Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Santa Maria

37 restaurant menus in Santa Maria, (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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La Tradicional Ice Cream Shop
La Tradicional Ice Cream Shop
99/100 (16 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
American
American
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
American
Mexican
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Dinner
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Cheap Eats
"service is always excellent even when they have a full house. there was quick and friendly service. prices are appropriate. feels like a place in los..."
Tucker Novak
"Stopped by for the first time today and enjoyed both flavors I got (Whiskey Cream and the Blue cookies one). Staff was super sweet, prices were..."
Sarah Mostafa
"Really great customer service, best ice cream in the..."
Jonnathan Santos
"These guys are the predecessors of "La Real Michoacana" so you know their stuff is super delicious. Hell, they're better than "paleteria michoacana..."
Jesse A.
"Something different. Delious. Lots of Flavors. Scoops and bars. Bring it to Goleta near UCSB where we..."
Frances Fragosa
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Rosticeria Y Tortilleria Dani
93/100 (54 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Tacoman Express
Tacoman Express
92/100 (7 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
La Hacienda Restaurant
90/100 (3 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Sit down
Mexican
Gift Cards Available
Delivery
El Toro Tortilleria
El Toro Tortilleria
89/100 (604 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Deli
Spanish
Deli
Spanish
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tacos
Tapas
Fast food
Spanish
Mexican
Deli
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
El Herradero
El Herradero
88/100 (306 ratings)
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Mexican
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The breakfast burritos are sooooo delicious..."
Maria Clark
"Take out dinner. Amazing..."
Sabrina Hernandez
"Got there near seven, it wasn't very crowded. I'll return family next time. Atmosphere is like a restaurant in Fort Worth I..."
henry gutierrez
"Service is always super even when they have a full house. Service is typically above par. Prices were fair for the quality of the food. Makes me feel..."
Jocelyn Shaw
"it's so appetizing. the service was very kind and attentive. prices are..."
Troy Gomez
"Amazing food and great..."
Santina Carrillo
"I look forward to a return trip. It has a good..."
Grayson Humphrey
"Great monster burritos!..."
Brian Thomas
Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill
Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill
88/100 (353 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
La Picosita
La Picosita
87/100 (1399 ratings)
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Mexican
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Lo Mejor De Jalisco
Lo Mejor De Jalisco
85/100 (558 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Tortillas
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My fav spot for Mexican food. Service is typically good. Prices are fair. I can see why they have so many..."
anita mcmillan
"Came in for breakfast after a long nightshift. Restaurant was practically empty, just 2 other people at the breakfast bar. Restaurant is very clean..."
B Rod
"Stopped in for dinner. Small place off the beaten path. Great family restaurant, friendly service, and delicious food. So happy we happen to find..."
Charlene Larson Rotandi
"My top location for delicious mexican food. I'll return with my relatives. The place has a nice feel to..."
Eugene Vance
"Amazing! I’m a truck driver and been to all kinds of mexican restaurants across the USA. This place is in the very top! The cashier lady was super..."
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"Great food and friendly staff. We've been going here for years and have never been..."
Ben Halop
"Awesome food and great service! Highly recommend! There is a reason that this restaurant has been a favorite of locals for many..."
Shawn Smith Nuñez
Taco Ranchero Mexican Restaurant
Taco Ranchero Mexican Restaurant
85/100 (634 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Latin
Mexican
Latin
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Latin
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
El Taco De Mexico
El Taco De Mexico
84/100 (348 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Latin
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Fast Food
Spanish
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This Mexican restaurant has so many good choices for food. It has authentic Mexican meals. Such as burritos, tacos, and nachos. You can choose a..."
Ryan Elliott
"Good food, good prices, good location, and great..."
Walter Campbell
"Taco..."
Joel chico Guevara
Maya Mexican Restaurant
Maya Mexican Restaurant
83/100 (787 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Mexican
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Tortilleria Mexico
83/100 (183 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
El Pueblito Restaurant
El Pueblito Restaurant
83/100 (840 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very clean and welcoming restaurant. They provide generous meals and for reasonable prices. We loved the menu very much and the staff were super..."
