"Great ingredients! Well made..."
Kyle Oliphant
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El Ranchito Taco Shop
El Ranchito Taco Shop
76/100 (597 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"There was a line when we went in, but the friendly cashiers helped serve customers quickly and politely. Our food was awesome. My husband and I..."
joanna huggins
"One of the best Taco shops in Poway! I love getting the daily special which come with a drink. The tacos and flautas are great. They have great..."
JJ Sullivan
"Wow, I love the CARNITAS TACOS, Chille Relleno, the Fish Taco and the Chips with Guacamole. Their guacamole is fantastic! The Carne Asada Tacos..."
Dawn
"This place has the best tacos ever! I’m obsessed with the Carnitas and the Grilled Chicken. The meat is super tender and juicy and so flavorful. I..."
Allie
"Every time I come to this authentic taco shop, the food is absolutely delicious! I love the fact that they have ground beef rolled tacos! Another..."
Yvonne Macias
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill
78/100 (637 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken Bowl
Carnitas Burrito
Burrito Bowl
Large Chips & Large Queso Blanco
Mexican Coca-Cola
Sit down
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
"Burrito bowl or bowl of soup?!?? Ordered 3 bowls for myself and colleagues as i picked up the bag more than a quart of watery substance poured..."
zach robertson
"I enjoy the food here! Tonight we ordered the 3 chicken hard shell tacos. I thought they tasted very good. The other night my boss ordered it for us..."
Brett Piskulick
Rigoberto's Taco Shop
Rigoberto's Taco Shop
77/100 (755 ratings)
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Mexican
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
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Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Gotta be one of my favorite Mexican spots cooks are skilled and the food reaches a good temperature and they are quick with it too. Also portions are..."
Jesus Grande
"Loved it. I'm from Arizona the cashier said I would find it very enjoyable he was..."
Richard Krewson
"Massive selection, the people who know this food are so loyal and consistently come..."
Rita Lim-Wilby
"Tasty Cali burrito, slightly higher price. Good selection of..."
m k
"Great food in a convenient location , any day any time..."
Travis Law
"Very good. Fries were the right kind of crisp, staff are nice. Very pleased with my experience..."
Luna marie
"Awesome. Cheese good, meat good, salsa good, guac good. Really good..."
Alex M.
Rene's Mexican Grill And Cantina
Rene's Mexican Grill And Cantina
74/100 (517 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
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Mid-range
"��Amazing food! Great ambience and friendly staff. Only thing I was missing was some authentic Mariachi..."
Jeff Miller
"Great food and staff!! It's family owned and they sure deliver. Happy hour in the bar between 3-6...make sure to get it! Carne asada and margaritas..."
Antoinette Perez
"We've been going there for over swenty years they have the best Mecican food and no one does a better Margarita..."
Doreen Painchaud
"#3 Lite Dinner w/shredded beef and a large margarita on the rocks hold the salt. Been going here since 2008 when I moved here. Everyone is..."
Pamela Jean Gervasoni
"Great place to be with family and friends. Anthony..."
Mona Perez
"Excellent Mexican food! Chips are fresh. Salsa is hot. Margaritas are perfect! Highly recommend restaurant and Enchiladas Verdes. Service was..."
DeeAynn Durbin
"Have been dining there since they opened...love the food, love Youli, Juan, Midea, and the rest of the staff..they're like..."
Judy Soderlund Keller
"The best Mexican food ever... and the Margaritas are from heaven. 10. 10...."
Janice Emmrich Schiller
"Que bueno - es muy authentico Been looking for a homey Mexican restaurant since moving here 2 years ago. Finally found..."
Dan Altman
"The Best Family owned Friendly Mexican Fiesta Restaurant I have eaten at for 30 years Located in..."
Fredi Cohee
"Best margaritas in town! My favorite dish is the chicken enchiladas. The staff there are very..."
Regina Stranger
"Great food & made from scratch�great customer service.....Salsa & ships are really..."
Rosalva Nevarez Rivera
"We were there yesterday and went back again today. Absolutely loved..."
Kevin Garon
"Since my girl friend tell me about this restaurant one month ago I love everything there and we have going back every..."
Rose Mcclendon
"Sin duda alguna el mejor para mi me encanta tu estilo colonial el servicio lo amables d los trabajadores y el sazón exkisitamente sukuleto ..."
Ismael R. Martiinez
"One of the best and most authentic Mexican restaurants in southern California. Try the homemade salsa and..."
Liz M Ibarra
"The best crap meat enchiladas north of Cabo San..."
Dan Conway
"Amazing delicious and authentic Mexican food with excellent..."
Chantelle Nunez
"The decor makes this place! I'd definitely go back. Plus its in thr middle of thrift store mecca, I think there are 5 all right there. Which made..."
Chelsea Peterson
"Been going there since they first opened. it's been a wonderful place to gather with friends and enjoy Good food. we partied in the bar many many..."
David Becker
"Our family has been dining at El Comal/Rene's Mexican Grill & Cantina since it opened over 40 years ago. The finest Mexican food made from..."
Bj Utgaard
"Overall, food was fresh, cooked to order, and delicious. Food did take over an hour, but it's because we were a a large party of 30. Our server was..."
Mike Mendez
"Always excellent food, I've been coming here for 17 years. Staff is always super friendly makes sure you are satisfied. The fresh chips and salsa are..."
Shane Fischer
"Family owned and operated for over 40 years. I've been going there since the 70s when my parents took me as a young boy. Now I take my wife and..."
Vamar Anthus
Mexicocina Restaurant & Tequileria
Mexicocina Restaurant & Tequileria
70/100 (450 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
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Mexican
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Mid-range
"Wonderful experience!. Just the best as always!We have been eating at Mexi-Cocina since it opened over 30 years now. We have been through..."
BigEater888
"Great..."
Beau M
"They feature a number of interesting dishes that you don't find at the typical Mexican restaurant. Nice flavors in a dish that is a step above the..."
Palatatable
"Wow! Everything was amazing! Best margaritas around as well as the house made salsa! I got the Chile Relleno and beef burrito combo, yum!!!! The..."
Jacey Ecker
"I have the number 10 which was a Chile replenish and a beef tamale. The service was nice and friendly and my food came quickly. The cheese sauce is..."
James Zahn
"Really great service. The food was delicious too. I had the grilled chicken tacos which were very tasty. They serve queso with chips and salsa which..."
Sara Pacheco
"Back in Poway and checking out old digs. Definately not disappointed and how stinking cute is Gina? Such a breath of fresh air. The bartender is..."
Patricia Heyden
"Got orange chicken with fried rice and it was really good. I almost couldn't finish it since it was so much..."
Travis Curry
"first time here and the food was amazing and full of flavors and huge portion you leave full. the customer service was more than amazing his name was..."
daniel brown
"The Carne asada taco salad is amazing! Carne asada is tender and flavorful. Lime vinaigrette is so crazy tasty. Eve, our waitress, is so much fun...."
Barbara Alvarez