Mark Bowles
"Wonderful shrimp 🦐 fresh and delicious. Great place to stop while passing through the central coast. Staff is friendly and family oriented...."
Romanita Sanchez
"Loved it. Great server.a bit cold as we had to sit outside with no heat..."
Gina Alston
"The food was very good, almost felt like a home cooked meal. Very authentic cooking and very good portions... well seasoned the fijetas Pueblito I..."
Jesus Valencia
"Got here during prime time 5pm. They were able to seat a table of 8 just as I walked in so fast service. Waitresses provided excellent customer..."
Adam Kane
"Hubby invited me and my son Angel for dinner. Satisfied with a delicious meal, except it was a bit chilly dining..."
Lupe Lopez
"Finest food, friendly staff members, regularly great atmosphere. They charge convenient rates and the food quality is great. Keep up the good..."
Peyton Tucker
El Pollo Norteno
El Pollo Norteno
83/100 (489 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Barbecue
Spanish
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Baked Beans
Combo Plate
Chilaquiles
Chips & Salsa
Beer
Pollo Asado
chicken burrito
Torta Sandwich
Tri Tip Rice and Beans
Quarter Pound Tri Tip Plate
Quarter Chicken Plate
Torta De Polo
Sit down
Mexican
Spanish
Barbecue
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Taqueria Guerrero Mexican
Taqueria Guerrero Mexican
81/100 (522 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Taco Roco
Taco Roco
81/100 (285 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Sit down
Mexican
Cheap Eats
"First time here. The food and service are very good. They serve Large portions, so come if your hungry or share a plate! I had the Supreme steak..."
Dorene Garcia
"Wow!...Nacho Supreme delish!..I couldn't even finish it..."
Diana Cardona
"Fantastic place. The food is the best, the Service is the best as they have such Friendly and Welcoming people working there. They are all..."
Sherri Earl
"Great Mexican food and great service would..."
Kingston Caz Dominguez
"Really good crispy tacos. Good..."
Jill Roberts
"Good food, reasonable..."
Larry Shifflett
"Outdoor seating is open to enjoy great Taco..."
Gery Lovitz
Taqueria Carmelita
84/100 (98 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
El Palenque Mexican Restaurant
El Palenque Mexican Restaurant
79/100 (756 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Lunch
Dinner
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
"Amazing Fries. After passing by a few times, I decided to give it a try. I wasn't looking for a full meal so I ordered from their appetizers menu...."
James Swank
Taco Bell
Taco Bell
78/100 (552 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Overall: Very modern and clean Taco Bell! (Even restrooms were very clean!) Order was quickly and properly prepared, and workers were..."
Hyun Sik
"drive through only right now, but its close to work, and quick..."
Jennifer Villescas
"I love taco bell so i am biased but I'd definitely eat at this one..."
Catrina Hill
"Wow! This restaurant has recently been upgraded and looks great. The menu has lots of choices for vegetarians and the food is always hot and fresh...."
Joe Mallinson
"Taco Bell food is pretty consistent across all restaurants. This location had a really nice young lady order taker which makes a big difference to..."
Lisa Richards
"Proper mask procedures at the drive through and the food as..."
The Albers
Pepper Garcia's
Pepper Garcia's
78/100 (443 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Dinner
Shrimp
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Would definitely return, very good food. I've been here before, so decided to return when picking up a friend from SMX.The place was packed, but..."
Russ R.
"~Buffet~. Go for the all you can eat buffet on Wednesday nights! There are so many different dishes to choose from. Chicken enchiladas, chile..."
Big Will
"Tried this place once with a friend and I am hooked since then. I loved the excellent character and delicious food and drinks. They never..."
Justice H
"Great Mexican food!! Everything homemade!! Bring your appetite, I ordered the sampler platter, WOW!! So much food, yum..."
Yvonne Willis
"Try the beef wet burrito. Best burritos in the..."
Heather Knutson
"Hahaaa that's right the menudo was named after my grandfather Salvador Aleman nice to see it's still on the menu thank you pepper garcias when i..."
Eldon SJ Brown
"Good..."
Peridot play's
"By now I have been at Pepper's Garcia several times, never disappointed. Excellent food, great service and nice setting. Hard to find such great..."
Maria Stevens
"Great spot to get a drink and some excellent Mexican food before a flight to LAX or Las..."
Sports Center
"Nice atmosphere. Good Tex-Mex vegetarian options and good service. Yummy..."
Lata Murti
Taqueria La Coqueta
Taqueria La Coqueta
77/100 (4050 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Breakfast
Lunch
Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Really good Mexican food. You won't be..."
Cliff Knight
"Really tasty food. If you're disappointed at least you got to eat some good..."
cliff knight
"Menudo and ceviche 😍 The service is very welcoming and friendly and it makes it a home-y..."
Lisa Zacarias
"Enjoy their chili rellanos very..."
Candice M McGaw
"Stopped here for lunch as it was near our new shop. The food was good and reasonably priced, but what would really bring me back is the service...."
Maria Stevens
"Great food and fast, friendly..."
Joel Davis
El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco
76/100 (1307 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Spanish
Spanish
Lunch
Dinner
Chicken as Food
Crispy Taco
12 Taco Complete Family Combo
Chicken Nachos Combo
Coleslaw
Double Chicken Tostada Salad
Combo meal
Avocado Salsa Hot
Churro
BRC Kids Meal
Marinated chicken
Mexican Cobb Salad
Loco Side Salad
Chicken Shredded Onions Shredded Tomatoes & Cilantro
Burritos & Quesadillas
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Good fucken chicken my grandson loves this place to eat his mashed potatoes n chicken..."
Joe Vallejo
"delicious food with a reasonable price Crews were..."
Paterno Pacificar
"The young lady who took my order in the drive through is on point. She is very courteous, friendly and she sounds upbeat. I dont know who she is, but..."
Fanny Gabriela Arenas
"We did a road trip from the Bay Area to Tucson and back. El Pollo Loco food beats the McDonalds garbage hands down. We hit the EPLs on the way..."
Steve Harrison
"Very fast service for drive through. The staff was friendly and helpful. They made menu choices easier by having knowledge of what each meal..."
James Moses
"Best grilled chicken out on the market hands down. Chicken is citrus marinated, juicy and always packed with flavor. Prices are very reasonable, I..."
90theguy
"Great attention and excellent service from friendly staff and very good food ..."
alpha hawk
"We ordered a Burrito Platter for a group from this El Pollo Loco. They were great to work with. Kind, courteous and generous in servings. Our..."
Beverly Yates
"I love this place. The food is fresh and very good. You hey healthy proportions..."
Melanie Wagenaar
"Extent Substitute when you don't get time to barbecue your own chicken .. and service is usually good with friendly..."
punisher gaming151
Taco Bell
Taco Bell
75/100 (1178 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"They wear there masks and they take safe measures when helping drive through customers plus i luv there taco..."
Diana Lopez
"I love Taco Bell..."
Sammy Lua
"This spot is great! Affordable pricing, considerable portions and the employees are consistently very..."
arre rrew
"Taco Bell sells the best mexican tacos in the world! Taco Bell is..."
Edgar
"Good and got my..."
Ernestine Gallardo
Del Taco
75/100 (1053 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Better quality better price. Beef is less greasy. Tomatoes are fresh. Burgers made to order. Choose burger, burrito or taco with..."
Martin Aguilar
Las Brasas Mexican Food
75/100 (152 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Taqueria Salsa Brava
Taqueria Salsa Brava
75/100 (463 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Casa Manana Mexican Restaurant
Casa Manana Mexican Restaurant
74/100 (644 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Dinner
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Taco Bell
Taco Bell
71/100 (1358 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Excellent service by the staff. They are very courteous. Food is better compared to other Taco..."
Gary Kelley
"Good food at an even better..."
Ryan RAZOR TURTLE
"Keeps getting my stuff wrong. Other than that its a taco bell..."
John